What an experience. I still fondly recall sitting on the deck in the morning with my coffee watching the ferries in the Puget Sound and the hummingbirds jetting about. And enjoying a glass of red wine in the evenings watching the sunset. The two bathrooms were a godsend for a family with a teenage daughter and made for easy morning time before heading out for the day. The kitchen was very well stocked and we cooked up our great finds from the Pike Place Market. The expansive supply of herbs and spices was a very nice touch.
We considered staying close to downtown Seattle, but the fact that most of those rentals did not have AC meant we would have the windows open for a July stay. And I thought it would be too noisy. Carter's house has AC and the evenings were so quiet that I thought there must be an ordinance prohibiting dogs from being outside after dark! I really enjoyed the jacuzzi tub with a view of Puget Sound and the rainfall showerhead. It really made it hard to leave the house and get about our tourist activities. The bed in the master bedroom was great. Although it did not rain during our visit, we enjoyed the use of the private garage. And the washer and dryer was a definite plus.
There's so much to do in West Seattle that we were able to avoid the Seattle traffic for much of the time. Kayaking, biking, and great walking along the Alki beaches was so close. And we found our favorite restaurant, La Rustica, the last night we were there. Many cool coffee houses in the area to enjoy as well. The only downside to the trip was that it wasn't longer.