Margaret has been an incredibly helpful host, who was there for us whenever we needed her and went above and beyond the call of duty in helping us out!
The apartment itself is located in a quiet, suburban neighborhood, which to us, being from Europe, was quite a nice change of pace! The best thing about the location, I would argue, was the beautiful arboretum, which was just a short walk away.
There is a bus stop within walking distance as well as a light rail station that is slightly further away. We managed to get by without using a car at all, though I'd argue it takes a little bit of patience as well as courage to fully commit to the Seattle bus riding experience. Resident parking is available at no additional cost, so you're gonna be covered either way. There's also a grocery store as well as a few restaurants nearby - just don't expect too much within walking distance.
Even though there had been some construction work going on next door (we were informed beforehand and the listing was priced accordingly) the noise really didn't seem all that distracting to us - don't worry about it too much!
Due to it being located in the basement, the apartment served as a great getaway from Seattle's surprisingly harsh summer heat - no AC needed! The place is very nicely decorated, clean and offers all the amenities one could need. As I understand it, the entire apartment was designed with a focus on sustainability - which is definitely commendable!
All in all, this has definitely been one of the best AirBnB experiences I've ever had! Thank you again, Margaret, for your hospitality!