This place is so charming and welcoming, I didn't want to leave. My grown sons felt the same way, which surprised me a little because they're both in their 20s; I thought for sure they'd rather be in the thick of things. But as it turns out, this house has the best of both worlds. A quick Uber ride got us to Pike Place Market and other tourist attractions, but the house is situated in a private area away from the fast pace of downtown Seattle. Interstate noise is an issue for a few people, according to some reviews, but we didn't find it a problem at all. The noise wasn't extreme and didn't keep any of us awake—even our lightest sleepers. But if this had been an issue, we could've used the foam earplugs Jill keeps for guests. She's incredibly thoughtful like that. She even left a bottle of wine (14 Hands—one of my favorites!), a bag of kettle chips and a bowl full of Werther's to greet us upon arrival.
The beds are super comfy, the water pressure is great, and the decor has great personality. The best part may very well be the courtyard, which is home to three chickens that provided us with fresh eggs during our stay. I fried the eggs in a well-equipped and very clean kitchen. This is an experience you can't get in a chain hotel, and it's the kind of experience I'd hoped it would be for my first stay at in airbnb. Score! I hope to be back some day!