Not only is Hal a terrific host, but he is also someone who actually genuinely enjoys hosting, which I daresay is a rarity on AirBnB. I had originally wanted to stay at Hal's Teeny Tiny Guesthouse, but when that didn't work out, Hal was so gracious in working with me to problem-solve and offering us The Pad instead. My boyfriend and I ended up loving The Pad! It is a unique space that Hal clearly put a lot of thought into. When I woke up early due to jetlag, there were tea and snacks on hand to help me ease into the morning. Equipped with the bike map from the room, we used Hal's bikes to do a lot of our exploring (the hills are challenging!). Hal gives a great little tour of Fremont; I recommend taking down notes because he seriously has a lot of insider tips and info to offer! We made use of the record player as we lounged on the bed and watched the light disappear from the sky on a wondrous Seattle summer evening. The Pad is the kind of place we'd love to call our second home--and during our brief stay, it was just that!