Cool place, private, spartan, Thoreau feel. Cool 19th century renderings and photos. Perfect for disconnecting for a bit. I was there specifically for the Ballard area, and this is within walking distance of everything. It's pretty quiet and private. The wifi worked fine for my purposes and the phone signal was fine if you need it. It would have been nice to have some tea available to go with the kettle, as well as a proper mug. I actually searched about for a good mug to add to the house, but failed. The heaters in both rooms worked nicely. I didn't have any problem with the shower temperature or feel, it was great. You do have to be careful getting in and out. The host was really responsive and helpful. The bed was very firm with lots of big, warm blankets and pillows. I asked once about turning on the lights outside and was told they were supposed to be on, but that someone would look at it. They never went on, which was fine with me as I didn't ask for it to be fixed and didn't mind standing in near darkness while outside, but I can see how that might upset others. A negative was that the kitchen and bathroom didn't seem that clean. The bathroom soap dispenser had a big ball of soap just coagulated inside of it - I thought maybe that just happened in the cold, so again it wasn't a huge deal, but it was frustrating. I just bought a new one and put it in the kitchen. I'm glad I could stay here during COVID and I thought this place was very cool, with an interesting history. I'm guessing some of the negatives are because the place has sat unused during COVID for so long.