This luxury Sound view studio is perfect for as many as 2 people and has a high walk score as you can walk to over 26 restaurants and bars within a few blocks of this studio. You’ll be captured by the ever changing views of the Puget Sound; from whales to ships and all sorts of boats, you’ll love just sitting and watching. The Marina is less than 1/4 mile away, as is everything in this lovely town on the Puget Sound. Many activities and events happening in town throughout the summer from the Saturday farmers markets (from 10-2) on the Marina deck, to Weds. free concerts in the park, where you can bring a blanket or camp chairs and your picnic (or takeout from one of the many food truck venders) and have a wonderful evening of entertainment and community. The studio has a kitchenette with a microwave and a mini fridge, so don’t expect to cook in this unit other than heating meals. You have a private separate entrance and the studio has a 3/4 bath with a walk in shower that is also private. While the studio is attached to my house, it has a double door and locks off in the closet, and guests don’t hear anything from the house side. The Murphy bed is a queen sized bed and we found it to be very comfortable, as have our guests. Many guests prefer to leave it down their entire stay and there is plenty of room to do so. The studio has an air conditioning for summer months and baseboard heat (x 2) for winter months & they work well to keep this unit cozy. You are welcome to use the S side patio on the lower half where the swing and hammock and table and chairs are seasonally. We also provide a barbecue so you can do some cooking outside during the summer months only. We have high pedestrian scores as you can easily walk to over 26 restaurants and bars within a mile of this location and also to the Marina and walking trails. The Angle Station lite rail is 2 miles away and parking there is free if you want to go into Seattle proper but don’t want the headache of traffic and the expensive parking. The cost is $6 per person round trip and there are numerous stops all the way to the university of Washington(past downtown and stadiums). Des Moines is centrally located between Tacoma and Seattle and about midway between the two. It’s 20 minutes in good traffic to either downtown Tacoma or downtown Seattle. In poor traffic you can double that time or worse. We suggest you download WAZE app onto your smart phone if you plan to drive in the area as we have lots of users giving the app real time traffic status so you get fast and accurate information. If one route blocks up completely or slows significantly WAZE will automatically reroute you to a faster route taking you around the bad traffic. There are ferries to take you out to the Island located just North and South of us and both are to Vashon Island.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Des Moines Beach.
10 minutes by car from Westfield Southcenter Mall and 13 minutes from The Boeing Company
Property manager
Saundra
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Water Views From Saltwater Suites
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy T.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vrbo review
We’ve stayed here twice. It’s a nice, comfortable suite. It meets all our needs. Saundra is very easy to work with. We will stay again when we’re in the area.
Amy T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
chawnean W.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay here again, given the chance.
The location was amazing. It was close to everything. The property was as described and the host was easily accessible. If I ever find myself in this area again, I will attempt to stay at this location again.
chawnean W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob B.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Clean, comfortable and convenient location. I highly recommend it.
As pictured, the Murphy bed was comfortable. AC was functional and did a good job on some pretty warm days. I was working most days, so didn’t have much opportunity to enjoy the yard. Nothing bad to say!
David L.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Desare J.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy
This place was perfect me and my 17 yr old daughter to stay overnight when we went to a concert nearby. Communication with the owner was quick and efficient. We had a lovely stay.
Desare J.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
KAMA L.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
Neighborhood feels safe. Gorgeous view of the water. Space is clean and well stocked. Parking spot is on a bit of a hill but easy enough to get in and out. Cute place!
KAMA L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Gary M.
25 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mildew smell
It was terrible. Stayed in room from midnight to 7am in a threenight booking.The musty smell and uncomfortable bed made stay unbearable. We left and didn't come back to property. No refund given.
Gary M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi W.
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Pleace was clean and view was beautiful. It was also conveniently close to the airport. We didnt stay long or get to check out the patio, but we were grateful for a goodnights sleep.
Heidi W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
William F.
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect day with a incredible view.
Me and the girlfriend wanted a quite night away from the roommates and this little spot was the absolute best thing to use. Take out dinner while we took in the view of the sound.
William F.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron S.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
Conveniently located, clean, quiet and comfortable, nice neighborhood and view of Puget Sound. Host responded quickly.
We would definetly stay again.
Ron S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jo Rick and Max B.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs, in all ways!
Saundra is a dream host, and the facilities are perfect.
Jo Rick and Max B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki M.
14 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Saundra and her daughter were awesome. Loved the decor.
Vicki M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jamie R.
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hospital
Saundra was an absolutely amazing host who was wonderful about communicating and gave us lots of information on where to eat and things to do. We felt so at home at this lovely property and would definitely stay again next time we're in Des Moines. One thing to note, the bed is very comfortable!
Jamie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gregory W.
26 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and everything is close by
I got there and only had to go a few blocks to have many choices for food and drinks
Saundra's place is roomy and clean, with beautiful water views and quick access to the waterfront (10 minute walk to Anthony's, 15 minutes to Quarterdeck). Everything looks very new.
Paul D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bruce B.
7 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun design
The interior was perfect for what we needed and we appreciated the detail expressed in the design of the room. Great location for this area.
Very clean the bathroom was a plus it was a large bathroom felt very comfortable I really loved it will be coming back soon
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eric B.
10 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely compact stay in des moines
Great little apartment for a short stay. Wonderful view across Puget Sound.
Sandra was a very helpful host.
Eric B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sue L., Phoenix, AZ
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Notice Trip
We were very happy with this property. It was new and very clean. The neighborhood was great and we walked to get breakfast each morning.
The process to check in and out was easy and no hassle.
I did think the mattress on the bed could be upgraded.
Overall, our stay was great and this was a wonderful place to stay. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it.
Sue L.
10/10 Excellent
Rita C.
1 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away spot.
This rental is perfect for a getaway to the Seattle area. Great price, nice quiet location, close to the airport for convenience. This is a pristine studio. Coffee bar and snacks were so welcoming after a long day of driving. The bed is very comfortable. Finally the view is beautiful. We will be back.
Rita C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tiffani L.
18 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Outside of Seattle vaca
We loved our stay in this unit. Very clean and comfortable. Nice view of the Puget Sound. Little kitchenette with some treats, coffee, and water for us. Would definitely stay again!
5 stars*****