Richard's place is clean, private, and a great place to stay in the U District. Even if you plan to explore different neighborhoods of Seattle, the access to public transportation is within walking distance. For example it took us 25 minutes to get downtown using the link and a bit of walking.
Check in was a breeze, and Richard was quite responsive to any questions or concerns I had. The fully stocked kitchen was a game-changer. For people who love to cook it makes a huge different having an array of pots/pans/spices/cooking oils at one's disposal.