We needed a 6-night stay at the last minute when other arrangements fell through on a trip to Seattle combining a family visit for the two of us and a professional conference for me. We needed a place with wi-fi and a private bathroom that would give me an easy-enough commute to and from downtown that would also be comfortable for my partner as a home base while I was out. Phew! Sheldon saved the day!

His place is just as pictured and described. We really appreciated having both a clothes closet and a pantry/scullery closet. Sheldon clearly put good thought as well as good taste into appointing the room. The kitchenette is spare and little bit tight quarters next to the bed, but has everything you need. The full set of dishes includes two wine glasses and a bottle opener, and there is a dish tub with dish cloth, soap etc. in the pantry. The wi-fi is great, with outlets everywhere you need them, including a surge suppressor power strip beside the bed. Nice!

As others have said, Sheldon is a mellow and kind host. If you need anything, just ask. All we really missed was a bath mat, and a second full set of bath towels. We called Sheldon, and he brought a bath mat--and washed and replaced the towels for us not once but twice during our stay.

If you spend much time in the room during the day you may feel a bit in a fishbowl despite the privacy of the fence outside your entrance. Curtains instead of or in addition to the blinds on the glass entry door would help with this, I think. That said, the street is quiet, the furniture is all comfortable, and the room is beautiful. As everybody says, the bed is cushy-cozy and gave us wonderful sleep.

The neighborhood is terrific. We could always find parking on the street within 1/2-block of the door. There are all kinds of restaurants and shops in walking distance up and down Greenwood--and the public library, too. Ken's Market is a short walk south on Greenwood, and the PCC Co-op is a quick drive away on Aurora. We had a fabulous meal at Yanni's, and Diva Espresso is lovely.

The #5 bus on Greenwood takes you to and from downtown in 20-25 minutes, taking you past Woodland Park Zoo and through Fremont on the way (don't miss Fremont while you're in Seattle!). Walk up to 85th and catch the #48 to the University District. It's also easy to get around by car from here.

Thanks again, Sheldon!