The Lofthouse is a (3+story tall) urban oasis nestled in the trees of Queen Anne Hill, 10 minutes from downtown Seattle. Your space is a remodeled 1-bedroom guesthouse next to a lush garden complete with waterfall, pond, ROOFTOP DECK VIEW, modern kitchen/bath, & 2nd cozy deck. Walking distance to local cafes & shops. Our family of 3 lives on the property & we strive to provide a relaxing stay for our guests. We're close to everything that Seattle has to offer w/o the “busy” city life. THE PROPERTY As you enter from the alley you are immediately immersed in the peaceful sounds of trickling water from our POND & WATERFALL that are viewable from your first floor deck. Ascend the wood stairs to access the official entrance to your AirBNB experience, while enjoying your aerial view of this water feature from your own cozy deck. Off the deck, The Lofthouse entrance opens up into a main level full kitchen and bath. Open the French doors to extend your living space on warm weather days, while you lounge on the deck. Or pull up a stool and set a “table for 1-2” at our kitchen counter island. The full bath is on the main level and has a deep soaking tub, dual SHOWERHEADS*** to accommodate any height, and offers complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair drier. On cooler nights flip the switch on the ceiling heater to provide an extra cozy feel. A moderate stairwell climb takes you to the 2nd floor open concept loft-bedroom with plush queen platform bed and picture window looking west over the rooftops with Puget Sound views. Your bedroom offers a small writing nook where you can either get some undistracted work done or simply gaze out the window while sipping your morning brew. For those that are a little more adventurous, climb the secure library ladder through the small SKYLIGHT*** in the ceiling above your bed to the ROOFTOP DECK to catch a sunset. (Weather permitting of course!) HOLIDAY TRAVEL DESTINATION! We're a great location for holiday FIREWORKS during New Year's Eve & July 4th if you... - Want a place that's easy to walk to AFTER watching the works at the Space Needle or Lake Union... The Lofthouse is only a 15 min walk to Kerry Park on NYE, and a 25 min-ish walk to Lake Union views on the 4th of July. - July 4th note: While you can't view the Lake Union firework event directly from the Lofthouse, you MAY however take in a view of other fireworks displays that may be happening EAST across the Sound on Bainbrindge Island with your rooftop deck view. (Weather permitting of course) PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BOOK: KIDS: This property has several stairs, extreme heights, and a rooftop deck that’s only accessible via an indoor ladder. Therefore, is not safe for toddlers. Kids must be over the age of 8 to stay at The Lofthouse and must be supervised at all times. (AKA not left alone) We DO have a twin air mattress available for use if prearranged in advance, to accommodate a third guest. We DO NOT HAVE A TV (on purpose) but do offer WIFI at our location to connect all your devices if you need them. USB & UBS-C in wall chargers are also available on both floors. AIR CONDITIONER is portable and by request only during the cooler temps in fall, winter, & spring months. AC will be installed permanently during the warmer summer months (late June-ish through Sept-ish). *** PETS: We have a no pets policy. Our 2 Frenchy pups may roam the property and greet you from afar… they do bark, but they love humans! Say hi to Scribble & Sketch if you see them. But they are not allowed in The Lofthouse. SEATTLE WEATHER: No, it doesn’t rain all the time in Seattle… it’s GORGEOUS HERE! June – September is the warmest and driest season. October – May will be colder, wetter, with gray skies & occasional sun peeks! March – May is where Spring can do its thing! Sometimes it’s wet, but a lot of times it’s not! POND & WATERFALL FEATURE: Our water feature is in our backyard and is not a shared physical space. (unless previously arranged) The tranquility of this feature can be enjoyed from your deck or if you leave your windows open to hear the falling waters… the pond is not gated for the safety of small children. Expect to see the owners using their backyard patio during the warmer months. Ask your host about scheduling your very own KOI ENCOUNTER to feed the fish during the warmer months! They love to nibble! KITCHEN: Please note there is NO OVEN in this unit. Kitchen stocked with: - 2 burner stove + Additional Single Induction Burner (table-top plug in) - Stove FAN that vents OUTSIDE (please use it when cooking) - Microwave (low profile) - Full Fridge/freezer (fresh ice made for each new guest) - Dishwasher (in case you want to use it, but not required) - Small deep sink with drying rack for heavy use dishes - Full selection of spices, oil, salt & pepper (ask for picture) - Cooking oil (Avocado or Olive depending on availability) - Starter amount of coffee & tea (stays longer than 7 days may need to hit the local grocery store) - French press & Keurig machine (Drip Machine by request) - Electric kettle - Filtered water via Brita-style pitcher (sanitized after every visit) - Toaster - Small toaster oven (for the size of ONE avocado toast/bagel) - Nutribullet blender - Dishes, pots/pans/lids, assorted glasses and rooftop wine glasses with lids - Wine bottle opener, cheese grater, hand juicer, & place settings for 2 - USB & USB-C ports to