Wife and I stayed at Melissa's place for several months in the Winter. It is what we expected in a ground floor apartment in an older building. Yes, you can hear the students on the sidewalk, and the sound track of life from the cars waiting at the lights. Nothing special in the amenities but it is comfortable enough to make meals, and relax. The easy access to the Link, and local buses were really convenient for us as we don't have a car. Walking through UW and beyond provides many interesting walks. The WiFi was fast and stable. Melissa answered our questions efficiently. We are already planning to stay here again.