This unit is cozy and has all the basics. The neighborhood is residential, safe and quiet; a great home base if you're looking for a quiet place to sleep, and less than a mile walk to the cute downtown heart of West Seattle (the Alaska Junction). Hosts Kate and Dane are very responsive and provided all the little extras we asked for.
The unit itself is fairly basic, but almost everything is new and in good condition. I liked how all the doors in the suite can be opened up to create a one-big-room effect, or closed to separate kitchen from bedroom from living room. The kitchen is stocked with enough cookware for you to cook at home if you want. The dishwasher is comically loud, so don't plan to run it overnight while you're sleeping.
A couple caveats:
- While the neighborhood definitely has great views, the suite itself has none. You can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Puget Sound if you put on shoes, walk up a short hill and stand on a street corner. But don't expect to be able to see anything interesting while you're lounging indoors.
- The walkway to the entry is muddy, uneven, and not fully lit, so if you have balance or mobility issues, you might want to ask the host for a photo of the area to see if it will meet your needs. (As an able-bodied person I had no problems navigating it, but we checked in after dark and it was a bit of a surprise.)
Overall, I'd say this is a solid middle-of-the-road listing: neither "OMG don't miss it!", nor "Steer clear." If the price is right for you, book with confidence.