Based on all of the reviews, this place looked like a sure bet. I was arriving late into Seattle and needed a place where I could easily access through a keycode rather than disturbing the host. About a week prior to my arrival, I sent the host a message about how to get into the area through public transportation, however the host did not respond at all. Prior to my question, all I got was an automated response about how to access the place 1 day before I arrive. The day before I arrive, I did not get a response at all, and I asked for the details of the check-in. Although I should have just checked the listing, which had all of the information anyway, the host decided to copy and paste that information to me, completely ignoring my original question and sending the information 7 hours prior to check-in time. During my stay, the place has a heater that made loud noises throughout the night, disturbing my sleep. Also, the walls are rather thin so you could hear everything from inside of their home. There was a lot of coughing especially early in the morning. It wasn't until AFTER I had already checked out that the host contacted me and asked me about my stay and that they were sorry for the lack of communication as their family was sick and apologized if the coughing was loud (something I could have definitely empathized with). I appreciate those things, had they happened BEFORE I arrived or even during. But after the fact just tells me the host doesn't care, and is only concerned with a good review.
Overall, the place is nice and it's a great value. But I would caution anyone who's wants to be close to the city or downtown area. I was visiting the University of Washington and taking Uber's back and forth cost about $10-$15, I could have spent that money on a place closer to the University and less difficult to find (even with very descriptive directions) or could have rented a car. Seattle is a massive city and the map is somewhat deceiving from looking at it, no fault of the host.