Homey Christmas Atmosphere

Guest: David (Seattle, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

Thank you so much for having such a nice homey atmosphere. The Christmas tree and decorations were extremely appreciated. The kids had a great time - we brought Christmas presents for them and stuffed the stockings. Wow - too much to ask for, you guys are the best!

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Quick Trip to Downtown Seattle

Guest: Petra (Canton, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

The Moonlight Guest House met and exceeded all of our needs on our last trip to Seattle for our daughters wedding. The house was clean, the rooms were comfortable and the location was exceptional. It was close to the necessities, the washer and dryer helped us keep our packing light and there was enough room that we weren't tripping over ourselves. It was a very quick trip to Seattle (15 minutes outside of rush hour), when we wanted or needed to make the trip. It was also a nice surprise to find that there was Halloween candy already provided for the trick or treaters. There is only one bathroom, which is a little small, but there's a shower in the basement if it's absolutely needed so it didn't impact our stay. We'll definitely look to stay at Moonlight again on our next trip.

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

Excellent Vacation

Guest: Shannon (Shasta Lake, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

This home was described perfectly. The old style craftsman style of this home was perfect. I met and spoke to two of the neighbors and they were friendly and helpful. The size was perfect for 4 adults and my 7 year old twins. I could not keep them from the upstairs. They loved the stairs and the two bedrooms upstairs provided a lot of entertainment time. We had no time to just hang out though. We went somewhere everyday using the very convenient bus stop and it was very cheap or the water taxi. We bused to Alki Beach and walked all the way to the water taxi. We went to the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, the Aquarium, the Experience Music Project, Pike's Market, Hard Rock Cafe, Iver's, the waterfront shops almost daily and the zoo and a harbor cruise. The house is in West Seattle which was a great location and the street is quiet and we found a short cut to the 7-11. Loved the basement and appreciated greatly the washer and dryer. We did not use the backyard but that was only because we were always on the go. We did not have a car but that did not stop us. We highly recommend renting from Joe and Laura. When we had a problem with the internet, Laura stopped by and then also helped my husband with the code for the internet. They are wonderful hosts.

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

Lovely Home in a Handy Location

Guest: 13EEE (Olympia)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

We rented the Guest House to host relatives and they loved the house, the neighborhood, and the easy access to get to other parts of Seattle. The tasteful use of native perennials in the landscaping is a nice plus. The house is lovely inside and out. There are a number of stairs to climb to the main floor but if that isn't an issue, this is a wonderful option and I highly recommend the Moonlight Guesthouse.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Easter Weekend 2011

Guest: Jeff (Billings, MT)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

Stayed at the Moonlight Guest House over easter weekend with my family and my wifes' parents. The size of the house was perfect (8 adults) and the proximity to downtown was awesome. Took in a Mariners game (5 minutes from the ballpark), went to Alki for some beach time and dine at SunFish Seafood Resturant (it is in the Sunset Magazine's top 10 list for Fish N Chips). This is a great option for families when it comes to price and proximity.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Summer 2010, Great experience!!!

Guest: Relocation Research Trip (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

I rented this house for a week in July while we were looking at colleges for my twin sons. I chose this property over others listed here because of the price (which is a great value, especially when we considered what it would cost for 8 people in a hotel for a week) so I really wasn't concerned about any of the amenities or the size of the property. I figured as long as the home was in a nice, safe area that was good enough for me. Boy was I pleasently surprised!!! First of all the house is beautiful, full of character and charm and it is MUCH larger than it looks in the pictures! With spacious bedrooms that easily fit 4 teenagers and two nice sized bedrooms on the first floor. All the rooms were big enough to accomodate our large group comfortably and the bonus was the big basement with its own shower! We could send the kids down there when we wanted quiet and have the boys shower down there so they didn't hog the bathroom. It was great! There was a lovely backyard which my two youngest loved with an awesome view of the mountain. Loved it!! The area is great and after seeing all of seattle we prefered it to anywhere else. It is quiet, near everything you could want including an easy drive to the Water Taxi and the beaches. It is also a short walk to the busstop if you prefer and we used both means of transportation to get around. It was a piece of cake, even with 5 kids in tow. Laura and Joe are very nice people, and came to introduce themselves and offer any help after we arrived. Joe was helpful with a question I had to cal him with about some directions and Laura was very kind and returned my security deposit the same day we left the property which was great! All in all it was an awesome stay and I cannot wait to go back!

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

Moonlight Guest House

Guest: Rob and Cathy (Portland)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

We had such a wonderful time at the Moonlight Guest House. There were 7 of us staying here for our son's wedding. It couldn't have been more perfect. The location was fantastic since our son's wedding was in West Seattle. The house was very clean and so comfortable (including the beds). After the wedding both families converged here and enjoyed the house and yard (yes, even the weather cooperated). We will defnitely stay here again when the opportunity arises. Thank you to the Ross family for a very enjoyable and unforgetable weekend.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lots of Room(s), Close In to the City

Guest: dave&belinda (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

The Moonlight Guest House was perfect for our family of four plus a friend. Even though the location is very convenient to the heart of the city, it's in a very quiet and friendly neighborhood. The West Seattle community nightlife on California Ave is close by, and the Harbor Ave views of the city can't be beat. Take the Water Taxi to the Seattle waterfront without dealing with the downtown traffic. We also spent a lot of time at the large dining room table talking and playing games. When we were hungry late at night, the nearby Metropolitan Market is a gourmet delight and is open 24/7. And the owners, Joe and Laura, couldn't be more accommodating. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: The Fowlers (Florence, MT)
Date of Stay: 12/11/09 Review Submitted: 12/11/09

AWESOME HOUSE! We were looking for a place where my husband &I & two young children, his mother, sister & brother-in-law could come together after a death in the family. This house was PERFECT! Because of the age of the house and reasonable price, I was a bit nervous to see what we would find when we opened the door. WE LOVED IT! The kids (and adults) ran through the house investigating every little hidden space. The house was immaculate, comfortable, had everything we needed including extra blankets, towels, shampoo, soap, an iron, even extra toothbrushes. We'll never stay in a hotel again when visiting family in West Seattle. Thank you Ross Family for your wonderful hospitality!

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Guest: Martin, Donna and family (Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 12/07/09 Review Submitted: 12/07/09

Our Thanksgiving spent here was great! A hotel never would have worked so we decided to give a weekend house rental a try. We worried about the size, which wasn’t a problem even though we had 3+ family households. Our two sons and their families made for a full house. But we cooked the turkey with all the trimmings and felt very comfortable. Our most difficult challenge was Seattle’s recycle program which became a laugh when it came to tossing something- “ok-foodwaste? or garbage?” So funny at times. We loved our experience there, easy to find and very close to downtown and the ferry terminals to the islands. We hope to do it again. Thanks Laura and Joe!

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