This apartment was an amazing find, the location is ideal for whatever you are planning to do in Seattle. Close to food, entertainment, grocery stores, and easy access to major streets/highways. Karen provided a map with the neighborhood highlights, and was helpful in learning how to get around. The price was phenomenal for the space and the amenities included. The apartment is very new and very clean. Karen was an attentive hostess that also gave me my privacy. I stayed for 3 weeks, while working, and not only did she clean once a week if I wished but she also accommodated my requests for baking equipment so I could do a little holiday baking for my co-workers. She was quick to respond to any message or request and was very pleasant to deal with. It is a residential basement apartment so quiet hours are important to follow, but there are lots of places close by to enjoy yourself for the evening if that is what you are looking for. Ballard is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Seattle, with so many great options for food and drink. I highly recommend this place and hostess, and would return in a heartbeat!