This is how to be a great Airbnb host! Catherine does so much to make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. We found a personal welcome note on the table, a bowl of fresh fruit, and baked goods and bagels. Catherine had asked in advance what type of milk we prefer, and there was some in the fridge, along with delicious homemade preserves.
The apartment strikes a perfect balance between luxurious and homey. It’s like staying in the home of a friend who’s just had their bathroom expensively remodeled! I’m fussy about bathrooms, and this is the nicest one I’ve seen - the shower is bigger than the one in the Four Seasons Maui, which was previously my gold standard ;) The bedrooms are at the back of the apartment, and so (which is a plus, for me) they are cosy and quite dark. The front room has big windows, with a view down the hill, and is lovely to breakfast or work in.
The garden is charming, and the neighborhood is tranquil, residential and pretty. There’s a multitude of leaflets and a binder full of information about Seattle, and Catherine has a lot of local recommendations. We enjoyed wandering up and down nearby Queen Anne Avenue, and had a excellent dinner at Eden Hill. We hope to come back soon!