Scott was incredibly hospitable to both my dog Martin and I, making any number of accommodations for us and going above and beyond to make this a memorable stay at a truly AWESOME place. A few of countless examples: He put a paving stone with a water bowl that he bought outside the back door for Martin and took him for regular walks. He gave me more West Seattle recommendations and kale from his garden than I knew what to do with.
Scott's house has just been renovated (mostly by the man himself); the lower level (guests' quarters) has got to be one of the freshest pads in the city and is stocked with great reading material, tech gadgets, etc. The kitchen is equally well-stocked and the whole house and neighborhood itself are indeed quiet, clean, and couldn't be more conveniently-situated.
The fusion of Scott's amicable personality, his constant efforts to be a caring, courteous host, and the breadth and depth of interests and experiences that fill his active life all mean one thing: if I had one recommendation for a place to stay in a city I know and love (but not like Scott does), I wouldn't stay anywhere else!