Beachfront Historical Home in University Place!

Reviews

• Great view, house ok

  3/5

  I would like to start with the positive. The view is amazing and the location is close to things we wanted to see and be near. The house has 4 bedrooms which is nice to fit a family, but the décor is strange, almost eerie in some rooms. The master bedroom is upstairs and has a great view, but the bathroom upstairs is very small and the water pressure in the shower is terrible and the tub gets very slippery.

  The stove is so antiquated that you really can't cook on it. I tried to make breakfast, and between the stove and the pans, I was so frustrated that I wanted to leave the house. One of the reasons we rent a house is to be able to make our own meals, or at least breakfast, but that is not possible there. There is no toaster, the host has a convection microwave that he has labeled as a toaster oven. Sadly that does not work that way. If you are not planning on making any meals, you will be ok. The knives are dull, I don't recommend using them. The silverware! WOW! To even have that gold plated silver ware that looks like it was hand made, was the most unsanitary thing I have ever seen. The gold was coming off leaving what looked like a led base. No clue, but there was no way we were going to use that. The house was also not cleaned properly. The refrigerator was dirty inside and I had to clean before we could add things.

  The house has carpet and the host requests that the shoes come off. It is a nuisance to have to remove your shoes constantly. 5 star host? Maybe not!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Heike, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark, and after sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following:
  -The upstairs master bathroom is compact, and we’ll be looking into improving the water pressure and addressing the slippery tub to ensure it’s safer for guests.
  -We understand that a functional kitchen is important for a comfortable stay. The stove and cookware will be reviewed, and we’ll make updates as needed to provide a better cooking experience.
  -A convection microwave was provided, but we understand it may not function the same as a traditional toaster. We’ll reassess this to better meet guest needs.
  -The gold-plated silverware will be replaced to ensure it meets our cleanliness and quality standards. We apologize for any discomfort it caused during your stay.
  -We’re sorry the refrigerator wasn’t cleaned properly before your arrival. We’ve addressed this with our cleaning team to prevent similar issues for future guests.
  -The carpeted home requires removing shoes to maintain cleanliness, but we understand it may have been inconvenient and will consider ways to improve this request for future guests.
  We’re glad you enjoyed the view and the home’s location, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

• Great area and backyard/views

  5/5

  See title

• Lovely stay!

  5/5

  Host was very accommodating (thanksgivings for family of 7) ensuring we had everything needed!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Beautiful views, enjoyed out time with close family

  5/5

  Mark was a super host. Eveything we needed wa easy to find!

  Very relaxing staycation. Mark was very responsive by phone.

  AMAGING VIEWS and Wild SEA LIFE.

  Confortable new beds and linnens.

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Glad you had a nice time, thanks for leaving the home spotless. Welcome back anytime!"