Where do I even begin?? The Dadu, as my group liked to refer to it, is an amazing space nestled away from the city, yet a short drive to many major attractions within Seattle. A group of friends and I stayed over Memorial weekend for a bachelorette getaway. We initially had some issues getting into the Dadu but were able to work with Marc and Shelley in getting that resolved. There are a few locks on the front door that need to be handled with care, otherwise, you might lock yourself out. Instructions on how to use the locks are provided, so make sure you read and understand that.
Prior to our trip, the hosts had reached out to see if they could assist with any recommendations for activities and/or food spots. It had been years since I had been to Seattle, so I took them up on their recommendations. Let's just say we wish we had more time to visit all of the places they recommended, and the ones we did go to did not disappoint. We especially loved the coffee shops that were recommended.
In terms of the space, it was very comfortable for 4 adult females. There are two single beds in an enclosed room downstairs, a king-sized bed upstairs in a space that overlooks (and is open) to the great room (which made for amazing views), and another single bed upstairs in an enclosed room (which we liked to call the donkey room because there was a massive framed photo of a donkey). Each bed was super comfortable and the linens were clean and fresh. By far, one of the cleanest Airbnbs I have stayed in. There was an abundance of fresh towels and the host provided wonderful little goodies (chocolate, wine) upon our arrival (it was such a nice gesture to start a weekend with your best friends).
Whoever designed the Dadu was very intentional in making it functional, stylish, and high-end. The way the Dadu is situated on the property allows for an amazing view from the upstairs space where the king bed is located. Each room flows nicely and each space in the Dadu serves a purpose. A full bathroom is upstairs with a sizeable walk-in shower. There is also a half bathroom downstairs. The light switches were labeled, which made it super easy to maneuver the lights without having to play trial and error (a design aspect you don't really think about but appreciate when it's there). There is also an iPad on the wall downstairs next to the kitchen that serves as a guidebook for the Airbnb. The iPad (specifically an app that appears to be custom to this space) has all the information you need to navigate your stay. The iPad also provides the ability to play music from Spotify and have it play via ceiling speakers in the downstairs bedroom and upstairs where the king-sized bed is located. Such a cool feature.
Overall we had a wonderful stay! If I ever find myself in Seatle again, whether with some friends or with my kids and husband, I would definitely consider staying at the Dadu again.