Gracous Hosts, Very Clean & Comfortable, Convenient Location in an Interesting Neighborhood - A Great Value!!!!
Timothy made me feel very welcome from the beginning and was so easy-going about my late arrival on the first night. I arrived weary from a long day travel, coming alone a day ahead of my friend but I felt instantly at home. He greeted me warmly and showed me everything. The apartment was very, very clean and exactly as pictured (with the addition of a couple of floor lamps). The bed and the pull-out were both very comfortable and the ch-ofa was perfect for lounging. The kitchen was very useful and the washer/dryer, too. Nice linens, natural soaps, k-cup coffee and chai - lots of very nice 5-star touches. Like I said, an excellent value. Over the top is the gorgeous garden and sunset views from the backyard. We enjoyed using the patio for breakfast. It was hot the week we were there or we would have been out there at happy hour too. Fortunately Timothy's place has AC, a luxury in Seattle. The convenient unit controlled in the apartment worked great and I imagine it'll keep you cozy in winter, too. The neighborhood was an eclectic funky mix and we found some incredible ethnic food like the Salvadorian bakery for pupusas, the Hung Long (yes, that's right) Asian market to have a fish cleaned and fried and Giononi's for a slice of New York style pizza listed by the New Yorker magazine in the top 100 USA pizza. That is about 2 blocks away where you'll find grocery, pharmacy, target,etc. and the bus stop. We had a car because the neighborhood is convenient but not right in the center of things. If you are saving money or don't mind a little hike you'd be fine without one here. Overall I find the location is A+ though because it's close enough, less crowded and has character. The little dive bars and etc shops in "downtown" White Center made for one of the best nights of our trip. The apartment felt like home right away and really provided the perfect place to meet my friend and share some great times. We had room to spread out, luxury to hang around late in the mornings instead of searching for coffee and breakfast places, we were lucky enough to visit during tomato season and Timothy brought us a gorgeous bowl of delicious tomatoes! I highly recommend this place! 5 stars