Reviews for West Seattle Vacation Rental - VRBO 264821ha - 4 BR Seattle House in WA, The Moonlight Guest House

Home Away from Home

Guest Lucky
Date of stay 02/21/13
Review Submitted 03/07/13

What a treasure for a traveller! The house is filled with wonderful love, energy and generosity. I longed to come home to it every night for the warmth and relaxation within its walls. Its in the perfect neighborhood about 5 minute drive to downtown Seattle. I also loved taking the bus to go get food at Pike Place Market. I loved cooking in the house which for me is very unusual since I love eating out in new cities I visit, but after seeing the eye popping fresh food at the market I felt inspired to cook meals in the beautiful, warm house-it was the perfect match. Which in turn made me start to feel like it was "home"! This rarely if ever happens when I am staying in rentals, hotels ect. while traveling. The house is fully stocked with every type of dish, pan, wine bottle opener, coffee maker, ect., it even had basic condiments! Everything in the house, every detail is so generously and thoroughly thought out by the owners to provide maximum comfort and warmth. The backyard is really beautiful and sweet. I just loved it! I actually felt sad to leave, but I feel so good knowing that whenever I visit Seattle I have a "home" to come to. I especially want to thank Laura and her husband for creating such an inspired, generous loving environment for travelers-a rare gem!

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

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The Real Deal

Guest Eric N.
Date of stay 02/09/13
Review Submitted 02/21/13

The owners of this great old house have everything ready for guests to enjoy their stay. The updates needed fit perfect and the original fixtures make it so nice and create a feeling of escape in Seattle. Very nice, personable owners that where always there for us through the whole booking and stay. The kids loved it, we loved it, can't wait to get back to those wood floors and cold, wet Seattle! Good shower head too! Hit California Ave. ...The West 5 for sure... THANK YOU

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Nice way to start in Seattle

Guest Michael G.
Date of stay 10/09/12
Review Submitted 11/06/12

We had a very nice time in West Seattle and the place was warm and comfortable. It was temporary housing for our move to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We loved it!

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Quaint Vacation Home in Perfect Location

Guest Mark M.
Date of stay 10/04/12
Review Submitted 10/08/12

We had a very pleasant stay at the Moonlight during the BrickCon event on the 1st weekend of October. We found the house to be quaint and located very conveniently to nearly all of the places and events we intended to visit during our stay.

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Clean and well furnished

Guest Rhod
Date of stay 09/23/12
Review Submitted 10/14/12

We were pleasurably surprised with the cottage and the accomodations. The cottage was clean and well maintianed and everything for an enjoyable vacation experience was provided, even down to a wlecome basket. The owners are also very friendly and hospitable, being available if we needed them but not at all intrusive. The only negative experiece was getting bitten by some kind in insect but the effect was temporary. I would certainly give this place a 'thumbs up'.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Great Location

Guest donb44
Date of stay 08/12/12
Review Submitted 09/24/12

My wife and I stayed here for a month from mid-August to mid-September, 2012. We have friends in the area and wanted to be able to visit while still having our own place. It worked out beautifully for that. We love West Seattle with it's excellent choices of restaurants, shopping and some amazing walking opportunities. I also played golf several times at the very good municipal course about half a mile from the house. We also used the nearby water taxi to downtown a couple of times to visit Pike's Place Market and the Sculpture Garden. The house is very comfortable and pet friendly. Our dog enjoyed exploring the fenced-in back yard. The house has a very "lived in" vibe that was quite comfortable for us. The beds were very comfortable and even the single bathroom worked out, even when we had friends visit. We loved the neighborhood...very friendly and sociable. We had great weather during our month so didn't really need the heat on. The house stayed fairly cool and comfortable. I enjoyed my daily routine of walking the dog down to The Shack for my morning coffee (they have dog biscuits!). My wife enjoys long walks and, along with a friend, was able to explore most of West Seattle. The fitness center about a half mile from the house was also a nice bonus. All in all, a great month at the Moonlight Guest House.

