Diane's Queen Anne cottage was so nice, it made me rethink how much house I really need. Just as the pictures show, the space is new and nicely decorated with high-end finishes. The kitchen is complete with appliances and a huge refrigerator plus the little things like spices, cling wrap, foil and even chip clips. Trader Joe's is nearby and I saved a bundle eating in. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hanging and storage storage space for clothes Diane was available to offer tips on the Seattle scene, and made sure I had someone to call if she wasn't home.

It would have been nice to have an overview of how things worked, like the wifi code, recycling bins, thermostat etc. The wifi is pretty sketchy so I hope she gets a booster. She supplied plenty of Keurig coffee pods but the machine did not perform well, and although I found Seattle tap water to be drinkable, it would have been nice to have a filtered water dispenser in the fridge.

The location was great. Close to city sights and central to freeways. The cottage backs onto an alley with a dedicated parking spot. I was surprised how quiet it was, and perfectly safe.

Don't miss Discovery Park on the coast, just 10 minutes by car with its 11 miles of hiking trails, awesome views, a lighthouse and pretty beach.