Marian was the perfect host! She was in contact with us before, during, and after our stay; always ready to be of help. The apartment was just right for the two of us, with a comfortable bed and a great shower which, along with Marian providing a bottle of wine, toiletries, and food in the frig, made us feel right at home. The bus stop at the bottom of the hill made it easy to catch a bus to the water taxi or to downtown Seattle, but it was also a short walk along Alki Beach to the restaurants and coffee. Our favorite part, though, was sitting on the patio watching the sun go down behind the mountains as the ferry boats sailed across the Sound - absolutely beautiful and a great way to end the day! We highly recommend Marian's place, especially if you are staying in West Seattle.