This is such a great spot! It is very funky and Seattle-ish. I am a native West Seattle-ite and I can tell you this is a prime location. The views are incredible and you can walk to many restaurants and Starbucks, and more importantly, hang at the beach in the middle of the action! If you aren't familiar with Seattle, Alki Beach is a summer hotspot with always something going on. Prepare yourself for some noise, but the police are really strict about shutting everything down by 11pm, so it shouldn't bother your sleep--and the bedrooms are in the back of the apartment so they are a little protected. The spot is above a daycare, so during weekdays you can also hear the kids being dropped off--again, not a worry for us but something to be aware of. It's super awesome to have your own parking spot, as parking at Alki can be hard to come by. The apartment is also on the shuttle route for the water taxi, so it's super easy to take the shuttle to the dock to get to downtown Seattle without messing with Seattle traffic. With two key-code locked doors to gain entry, it is very safe. I would highly recommend staying here on your next visit to Seattle!