I am not much of a city person; but, we had to stay in Seattle for a family function. We liked that even though this place was right in the city, the house was well off the street tucked into some trees with a tiny stream that ducks and squirrels seemed to enjoy. Pet friendly, though your four legged buddies will have to access the outside stairway to get to the upper level (unless they can climb a very steep, ladder like inside staircase). This central staircase made for an interesting though somewhat awkward floor plan. Great deck area outside the upper level. Alasdair is a very cool chap. He is a mountain guide and has made several trips to Antarctica. We enjoyed meeting him and hearing about some of his adventures.