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

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Wonderful Rental

Guest Jennifer D.
Date of stay 07/07/12
Review Submitted 10/04/12

My two daughters and I spent a little over a month at the Moonlight Guest House. It was extremely clean, comfortable, and in a great location! West Seattle was a great homebase for shuttling my girls back and forth to the downtown area. The house is in a very safe neighborhood with helpful and friendly neighbors. Our little dog came too, and she loved exploring every inch of the backyard. We would love to return next summer - we had such a wonderful time. We could not have picked a better place to stay!

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Great Place to stay

Guest Gary H.
Date of stay 06/30/12
Review Submitted 07/14/12

We rented the Moonlight Guest house for the first week of July, and couldn't be happier. Our family consisted of 6 people, all over 22. Accommodations were outstanding and the house was only a couple of blocks from the bus stop. Other than the food, there was nothing else we had to buy. Everything we needed was furnished. including bus schedules and literature on tourist attractions. If we ever visit Seattle again, we will surely book this place again.

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Easy and Convenient

Guest PghTraveler
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 05/29/12

We stayed at the Moonlight Guest House over Memorial Day weekend as we were in town for our brother's wedding. The listing, description and photos did accurately reflect the property and it was well maintained, clean and very convenient being so close to the West Seattle bridge. Only wish there were 2 bathrooms, but only because of 5 adults getting ready for a wedding! Laura was super easy to deal with and the lock box really makes it so simple. We would recommend Moonlight Guest house and the Luna Park Cafe for a great breakfast too!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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our Seattle vacation

Guest Helen E.
Date of stay 05/20/12
Review Submitted 06/04/12

We stayed at the Moonlight Guest House in May for a week. The house is located in a quiet residential area just outside the downtown area. It is about a mile away from the water taxi which was a very convenient way to get to downtown, and there was a free shuttle bus to get to the taxi. The house itself was great, clean, comfortable and relaxing. We were more than happy with it. The area is quiet, however we did hear the trains at night but this could have been due to jet lag. We would return if we were in the area again.

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Excellent Spot

Guest Brad
Date of stay 04/03/12
Review Submitted 10/17/12

Two families stayed here, both will small children. The place was in good shape, very clean and there was enough space for all of us. The owner met us and was very helpful. The location is fantastic. It's a very short car ride over to downtown, the Mariners and Seahawks. West Seattle is very cool, California Avenue has some great restaurants and pubs. We spent some time just driving around the neighborhoods, its all good. Be sure to hit the Luna Park Cafe for breakfast and beer, the kids loved the Batman ride.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Relocating my son to WA for the Coast Guard.

Guest Evicted in Seattle!
Date of stay 01/25/12
Review Submitted 02/27/12

The listing was accurate and the fenced backyard was a bonus as we had our sons dog along with ours confirmed for our stay of one month. The property was clean but in need of remodel..i.e. floors and furniture were completely without varnish. Furniture was shabby, thriftstore chic! West Seattle has a great vibe and wonderful restaurants...the bridge and traffic to Seattle get's exhausting due to the traffic.Easy Easy ferry ride to go and explore Vashon Island... also Alki beach area. We did have a contract for 3 dogs and paid in full for one month.. The owner did not listen to my voicemail and came into the house to do her weekly change of sheets...my dog bolted out the front door. Happy to say my dog came back but we were given a 48 hour eviction notice and threatened that she would have the police come to escort us out as trespassers.Of course it is not legal but a long term renter should be aware. Getting over the bridge to Seattle brings you right into the heart of Seattle, highlights of the Aquarium, Pikes Place etc...just don't make a wrong turn as there is so much bridge construction.

Recommended for: Families with young children

Owner response: We were sorry that we had to ask this group to leave. While it is not true that we called the police to evict them because of an escaped dog (my husband caught the dog and returned her to the yard within a few minutes of her escape), we did politely ask them to find alternate accomodations when we saw that the dogs were scratching/chewing holes in the living room furniture. We work hard to treat all of our guests the same reasonable, professional way that we would like to be treated ourselves. In this case, we gave the guests a full refund for the cancelled nights and refunded their entire damage deposit. My husband even delivered the refund in cash so that they would have the money immediately available for use during the remainder of their trip.

