Guest House Manual
1419 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
Welcome to our new townhome in the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle — a four-story home with a private rooftop patio, city and mountain views, steps from cafés, restaurants and Cal Anderson Park, with a direct bus to SEA Airport.
Unit
Entire home
Sleeps
6 guests
Check-in
4:00–11:00 PM
Check-out
Before 10:00 AM
Contact
Message us through Airbnb
Where everyone sleeps
The entire townhome has 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 bathrooms · sleeps 6. The living room has an additional queen sofa sleeper, sleeping 2.
- 1st Floor: living room (queen sofa sleeper · sleeps 2), kitchen and dining, with mini-split air conditioning.
- 2nd Floor: Bedroom 1 — 1 queen bed · sleeps 2; hallway bathroom with bathtub and shower combo. Heat only, no air conditioning.
- 3rd Floor: Primary bedroom — 1 queen bed · sleeps 2, with ensuite bathroom (shower) and split air conditioning.
- 4th Floor: private rooftop patio with outdoor seating, city and mountain views.
- Crib and Pack 'n play travel crib are always at the listing, with sheets provided.
- Note: the listing header counts 2 beds, excluding the living-room sofa sleeper; with the sofa sleeper the home sleeps 6.
Check-in
Check-in is between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with self check-in by smart lock. Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request, subject to availability, and are charged on an hourly basis.
- Park on the street — one provided parking pass for the designated blue-zone area for one vehicle; additional vehicles can use the nearby dedicated parking lots listed in the Parking row below for a fee. There is no dedicated on-site parking spot.
- Go to the front door and enter the code provided on the smart lock.
- The first touch registers as the first digit. If it does not unlock on the first try, try again.
The door code and these instructions are also sent one day before arrival.
Check-out: before 10:00 AM
Thank you for staying with us! We would appreciate your help with a few simple items before you leave. Please check out by 10:00 AM on your departure day. Our cleaning team arrives right after, often for a same-day turnover. Need a little more time? Message us the day before and we will check.
Before you leave
- ☐ Lock all windows and doors
- ☐ Turn off the stove/oven, TV, lights and appliances
- ☐ Leave any provided key on the kitchen counter
- ☐ Place all trash in the designated bins and return toys, the crib and baby items to their original location
- ☐ Clean up pet waste and excessive pet hair if applicable, and report any damage (the host works through AirCover)
- ☐ If convenient, start the dishwasher and send us a quick message once you have left
Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back!
Trash
Please sort trash and recyclables, or simply leave them inside — our cleaners sort everything. Bagged trash goes in the kitchen bin; there is no trash-out or laundry to do.
House rules
- Cancellation — We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each stay available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your booking.
- No Parties or Events — Any parties or events are strictly prohibited. Violations will trigger Airbnb involvement and a $500 fine. Visitors above the 6-person capacity are defined as a gathering. A gathering of less than 25 persons is allowed for an additional $200 fee, as long as no more than 6 guests stay overnight.
- Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM — Please respect neighbors by keeping noise low during quiet hours. Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable rental and an enjoyable Seattle experience.
- No Smoking — Smoking of any kind, including vaping, is not allowed anywhere on the property. Violations incur a $300 fee.
- Pets — Dog-friendly only: Maximum of 2 small dogs (<20 lbs). Cats or unauthorized animals are not allowed. Violations may incur fees of $500–$1,000. Pets are not allowed on furniture, beds, pillows, or linens. Bring waste bags and clean up after your pets.
- No Shoes Indoors — Please remove shoes when entering to help maintain cleanliness.
- Self-Catering — We provide a starter supply of essentials (toilet paper, oil, salt, pepper, etc.). Guests are responsible for additional food or supplies.
- Early Check-In | Late Check-Out — Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request, subject to availability, and are charged on an hourly basis. Please contact us in advance to arrange these services.
- Trash & Recycling — Please sort trash and recycling into the correct bins. If unsure, leave items inside and the cleaning team will handle them.
- Lost & Found — Take all personal belongings before check-out. If items are left behind, shipping is available for $100 handling + shipping costs.
- Commercial Photography — Commercial photography, including commercial filming, is allowed.
- Left Behind — Please take all of your belongings with you when you check out. We don't keep personal hygiene products or food left behind by guests.
