19 Mi to Seattle: Port Orchard Studio w/ Views

Reviews

• Cozy and Clean with Amazing Views!

  5/5

  This was my third stay with Melanie. I simply love the cozy feel and the amazing views. I will be referring Melanie’s little cozy spot to my friends and visitors!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you, Tammy! You have been a wonderful guest. I'm super happy you have been a returning guest. Looking forward to future visits."

• Lovely bungalow

  5/5

  Super cute, clean and nicely decorated stay for the two of us. The bed was amazingly comfortable, too! Unreal views of the Seattle skyline!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "It was a pleasure having you. Thank you for taking care of the apartment."

• Quiet and Cozy

  5/5

  I fell in love with this property online and it did not disappoint! Melanie showed attention to every detail and even showed me how to build a fire in that beautiful fireplace. I appreciated the allocated parking space and private entrance. The bathroom was beautiful, modern and stocked with any extras you might need. The bed was plush and comfortable. Definately 5 star for me!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Karen, it was such a pleasure to have you! Thank you for booking and taking good care of the apartment."

• BEDBUGS!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!

  1/5

  BEDBUGS - MAJOR HEALTH HAZARD - We checked in, tired after a long day of travelling. Laid down for a nap, only to wake up COVERED in bedbugs! Large fully grown bedbugs and tiny, almost invisible bedbugs. They were crawling all over us. Our clothes and luggage were covered. The bug infestation was throughout the unit. We stripped and ran into the yard in our underwear in full view of the neighbours. It was truly horrifying.

  We notified the owner immediately and left over $300 worth of clothing behind so we did not bring these bugs to our home. The owner assured us she would reimburse us for anything left behind. We replaced our luggage as there were bedbugs in the zipper seams and spent the rest of this already long day at the laundromat.

  We reached out to the owner who told us there was nothing she could do and referred us to her property management company, Evolve. When we respectfully reached out again, she replied by telling us we were harassing her and that she would press charges for said harassment. We remained respectful and did nothing that constituted harassment.

  The management company refused to reimburse us the full amount of the difference between this suite and the new accommodations we had to find in a different town. We are out over $1000.

  The listing is also misleading. This is a main level suite, within a house. The owner stays in the house above this suite, so it is not very private with noise travelling to this suite from the upstairs.

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  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Aaron, thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the distressing experience you had during your stay. Bedbugs are a serious issue, and we understand how upsetting this situation must have been.
  - When you brought the concern to our attention, we responded promptly and immediately contracted with a professional pest control service to thoroughly investigate. The inspection confirmed that while some bedbugs were found on the bedframe, they were not present on the mattress or in other areas of the home. We have since treated the property, scheduled follow-up inspections, and paused our listing through to the end of the year to ensure this issue has been fully resolved before taking any further reservations. Additionally, we have purchased all new linens and bedding so future guests can feel comfortable.
  - While we believe this unfortunate situation may have been caused by bedbugs being transferred from a previous guest, we take full responsibility for ensuring the home is safe and comfortable for all guests. - We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this caused, including the costs you incurred. We have been working closely with our property management company, Evolve, to address this matter, and I apologize if there were any misunderstandings during our communications.
  - We strive to maintain the highest standards and will continue to take steps to prevent this from happening again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we are genuinely sorry that your stay did not meet expectations.
  We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

• Wonderful place to stay in lovely area

  5/5

  Wow! I wasn't sure what to expect but this neighborhood is just beautiful, we seriously couldn't get over the phenomenal view of the whole Seattle skyline. The studio is really perfect and has everything you could need. Super comfy bed, great bathroom, convenient kitchen, very nice sitting area. We didn't use the fireplace but it's a lovely feature in the room. Decor is great. The owner lives on the property and is friendly and helpful. The studio is very private and secure. You seriously can't beat this location, studio, and view. Really wonderful stay, thank you!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: ''Thank you so much! I’m sorry for responding so late I’ve been away and just now seeing this. You are welcome back anytime.''