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Turret House (Apt 5) Stylish Penthouse with City View [#319191] | View Property

Capitol Hill
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
$150-225/night
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Traveler Reviews (14)

• Great location and great amenities

  Great location and great amenities

  • Guest Jane
  • Date of stay 03/20/13
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  We have stayed in the Turret House twice (apt. 4 and 5). They are both wonderful apartments. Our son lives a few blocks away so it is convenient for us, but it would be great even if we didn't have him nearby! The apts are exceedingly clean and have everything you need to make meals in and hang out and watch the NCAA basketball tourney. Of course, you want to eat out a lot in Seattle too and this is a great neighborhood for dining and walking. Lots of stairs if that is an issue but the views out the windows are so worth it!! We will be back....this is really the only place we will stay in Seattle (we've stayed in several hotels and they just don't compare). Thank you William for your hospitality.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Kamloops Folks

  Kamloops Folks

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 09/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  Would like to say that we had a most excellent stay at the Turret House. Have already recommended to our friends..thanks a bunch

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• This property is Awsome

  This property is Awsome

  • Guest TR
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/28/12
  My family and I had a great stay, the property is excellent. If it is available we will try and stay here again on our next trip.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Our first visit to Seattle

  Our first visit to Seattle

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 08/23/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  My daughter and I spent the last few days of our holiday, after touring Vancouver and the Rockies, in Apt 5 of the Turret House and found it to be a perfect and relaxing place to end on. The location was really good and we walked down to the watefront and Pike Place market easily although we did catch a bus back up! On our last day our flight back to the UK was not until evening so we were most grateful to be allowed a 'late check-out'. It enabled us to walk to Volunteer Park and have lunch on the way back - well worth the trip to see some lovely old houses en route. Seattle was an interesting city to visit and we were lucky with beautiful weather for all four days of our stay. The Duck Tour was another highlight - well worth it to see another side of the city. We never managed to go up the Space Needle as the queues were too long so that was a bit disappointing but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our four day stay in Seattle at the Turret House.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Great location, great place to stay

  Great location, great place to stay

  • Guest DubaiJen
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/10/12
  Our stay at the Turret House was great. We were provided with plenty of details to find it and check in, the place was spotless when we got there, it was very well appointed, and everything was in good working order. The neighborhood has plenty of restaurants and shops and is conveniently located for public transportation. We paid for the off street parking, which is a must in the neighborhood. The unit comfortably slept 4 adults. All in all, we will likely stay there again the next time we are in Seattle.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Susan

  Susan

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  Well managed, beautiful apartment, in a trendy location. What more could you want?

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• Apt. 5

  Apt. 5

  • Guest Wendy
  • Date of stay 07/05/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  We had a lovely stay at the the beautiful Turret House. It was spotless and the decor vey fun! We loved being so close to where my nephew got married and so many sights in Seattle! Thanks for everything! God bless you!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• East cost

  East cost

  • Guest Betsy
  • Date of stay 06/05/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  We came to Seattle for a week and were so happy with the accommodations. It was clean and had everything we needed with 2 little kids. There are many parks and restaurants within walking distance. We rented a car which i would recommend for the sight seeing. We were very impressed with the house and loved the location. The owner was very easy to get a hold of when we needed more towels. Overall I will stay there again on our next vacation because we have family in the area.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• beautiful flat

  beautiful flat

  • Guest Suzanne
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/05/12
  This rental is perfect for 2-3 people. Lots of room in sitting area and kitchen. Very quiet. Perfect for walking. Beautiful neighborhood

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Unique apartment

  Unique apartment

  • Guest xihulu
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  This suite was pretty much as described on the site. We loved the living room in the turret and it was great to have a full kitchen plus laundry facilities. The place was clean and well maintained and it was suitable for our party of two couples plus an infant. There was a pretty roomy closet attached to one of the rooms, which we used to put our child's play yard in so she had her own little "room" (we left the door open so that there was enough air circulation for her). Being on the top floor, it got pretty hot in the afternoons on the days it was sunny. Thankfully, they had fans plus air conditioning for each room. There was a small mix-up regarding parking when we arrived. We had paid for four days of on-site parking but when we got there, both spots were taken. We contacted the William and he promptly came and gave us a refund for that day's parking, as well as a pass for street parking. The entrance instructions could have been slightly clearer as it's a keyless system and they said to turn the deadbolt after entering the code. But it is hard to tell what the deadbolt part is. It would have been helpful to know that the deadbolt referred to the part with the keyhole in it. I wished there were four chairs for the dining table (there are only 2) so we could have meals together at the table. We ended up eating around the low table in the living room. It was a bit awkward, but we made do. Also, they don't mention this but the streets in that neighbourhood are really narrow. And I wouldn't necessarily feel comfortable walking there alone at night. There's a Trader Joe's nearby and we really enjoyed our dinner at Skillet Diner, which was also a short walk away. Overall, we had a good experience there. If you're looking for a cute, central place to stay (and don't mind three flights of stairs), this would be great for you.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks for your review. Just so other travelers are not confused, there are indeed four chairs for the dining table in the apartment (at the time of this guest's visit they did not match--four chairs, but two different styles). There are now 4 matching chairs for the table, as well as the two additional chairs.

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• Clean, Quite, Problem Free...close to the action...

  Clean, Quite, Problem Free...close to the action...

  • Guest Carey L.
  • Date of stay 12/29/11
  • Review Submitted 01/12/12
  My wife and I and our two sons spent New Years in the Turret Penthouse...Directions and instructions were perfect...parking is great...Trader Joes close by...we walked to shops restaurants and downtown...watched the fireworks over the space needle from the turret...well appointed kitchen and laundry...could use soap and drain plug in the bathroom...overall very nice.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great Location!

  Great Location!

  • Guest Angie
  • Date of stay 09/19/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  I spent two months in the penthouse. The apartment has a ton of character and works great for a short-term stay. The house is very close to grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and more - walkable to all the Capitol Hill popular spots. Although you can walk to everything, the house is still in a quiet neighborhood. The location is perfect! William is a great owner. The apartment is very well kept (clean and well furnished/equipped) and he was very helpful if I needed anything throughout my stay. The parking spot was also fabulous! I took away one star as the apartment below appeared much more spacious, but the penthouse was rented for the same price. However, I would definitely return!

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• Better than the photos!

  Better than the photos!

  • Guest Steph
  • Date of stay 06/02/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/11
  I came to Seattle looking for a quiet, urban apartment where I could write during the day, go for long runs and go out to clubs and restaurants at night. This apartment outdid my expectations - it's actually nicer than the pictures depict. It's clean, comfortable, close to so many things (I didn't bring a car, and definitely did not need one) and the turret is beautiful. The deck is relaxing and has a great view. I am so sad to be leaving after a three week stay. I will be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• I'll Be Back!

  I'll Be Back!

  • Guest Suz
  • Date of stay 01/09/11
  • Review Submitted 01/29/11
  I spent a wonderful week in the penthouse apartment of the Turret House and absolutely loved everything about it! The apartment is very comfortable and beautifully furnished, lots of natural light and an airy "crow's nest" feeling--reminded me of Mary Tyler Moore's apartment on the old TV show if you remember that! There are several great markets close by (Trader Joe's is my favorite!) and lots of cute restaurants and cafes all within a short walk. It was very convenient to get to my appointments at the medical buildings on First Hill. Everything I needed was close by. Thanks for the great home away from home William. I'll be back!

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

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