This is a gem of a spot and is deserving of the highest possible praise! The apartment itself is an extremely comfortable one-room efficiency with separate spaces for everything. The bed might be the most comfortable I've ever slept in (and there is no sound from upstairs). I also learned to make the best pour-over EVER! Wendy provides beans and a grinder with detailed directions -- delicious and fun, and what better activity to learn to master on a visit to Seattle. But the best part of the place is the outdoor room -- covered in case of rain and a ceiling heater for cooler evenings. The garden is special with a variety of plantings. This is in the northern part of Ballard -- not really walking distance to the cute shopping/restaurant area, but it's a pretty quick drive. It is, however, walking distance to Sunset Park. I loved all of Ballard, but this neighborhood is particularly well-maintained and lovely to walk around. Street parking was ample, and there was never an issue. Five stars with no hesitation!!