“Castle Black” is such a beautiful home. It is in a nice area of Seattle, close to downtown, but slightly removed from the busy atmosphere. There are great restaurants nearby and a small distillery just a few blocks away. The host was very thoughtful and left everything we would need, including a great welcome packet, passwords and information, as well as a welcome gift. This home is bright and clean, it was thoughtfully decorated, and the lighting fixtures are very unique, with beautiful Edison-type bulbs.
I stayed in Nathan’s home during a surgery and recovery. This home was just 6 blocks from the hospital and perfect for limited mobility. There are just a few steps to the front door, and once inside, everything is comfortable and easy to access. I was able to lounge on the chaise portion of the couch during my recovery, and socialize with my husband and family in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked and everything was easy to find. The bathroom on the main floor has access from the living space as well as private access from one bedroom (the bedroom with the extra space and futon). I’m the kind of person who’s a bit picky about my shower heads and water pressure. The walk in shower was delightful! Even the person staying in the basement liked using this main bathroom for the shower.
The basement is mostly non-accessible to guests. Guests have access to the futon/entertainment space, 2nd bathroom down the hall, and laundry room at the end of the hall. It’s a great space for anyone wanting to remove themselves from the group, as there’s a door at the top of the stairs. It was a little too cold for us to use the patio, but we sat out there one afternoon with a cozy cup of tea during a small patch of sunlight. We look forward to future visits when we can fully take advantage of this beautiful, private space. Another thing we didn’t take advantage of was the wonderful selection of board games and card games, and the shelf full of video games for anyone needing to escape for a bit.
Overall, our stay at “Castle Black” was relaxing and carefree. I 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a bright, cozy space close to downtown.