I'll start off with the good; this apartment is centrally located, with lots to do nearby, and was fairly clean. Once I got ahold of the host, she was helpful and friendly.
However, I ran into a ton of issues with parking. I checked through previous reviews, and it doesn't look like anyone else who'd stayed here experienced similar issues - perhaps there was an event or construction nearby that resulted in no available parking.
I've stayed in Seattle multiple times, and have previously experienced parking issues, which is why I selected this AirBnB specifically, as "free on-site parking" was listed as an amenity. Unfortunately this was not the case.
I arrived around 11pm, and was unable to find any parking. I contacted the host, but as it was late I didn't hear back until the following day.
I drove around for over an hour, until well after midnight, searching for parking. Eventually I parked about a half mile away, in a spot that required a permit, as this was the only option. The next morning I got up at 6:30 AM to move the car, to avoid getting ticketed or towed. I messaged the host again, but since it was early I didn't hear back.
Later in the morning I heard back from the host, who informed me that plenty of street parking should be available, and there was no designated parking available.
Unfortunately, the only only non-permit parking spot available within a 1.5 mile radius was 2-hour residential parking spots. As I've previously gotten an expensive parking ticket for staying too long in a "2-hour parking" zone, I was hesitant to use these spots.
I ended up setting an alarm for every two hours, and moving my car every two hours from 7AM- 6PM, and every five hours from 6PM-7AM. As you can imagine, it was not a very relaxing or enjoyable experience, and made for a stressful "vacation".
That being said, it seems most people had no trouble finding parking - so perhaps there was limited parking due to construction/events, or perhaps other guests opted to risk parking in 2-hour parking for extended periods of time.
Regardless, be advised that there is NO designated parking on-site, or even a long term parking lot nearby. There is only residential street parking with a 2-hour limit. And even these spots are incredibly difficult to find; expect to park up to 10 blocks away, especially in the evenings after normal working hours. It's also worth keeping in mind that Seattle parking tickets are fairly expensive, as it's a major city, and will run you between $50-$200.
If you're not planning on driving, and are arriving in Seattle via other forms of transportation, then none of this should be an issue - and the great location would surely make it worth your while.