This place made us feel right at home in Seattle. We felt we were really experiencing the Seattleite way of life in this space! The unit is in an old, preserved building full of character! Matthew has done an amazing job at making sure the integrity of the building is maintained while adding a modern minimalistic touch to make us feel right at home. When we arrived Matthew had the lamps on for us which was very welcoming and the temp in the unit was a perfectly warm temperature. Especially for us Texans traveling to a "colder" climate. The neighborhood is full of friendly Seattleites and were just as welcoming as Matthew was! The next few things I will mention are ONLY because I know some people will care about...the parking is street parking and you may find yourself parked a block away. Which honestly, isn't that bad at all. Walking is something you will do in Seattle no matter where you go, and it is a safe neighborhood to be walking in at any hour. You will find people walking their dogs at all hours so please do not let that deter you from staying here. I am NOT a walker so I was hesitant but it really is not as bad as other cities you may stay in. The second thing I will mention is the bathroom. As a very plus size individual, the bathroom took some finessing. It is very small but doable. I only share this for my plus size travelers because squeezing into confined spaces is something we worry about. I made it work because it was still a really amazing space. The ROOFTOP is to die for!! Please dont skip this because you don't want to climb the stair.. take a break in between floors if you need to but please go up there and take in the breathtaking Seattle skyline. I will say this is probably not the stay for you if you have children of any age. The building and neighbors are very quiet, it was a perfect place for a quiet and peaceful evening after a day of exploring the PNW!