I am so glad I chose the Dragonfly Beach House for my recent trip to Seattle. It was everything I needed it to be. Quiet, comfortable, with a stunning view, but not too far from town and priced well.
I was worried before I arrived because some reviewers mention noise from the furnace. But that only affects one room. I slept so well in the other room. A really comfortable bed.
I don't want to repeat what all the other reviews have said about the place. It is everything they say and more. One thing I do want to reiterate though is the praise for Laura. She really is an exceptional host. She's flexible whenever she can be and so kind. I felt she and her family really went the extra 10 miles for me and she made such a difference to my stay.
Brief note on transport to West Seattle for non-drivers:
Off-season, the Water Taxi's last run into downtown Seattle is 9.10 am and it doesn't come back to West Seattle until 3.25pm. The Water Taxi (10 mins and $5.75 one way as of Feb 2020) is by far the best way to get to and from downtown. It's a bit of a hike to get to the terminal from the Dragonfly House but there are ebikes you can rent through Uber if you're feeling fit 'n frisky. Or the walk is easy and pleasant. There are buses, but the ride can be lengthy to downtown, depending on the route and again, one route only runs mornings and evenings. I didn't want to drive (parking is awful in Seattle) so I managed to get hold of a bicycle and that gave me more than enough mobility. I could have rented, or gone for ebikes, but they are very expensive. It was cheaper to buy. I got my bike from fb -- beware tho, not all the bikes are on there are legit. I know mine was. I got it from a lovely student who had his mum and dad visiting. The dad gave me a lot of advice. For free! (He was sweet really). I have to admit I hadn't realised quite how hilly Seattle is. Also, the ride downtown is a bit grim. I tended to cycle to a fast bus. (All buses in Seattle can carry bikes.) When I left, I donated the bike to nearby Westside Bikes who make sure they're safe and give them to homeless vets to help them get back on their 'wheels'.