This is legitimately luxury lodging! I think boutique hoteliers could learn a lot by staying in Virginia's place. The carriage house is stylish, elegant, and comfortable. The furnishings are all high-end. The design is open and maximizes the unique spaces of the home. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything you need. Everything from the fluffy towels to the comfy bed to the lovely local art on the walls to the fast wifi was AMAZING. I actually almost wanted to just stay home, rather than go out and enjoy the hip Ballard neighborhood! My husband and I left well-rested, with new ideas for our own home decor.
I also need to say that Virginia, while new on airbnb, is a PRO at hosting. She was responsive, accommodating, and just a generally fantastic person (she removed the down in the bedroom when she learned of my allergy, gave great tips for brunch, left us coffee and fruit, and more.) While the cottage / carriage house is behind her family's home, we did not see them at all and felt our privacy was truly honored. I highly recommend staying here... if you want a local, lovely, home with local, lovely, professional host, this one is above and beyond.