If you are looking for a Seattle getaway but hoping to avoid the downtown area, particularly the more touristy Pike Place Market, do not hesitate to book this Airbnb. The carriage house, which is tucked away behind the main house, is tastefully appointed with all sorts of Northwest charm and character. It is private. It is cozy. It, save for the bedroom itself, which, with luggage (or in the dark), can be a bit difficult to maneuver, is spacious. There are two floors and, very conveniently, a private parking spot right outside the front door. While not easily walkable, the Ballard restaurant scene is just a short five-minute drive away, and the options are so plentiful that you will want to return to try the ones you missed. Virginia is such a fantastic, responsive, and attentive host. She responds to messages within minutes, and she was able to accommodate an early check-in, which, for our arrival day from across the country, was most helpful. She just said that, with the early check-in, there would not be enough time to pick up bananas and leave them in our welcome basket, so she dropped them off outside of our door by the next morning. It's the little things, and Virginia takes care of them all.