Guest House Manual
3865 Gilman Avenue West, Seattle, WA
Welcome to our entire home in Magnolia, Seattle — a three-floor townhome with bedrooms upstairs, a private patio and private parking, city skyline views, a short walk to Lawton Park and Salmon Bay, about a 20-minute walk to Discovery Park, and a café across the street.
Unit
Entire home
Sleeps
7 guests
Check-in
After 4:00 PM
Check-out
Before 10:00 AM
Contact
Message us through Airbnb
Where everyone sleeps
The entire home has 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 bathrooms · sleeps 7 guests.
- Bedroom 1 — 1 king bed · sleeps 2, plus a crib.
- Bedroom 2 — 1 queen bed · sleeps 2.
- Bedroom 3 — 1 queen bed · sleeps 2.
- Living room — 1 single bed · sleeps 1.
- Bedrooms are upstairs; you must climb stairs.
Check-in
Check-in is after 4:00 PM, self check-in with a keypad lock.
- Go to the front door and enter the code provided on the keypad.
- The first touch registers as the first digit. If it does not unlock the first time, try again.
- There is an exterior security camera at the front door.
- Backup: there is a lockbox by the front door. The code is 0000.
The lock code and these instructions are 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 before 10:00 AM on departure day. Lock up at checkout.
Before you leave, please check
- ☐ Lock all doors and windows
- ☐ Turn off stove, oven, TV, lights and appliances
- ☐ Put all trash in the designated bins and return toys, crib and baby items to their places
- ☐ If applicable, clean up pet waste and excess pet hair, and let us know about any damage (handled by the host through AirCover)
- ☐ Send us a message after you leave, and if time allows, start the dishwasher
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. Trash bins are by the parking area, with the house number marked on the lid.
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 7-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 7 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.
- Lock up at checkout — Please lock all doors and windows when you leave.
- 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 on-premises parking and free street parking. |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen: refrigerator, freezer, microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishes & silverware, coffee maker, hot water kettle, toaster, wine glasses, baking sheet, dining table, coffee. |
| Laundry | Washer + dryer. |
| Essentials | Towels, linens, iron, hangers, bathtub and toiletries. |
| Entertainment | TV, books/reading material. |
| Kids | Crib, high chair, children's books/toys ages 0–2 and 2–5. |
| Work | Dedicated workspace. |
| Outdoor | Private patio, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, city skyline view. |
| Heating and cooling | A/C in every bedroom. |
| Other | Keypad self check-in, luggage drop-off, stays of 28+ nights allowed. |
How-to videos
How to unlock front door and master bedroom
Master bedroom code: 0410#
Smoke alarm — what to do when it beeps
Is This The Best Coffee Maker Under $100? 🤔
Magnolia visitor map
See Seattle attractions and reviews on Tripadvisor.
Near Magnolia
- Discovery Park — about a 20-minute walk (about 0.9 mi).
- Lawton Park — a short walk (about 0.7 mi).
- Salmon Bay — a short walk (about 0.2 mi).
Downtown Seattle
- Space Needle — Seattle's iconic observation tower. Tripadvisor ★4.3 · Google ★4.6 — about 3.0 mi.
- Pike Place Market — the historic public market downtown. Tripadvisor ★4.5 · Google ★4.6 — about 3.9 mi.
- Chihuly Garden and Glass — glass art museum at Seattle Center. Tripadvisor ★4.8 · Google ★4.7 — about 2.9 mi.
- Seattle Aquarium — waterfront aquarium. Tripadvisor ★4.0 · Google ★4.3 — about 3.9 mi.
- Kerry Park — small park with postcard views of downtown and the Space Needle. Tripadvisor ★4.6 · Google ★4.8 — about 2.2 mi.
Safety and emergencies
In an emergency, call 911 first, then let us know through Airbnb.
Nearby hospital: Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus, 5300 Tallman Ave NW, Seattle, (206) 781-6341.
Exploring the area
Restaurants
- Serendipity Cafe — a Magnolia Village restaurant — about 1.3 mi.
- Mondello Ristorante — a Magnolia Village restaurant — about 1.2 mi.
- The Dish Cafe — a Magnolia Village restaurant.
Coffee
- The Outer Rim — sci-fi themed coffeehouse, 2821 Thorndyke Ave W — about 0.7 mi.
- Ugly Mug Cafe — café, 1607 W Dravus St — about 0.6 mi.
- Blue Heron — A café across the street, 4001 Gilman Ave W — less than 0.1 mi.
- Starbucks Magnolia — 3300 W McGraw St — about 1.3 mi.
Grocery
- Metropolitan Market Magnolia — neighborhood grocer, 3830 34th Ave W — about 0.6 mi.
