Waterfront Port Angeles Home w/ Harbor Views

Reviews

• Be prepared to feel unwelcome

  3/5

  Based on the check-in process, the checkout instructions and the policies it is very clear that the homeowners do not want you in their home. It was an expensive vacation rental and it honestly put a huge damper on my entire visit. I would not recommend this rental to anyone. I was required to sign a contract stating I would pay 1500 if anyone wore shoes in the house. This visit was for my mother‘s 80th birthday and it was extremely difficult for her to remove her shoes every time she walked in the house. The checkout instructions state they will charge you three times the cost for any dishes or linens missing. You are required to check out by 10 AM. The instructions require you to run and empty the dishwasher, bring all the garbage from every trashcan, including the bathrooms to the street, strip every bed and fold every blanket. This is a lot to ask for a 10 AM check out.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: Hi Ryan, we are sorry to hear that our home did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points;
  
  - We have rules that are put in place to protect our historic and valuable home. Our home is a 115+ year old historic and renovated home, and we care for our home deeply.
  Regarding the request not to wear shoes inside, we've learned that many of our guests have allergies, and not having shoes worn in the home prevents outside pathogens from being carried inside the house for both current and future guests. We do allow for "house shoes", so long as they are never worn outside.
  - Yes, we do charge for the theft of items and also for the inconvenience of replacing those stolen items.
  - We do not ask more than most short-term rentals, we ask that you perform a few minor tidy-up things so our housekeeper can come in at 10 am and they have a 7-hour window to clean the 3,600 sq ft. home, make the beds, do the laundry, wipe everything down, and get the home ready for the next guests at 5 pm.
  
  We're sorry if you had difficulties with your mother, but we do all we can to make the best possible stay for each of our guests. We have over 80 wonderful 5-star reviews from guests who have enjoyed our home and shared their experiences with us.

• 5/5

• Good home with an amazing view

  4/5

  This is an amazing old home. It does have a few quirks that I think should be addressed, but nothing that should deter someone from staying here.I do want to point out two things that I do think are very odd though.1) We have someone physically show us the house with added paperwork to sign. Nothing crazy, but I have never had to meet someone at a home before. The lady was very nice and was as quick as she could be, but still odd to have to do this.2) This is one that would stop be from staying here again. The owner has the thermostat locked up. To change the temperature, you have to text him and he will adjust it remotely. This is a complete pain as everyone in my family likes it a bit cooler at thing, but wanted it comfortable in the day. The owner is not very responsive so I gave up after day two.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Large house perfect for our family!

  5/5

  This was the perfect size stay for my family, as my wife and I stayed close while we got eloped in Olympic, and had our family stay here.Very convenient location, clean house, and fast communication with the owner. The views of the ocean were spectacular and we even had some deer visitors to hang out with us!Overall, it was a lovely stay, and I would love to come back!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Large house perfect for our family!

  5/5

  This was the perfect size stay for my family, as my wife and I stayed close while we got eloped in Olympic, and had our family stay here.

  Very convenient location, clean house, and fast communication with the owner. The views of the ocean were spectacular and we even had some deer visitors to hang out with us!

  Overall, it was a lovely stay, and I would love to come back!