Seattle house rental - The Moonlight Guest House as viewed from the quiet, friendly street.
The Moonlight Guest House as viewed from the quiet, friendly street.
 
Seattle house rental - The Moonlight Guest House as viewed from the quiet, friendly street.

The Moonlight Guest House as viewed from the quiet, friendly street.

The dining room, with space for the entire family to gather

The dining room, with space for the entire family to gather

Sunlight greets you in the kitchen

Sunlight greets you in the kitchen

Wake up to a fresh cup of coffee in the breakfast nook

Wake up to a fresh cup of coffee in the breakfast nook

The cozy living room

The cozy living room

Another view of the living room, showing the main entrance.

Another view of the living room, showing the main entrance.

Main floor bedroom 1, queen bed

Main floor bedroom 1, queen bed

The second main floor bedroom, with two twin beds

The second main floor bedroom, with two twin beds

The first upstairs bedroom with queen bed

The first upstairs bedroom with queen bed

upstairs bedroom 1, daybed

upstairs bedroom 1, daybed

The second upstairs bedroom, with one twin bed

The second upstairs bedroom, with one twin bed

another view of upstairs bedroom 2

another view of upstairs bedroom 2

The back garden

The back garden

Moonlight bathroom

Moonlight bathroom

another view of the bathroom

another view of the bathroom

The front yard, complete with white picket fence

The front yard, complete with white picket fence

view of the house from the backyard

view of the house from the backyard

Also in the basement - laundry and a spare shower!

Also in the basement - laundry and a spare shower!

Owners Laura and Joe Ross, with our son on vacation

Owners Laura and Joe Ross, with our son on vacation

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 7 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Seattle vacation house rental
House, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)

You couldn't ask for a more convenient location! Our home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood at the north end of beautiful West Seattle. Walk 1/2-block up the street for a spectacular panoramic view of the moon over Elliot Bay, the Space Needle, and the downtown skyline.

Our location offers quick access to Safeco Field for Mariner's baseball!

This 1920's home is a classic gem. From the white picket fence out front to the soaring coved ceilings, many small details lend to its charm. With a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, large dining room, and a kitchen with breakfast nook, it's the perfect home-away-from-home for your entire family. The house has 4 bedrooms and one full bath and sleeps up to eight guests. Two bedrooms are located on the main floor: one with a queen and one with two twin beds. One upstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and twin-sized daybed, the other has one twin. A portable crib is available upon request. Towels and linens are provided, as well as basic kitchen gear, coffee, and tea, wireless high-speed internet, cable tv, and a washer/dryer.

The Moonlight Guest House is located just 10 minutes from downtown Seattle. You will be just a few blocks away from the start of Harbor Ave, which is perfect for jogging, walking, biking and rollerblading to Alki Beach (Seattle's premiere beach). There is also a convenient water taxi (walk on ferry) to take you from the beach to downtown Seattle. The location also features easy bus access to downtown.

Within a few blocks of our house you will find a nice variety of restaurants and cafe/diners such as Luna Park Cafe, one of the best breakfast diners in Seattle. The Skylark features pub fare and live music on the weekends as does The Bridge, all within walking distance from our house. And you are a short drive to Alki Beach where you'll find a myriad of fine and casual dining choices.

This is the perfect jumping-off point for fantastic sightseeing, museums, the Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center (which houses the Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project and Space Needle) Aquarium, Zoo, fine restaurants, ferries, and all of the hiking, skiing, and outdoor adventure that our surrounding mountains have to offer.

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About Laura and Joe Ross

Having both owned houses before we married in February of 2009, we decided to try the vacation rental business rather than sell either. Our first guests were Laura's family, in town for the wedding. Since then, with Joe's work as a musician and dancer and our joint project of raising our two sons, we are plenty busy! However, we take pride in putting our visitors first and have really enjoyed meeting our guests and sharing the city we love with them.

Laura and Joe Ross purchased this house in 2008

26 Reviews of Property 264821 in Seattle, Washington

The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
average rating of 4.6666665 based on 26 reviews
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Pittsburgh, PA
4

Easy and Convenient

4 of 5
Submitted: May 29, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
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:  Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Ventura County, CA
2

Relocating my son to WA for the Coast Guard.

2 of 5
Submitted: February 27, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
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's 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.
Helpful votes: 2/3
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The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

Homey Christmas Atmosphere

Submitted: December 19, 2011 Stayed: December 2011
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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The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Canton, Ohio
5

Quick Trip to Downtown Seattle

5 of 5
Submitted: November 7, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
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:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Shasta Lake, CA
5

Excellent Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: September 7, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
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
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Olympia
5

Lovely Home in a Handy Location

5 of 5
Submitted: July 9, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
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+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Billings, MT
5

Easter Weekend 2011

5 of 5
Submitted: May 20, 2011 Stayed: April 2011
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 Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
5

Summer 2010, Great experience!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 12, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
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:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Portland
5

Moonlight Guest House

5 of 5
Submitted: June 22, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
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+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
The Moonlight Guest House - Friendly West Seattle Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p264821
+1 (206)-678-5845
Seattle Washington
Portland, Oregon
5

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

5 of 5
Submitted: April 18, 2010 Stayed: April 2010
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:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1