Seattle is definitely one of those places where location is EVERYTHING. This little place is very conveniently located in a nice, quiet, established suburban neighborhood. It is tucked away behind another house so you can't see it from the street. You also don't get any light from the street, so it is very dark at night. This would normally be a good thing, but during my stay the porch light did not work at all. I messaged Maggie about it and was told it was an electrical issue, not just the bulb. I was traveling for business, so I was in before dark each night. Had I been out at night, I would have been a bit uncomfortable with the complete darkness between the parking spot and the door.
The apartment photographs well - although clean, I would not classify it as “sparkling.” There is a tiny label on the front door asking guests to remove shoes indoors, but people clearly do not oblige this request. Therefore, the carpet is in need of a deep cleaning. In the bathroom there is a skylight over the shower and the enclosure is quite mildewy. Also, the bathroom sink is very slow to drain.
Overall, the apartment met my needs and was a good value compared to the available hotels in the area.