Maija's gentle energy not only made me feel welcome but that warmth was imbued in her house. It is a perfect quiet retreat. I found the kitchen pleasant and a pleasure to use. The house is on a narrow street but I found no problems with a place to park the entire time I was there. The bus is down the hill and across the street. I was able alone on my first day able to navigate a bus to Pike Place Market. The beds were comfortable the linens wonderful and the entire stay peaceful comfortable and I was refreshed by the experience. Majia was helpful, sending ahead the information I needed to find the place and was there to welcome me when I arrived. I would stay here again and again. (Whole Foods was a mile down the street and made it very easy to get food into the house and I found all I needed provided to prepare and serve food). I loved the plants inside and outside the house. It is a domicile with the care and creative mindful decorating of an artist. I loved being greeted by a portrait of Frieda Callo over the sideboard in the dining room.