Harbor View Guest Suite

Peaceful, cozy, & spacious private ground-floor suite • 5-min walk down to the harbor • 10-min drive to Seattle ferry connection, 10-min drive into town of Port Orchard for Saturday farmer's market, local shops and dining • Tempur-Pedic bed & 2 additional beds • fast wifi • humidity-controlled central heat & air conditioning • approved pets welcome • your centrally-located basecamp for exploring the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, nearby islands, and Seattle! The space This 1100 sq ft open-concept private suite with high 9ft ceilings accommodates up to 5 persons (max. 4 adults). Prior approval required for animals and an additional vehicle. COMFORTABLE INDOORS The building has central heating & cooling and excellent air quality, and is humidity-controlled for comfort. We are on city water from Manchester and have a septic system (no wet wipes please). ADDITIONAL SLEEPING AREAS On the far end of the suite is a comfortable full-sized IKEA sofa bed. A twin XL memory foam mattress stored in the closet can be used with it like a trundle bed for kids or separately as a 3rd bed. KITCHENETTE Essential tools and appliances (convection toaster oven, microwave, hot plate, electric kettle, drip coffee maker) are available for preparing simple meals. Used kitchen items can be replenished as needed so you don't have to wash anything in the sink. LAUNDRY We can provide a weekly laundry service and linens can be replenished as needed. The closest laundromat and cleaning service is an 8-min drive away. Guest access You will have the guest suite and outdoor area pictured in the photos all to yourselves. We live upstairs through the soundproof ceiling and there are no shared walls with our living quarters. We respect your privacy, but you should be more than comfortable with being our neighbor and sharing the driveway with us during your stay. Please respect the private property of our neighbors. Our property boundary is at the end of the retaining wall, so you must turn your vehicle around on our concrete driveway. Approval required for additional vehicle. Other things to note HOSTING PHILOSOPHY When you stay with us, we'll treat you like family -- the only thing we ask for in return is that you treat the space, property, and our neighborhood with respect. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation with our house rules. We're eager to help you make the most of your trip so please don't hesitate to ask us for tips and recommendations and if there is anything we can do to make your stay special! BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS In your booking message, please introduce yourself and mention: + The purpose of your trip + Any special requests/circumstances + Requests for early check-in/late check-out + Any communication limitations during your stay, especially if you're traveling internationally + If relevant, accommodation request for animal(s) CANCELLATION POLICY EXCEPTIONS We have a no-refund policy for cancellations, early departures, and guest changes. You may want to purchase trip protection or look into your credit card company for trip cancellation or trip interruption insurance. In the event that you need to cancel dates that you've booked, we will reopen the dates on the calendar; if some or all of the dates are re-booked by another party, then an appropriate refund will be considered. We do not have to do this per the Airbnb cancellation policy, but we are always willing to go above and beyond to make accommodations for exceptional guests. EXTENDED STAYS For longer stays, guests may be asked to sign a simple short-term rental agreement confirming house rules, stay duration, and responsibilities. Guests may not use the property address for mail forwarding, official documents, or residency purposes. The standard cleaning fee covers normal turnover. Additional cleaning or damage beyond typical use may incur extra charges. ANIMAL POLICY: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED & PET FEE We can accept up to 2 well-behaved house-trained adult animals on a case-by-case basis. Please introduce your companion(s) and tell us what measures you will take to help keep the carpet clean, prevent property damage, and ensure their safety. - Animals must be on leash in our neighborhood and in public settings and you must pick up after your animal (Kitsap County code chapter 7). - Animals must be sufficiently groomed, with claws trimmed short. We cannot accommodate cats with intact claws. - Animals must be supervised at all times for their safety. - We cannot accommodate animals with separation anxiety, aggression tendencies, and those who bark excessively in a new environment. - Animals are not permitted on the bed or furnishings. - Please discourage animals from urinating on house structures and plants. - We provide extra pet sheets and towels to cover furnishings during your stay. Please use them to minimize animal hair, etc.. The pet fee is $60 + $15 for each additional week of your stay. The pet fee goes towards carpet shampooing required after all animal guests. Evidence of animal on furniture, waste not picked up, messes, and destruction of property (e.g., digging) will incur additional fees at a rate of $100/hr. You will be billed for the replacement value of damaged property per Airbnb policy. Pursuant to the Airbnb Terms of Service, no animal, including service animals, may be left alone without our consent. By booking the suite, you are hereby expressly agreeing that we may enter the suite without your further consent to remove any animal that has been left alone without our permission and turn it over to the authorities as an abandoned animal. Unapproved animals will incur a $150 fine and the reservation will be terminated without refund.