Great house, but logistics may require patience

Guest: D (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

The house was nice, clean and exactly what we had hoped for. A great price. It was perfect for us. I was a little concerned that there was no check in process, there was some damage to the house (a scandalously broken entry step, plaster damage inside) that I was afraid we might be blamed for. But our damage deposit was returned in full. The owner was nice enough, but it took several tries to get him to understand what days we wanted and it took way too long to get our (huge) deposit back. I suggest being VERY clear, there were several opportunities for misunderstanding that could have ended up ruining the trip. Negative for communication, positive for the place, overall good experience.

Recommended for:Girls getaway.

Good place for family

Guest: Alax (Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

This House is a great place to stay and, in our case, a family central hangout for visiting relatives in Seattle. We originally planned for 5 of us, parents, friends and son to stay but when our daughter discovered the extra sofa bed, and the movie collection, not to mention the kitchen where we stocked the fridge, our family of six all stayed comfortably. The location is great- quiet and away from the bar buzz but near lake Washington and on the central bus line. We also appreciate the parking space for a car which got us out to Marin etc. e location was convenient to bus transportation, grocery stores, restaurants; very clean , comfortable and great reasonable alternative to impersonal hotels. In the words of Governor S., "We'll be back." Absolutely recommend this inviting Seattle.The owner/manager were very helpful and cordial

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

This house is really an excellent bargain

Guest: Maria & Mike (CA)
Date of Stay: 11/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

My family was so comfortable here. It was like being at our own home. As advertised this really is an excellent bargain. You honestly can’t find accommodations this reasonable anywhere. The washer & dryer were great. The kitchen was so well stocked. There was even a rice cooker. The house is so conveniently located to stores, local restaurant, Star buck, and very good PHO Restaurant 4 block away, if you don't have a car you can take the light rail or the bus is few block away. The I-5 freeways is easy in-n out. I feel obligated to address the previous reviews.The house is smell good and very clean and wonderful, everything was fine. but some people trip out on stupid stuff. The house is hella comfortable, There was plenty of toilet paper,extra towls and liner. The TVs were great and the Internet was plus. Tony is great and very helpful. He was always available. He is a very caring person. He will do anything to make your stay pleasant. The security deposit was returned to me in 4 days. My family will be returning here. I'd recommend this property to my friends, and to any one that looking for bargain.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Can't beat the location and the price

Guest: Philla (CA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Can't beat the location and price. Our third time back! We've never stayed in a rental home with so many nice features, including the great beds, nice furnishings and appliances.Nice big deck. We love your home and can't wait to return again Thanks for sharing such a wonderful home!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Adequate

Guest: TheMusicMom (McMinnville Oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

My group of 7 stayed here over the long Memorial Day weekend in 2010. The house is spacious and reasonably clean and comfortable. Light rail is right out front, but to ride into downtown you must walk to a stop several blocks away. With a group of our size it was faster and less expensive to drive downtown and pay for parking. There were problems: I did not receive the code to open the house until just before leaving my home, which was a little stressfull. A burner on the stove did not work, the TV did not work. After having my deposit for more than six months prior to our stay, it took several reminders and my getting surly in order to refund.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

You get what you pay for- part 2

Guest: Elsie (Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

First the good: This house has great bones. A very nice masterbath with jacuzzi and marble floors, interesting color schemes, good parking, spacious living room with fireplace, huge TV. The cleaning crew (which you pay for) leaves the place spotless. You also just can't beat the price. I stayed here with my family and we would have had to rent three hotel rooms to accommodate us all. There was space for all of us to have our own bedrooms with room to spare. The sad thing is that this beautiful house has not been maintained. The photos on the listing may have reflected what it looked like when it was first furnished. But now there are scrapes in the paint job, a hole in the wall near the rear door, badly damaged furniture, and missing silverware. But the most objectionable thing is the odor mentioned by a previous reviewer. The deodorizers all over the house help so that you don't notice it after about 30 minutes, but when you first walk into the house or down into the basement (where the source of the odor is) it is very noticeable. I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Good place for a large group

Guest: Seattle Visitor (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/11

We stayed in this house for a family reunion late July 2010 and found it to be very convenient and spacious. It's close to the train, giving easy access to downtown Seattle and the sports fields. It is also conveniently located to get to the airport easily. Columbia City nearby is a very cute area in Seattle with terrific restaurants. Across the street there is a mini-mall that has a great Vietnamese diner, another good Vietamesebakery/takeout place, a really cute dim sum bakery, and one of the best larger places to eat dim sum in town, although the grocery store might have seen better days.

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A place to sleep

Guest: Seattle Visotor (Southwest Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

On the plus side this house was spacious, had a great TV and Internet connection, and laundry facilities. Unfortunately, there were a few negatives. The house is in an urban area on a main street, the curb appeal was disappointing. The house had an odor. The furniture was dated. The toilets wobbled. The bed linens we the wrong size and had holes in them. The kitchen stove had a burner out, the refridgerator .. the water dispenser didn't work. There was a mandatory cleaning fee, and the house didn't reflect it upon arrival. The security deposit was returned 6 days late.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

My family and I stayed here for a weekend in July. It was extremely spacious and very comfortable. There's off-street parking and it's very convenient to light-rail. Wireless internet worked great. Washer and dryer in house. We really enjoyed our stay here.

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Guest: Holly Dismukes (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

We traveled to Seattle with our 2 kids and in laws and stayed at Tony's rental. It was perfect! It was clean and everything was great. It was close enough to the new light rail system to walk to and travel into downtown. We really enjoyed our stay and all had a great time. Thanks Tony!

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