I had a very accommodating stay with Barbara in her lovely home which ultimately ended up being a 2 week stay. The home is perfect for anyone looking for a clean, quiet, and economical way to stay in the Seattle area, more specifically the Queen Anne district.
When I had arrived the first task was to figure out parking as it can always be a bit tricky depending on where you are in the city. I found it to be quite easy for me to park my larger sized truck in the neighborhood. The street that the unit is on is the typical 1.5 width street which allows for smaller vehicles to fit in where they can. Almost across the street is a school with pullouts mixed throughout the entire block. Some pullouts are reserved for school loading and unloading and are unavailable during school hours. Some pull outs were reserved for traditional longer term parking without a time restriction. I was able to utilize these every day without issue and saw the spots around me about 50% full when i was arriving in the evening and never saw them completely full.
Checking into the rental was super easy due to the programable door. The keycode was provided by Barbara the morning of checkin and I had no issue figuring out the mechanics and operation once I arrived. Once I made it into the house I was able to understand the "No Shoes" policy. The house is around 100 years old (completely restored) and has amazing hardwood floors. There is a reason those floors are in that good of condition for this long and I do not have a problem doing my part.
As I came In I was greeted by Barbara and I received a tour of the house. We went over shared spaces where I was shown my access to the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The home follows a progressive mentality in the pursuit of making a difference in the environment so instructions were provided to assist with recycling and composting. A light breakfast was also provided by Barbara so we went over any details so that I would be able to help my self when i got up .
My bedroom was really nice. The locks on the doors were fitting to the period of the house and are glass handled skeleton keyed in which i had never used as I and my possessions had always felt save. The furniture elegantly minimalist with a nice dresser, bed, desk, chair, closet, ect. I had a long period of stay so Barbara and I worked out a Linen cleaning schedule for bath towels and bed sheets. Personal laundry service was also available under Barbara's supervision which would have accommodated me if I had required it.
The bathroom was very nice. Everything worked as intended and enjoyed the hot showers after some of those rainy days. I personally pulled my personal things into my room every day just to help with my clutter of my long term stay but I doubt that is a requirement.
For the atmosphere of my stay I would say that everything was very quiet and accommodating. Barbara and I would have conversation in passing during the mornings and evenings when we saw each other mainly done on my request for tips and tricks about the area or a status on my stay. I maintained somewhat normal operating hours leaving between 7-9am during the week days and arriving between 6-11 in the evenings with no problems what so ever. I took her up on her breakfast a few times, mostly eating her yogurt and fruit, so thank you Barbara for that. :)
Resources in the area that I utilized were the QFC on mercer that was easy to get to with easy parking, the QFC on Queen Ann Blvd, and the food shops surrounding the area. My favorite being Toulouse Petit as it was one of the first restaurants ive been to in the Seattle area when i started coming here. I felt very safe driving (take it slow with the hills in the rain) and walking (I didnt feel unsafe from any other pedestrians). Overall it is a great quiet neighborhood.
I will summarize that my stay which was originally intended for one week ultimately turned into to two due to the proximity from my new job and ease of accommodation. I would recommend this to anyone who is seeking a nice clean quiet setting to enjoy the Seattle area with. This unit is both accommodating for short term stays as well as longer term week+ rentals. I would absolutely stay with Barbara again if the situation required it. I felt safe, comfortable, and it ultimately made my Seattle visit a success. So Thank You Barbara.