I always look for a place in which I could be happy just staying right there the entire time...and that's hard to find! But that was definitely Dennis and Martie's gorgeous water view apartment in Seattle. Located in an upscale Ballard neighborhood , the apartment is commodious in every way...plenty of space, well designed, well equipped kitchen with all sorts of extras there, extra comfy bed with a beautiful view as well. I would pad out to the kitchen in the morning, make tea or coffee, open the blinds and enjoy the priceless view of al sorts of boats going back and forth, from bed.
There is another apartment next door but it is separate enough the you still have plenty of privacy. Martie and Dennis live upstairs, but I never heard them. And yes, there is a train that goes by regularly, but I can honestly say it never bothered me, night or day.
Such great hosts, responded quickly to every question, and they were very kind and welcoming. Good restaurants in downtown Ballard just minutes away(and do try Barn & Field Bakery and kitchen, located inside a lovely nursery greenhouse).... It's perfect for lunch or breakfast, and you could even walk there, if you don't mind a hilly walk.
Suffice it to say we had a great, relaxing trip and the biggest part of that was the place we stayed. I hear some people say they don't care about where they stay, they won't there much. But the place you stay completely colors the trip, no matter how much you are or are not, out sightseeing. I woke up to beauty, and went to sleep in beauty. that's my kind of place!!