Wi-Fi, amenities and how things work
Wi-Fi: the network name and password come with the check-in instructions sent one day before arrival.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Parking | Free street parking; one provided parking pass for the designated blue-zone area for one vehicle; no dedicated on-site parking spot. Nearby dedicated parking: Swedish Medical Center First Hill Broadway Garage, 747 Broadway — $20 for 8–24 hours, overnight parking available (after-hours exit $5, 9 PM–7 AM); U-Park Lot #91, 1020 Boylston Ave — open 24/7, overnight parking available, about $10–$14.71 depending on stay and day (book via ParkMobile). Rates can change; please check before you go. |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen: stainless steel electric stove, single oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, cooking basics, pots/pans, dishes & silverware, wine glasses, hot water kettle, Keurig coffee machine, toaster, dining table, coffee. Beyond basic pots and pans, the kitchen is also equipped with an Instant Pot and a baking set. |
| Laundry | Washer + free dryer, drying rack, iron, essentials/towels/linens, Egyptian cotton linens, extra pillows/blankets, hangers, closet storage, room-darkening shades. |
| Entertainment | Smart TV (Disney+, ESPN, YouTube, Hulu), books/reading material, board games. TV + projector access: Disney+, Hulu, YouTube (freemium account). A deck of cards and a few board games are stored in the beige TV console cabinets. |
| Kids | Crib, Pack 'n play/travel crib (always at the listing), sheets provided, board games. Baby crib: master bedroom closet (2nd floor). Baby bath: bathroom cabinet (2nd floor). Baby stroller: closet (1st floor). Baby dining chair: closet (1st floor). |
| Work | Dedicated workspace, Ethernet connection. |
| Outdoor | Private rooftop patio/balcony, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, city and mountain views. Patio hours are the same as quiet hours: please keep noise down on the patio between 10 PM and 8 AM. |
| Storage | Extra pillows and blankets, closet storage. |
| Heating and cooling | Mini-split A/C + heating on the 1st floor; heating only on the 2nd floor; split A/C on the 3rd floor. |
| Ventilation | The smoke detector in this unit is highly sensitive due to HOA safety requirements and cannot be disabled. Since this is a townhome, it is designed to meet strict fire safety standards. When cooking, please make sure to open the doors and windows or provide adequate ventilation to help avoid triggering the alarm. |
| Porch | Enjoy mountain and city views from the porch, where patio furniture is provided. Please be mindful of quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, as the porch is next to a neighbor's. |
| Side door & trash bins | On the left-hand side of the house. Please exit the front door, go through the black metal side gate, and use the bin labeled 1417 only. Do not use neighbors' bins. |
| First-aid | In the beige TV console cabinets. |
| Ice maker | You'll find ice in the freezer. |
Here is the Zone 4 parking information associated to this property. It can be a little confusing to map the first time you come, so I wanted to point it out in advance. Please keep an eye out for the nearby blocks when you arrive.
How-to videos
How to use the Yale smart lock
Smoke alarm — what to do when it beeps
Capitol Hill visitor map
See Seattle attractions and reviews on Tripadvisor.
Near Capitol Hill
- Cal Anderson Park — about a 5-minute walk (about 0.3 mi).
- Capitol Hill Station (Link Line 1) — about a 10-minute walk (about 0.6 mi).
Downtown Seattle
- Space Needle — Seattle's iconic observation tower. Tripadvisor ★4.3 · Google ★4.6 — about 1.8 mi.
- Pike Place Market — the historic public market downtown. Tripadvisor ★4.5 · Google ★4.6 — about 1.3 mi.
- Chihuly Garden and Glass — glass art museum at Seattle Center. Tripadvisor ★4.8 · Google ★4.7 — about 1.8 mi.
- Seattle Aquarium — waterfront aquarium. Tripadvisor ★4.0 · Google ★4.3 — about 1.4 mi.
- Kerry Park — small park with postcard views of downtown and the Space Needle. Tripadvisor ★4.6 · Google ★4.8 — about 2.5 mi.
Safety and emergencies
In an emergency, call 911 first, then let us know through Airbnb.
Nearby hospital: Swedish Medical Center First Hill, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 386-6000.
Exploring the area
Restaurants
- Dick's Drive-In — a Capitol Hill classic for burgers — about 0.6 mi.
- Poquitos — Mexican restaurant on Pike Street, in the heart of Capitol Hill — about 0.3 mi.
Coffee
- Nudibranch Coffee — Thai coffee shop at 12th and Madison.
- El Cerro — Puerto Rican roasts.
- Victrola Coffee Roasters — Capitol Hill roastery and café — about 0.7 mi.
Grocery
- Capitol Hill Farmers Market — Sundays on Broadway.
- Grocery stores along Broadway and Pike/Pine.
