My mom and I stayed with Ella during a two-week vacation to the Pacific Northwest. We were the first to book with Ella and chose her place because it has two bedrooms and looked super cute!

The apartment didn't disappoint. It looks exactly as pictured, both bedrooms are very comfortable, there was plenty of space for relaxing at the end of a long day, and we LOVED the water pressure in the shower! The apartment really has anything you could possibly want. Coffee, tea, luxury toiletries, kitchen appliances, fans, ample closet space...the works!

Ella was there to meet us and kindly let us check in early. She's a friendly, communicative, and gracious host. It's clear that she put a lot of thought and care into making the space comfortable for guests. Also, I accidentally left a pair of jeans when we left, and we've made arrangements for me to stop by on our way back through Seattle on the way home to pick them up.

The location is charming and green and seems to have a lot of French influence. We enjoyed getting coffee and pastries each morning at Belle Epicurean at the top of the hill, and we had a nice Sunday brunch at nearby Cafe Flora. It's a straight shot down Madison into the downtown area on the 11 or 8 bus, which takes about 20 minutes if the buses are running on time. (This is no fault of Ella's, but we found the bus service unreliable and frustrating -- you have to have exact cash to buy a ticket onboard. We were never able to find anywhere to purchase a bus pass.)

If you're looking for a lovely, garden retreat after a day in the city, Ella's place is for you! You won't be sorry.