We loved staying in Bernadette's apartment -- a very zen space with a spectacular view of Lake Washington. Bernie's friendliness and hospitality, along with her husband's spot-on recommendations, made it a truly memorable stay. We are early-to-bed and early-to-rise folks, and found the apartment and the neighborhood in general quiet and calm. We slept like babies and were fully energized to tackle each new day of sightseeing and excursions. The private driveway was an added bonus. We could park our rental car literally just a few feet from the front door, which made unloading and loading when we arrived and departed a breeze. The cost was amazingly affordable, especially compared to hotel prices in Seattle, a beautiful but pricey city. We can't imagine staying anywhere else the next time we're in Seattle. I have to admit that this was our first airbnb experience, but I can't imagine a better initiation -- we are now committed airbnb-ers.