This small apartment is attached the back of the main house, but has its own, entirely separate entrance, bathroom, kitchen, etc. The only space shared with the main house is the backyard. There's plenty of privacy and outside of the one time the kids were playing in the backyard, we never heard the main residents. The neighborhood is super cute - mostly older, well-kept homes with pretty yards. And the location is superb - we walked a few different times down to the Ballard shopping/ dining areas - and within a short drive, there's even more to do. My only complaint was that the driveway is long & narrow, and opens onto a slim car-lined street, which made it difficult to back out easily. I surmise that that is just the nature of the neighborhood and if that's the only complaint, I think we're in good shape. Next time I'm in Seattle, I'd definitely consider staying here again. Thank you for your hospitality, Kim!