The Casa is a gem! The cottage is comfortable, beautiful, private, and comes with a charming history. Caleb & Sharsti are gracious and accommodating, available but non-intrusive. The location is equally excellent: placed in an older leafy neighborhood, the Casa is a block away from a waterfront park, a couple of blocks away from an excellent local market, a short walk across the bridge to the UW Medical Center, a quick hop to the Burke Gilman Trail, very near University Village, and a quick drive to almost anywhere else in Seattle thanks to its easy access to/from 520. (And though parking is usually impossible in this neighborhood, the hosts offer a parking permit & other arrangements if necessary.) But if you just want to stay in, Netflix is available. :) The Casa has my highest recommendation if you are looking for an excellent home base from which to explore the University District.