Welcome!

Vince & Isla

Please contact us via your booking messaging platform (Airbnb, VRbo, etc..)

wELCOME!

Welcome: Your Inside Track

Welcome! We are your hosts, Vince & Isla. We've carefully curated this welcome book to answer any questions you may have during your stay as well as some helpful hints to make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable stay.

You'll find everything you need to know about our place and the surrounding area. From check-in/check-out time to the WiFi code. From great coffee to the best local restaurants. It's all here.

Our Philosophy

You want to have a wonderful stay and we want that for you too. This is your home for however long you are staying and we hope you'll be relaxed, comfortable and happy. We strive for 5-star service. If there is anything that is not up to your standards in terms of cleanliness, amenities, or anything else, please reach out and give us a chance to make things right. If you don’t tell us, we won’t know. We want to make your stay with us is an enjoyable one.

What Next?

Please relax, unwind, have fun, and enjoy your stay!

Before you leave home

Don't forget to bring:

Here's a basic list of what you might want to bring on your vacation. You'll no doubt have your own needs, but we thought this might be helpful, knowing what we do about the amenities in this home!

Personal toiletries.
Camera, memory cards, charger
Personal electronics chargers
Streaming Devices: Roku Stick, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, Apple Tv, anything you use at home to stream TV. All of our TV's are "Smart" streaming TVs.

Things We Provide

To make your stay as comfortable as possible we provide the following for your use:

Soaps
3-in-1 Shampoo, Body Wash, Bubble Bath
Lotion
Three Rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
Paper Towels
Olive Oil
Coffee
Cooking Spices
Hairdryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Please note we have provided dark colored towels for makeup removal. Please refrain from staining the white towels. There will be a service charge for any makeup stained towels.

cHECK the WEATHER

For the most up-to-date Weather forecast we have this easy link:

Click for Local Weather

Remember, the weather person is the only one who can be wrong and still keep their job. We like to say "there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing".

parking

Street parking only. It is a densely populated residential area and parking may be difficult. Please pay attention to all signs and restrictions. Please do not block any driveways.

building access

Address: 621 Malden Ave. E, Capitol Hill

Please use your building code provided to you via your booking platform to enter the building. Thank you!

Yours it's unit #621B

Keypad

The building has a Schlage lock. There is no standard "key" for the apartment - it's all managed by the unique 4 digit code entered into the keypad on the lock.

Buiding Gate entry code will be provided to you

Your personal access code for the unit will be provided to you. When locking and unlocking the door, gently PULL the door towards you until the green checkmark on the key-pad flashes. To lock the door, press the "Lock" symbol at the bottom right of the keypad lock. You should hear the door lock & a green check-mark should appear.

To lock the door, press the "Lock" symbol at the bottom right of the keypad lock. You should hear the door lock & a green check-mark should appear.

Keypad

To lock the property from the outside, close the door (make sure the bolt is in line with the door frame hole) and press the logo key. This will engage the bolt and lock the unit. If it is not engaging you may need to either pull the door towards you or push it away to align the bolt. Weather stripping, and/or fluctuations in temperature may cause the wood door frame to shift so be aware.

Garbage & recycling

Black garbage bins are located on each floor if you need to empty the garbage from your unit. Recycling is located in the kitchen. Please refer to the recycling guide for reference. The city of Seattle requires everyone to recycle and issues fines for not properly sorting. Thanks! The corresponding garbage bins are the ones with the sticker in the photo. If your garbage bins don't have stickers, please use the ones corresponding to your unit.

LAUNDRY

There is a washer and dryer available for your use

hEATING

This unit is equiped with Heating. It's controlled via the thermostat on the wall. Please be mindful and not run the heat with the window open.

Wifi info

There is free Wi-Fi for your use.

The details are:

Network: AardvarkPartners1

Password: Welcomeguest

The service is provided for your enjoyment but you are responsible for safe and appropriate use and complying with all laws. If there is any loss of service please contact us.

Streaming tv

The TV is a streaming TV. Please be sure to bring any streaming device for your ease of use (Roku Stick, Amazon TV Fire Stick, etc.) You may sign into any streaming channel of your choice by using your login credentials (e.g. Netflix, HBO GO, etc.) Be sure to sign out of your account upon departure.

Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Shops

We highly recommend the following Bars and coffee shops to visit during your stay.

Sabine- Quaint cafe with outdoor seating. Delicious food, coffee, and wine. One of our favorites. You'll find many amazing places to eat and drink all along Ballard Ave NW.

Excellent Coffee Shops-Ballard Coffee Works, Woodland Coffee, and Biscuit and Bean (fresh biscuits and vanilla syrup!)

Within 5 blocks of the townhome you'll find:Stoup Brewing, Urban Family Brewing Co, Reuben's Brews, Lucky Envelope, and Fair Isle Brewing

San Fermo-Amazing Italian restaurant set in a romantic antique cottage. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner. Reservations highly suggested. Also located on Ballard Ave NW

Brimmer & Heeltap-Delicious food located on NW Market Street

Great Notion-Great environment to enjoy a local beer

Pono Ranch-Funky space with a fun atmosphere to enjoy a drink.

Top Pot Doughnuts- Great doughnut shop.

We highly recommend strolling along NW Market Street and Ballard Ave NW and seeing what Ballard has to offer. There are so many great places to experience!.

