Cozy Crown Hill Carkeek Cottage 2 Beds, Full Kitchen & Backyard in North Seattle

Our family recently stayed at this home in Crown Hill, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing overall. While the neighborhood seemed safe and the backyard was well maintained, several issues soured our stay.

Firstly after notifying the host that two additional children (ages 5 and 8) would be joining us for the seven nights we booked and one other adult for 3 of the 7 nights. The host demanded an additional charge of $850 for our stay, which seemed excessive considering we had already paid $1475 upfront. We reiterated to the host that our family would primarily be using the property for sleeping and showering, as we have our own place in Seattle where we would spend the majority of our time before and after daily activities. Despite this the host seemed fixed on the extra charge, finally after negotiating the host brought the price down to $500, but even then, it felt steep given the accommodations. Either way, I took responsibility for me just focusing on the description of “3 beds” and assuming that would translate to accommodating up to 5 guest and paid the host $500 cash. Upon arrival, it was immediately apparent that the bedrooms were smaller than expected, especially the second bedroom with its cramped bunk beds. Despite the listing stating 3 beds, the bunk bed on top is not suitable for any adult or child, as it is so close to the ceiling (the host even mentioned to make sure my niece and nephews are careful when getting on and off of it). Cleanliness was another major issue. The bathroom clearly hadn't been thoroughly cleaned, with leftover hair in the bathtub and poorly mopped tiles. The living room couch had noticeable stains, and we even encountered spiders in the kitchen, indicating low cleaning standards which detracted from our comfort. Moreover, the air conditioning was inadequate, consisting only of a small unit in the living room window. This resulted in uncomfortably warm conditions, making it difficult to rest properly especially at night. Additionally, the electrical outlets in the rooms stopped working on the first day, rendering the TV in the primary bedroom unusable for the entire duration of our stay.

Location quiet and very clean and well organised once you’re inside. Nice touches such as basics in kitchen/soap in bathroom etc.

Nothing.

The cottage was comfortable. Dennis and Martie thought of everything we could have needed.

Location was excellent! Apartment was spacious, clean and a beautiful stay. It was equipped with kitchen essentials that allowed us to prepare meals...great value! 2 big screen TVs, a bonus!

Loved everything!