5 STAR APARTMENT AND HOST!
Just spent 3 fantastic nights...in all ways magnificent! The host - Alison - is a rock star: Pre-visit communications were great but the hero moment was her less-than-5-minute response to a question we had just after our check-in at 9pm...on Christmas! She came down and with a smile immediately solved our question and offered (but didn't impose) additional tips (which we were grateful for). Can't imagine a better host!
The unit is fantastic! The living area - couch/tv/gas fireplace - looks like something from an HGTV show. Very comfortable and "home-ey". Microwave and toaster oven plus full fridge and sink. Very pretty views out the door/sliders. Seattle winter cold/rain prevented us from enjoying the outdoor cafe table and porch swing, but in nicer weather would be ideal for morning coffee or late afternoon cocktail.
We stay in West Seattle (vs. other parts of the city) for proximity to relatives. The apartment is a 6 minute (easy) walk to "The Junction", a very great strip of restaurants, bars, and shops. Specific shout-outs to Easy Street Records and Cafe (breakfast/lunch and world-class independent music store) and Shadowland restaurant/bar.
As mentioned in the listing, folks live upstairs, and we did hear occasional footsteps, but only during the day and nothing that disturbed us (far quieter than our San Francisco apartment neighbors!).
Highest recommendation should your travels bring you to West Seattle or even the broader Seattle area!