This trip to Seattle was very last minute and my friends and I were looking at places closer to downtown. However, I came upon Melanie’s place and I am so happy I did. It ended up being perfect for what we needed and what made our stay so great. If you’re looking for some quiet time but don’t want to be too far away from exploring downtown, this is the place to be. The house was the perfect size for three of us. The amount of places to sleep and the bathrooms (3!) would have been sufficient for even more people. All the amenities you would need are provided. The view of the lake was gorgeous. The place itself is so charming and cozy. The way the light comes in the house is breathtaking. I loved that there were many board games provided, including Telestrations, which is my absolute favorite and would recommend to anyone who wants to cry tears of laughter. We didn’t look into the area we were staying in beforehand but discovering Steward Park (which we visited twice), The Flying Squirrel for pizza, and Third Place Books made it that much more magical. It looked like we were smart for staying in Columbia City but we actually had no idea how great it would be. Thank you so much Melanie for providing your home for others to stay. I can’t say enough great things about it. This trip was special and there’s no doubt that your place was a big part of it.