Guest House Manual
6514 S Norfolk St, Seattle, WA 98118
Welcome to our home in Seattle, Washington, near Skyway Park. This home is best suited for quiet, family-oriented stays. It is ideal for large families or groups.
Unit
Entire home
Sleeps
16+ guests
Check-in
4:00–11:00 PM
Check-out
Before 10:00 AM
Contact
Message us through Airbnb
Where everyone sleeps
Guests have private access to the entire home, including all bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, and outdoor patio. Enjoy a comfortable and private stay with plenty of space to relax. Lake/mountain views are available from the rooms, with expansive windows providing excellent natural light.
The entire home has 6 bedrooms · 11 beds · 3 bathrooms · sleeps 20. Plus beds in the living rooms: 1 queen bed and 2 single beds.
Three-Level Floor Plan & Guest Layout
Upper unit — 4 bedrooms, sleeps 14 ▾
Top Floor
| Top Floor · Bedroom 1 | 1 king bed · sleeps 2 |
| Top Floor · Bedroom 2 | 1 king bed · sleeps 2 |
- Top floor has two master bedroom suites, each with a full ensuite bathroom (double sinks, full bathtub and separate shower).
- Top floor living room is a separate living area that can be closed off and locked with a door.
Second Floor
| Second Floor · Bedroom 3 | 2 queen beds · sleeps 4 |
| Second Floor · Bedroom 4 | 1 full bed · sleeps 2 |
- Second floor also has the kitchen, living/family room, laundry room and bathroom(s).
Kids room
- Kids room, next to Bedroom 3 — 1 queen bed · sleeps 2.
Upper unit amenities
- Private sauna (no hot tub) — upper unit only.
- Portable AC in the upper unit living room.
- Kitchen, living/family room and laundry room on the second floor.
Lower unit — 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6 ▾
One bedroom on the 2nd floor belongs to this unit: Bedroom 5 (king bed).
Second Floor (part of lower unit)
| Second Floor · Bedroom 5 | 1 king bed · sleeps 2 |
Bottom Floor
| Bottom Floor · Bedroom 6 | 1 queen bed · sleeps 2 |
- Bottom floor living room is a separate living area that can be closed off and locked with a door.
- Bottom floor also has a kitchen, game room (foosball table), laundry room, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom / utility space.
Lower unit amenities
- Split-type ductless AC in the lower unit living room.
- Kitchen, living room, game room and laundry room on the bottom floor.
Check-in
Check-in is between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with self check-in by keypad. Early check-in may be possible on days without a same-day turnover; just ask.
- Park in the free carport (1 space), in free street parking, or in the flexible first-come, first-served spot on the grass — both upper and lower guests can use the grass 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, and the fire pit and BBQ grill
- ☐ 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 want your 100% satisfaction and keep the cancellation policy flexible. If you have any reason that you don't want to stay here, we will allow before stay cancellation with full refund.
- No Parties or Events — This home is monitored with security and exterior cameras. Any parties or events are strictly prohibited. Violations will trigger Airbnb involvement and a $500 fine. Visitors above the 16-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 16 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 1 small dog (<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.
- 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 carport, 1 space, plus free street parking and a flexible first-come, first-served spot on the grass, for both upper and lower guests. |
| Kitchen | Two kitchens (second floor and lower level); microwave, dishwasher, electric stove, coffee maker, rice maker, and more. |
| Laundry | Two laundry rooms (second floor and lower level), each with a washer and dryer. |
| Entertainment | HDTV with Disney+ and Hulu, movie theater, pool table, foosball table, books and reading material. |
| Kids | Children's playroom, children's books and toys (ages 0–2 and 2–5), board games, children's bikes; the high chair is in the stair area between the lower level and the 2nd floor. |
| Fire pit and BBQ | Patio and backyard with outdoor furniture, BBQ grill and outdoor fire pit — private for full-house guests, shared between upper and lower unit guests otherwise. Turn off the fire pit and grill after use, and never leave the fire pit burning unattended. |
| Storage | Extra pillows and blankets; luggage dropoff allowed. |
| Heating and cooling | Central heating and portable fans. Cooling: portable AC in the upper unit living room; split-type ductless AC in the lower unit living room. |
How-to videos
How to grill the perfect steak
How to use the Schlage smart lock
How to light the Weber Genesis II burners
Smoke alarm — what to do when it beeps
How to open the lock box
Renton visitor map
See Seattle attractions and reviews on Tripadvisor.
Near Renton and Skyway
- Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park — Renton lakefront park with a swimming beach, pier and trails — about 2.6 mi.
- Skyway Park — park right near the home — about 1.6 mi.
- Lakeridge Park — about 0.4 mi
- Skyway Wetlands
- Duwamish Park
- Lake Washington — the lake east of the home.
Downtown Seattle
- Space Needle — Seattle's iconic observation tower. Tripadvisor ★4.3 · Google ★4.6 — about 8.6 mi.
- Pike Place Market — the historic public market downtown. Tripadvisor ★4.5 · Google ★4.6 — about 7.7 mi.
- Chihuly Garden and Glass — glass art museum at Seattle Center. Tripadvisor ★4.8 · Google ★4.7 — about 8.6 mi.
- Seattle Aquarium — waterfront aquarium. Tripadvisor ★4.0 · Google ★4.3 — about 7.7 mi.
- Kerry Park — small park with postcard views of downtown and the Space Needle. Tripadvisor ★4.6 · Google ★4.8 — about 9.4 mi.
Safety and emergencies
In an emergency, call 911 first, then let us know through Airbnb.
Nearby hospital: Valley Medical Center, 400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA, (425) 690-1000.
Exploring the area
Restaurants
- Trenchers Kitchen & Tap — 822 N 10th Pl, Renton; gastropub, craft beer and pub food — about 2.5 mi
- Torero's Mexican Restaurant — 920 N 10th St, Renton; Mexican, fajitas and margaritas — about 2.6 mi
- Nibbana — 920 N 10th St, Renton; Thai cuisine — about 2.6 mi
- Five Guys — 910 N 10th Pl, Renton; burgers, fries and milkshakes — about 2.6 mi
Coffee
- Boon Boona Coffee — 724 S 3rd St, Renton; African-sourced coffee, roastery-café — about 3.2 mi
- The Rose Gifthouse and Coffee — 226 Main Ave S, Renton; coffee shop and gift boutique — about 3.3 mi
- Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes — 900 S 3rd St, Renton; Caffe D'Arte coffee and house-baked cupcakes — about 3.3 mi
- Starbucks (Grady Way) — 601 S Grady Way, Renton — about 3.6 mi
Grocery
- Target Grocery — 1215 N Landing Way, Renton — about 2.8 mi
- WinCo Foods — 800 Garden Ave N, Renton — about 2.9 mi
- Ay Jalisco Tienda Mexicana y Carniceria — 108 Factory Ave N #1, Renton; Mexican grocery and butcher — about 3.3 mi
- Food Mart — 401 Park Ave N, Renton; supermarket — about 3.0 mi
