I'm sorry it took so long for my review! We were away from the internet until now! But what I planned on being just a short precursor to a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, Carter and his home turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip! My children and I can't stop talking about the great home we stayed at, and the wonderful time we had in Seattle--all because of our host, Carter Pecce! We are still newbies to Airbnb so if there are any others out there trying to decide about renting here, let me assure you that you need not have any hesitation with Carter and his listing! It was my first visit to Seattle and I took my 3 children so I was anxious about all the details of a trip like this. But from the very start, Carter was quick to respond to my many questions, and replied in such a comprehensive way, telling me so much about himself, his place, and the area, that I felt very comfortable in my plans with him. He also was very professional for the actual transaction, and I was both fortunate and grateful to have an offer from him that was more than fair!
When we arrived (he had arranged transportation for us late in the evening from the airport!) we found that he had thought of so much more than we did-leaving notes on how to work the sound system, the air conditioner, more blankets, how to use the shower, etc, etc. The shower you say? Yes. Let me just tell you that my children were fighting over who was next in line for this wonderful time where you feel like you are in a rainforest! And the tiles in his bathroom are heated, which was great after a relaxing hot tub bath! The kitchen has everything you could ever need, too!
He was attentive to helping us make the most of our visit (but definitely not over involved for those of you who don't need input like we did), telling us the best places to go, and not to go (we were doing the Seattle-in-3-days-kind-of-thing). His recommendations and inside info of Seattle (and everything for that matter!) kept my teenage boys interested the whole time-they thought he was great! And after he helped us out and drove us downtown when we made the wrong decision not to keep our rental car longer, my kids asked me if he and I knew each other from before because he has such an engaging personality and a real solid character!
I would be proud to call Carter my friend and look forward to returning to Seattle...and his place. So don't rent it when I do go back there-that will be the only place I will stay!