OK, I've been reluctant to post an honest review, because I fear that then this beautiful gem-of-a-place will be "discovered" and will become so densely booked I won't be able to revisit, but: the plain simple truth of the matter is that this is THE nicest Airbnb I've ever stayed in. It isn't "nice" as in gratuitously, obnoxiously, faux-lux (ala nouveau riche attempts at showing off); but rather, every single item is top-shelf, carefully thought-through, and precisely where it should be. The entire space emanates Scandinavian chic (a fact reflected in the Scandy make of several of the appliances), and so if you are familiar with high-end contemporary European hotels, you'll love it. But let me take a step back. This space is a mini-house located in the backyard of Kristin & Stuart's gorgeous lot and home smack in the middle of the Alki Point neighborhood - 3 (small) blocks (i.e., a few hundred feet) from the quiet-neighborhood (south) side beach of the point, and 7 (small) blocks (i.e., 5-minute walk) from the action-packed Alki north side of the point. You have your own private patio with table, chairs, and sun umbrella, and the house is a stand-alone unit. I was a bit anxious about the required "street parking" given that Seattle is notorious for limited availability, but the entire week I was there (peak summer tourist time) the spot right in front of their house was open, so this was/is a non-issue. One of the most amazing aspects of their location is that although they are 10 minutes from the action-packed (north side of point) Alki Public Beach (see above), their neighborhood is QUIET. I'm a SUPER light sleeper, and it was SILENT throughout my stay. Each morning I got up, grabbed my coffee, walked 2 minutes (!) to the south and watched the sky lighten over the (Puget) Sound. Each (early) evening, I'd walk 10 minutes north, and check out the scenery (both human and geographic) on the strip. PERFECT location! Let's talk the "big" stuff in terms of the interior. The bed is to die for. I NEVER sleep on vacations (ironically), given my sensitivity to noise and bed quality - but I actually SLEPT - and slept IN - each morning. Not just the mattress, but the sheets and comforter are all top-shelf. The shower: OMG. The walls are all tile, but the floor has these little 1/2 inch raised circular bumps that seem like ceramic, but when wet are mildly grippy, and so your feet are super comfortable and there's no risk of slipping. Water pressure is GREAT. And if you visit, check out the mechanism for the sliding shower doors: 2 THICK glass plates mounted on these overhead stainless custom rollers that effortlessly glide. I can't even wrap my mind around how much money the shower alone must have cost. I KNOW this sounds really stupid, but I spent probably 10 minutes looking at those rollers (I've never seen anything like them). AC/Heat is remote controlled, quiet, and easy to adjust; and the light switches have these touch-sensitive raised strips so with a light slide of your fingertip you can adjust the light levels to whatever you want. Ridiculously legit! Anyways, y'all get the idea. This place is just top-shelf without being in your face about it. Oh, and Kristin & Stuart were both SUPER friendly and responsive. NOTE: this is a smaller space, ideal for 1 or 2 people looking to enjoy the Alki district, and Seattle writ large. And if you're one of those people who wants "big space" (e.g., multiple floors, numerous rooms) when you vaca, this is NOT for you. But the vaulted ceiling and light airy space provided by the abundant windows never made the space feel anything other than open and delightfully large. To bring it full circle, I've stayed numerous different places over the years, and this was hands-down the nicest. As external validation, my oldest son stopped by, and he and his partner have stayed at DOZENS of places over the years (nationally AND internationally), and HE said that this was the nicest that HE had ever seen. His exact quote was, "This place is RIDICULOUS" (as in, ridiculously legit - see above). :-) SIDE NOTE: Stuart shared with me that when he and Kristin purchased the property, the house in the back was already there, and had been used previously as an Airbnb, but that Kristin completely redesigned and redid it. All I can say is: Kristin, BRAVO. Well done. :-)