Shannon's place is great! We loved her apartment and the Ballard neighborhood. We were close enough to walk to places like the Fat Hen for breakfast and the Urban Market for a sandwich/take out (yum!!). The bus to downtown is a breeze, super convenient. Overall, Shannon's place was pretty much perfect! We were there in November when Seattle is a little chilly and with the heaters we were perfectly comfortable in the downstairs apartment. As others said you get plenty of light in there too. Shannon is so thoughtful, not a detail missed and we appreciated the truffles and socks! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for a week in Seattle…highly recommended!!