My stay at Derek's was pretty much on par with what I expected. It's a very cool and stylish studio, and overall I enjoyed my stay very much. As most other reviewers have mentioned, this is an excellent location. The lock box entry was also very convenient as my brother and I arrived to Seattle at different times and needed to access the studio separately. Keep in mind this space is on the lower level of a larger house, so if you are very sensitive to noise from above you might have issues. Level of noise was not more than you'd expect however. Overall, highly recommend this place.