Reviews for Shafer Baillie Mansion in Seattle Washington

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Comments: Fantastic place to stay. We recently spent some time at this beautifully restored mansion and could not have been more thrilled. From the moment Anna mysteriously appeared at the door before we could ring the bell, the service was incredible. Seemingly alway available when you needed her, but never intrusive, Anna was able to provide anything you needed. The mansion itself has been recently renovated and was in excellent condition. We had the Master Suite, which was beyond description - a large king bed was lost in the overwhleming size of the main room. A short hallway to an adjoining day room made this a perfect setup for my wife and I and mother-in-law. Complete with large screen TV, comfortable furnishings and a bathroom big enough to have a dinner dance in. You have got to try the shower in this room - amazing. Snacks and water available 24 hours a day Ridiculously easy access to Volunteer Park and the CIty beyond completed the picture. The only way to stay in Seattle

Reviewed By: Jon, 09/27/2008 12:08:32 PM

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Comments: We enjoyed wonderful service with friendly live-in hosts at the Shafer-Baille Mansion. These relatively new owners have made staying there a joy. We had 14 family members ranging in age from 2 to 72 and all loved the place.

Reviewed By: Anniversary people, 06/07/2007 08:40:47 AM

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Comments: Just returned from our 2nd trip to this fantastic beautifully restored Seattle mansion, and would heartily recommend Shafer Baillie to all Seattle visitors. Great price for convenient location close to downtown but tucked away from the maddening crowd on Capital Hill on a quiet street. All bedrooms have been lovingly restored and boast all of the modern conveniences you could ask for. Continental breakfasts are elegant and varied with ample food and beverages, and hostess Ana provides for every wish or need. The house even has wireless high speed internet for keeping in touch.We'll be happy to visit again!

Reviewed By: Chak Family, 03/03/2007 05:12:15 PM

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Comments: On a recent trip to Seattle our son recommended that we stay at the Shafer Baillie Mansion board and breakfast. What a delightful stay we had. The owners, Mark & Ana Lena are residing in the mansion with their family and have been restoring the property to its original condition. Since purchasing the property the entire plumbing system has been re-piped, but all of the antique lavatory, tub and shower fixtures have been carefully rebuilt, polished and are amazing to see and use. The electrical system has also been re-wired, but again not a fixture or push button switch was omitted when the job was complete. If you appreciate turn of the century fine woodwork you will find a treasure of hardwoods crafted into beautiful finished paneling, doors and windows, and vaulted ceilings. The guest rooms are beautifully decorated and all have private baths. The rooms and the other guest areas are kept brightly cleaned. Breakfast was always a treat with different pastries, fruits and yogurts served daily by Ana. She is very gracious and works hard to please their guests. Anna hired and supervised all the workers in the restoration of the mansion and researched sources for old plumbing fixtures, etc. Mark is a radiologist and practices nights so it is not unusual for him to greet you and offer his help while you are staying with them at the mansion,.

Reviewed By: Mike & Sallie, 10/11/2006 05:24:39 PM

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Comments: My wife and I, accompanied by our daughter and her 7 year old son recently spent a week at Shafer-Baillie. We loved it. The beautiful house has had all its plumbing and wiring replaced and huge amounts of tender loving care applied to every room. Loved the huge bath. The new owners have done a fantastic job. Our family had a great time using it as our base for forays around Seattle. Mark and Anna and their family are very hospitable hosts. We'd stay here again anytime.

Reviewed By: Mark, 06/06/2006 02:54:17 AM

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Comments: This elegant lady has been restored to her grandest heritage, with all her antique touches restored with patience and diligence. We spent a wonderful week at the mansion at the end of April 2006, not only relishing the wonderful facilities, but enjoying the warm hospitality of Ana and Mark. The Shafer Baillie mansion is not only an outstanding accomodation venue, it is ideally located - situated on Capitol Hill with its close proximity to downtown and easy access to the I-5. Finding a better place to stay in Seattle will take some doing.

Reviewed By: Gary, 05/19/2006 02:43:10 AM