This was my family’s “home away from home” as we worked in Seattle for close several weeks. If you’re looking for a place to stay in this area, I hope this one review convinces you to look no further.
The neighborhood is quiet, safe, walkable to some shops, cafes and restaurants (Barking Dog Alehouse allows dogs and has a great Tuesday night trivia), and has easy street parking. It’s close to Phinney Ridge, Ballard (restaurants, shops, night life), Fremont (a great rock climbing gym, the troll) and Green Lake (we would walk or jog around this often).
Tim is a very responsive, kind, thoughtful host. He lives next to ‘Inky’, so is able to help out whenever needed. Check in was easy, as was check out.
Inky itself was everything we needed in a home. The downstairs has a living room with a tv and cozy fireplace that warms the room within minutes, a dining area, a bathroom, and a kitchenette which has everything you need to cook and eat (including extras like a soda stream, blender, coffee maker, and kitchen aid with pasta making attachments!). The upstairs has two bedrooms that are well-sized with closets and a desk for working, as well as a bathroom with a seated shower.
Everything felt clean and thoughtfully taken care of, artfully decorated, and cozy with all the amenities you’d need. We’d highly recommend a stay here and will be back to visit in the future!