The unit and location are as advertised. Yes there are steps but you will find steps all over Seattle. Kitchen was well stocked and upon arrival we had water bottles and a basket of assorted snack items--nice touch. The owners who lived above us were very quiet and the dogs did not bother us at all except for first night. We LOVED the garden view thru the big glass plate living room window, watching the hummingbirds and Yvonnes lovely garden. It was great having the third bedroom as we brought our two adult children.