Ballard area guide

Grocery - Ballard

Ballard Market - Fantastic grocery store with a good prepared foods section, wine, beer, and a sushi bar. Located a few blocks south at 1400 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Target - Located a few blocks south across the street from Ballard Market.

Fred Meyer - Has almost everything. Groceries, clothes, kitchen wares, etc.

Trader Joe's - Snacks, snacks, and more snacks. Extensive and delicious frozen food section. Great stop for picking up small items for a short stay.

Recommended Experiences - Seattle

Here's a list of fun activities apart from the usual Pikes Market, and Space Needle attractions.

Visiting with your dog?

Here is a list of the off-leash areas you may take them:Off Leash Dog Parks

Dog friendly restaurants (many outdoor breweries allow well behaved/leashed dogs):Giddy Up Burgers, Norm's Eatery and Alehouse.

seattle local guide

Helpful information about Downtown Seattle:

Click here to visit site

Shiro's - Each chef at Shiros is a recognized as a sushi master in their own right with a deep understanding of “Edomae”, the sushi preparation method of original founder, Shiro Kashiba.

Shaker + Spear - is like eating inside a Crate & Barrel catalogue, aesthetically gorgeous with a touch of boujee. The food is phenom too!

Rocco’s - Best pizza in Belltown area

Fulcrum Café - One of Seattle’s most esteemed roasters is run by fifth-generation Costa Rican coffee farmer Blas Aflaro. Fulcrum’s Belltown cafe is modern and welcoming, and delivers on the high standards set for quality coffee.

Monorail Espresso - Credited with being the nation’s first espresso cart, Monorail Espresso should be on the radar for any Seattle coffee devotee. Its original incarnation — a coffee cart (stationed by the entrance of the downtown monorail) made with parts from a Boeing surplus shuttle cart in 1980 — eventually transitioned into a walk-up window at Fifth Avenue and Pike Street.

Safety Info and Rules

We are located in a residential community and, although this is a holiday destination, it's home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and their right to a peaceful existence! Specifically, between the hours of 10pm and 8am noise should be kept to a minimum.

Breakages

We understand that sometimes accidents happen! Should you break anything please let us know immediately - if it's minor we usually won't charge. If it's a larger issue (e.g. the TV screen!) we would like to know prior to your departure to avoid any issues later. Thank you!

Smoking Policy

This is a smoke-free home, including the outside area surrounding property. No smoking of any substance including vaping.

House rules

Additional rules

IMPORTANT Additional Rules

- No parties are allowed in this property (no exceptions).

- We'd appreciate it if you can take your shoes off when inside.

- No tampering or disabling of smoke detectors or smoking inside the home.

- Quiet hours go from 22:00 to 8:00 (10 pm - 8 am).

- We have provided black washcloths for makeup removal to avoid stains our white towels, so please remember to use those.

- If anything breaks, spills, or stains, let us know as soon as possible. We'll take a look and help clean up. Upon assessment, guests may be responsible for damages.

- Checkout time is strictly enforced. If you would like an early check in or late check out, you must request it through the platform and it won’t always be possible.

Thank you for respecting the house manual and we look forward to hosting you!

Arrival and check-in

Property Adress: 621 Malden Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

It's unit #621B

Check-in time is 3PM .

Early Check-in:

Request no later than 48 hours from check-in time. Availability to accommodate depends on our housekeepers schedule. Again, we cannot assure an early arrival until you receive confirmation from us.

Departure information

Check-out Time

Check-out time is strictly 10am on.

Late Check-out: Request no later than 24 hours from check-out time. Availability to accommodate depends on our housekeeper's schedule. We will definitely do our best to accommodate your request!

Check-out Process

Before your departure, we would appreciate if you would take care of the following:

Leave the beds unmade. No need to strip them.
Place used towels on the floor in the bathroom.
Move all furniture and items back to original locations.
Check all windows to be sure that they are locked.
If your unit had any kind of physical key, please leave the key inside the unit
We kindly request to take a moment before you check out to gather any kitchen utensils or equipment you may have used during your stay and return them to the kitchen to wash them. Also, please make sure to take or dispose of any food items you brought with you and stored in the refrigerator.

We hope you had a wonderful stay and wish you safe travels back home!

wHAT TO DO IN AN EMEREGENCY

For emergency services (ambulance, police, fire) please immediately call 911. Do not delay if you feel an emergency situation has arisen. State your location as the address on the front page of this book.

In case of a fire

Exit the property as quickly as possible
Ensure that all persons are accounted for
Dial 911
State your location

Do not attempt to re-enter the building until a Fire Officer states that it is safe to do so.

Emergency Phone Numbers

For emergency services please immediately call 911. Do not delay if you feel an emergency situation has arisen.

Thank you!

Thank you for staying with us, and we hope you enjoyed your stay. If there were any issues with your stay, please don't hesitate to tell us, as we want to ensure we can resolve them for the next guest.

We love online reviews!

HomeAway, VRBO, and Airbnb auto sends you a review request. All you need to do is click the "leave a review" button, give us a star rating, and write a sentence or two about what you liked the best during your stay.

Was it the comfy bed? The information and recommendations? Or maybe it was coffee in the kitchen?

If you are unable to leave us 5 stars, please don't hesitate to contact us first to let us know why - you are key to helping our next guests to have a wonderful time.

Thank you!

Vince & Isla

Book again!

We would love to host you again! If you'd like to discuss your next vacation/visit options please let us know.

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