The neighborhood is beyond lovely. I met a few locals on our walks and they were so kind, and found a great local grocery. We enjoyed getting lost in the neighborhood and found some really nice small parks, and great places to eat. If I were not a big walker, it may not have been the ideal spot. It is a solid walk into the city but it's very easy to get an Uber. The bus stops one block from home, and a short ride into city or up to Ballard. The place was outdated as described but the kitchen was useful, view was really nice, bedroom comfortable and shower/bathroom was very comfortable as well!