Chase was kind enough to let me know the place was ready early. It was nice to check in before the weather turned wet (rain in Seattle in the spring... who could have guessed? ;-) Despite all the overcast days during my week long stay, the large windows facing south provided ample daylight. I was able to use the workspace without needing to turn on a light. Definitely recommend reading the guest book right away. It describes how to deal with the quirkiness of the blinds, which would have saved me some self-inflicted frustration (-: The kitchen was thoughtfully provisioned with snacks (granola bars, fruit leather, goldfish) and drinks (coffee, tea, cocoa) which were enjoyed and much appreciated.