Pro: Great, great, great location. Whether walking, driving, or using public transportation, this location is hard to beat. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance. The owner recommended Ballard/Frelard Pizza (1 block away) and we all second that! Breakfast at Roxy's dinner is a must. Take the tour at the chocolate factory! For groceries, Fred Meyer, PCC, and Trader Joes are very close by.
Washer and dryer were wonderful! Ditto the excellent dishwasher.
Kitchen was well furnished with pots/pans/utensils.
House was generally clean, but needs a thorough effort. No closet or hanging space in the office/bedroom.
Cons: Owner called the week before the rental offering to "save us money" by cancelling the reservation and renting directly from her.
We were looking forward to the hot tub, but the water level was below the jets when we arrived, and we were unable to use it.
When the third floor shower was used, water dripped into the dining room through an amateurish patch in the ceiling. A text to the owner got no response. We stopped using the shower to prevent mold growth and further damage to the house.
Hot water supply didn't seem up to snuff. Several times we had tepid/chilly showers.
Television use was complicated. The only way we found to adjust the volume was by walking over to the control box. WiFi had difficulty keeping up with streaming demands.
As residents of other states, we needed more instructions re: trash and recylcing.
Fireplace in 4th floor master bedroom didn't seem to work.
