Fortunately, we were one of the first guests to stay in Allory's newly-listed SteelAway guesthouse in Seattle. As frequent Airbnb guests, we fell in love with the SteelAway and now rate it as our favorite experience. Everything about the guesthouse is delightful. My wife, who is an interior designer, could not stop raving about Allory's design choices and likened it to staying in a charming, boutique hotel. The space is light and airy with marvelous views of the distant Olympic Mountains. Also, since it was hot in Seattle, the air-conditioning provided a comfortable respite. The guesthouse has plenty of privacy. It is detached from the main house and has its own parking spot and entrance that is accessed through a back alley. Another bonus is the SteelAway's prime location, between Fremont and Ballard, in a unique residential neighborhood. There are numerous dining and drinking establishments within an easy walk of the guesthouse. Allory shares her knowledge of the area with extensive local recommendations that were spot on. Per Allory's recommendation, we visited an awesome neighborhood brewery (her favorite) called Reuben's, and Lighthouse Roasters, a superb little coffee spot. Allory obviously takes great pride in her guesthouse and neighborhood, which makes her an excellent host. Though we never met Allory, she made herself available via text/phone and communicated promptly and thoroughly. All in all, the SteelAway is a superb guesthouse, a "home away from home," that makes a wonderful base for exploring Seattle.