Julie's cottage is exactly as advertised--full of warmth and character, comfortable and quiet, and very, very Zen. Julie herself is a fantastic host; she made sure to say hello and chat with us about her favorite things to do in the city. The cottage is well located, and extremely walkable. The exceedingly charming main drag of Columbia City is a short 5 minute walk away, and there you can enjoy great food (Island Soul and Geraldine's Counter are must tries), fantastic art and even live music. Further, the light rail which goes right into Downtown Seattle is a quick 10 minute walk, and even better, it connects to Seattle-Tacoma airport. Our favorite thing was the quiet of the neighborhood. It was great to come home to after long days exploring bustling neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Fremont. The next time we're in the area, we'll check Julie's house for availability first. We recommend you do the same.