Amy was a great host. Although we never met in person, she was very easy to communicate with via text. The apartment was just as described. It was updated, clean, private & comfortable. There are now privacy blinds in the windows and the smoke detector does flash at night but it didn't bother us. It is a basement apartment so you will hear the noises from up above (walking & getting ready in the mornings) but nothing that ear plugs can't fix. The place is nicely decorated and feels very secure. There are so many good restaurants nearby in Ballard that we frequented while we stayed here. I would definitely stay here again.