We were exceptionally pleased with our stay in Alan and Katence's home in Ballard. The house and location were perfect for our needs. We were in Seattle for our son's wedding which was at the Ballard Hotel only a few minutes away.

The hosts were gracious and responsive; answering questions and assisting if needed. The house itself was lovingly cared for and tastefully decorated---a little gem and just the right size for us.

The layout of the inside was just right too. Bedrooms in the back were quiet and private and the front kitchen/dining/living area was open and airy--with plenty of room.

The bathroom had essentials like towels and hair dryer and the kitchen was outfitted with plenty of cooking ware, coffee maker, etc. We greatly appreciated these amenities during our 8 day stay since we cooked quite a bit--making several trips up the street to the local Town & Country grocery. (Tip: Their fried chicken is very good, my husband quickly discovered.)

In between all of our activities, we relaxed often on the front porch with a glass of wine enjoying a few minutes of quiet. And good news for anyone from the Midwest or the South---no mosquitoes!

Aside from the wedding, we also did some sight-seeing and the location of the house provided easy access to main roads for trekking downtown; going to the Ballard Locks, Seattle Ferries, the Beach and even area farmers markets.

All in all we had a wonderful trip and are confident that it was made more so because of our stay at the"Beautiful Phinney/Ballard Retreat"! Thanks so much Alan and Katence!!