The MacMaster House is featured in the following guidebooks:
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"On swank King's Hill, which looms above downtown, and just two blocks from
Washington Park, this grand turn-of-the-century Colonial revival home is
convenient to the business district. The rooms have a romantic mix of antiques
and reproductions, and four have fireplaces. Complimentary wine is served in the
afternoon. The gourmet breakfasts here are highly acclaimed."
"Fodor's Gay Guide to the Pacific Northwest"
by Andrew Collins - Copyright 1997, p. 139
The most comprehensive guide to the Pacific Northwest expressly for gay and lesbian travelers; engaging and insightful, personable and chatty; a guide with attitude covering Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland --- with side trips to the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Victoria, and Eugene, Oregon.
"Everything here--from the florid furnishings and eclectic art to the
mismatched, albeit lovely, china--reflects the personality of the amiable host,
Cecilia Murphy. the massive portico flanked by doric columns makes for an
imposing exterior, but the interior of this mansion feels more like Dr.
Doolittle's library. Seven rooms range from small and bookish to large and
fanciful; all of them house antiques, four boast fireplaces, two have private
baths. Our favorite, the Artist's Studio on the third floor, has the feel of a
Parisian garret apartment, complete with a claw-footed tub. Lavish
breakfasts--pear clafouti, gingerbread, maybe salmon cakes--are served
communally in the stately dining room. And the location couldn't be better, two
blocks from the entrance to Washington Park (which incorporates the Rose
Gardens, the Japanese garden, and the Hoyt Arboretum) and a straight shot down
to 23rd Avenue, renowned for its boutiques, galleries and restaurants."
"Northwest Best Places" 12th Edition
by Stephanie Irving, p.32-33
"Inside and out, this turn-of-the-century mansion is reminiscent of grand
old-world living. As you walk up to the house, the formal patio, with its Doric
columns and Palladian window of leaded glass, presents a welcoming facade. Once
inside, you'll find that everything is elegant, grand and properly
maintained....Each of the seven suites is handsome and plush, with down
comforters and a variety of antiques; four have fireplaces, and most have
separate sitting areas....The MacMaster Suite, the largest and most attractive
room, is decorated in a safari theme, has a deck with a view, and boasts an
unusual four-poster bed....Mornings bring a full breakfast in the dining room
featuring innovative vegetarian dishes garnished with fresh herbs from the
garden. Awake to a meal of rice couscous, poached egg with zucchini, or lemon
and egg-white pancakes...."
"The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest" 6th Edition
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by Bell, Folsom, Janda, Kramer - Copyright 1997, p.409