We rented this cozy cottage for a month and enjoyed its quiet location near the Burke-Gillman trail and the pretty residential neighborhoods of Bryant, Ravenna and Laurelhurst, which were nice for walking if you don't mind hills (great exercise). We really enjoyed daytime walking to the University of Washington via the Centre for Urban Horticulture and the Union Bay Natural Area. Easy walking also on the flat Burke Gilman trail to the high-end shops and restaurants at University Village Mall (about 15 mins) and the Metropolitan Market food store (about 2 minutes). Allen was very responsive and organized the install of a new dishwasher while we were there. We would stay here again.