Monique and Mario's Ballard studio was a lovely warm place to stay in rainy Seattle February. I stayed 4 nights and even got to try out one of the bikes. The unit was very clean, the king bed was SUPER comfy. There was a colorful "fake" electric fireplace under the big screen TV which added not heat, but nice ambiance. I met Monica on one of the days and she was warm and friendly. There were plenty of paper products and fluffy white towels.
As a single woman I felt very safe there, and it was quiet. Would definitely book again.
A short walk (0.7 mile) down 24th Ave NW to the Majestic Bay Theate on NW Market St. What a quaint little theatre with all the modern viewing and sound systems in the three auditoriums. That part of 24th Ave NW is a quaint neighborhood also.