They thought of everything!
I’m watching my spouse take cookies out of the oven as I write this review. She is gently taking them off the pan and placing them onto the cooling rack. And I’m thinking to myself, “They have cooling racks?! They really thought of everything.” Barbara told us that when she and Taru set up their finished basement for Airbnb, that they wanted it to have all the modern conveniences that one would need (or didn’t know they needed!) to really make it feel like home. And boy, did they succeed. Cooking in the kitchen this week we lacked for nothing. It has every appliance and utensil and accessory we needed. The bathroom is fully stocked with all the little things, even makeup wipes. And the towels are soft and fluffy. The appliances (including a washer and dryer) are all sleek and modern. The furniture is clean and comfortable (especially the couch and bed). A full-length mirror, a fan, house plants, windows that open, automatic nightlights, and tasteful decorating are just some of the other highlights that await you in this delightful home away from home.
But the real highlight for us was Barbara and Taru’s furry son, Mr. Darcy, who we took to “most ardently” and played with for much of our stay. This is a true gem in Ballard, and we will most certainly be returning for next trip to Seattle.