Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Fiodhna N.
30 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so grateful the Holdfast joined VRBO just as a booking we’d planned for months fell through. We needed somewhere that would work for four generations of our family for two months, and it ended up being a great fit.The garden is amazing. There always seemed to be something new blooming. There’s a nice breeze off the water and these huge old trees that keep the house shaded when it gets hot. There are a few steps up to the yard and then a few down to the entrance, which is worth knowing if you have anyone with mobility issues. There’s a parking spot in front of the garage that was usually available, although occasionally someone would park where they weren’t supposed to and block it.The kids had a great time here. They rode their bikes around the neighborhood, played at the ballfield across the street, and there are two playgrounds within a block. We also took the Metro shuttle to Golden Gardens a few times. The house had beach chairs and other beach stuff we could use, even a little gas firepit, which is allowed when fires aren’t. The owner grew up in the neighborhood and was great about suggesting places to go and things to do.The location is hard to beat. We could walk to restaurants and everything going on in Ballard, but the house is next to a park and other homes. You can hear games at the ballfield across the street, but it was joyful noise that felt like part of the neighborhood.We cooked at home a lot and really appreciated how well stocked it was.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2026