charge your devices - Mixing bowls for making waffles - Waffle maker (single use) - Large vase in case you buy flowers at the market! - Hand Vacuum, broom & dust pan, stain remover kit, & UMBRELLA's - Fire Extinguisher & First Aid Kit - Compost Bin & Recycling offered SKYLIGHT & ROOFTOP DECK: You will be sleeping under the stars laying in your bed looking up at the sky. The skylight is the only window in the bedroom that doesn’t have a shade, so expect natural light in your space. Other bedroom windows have shades for privacy, but they aren’t blackout. THE SKYLIGHT IS CLOSED DURING RAIN OR POTENTIAL RAINY DAYS. There is a blanket to cover the bed if you will be accessing the rooftop deck to catch any debris that may fall and keep your bed clean. Do not access the rooftop deck if you are afraid of heights. Coming down the ladder is easy for most, and it takes a calm mind and BALANCE. Use your best judgement please as using the ladder is at your own risk. PARKING: You may park for free at street level on 10th West or on the sloped street on Garfield Street. ALL street Parking is FREE on the hill. If you can get dropped off at the alley entrance it will allow you to skip the steep walk up the street. Either way, communicate with your host and we will help you get to your entrance as easily and swiftly as possible. Especially if you are traveling alone. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Our property is located on an arterial route, therefore there is a light morning rush of "Queenannians" coming and going on the hill in their cars. Be cautious crossing 10th W to get across the street. Most Seattleites stop for pedestrians, but some don't. Public transportation is easily accessible from our street. The #1 BUS picks up 1 block away and drops off 2 blocks from our address. Uber & Lyft usually are just a 1-5 minute wait for a ride and are plentiful in this city... app required. Lime bikes and electric scooters are also available around the hill. App required. CITY NOISE: While we pride ourselves in having a hidden oasis on the hill, and it is often fairly quiet & tranquil, we are surrounded by neighbors on all sides. ***Noise is to be expected.*** The Lofthouse is situated BEHIND our main home and is located off the gravel alley. You have homes bordering our property on all sides, with a slight buffer of trees that conceal the main floor of The Lofthouse. You are set back from the main arterial street, so road noise is minimal in comparison to homes that are right on 10th. Sometimes during the day, you may hear typical neighborhood sounds like: Distant street noise from cars or buses passing by out front of our main home, garbage pick up on Tuesdays, people traveling down the alley, neighbors talking, occasional dogs barking, a gaggle of street mopeds that blaze by our home maybe 1x/month... (it's kinda fascinating if you look out your window), landscaping crew sounds, & people maintaining their old craftsman home exteriors. We have very respectful neighbors that IF they make noise, it usually is between normal city noise ordinance hours. The occasional home project construction noise and yard maintenance sounds are not something we can control. With all that said, we don't consider any of these sounds disruptive to every day living, including the ability to relax and enjoy our tranquil space. PRIVACY: We have a shed located on the deck that will sometimes need to be accessed by your hosts. We will do our best to announce when we will need to walk up on your deck to enter the shed or replace deck furniture cushions when the weather is nice out for your cozy lounging needs. Please note there are no shades on windows in the kitchen or on the skylight. We also have ONE CAMERA located at the alley entrance outside the property for safety of knowing who is coming and going. There are no other cameras located on the property. SAFETY: Please lock your car and leave nothing valuable or visible in it. Please be aware of your surroundings if walking alone or out late at night. We live in a safe neighborhood, yet it is good to play it safe being closer to the city. OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES: - NO SMOKING (anything) anywhere on the property please. - We occupy the main home on this property next to The Lofthouse, so you may hear us when we are home/outdoors, including our energetic pup… occasional barks from our or our neighbor’s dog may occur, and we apologize in advance. - During the warmer months (spring/summer) we provide a portable in window AC unit. During the rest of the year, we remove it to save you space. - Radiant heat is provided on both floors and through a ceiling heater in the bathroom. - Water heater is smaller size, so shorter showers are recommended. OUR INCLUSIVITY PRACTICE: We’re committed to welcoming EVERY guest - of any race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age - with respect and without judgement or bias. Our home is a safe space for all humans from all minority and marginalized groups. We welcome guests of all races, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations. YOU BELONG. We respect diversity and inclusion. Our home is your home. Be comfortable. Make this space your own. If you have ideas to improve our guest experience, please let us know before you go! *** Due to local laws guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. PNW Getaways, LLC in Seattle, WA