A pleasant hassle free experience staying with David.

Our first experience with Airbnb was rocky, being let down by three hosts in a row – why do those hosting not keep their booking schedules current? We selected and booked only one at a time, then had our deposit returned to start the process again. After three false starts we were becoming desperate to find a place on time, then David came to the rescue.

David was obliging enough to meets us at 11.15pm (admittedly he was just finishing vacuuming the place spotless), given a good rundown on the facilities, set us up with the free WIFI and off to a very comfortable Queen sized bed – (love the soft red duvet cover).
Next day David was still considering his guests by installing new LED low temperature bedside reading lamps – much used and appreciated.

We were given an excellent value stay for two weeks in an apartment with a fine 13 story view in a solid older style building with excellent insulation and sound resistance. The freeway is close but the noise is a gentle hum more like a distant surf beach unless you wish to sleep with an open double glazed window which most would have no need.

Just adjacent the Conference Centre, it was easy walking distance downhill to Pikes Market, a bus from there to the Space Needle and return by bus, $2.25 to a stop 500yds from the apartment – location excellent for those without a car.

A good sized 42" TV in a comfortable combined living room / kitchen, a good sized separate double bedroom, bathroom with good quality glass sliding shower doors over the bath and excellent storage facilities. All linen, towels, soap and spare toiletries in the cupboards along with an ironing board and iron.

Furniture is mostly new and contemporary with a comfortable leather lounge suite (loved the rotating arm chair) and a good book selection.
The compact kitchen facilities includes a dishwasher, full sized cooker and refrigerator with microwave over – all necessary cookware, eating crockery and cutlery. Coffee and filters available for travellers who have not yet purchased their own stocks, was a nice touch along with the thoughtful chocolates.

We have given a detailed description of the facilities because David was off to Italy a few days later and had not the time to promote his apartment in the way most others do. Despite having little detail in the description, we were so glad we took the chance and correctly guessed that David and his apartment would be up to a reasonable standard – we were pleasantly surprised that it exceeded our expectations.

David, you will be the only person we contact for accommodation when next we are in Seattle (about January14) and you have our email address to stay with us when next you visit NZ – we must continue that chat about ecology and sustainability.
Thanks again – Rex & Glenys