Chantal's studio apartment is quite lovely, as is she and her family! The studio has a sophisticated layout and decor in its single large space, with all the amenities for its small kitchenette, a great desk, comfortable king bed, a cozy reading chair, and small dining table (and good wi-fi). The best part is, of course, the wonderful back patio and garden, which is both great for relaxing (alone or with company) and gorgeous to look out on. The small gas fireplace was perfect for my rainy stay and the nearby nature preserves, a real treat for wonderful walks.
Arriving and navigating the entry was easy with Chantal's clear instructions and the path is well-lit. The space and situation of the home feels both private and safe and I enjoyed everything immensely. In terms of location, I was visiting my daughter at UW and had a rental car; the walk to U District is about 35-40 minutes, with some steep uphill to get to campus. The neighborhood is largely residential, but there's an enormous shopping center (U Village) less than 10 minutes (walking) with restaurants, grocery stores, and various high-end shops. I didn't have a chance to try the eateries right by her house, but they looked good. The location is good for peace and quiet, in a pretty neighborhood, and is pretty easy to manage for getting to the rest of the city, but it takes time (as is the norm in Seattle). If you're not a big walker, having a car might be handy--but it isn't totally necessary, as there is good bus service and the closest light rail station is about a 20 min flat walk away.
Chantal stocks the kitchen and bathroom with many helpful items and touches (loved having coffee handy) and she is so nice! She and her family were both friendly and also very courteous about privacy. The backyard patio has a hot tub. Very kindly, they let me know when they were going to use it, so I could draw curtains to give them privacy. This is a great option for one person or a couple who wants to be near UW or other places in the area and I think would be an optimal place to do work and explore the city and region, for an even longer stay. I hope to come back soon!