5
Gorgeous house, fabulous neighborhood!
I chose this place based on the view, and while there is a nice view of the bay through the trees, that wasn't the thing we loved the most about this beautiful rental. We adored the neighborhood, the helpful owner, and the gorgeous house itself.
First, the neighborhood. It's in Magnolia, right near downtown. A 2-minute walk places you at the bus stop, and the bus will whisk you to the Space Needle in 8 minutes flat. Sooo easy. The neighborhood around the house is charming and vibrant, with gorgeous retro-style houses that likely cost about $1 million dollars each. There's a city park down the hill and Magnolia Village is only 1/2 mile away, with lots of great restaurants, drug stores, groceries and etc. Easy parking, easy to get to.
The owner went out of her way to help us enjoy our stay, giving suggestions for restaurants (at her recommendation, I had the best Greek food I've ever eaten in my whole life - for $15). When she heard we were looking for ideas about what to see in Seattle, she created a whole kid-centric list of activities - something you might expect from a travel agent or concierge, not from the owner of a house rental! But Lynn is wonderful.
The house itself is both luxurious, and comfy. It has clearly been remodeled from top to bottom, and all the careful details of the decor, from the elegant sinks and showers to the hardwood floor and appliances, just make this beautiful house glow.
Our two children, ages 4 and 6, loved having their own bedrooms on the main floor, and we parents loved having our own basement 'suite' complete with home theater and spa-style bathroom. The kitchen is gorgeous, there's a laundry room with brand-new appliances on the main floor, and not one, but TWO dinner tables - one formal in the dining room, the other in the kitchen with the view.
This is the kind of house you hate to leave, and kind of wish you could live in for the rest of your life.
Enjoy your stay at SeaEscape.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: A beautiful writer and beautiful family. Thanks Jennifer! Hope to see you again and thanks for the wonderful review. The bus is a great way to get around Seattle and sooo easy from the house. Better than trying to find a parking spot downtown. Warm Regards, Lynn
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