Carmen was not home when we were there to visit but the place was all ready for us. Her accessibility to the Arboretum is a major plus. It is just a two minute walk from her house along a path at the end of Ward St. and you are in the Arboretum. The location is also very quiet. We have stayed in other areas of Seattle and listened to traffic, sirens and garbage trucks seemingly all night. This location is away from the main roads and very quiet. The bed was very comfortable and having our own kitchen proved most convenient for easy breakfasts and bringing back leftovers from restaurants. It is a little smaller than we were expecting but it really worked out fine. I do recommend her place if you are traveling to Seattle.