I had a delightful stay in the Yellow Room, in Darcy's grand old turn-of-the-century home in Seattle, WA (USA.) Darcy was as close to the perfect host as I have found: kind, attentive, knowledgeable and patient. Available when you needed, but content to leave you alone when you needed that. She was very easy to work with, and (as mentioned) quite patient with my short-notice change of plans, delayed arrival and helped me find the place when I mis-remembered the street number. Plus, she is a *great* cook!
The house is easy to find (once I solved my dyslexia) and quite convenient for me by city bus and Seattle light-rail. I am a good walker, so the 'dreaded hill' was a gentle slope for me -- though mind, there is some step climbing involved. The room, like the house itself, is charming Victorian-type affair, updated. Very comfortable bed, cozy comforter, a place to hang my kilt up to de-wrinkle, a wee table/desk to write letters, and space for my kit. Kitchen and bathroom were likewise -- modern and well thought-out, but with a past-era charm and cozy not-quite-clutter. As I was in town for a bagpiping gig, space to practice and check my tuning was important to me: Darcy's gorgeous backyard fit the bill perfectly. And her grape arbor was in season, so I was encouraged to pick grapes. Yum!
From the wee details, like printed out WiFi code and key notes, to the major factors like a warm, welcoming place to stay -- the Yellow Room in Darcy's beautiful historic home was a delight made more exceptional by Darcy herself. It felt like staying with a favourite Aunt. I could go on for paragraphs about breakfast pastries; the excellent coffee-shops, restaurants and pub in easy walking distance; the lovely gardening; how joyful and welcoming Darcy is; her fascinating life-stories; or the peacefulness of being close-to-but-out-of-the-City. Instead, I'll just leave it with the most important bit of information.
I would *happily* stay here again, and would recommend this place to my friends.