Sheryl and her home were both great! The location is wonderful - you could certainly get by without a car staying here. It is only a short walk to 45th with tons of restaurants & a grocery store - and a longer, but manageable walk to gas works park or Woodley park. Also, the bus was easy to figure out for a trip into downtown and didn't take too long. The room itself was on the smaller side, but adequate for two adults and had ample storage. The bed itself was quite comfortable. The bathroom and kitchen were both very clean and everything was well organized and easy to find. Sheryl provided all linens and everthing in the kitchen you could need (she even had reusable shopping bags for guests to borrow.) The house is in a state of renovation, which according to Sheryl is perpetual :), but is definitely safe and provides character.
Sheryl shared a lot of information about Seattle's different neighborhoods, and had suggestions of lots to go see/do. She also has a lot of maps and literature for guests to look at and take. She was engaging and easy to talk with, but not overbearing at all. She provided a good balance of hospitality and privacy.
I hope to run into Sheryl again in Seattle and would definitely recommend her home as a lovely place to stay.
This was my first stay in an airbnb. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would look to do it again on my next trip. I felt it gave a more authentic feel for the city, as opposed to staying in a hotel, which was exactly what in was looking for.