We had an excellent 3-night stay at Doug's Magnolia house prior to our Alaskan cruise. We liked it so much that we rebooked so we could stay for a couple days after the cruise as well. Doug's cozy place is clean, roomy, well-appointed, has super soft carpets -- even a pretty view and a pool table. Our group of 10 family members (all ages) had space to spread out and have time together and also the option to chill out alone for a bit too. The kids loved playing pool, and we enjoyed several meals outside on the back deck. We were happy to be able to do laundry upstairs and cook in a well-stocked kitchen, complete with a Viking stove top. We walked to the Ballard Locks and Fisherman's Terminal, too (hilly walk, but beautiful). Doug is friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with. He even left a fresh package of Seattle's Best coffee as a welcome gift for us to enjoy and gave us tips on places to visit. Note, the outside entry stairs could be a challenge for those with mobility issues, but they were not a problem for my 84 year old parents. We loved our stay and will be back!