Olivia’s studio is located in the heart of Seattle and it’s very walkable. Just be aware that it can be sketchy around the building, especially as the sun is setting and when its completely dark. I was verbally harrassed by a tenant in the building while waiting in the lobby, so please be careful.
Arriving at the building, we were prompted to enter a passcode on the screen. I was a bit shocked to find out that the door to the studio was intentionally left unlocked for us to access the keys in a lockbox. The backyard patio does not lock so I didn’t feel completely secure. I didn’t see a stick to secure it either, so I used a chair in the meantime.
The studio had a sour smell to it and wasn’t the cleanest. There were crumbs on the pull out couch and the bathroom looked like it had gone through water damage over time. I communicated this to Olivia and she was very good with offering a cleaner to come while I was out, but I was afraid to leave my stuff unattended. I ended up cleaning more myself.
Overall, Olivia is a gracious host. She is communicative and kind. I appreciate her hospitality. I also enjoyed the rooftop for the pretty views.