This is a great place to stay in most ways. It's well-equipped with everything you'll need, and it's clean and well put together. The views of Puget Sound are very good, though this is a side unit and does not have a full view from the front. Still, looks out at an open horizon that lets you see the whole waterfront area including the iconic and beautifully lit ferris wheel. There is one downside for the next couple of years that I'd urge you to consider, having nothing to do with the place itself but its location right next to a *massive* construction site. Apparently the city is redoing the whole waterfront area, and it's happening right next to this unit. To be clear, I knew about this from previous reviews; the owners also told me about it when I said I was looking for something quiet. I decided to take my chances and was overall glad I did, but it is something to know about as this construction will be going on for at least the next several years. It's hard to overstate the scope of the project. Some huge new buildings are going up, and the major view from this unit is of the site. It directly abuts it. The construction usually stopped at night, but of the 5 nights I was there, once they worked until around 11 pm and once or twice they dropped off heavy equipment, noisily, around 5 am. That said, I'm someone who is pretty bothered by noise, and I made it work. The soundproofing in the unit is good. I needed water views, and I got them. But I'd think twice if you want to be there at a time of year when you'll want to open windows or sit on the balcony. The construction work is relentless and ongoing. Also, to walk into the downtown you need to walk around the construction site, though there is a way to do that and it's not hard to figure it out. In closing, I need to restate that the owners were up front about the construction when I asked. I think they should tell every prospective renter - perhaps they already do - just like they inform people about the parking garage requirements. I do recommend this unit.