This well-appointed townhouse (an end unit on a quiet block on the edge of Queen Anne) is the perfect pied-a-terre for those wanting to explore the city and all it has to offer. The hosts, Elena and Elliot, are responsive to emails and have put together an excellent Airnb in one of the best locations for walking or biking around Seattle.
Each of the four levels has contemporary, well-thought-out furnishings that provide everything you need for a week or a month. The main (entry) level has a very well-appointed kitchen and dining area (with all the kitchenware you need to cook and even bake), a living room with large TV, a gas fireplace, and a beautiful wall of windows (with a remote-controlled shade system...push one button and they all go up or down). The next level up has a loft office space, a full bath, and a sun-filled bedroom with a queen-sized murphy bed, as well as a music area (including guitar and digital piano) and enough floor space to spread out a yoga mat if you wish. It faces the same wall of windows as the living area below. Another flight upstairs brings you to the laundry (with full-size, late model side-loading washer and dryer) and the primary bedroom and bath, with an incredibly comfortable king-sized mattress and plenty of pillows and blankets. The master bath has a huge tub and double sink, as well as a large walk-in closet and plenty of windows. Yet another flight up (past a bar/drinks fridge on the landing) takes you to the rooftop deck -- truly stunning views of the Space Needle and the ferries going by in Elliot Bay, and patio chairs, tables, and a lovely settee with outdoor cushions where you can relax and enjoy it all (the birds even come and sit in the potted trees and sing to you if you're quiet enough). As an added bonus, while you don't need a car in downtown Seattle, it's helpful to have one to explore the outer environs -- and this place has a perfect, secure underground garage to guarantee you a parking space every day.
The house is also a five-minute bike ride to the paved Elliot Bay biking/walking trail (which runs a scenic four miles or so right along the water, past the Sculpture Park and ending near the Ferry Terminal), and is only a few blocks from the lovely Queen Anne boulevard "loop," a 3-5 mile walk around the crest of the hill with spectacular views, beautiful homes, and a restaurant/shopping district right at the center. If you prefer to go downhill, you're less than a 30-minute walk from Pike Place Market, Lake Union, all the amenities and attractions of the 74-acre Seattle Center (including museums, theatres, and the Space Needle itself). It's an easy 10-minute drive into Fremont and Ballard, and traffic was never a real issue during our visit. Overall, a terrific stay and everything an Airbnb should be.