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Homey Christmas Atmosphere

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Homey Christmas Atmosphere

Guest David
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
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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Excellent Vacation

Guest Shannon
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: Families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Lovely Home in a Handy Location

Guest 13EEE
Date of stay 06/25/11
Review Submitted 07/08/11

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: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Easter Weekend 2011

Guest Jeff
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: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Summer 2010, Great experience!!!

Guest Relocation Research Trip
Date of stay 07/18/10
Review Submitted 11/11/10

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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Moonlight Guest House

Guest Rob and Cathy
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: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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

Guest dave&belinda
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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest The Fowlers
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
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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Guest Tracey Maclowich
Date of stay 09/05/09
Review Submitted 09/04/09

This place was perfect for the 5 of us. We are a family of gals who need privacy 'cause on occasion we have a guy around - and this place had a perfect layout for all of us to have that privacy. The home contained all that we needed and more and the location was really very good and very convenient to everything we wanted to do (Mariners game, downtown activities, etc)...We appreciate the accuracy of the website information and the ease of which to access the home. The owner's communcation was perfect and other than Seattle having so much to offer - meaning we were not "home" much so we did not get to explore the neighbourhood - we look forward to returning and doing just that, especially part of the Alki beach area which is very close. Thanks Laura and Joe.

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Guest Travon Zomback
Date of stay 08/25/09
Review Submitted 08/24/09

A casual,comfortable home in a quiet and safe neighborhood for my 4 teenagers, my husband and myself to relax, work on our lap tops, watch cable TV, eat from the frig, or take a 6 minute walk to a Starbucs. Easy access to the bus line where my children took it to the University District to meet up with us at the Univ of Washington. Served our needs with a working washer and dryer,and even a basement cloths line. Plenty of room and beds. Mr. and Mrs. Ross responded quickly and informatively to our e-mails. We really enjoyed BEAUTIFUL Seattle. Sincerely, The Zomback's

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Guest Philomena Lund
Date of stay 08/10/09
Review Submitted 08/09/09

We needed a space for family members to be together to support an adult son having cancer surgery at Swedish. The house was great - we had separate spaces if we wanted and great gathering places. Our grandsons could squeal and laugh and go for walks and that was wonderful! And Joe and Laura were like extended family in their willingness to make a stressful time as comfortable as possible. Thanks Joe & Laura!

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Guest Janet
Date of stay 06/30/09
Review Submitted 06/29/09

We rented this home for our family that were coming in from out of town for our wedding. The location and size were perfect for our needs and the price was unbeatable! There was plenty of room for everyone to have their space and the back yard offered a beautiful area to sit and visit. Laura and Joe were wonderful, accomodating, easy to contact and work with,we couldn't have asked for a nicer couple. If you are looking for a nice, quiet, centrally located home away from home, this is the place. The neighbors are nice, the area is beautiful and everything is so close by. I would highly recommend this home, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Laura and Joe, it was definitely a pleasure!

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Traveler Reviews (26)

Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

The Real Deal

The Real Deal

Nice way to start in Seattle

Nice way to start in Seattle

Quaint Vacation Home in Perfect Location

Quaint Vacation Home in Perfect Location

Clean and well furnished

Clean and well furnished

Great Location

Great Location

Wonderful Rental

Wonderful Rental

Great Place to stay

Great Place to stay

Easy and Convenient

Easy and Convenient

our Seattle vacation

our Seattle vacation

Excellent Spot

Excellent Spot

Relocating my son to WA for the Coast Guard.

Relocating my son to WA for the Coast Guard.

Homey Christmas Atmosphere

Homey Christmas Atmosphere

Quick Trip to Downtown Seattle

Quick Trip to Downtown Seattle

Excellent Vacation

Excellent Vacation

Lovely Home in a Handy Location

Lovely Home in a Handy Location

Easter Weekend 2011

Easter Weekend 2011

Summer 2010, Great experience!!!

Summer 2010, Great experience!!!

Moonlight Guest House

Moonlight Guest House

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

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