"The Pad" is a super-comfy spot and I'd stay there again in a heartbeat. It's clean and homey, thanks to Hal's hard work and excellent taste in 1960s and '70s furnishings. It feels spacious, with a big porch, a dining nook, a functional kitchenette, and an ingenious open shower stall in the bathroom. Fremont's got some great nightlife and restaurants, but if the rest of the city calls to you, there's easy access to public transit just down the street from the house. Hal is a very gracious host. He'll gladly recommend things to see and do -- and then lend you bikes so you can zip down the Burke-Gilman Trail to Ballard or beyond.