Marti's place is wonderful! She has hosted both my parents and my GF's parents during their visits to Seattle. She is a very welcoming host and includes many thoughtful details for guests, like recommendations for stuff to do in the neighborhood, a great coffee setup, snacks and other drinks, and the place feels cozy and has a great bathroom. Plus her garden is a delight! The location is relaxing and prime Magnolia – the best grocery store is a quick walk away (Met Market), as is Seattle's best nature experience (Discovery Park – you can spend hours here), the Ballard Locks (great mix of nature and nautical sights, plus you can walk into Ballard from there), and Magnolia's downtown, which has a great bakery for breakfast. You can also bike, bus, or Uber/Lyft into the other parts of the city easily from here. We highly recommend Marti's place!