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平均评分 4.87 分（满分 5 分），共 108 条评价4.87 (108)Warm and Welcoming Craftsman Near Tranquil Woodland Park
Charming, traditional, and century-old, this Craftsman has been meticulously restored and tastefully furnished. Settle in the comfy living room, or in the cozy den, on the timeless porch, or on one of three patios and decks in the backyard for a moment of calm. A true home away from home in a peaceful, family neighborhood.
Minutes from downtown Seattle, there are also plenty of walkable amenities nearby. Access to mass transit is ample.
The Craftsman is the quintessential style of a Seattle house. Ours is a full-size Craftsman with a true second floor. It has been my family's home for more than a decade, and we've renovated and polished it up over the years.
Now that the nest is empty, we're doing a lot of traveling, and sharing the home for guests to enjoy. We've removed all of our personal items, leaving behind only what you'll need for your stay. You won't see our clothes or our personal clutter. The closets, the dresser drawers, the medicine cabinets are yours and will be empty. The linens are used only by guests, not us. We don't want you to feel like you're staying in someone else's home. To accomplish this, we've sealed off two rooms in the house, where we we will keep all our personal effects.
You will have use of almost all the rooms on both floors. Your space includes the living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, den/spare bedroom, two full bathrooms, and three upstairs bedrooms. You can also book the basement apartment and use all three levels of the house (more on that in a minute).
There will be one bedroom on the main floor and one bedroom on the upper floor that will be locked (one is used as an office, the other a bedroom). Luckily we have a total of six bedrooms, so there's plenty left for guests. One of the closets upstairs will also be locked. These rooms are where we're keeping all of our personal stuff so that it's out of your way. This will also be where we primarily live when we're home so we're not messing up guest space.
About that basement apartment: There is also a two-bedroom unit (Woodland Park Suite on Airbnb) on the basement level. When you stay in the house, there might be other guests staying in the suite below you. It has its own entrance and is completely separate from the house. We also might use it occasionally if it's empty and the main house is booked. You can also book the basement with the house and have all three levels to use. That would give you a total of 5/6 bedrooms and three bathrooms.
For that matter, if you'd like even MORE space, you can also book our detached studio off the backyard (Workshop Studio on Airbnb). It has a queen bed and 3/4-bath, and kitchenette. That would give you up to 7 bedrooms and four baths.
As for the main house, here's what you'll get: A master bedroom with a king bed, another bedroom with a queen bed, and a third bedroom with two twin beds. Those are all upstairs and adjacent to a five-piece bath, with shower, claw-foot tub, and two sinks.
On the main floor is the living room, dining room with seating for 6-8, full kitchen with a Wolf range, side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, dishwasher, toaster, coffee grinder and coffee maker, washer and a dryer.
There is another full bathroom on the main floor with a combination claw-foot tub/shower and two pedestal sinks. Off the kitchen is a den with sectional sofa and TV. You can also use it as a bedroom, as we will provide a queen-size Aerobed.
The front porch and back porch are all yours. There is a gas grill on the back deck, as well as a small table and chairs.
When you stay at the house, you might see other guests (from the basement suite or the studio) coming and going, although I wouldn't be surprised if you never did. The other guests enter their units through the back yard. You'll enter through the front door.
We use the "August Home" smartlock app to give guests access to the house.
You'll be sharing the back yard with other guests, although I'd say most of the time, guests are out enjoying the city and aren't hanging out in the backyard. There is a wood deck and pergola in the back with a dining table and chairs. There is also a stone patio on the west side of the house with more seating and a small table. All guests are welcome to use any of those spaces; it's first come first serve. The front and back porches, however, are for your use exclusively.
Whether I'm in town or not, I'll always make myself available for questions and troubleshooting during your stay.
The house is just a short walk from several of the city's most popular restaurants, two great coffee shops, a wine shop, several bars, a grocery store, and Green Lake, one of the city's most-used parks. The Woodland Park Zoo and the Rose Garden are across the street. The tony neighborhoods of Ballard, Wallingford, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, and Greenwood are within a few miles, and the major attractions of downtown Seattle are only 10 minutes away by car or bus.
Having a car is a practical option here. It's easy enough to get around and park and you'll cover more ground. You will have one, off-street spot, and ample street parking.
The bus system is also quite good in our neighborhood. There is an express bus (The E Line RapidRide) that stops five blocks away on Aurora Avenue and pretty much goes straight downtown. You can also catch the No. 5 bus four blocks away to get downtown; it is almost as fast as the express bus. The No. 44 bus is also four blocks away and goes west to Ballard, and east to the University of Washington.
Do keep in mind that while the main house is all yours, other guests (or me) might be staying below you in the basement suite. The soundproofing is good but not perfect. You might hear them; they might hear you, so just exercise common sense and be courteous about noise and loud footsteps. We ask that guests do not wear shoes in the house - this both cuts down on noise, and it keeps the floors cleaner. We've always been a shoe-less household.
In addition to the basement suite, there is a detached studio off the back yard where more guests might be staying. Yes, it's a lively little compound at times, all the more reason I want to emphasize that while we can and are happy to accommodate large groups, we need everyone to be respectful, courteous, tranquil guests. If you're looking to really let your hair down and whoop it up, I applaud you and envy you...but if that's the case, ours is not the place to book. We live in a dense, urban neighborhood and we expect all guests to be mindful and conscientious about the comfort of other guests and neighbors.
