We had a great stay at Maija's apartment. The apartment was very clean and well appointed. Being its own self-contained space it felt just as private as having our own hotel room or apartment. Having the kitchen available was a great way to save some money on eating out as well. Concerning others' comments about the reed window blinds not offering enough privacy, there are accordion-style window shades hung behind the reed blinds which you can lower for complete privacy. Maija was very helpful and responsive to any questions we had. Being a lifelong resident of Seattle she was a great resource for questions we had about the town itself. We wouldn't hesitate to stay with her again. Overall, it was a great experience and just what we needed for our trip.