Loved staying in Karen's basement suite in Madrona! My partner and I stayed here for three months, as I am a travel nurse, and it was the perfect location for us. The suite is elegant and comfortable, the sub-floor heating and fireplace are great in the winter. Kitchen is very modern and spacious, with a dishwasher, induction stove, and small built-in refrigerator, as well as a full size refrigerator in the garage. It was wonderful to have access to the garage for my vehicle, as well as our bikes.
(A note to future travel nurses who might stay here: the downtown hospitals have extremely limited parking, so much so that you might not be able to acquire a pass. This ended up being no problem because the no. 2 and no. 3 bus are very easily accessible from Karen's place and go straight to many of the main hospitals) The no. 2 bus is also perfect for going downtown for many of the sights and attractions, I regularly went to Pike Place market quickly and easily for the most wonderful selection of food. Madrona has just enough shops, bars, and restaurants to make it an interesting place to reside, but it's also quiet enough to get some rest and relaxation. Just walk down the hill and you are on a cute beach looking out onto Lake Washington. You may even see Mount Rainier in the distance on a clear day. And we took several gorgeous walks and bike rides at the nearby arboretum.
Karen is the most amazing host I've ever encountered. She had plant based milk ready for my vegan partner on day one... and her generosity never stopped. Sometimes, after a long day of work, I'd find cupcakes or soup or flowers at the door, and it was very much appreciated. Anything you might need, just ask, and Karen and Dan will do their best to accommodate. We happened to be here during the holidays and Karen even loaned us Christmas decorations to make us feel more at home. Thank you so much for everything. I will definitely return if given the opportunity!