The Pad was exactly as advertised and pictured. We had an INCREDIBLE time staying in this little space. It really is in the heart of Fremont, five minutes away from shops and restaurants. However, when we left the windows open at night, the only sound you could hear was the occasional cricket chirp. Hal was an awesome host, leaving us snacks to welcome us and giving us a million suggestions for things to do. He definitely gave us our privacy, but was always readily available to chat or help. Fremont was only a 15 minute bus ride from downtown Seattle, and a 10 minute ride from historic Ballard. This was our first AirBNB experience, and we recommend it to anyone!