Our stay was just what we needed for our vacation. Seeing the beautiful view of the water and mountains each time we stepped into the living room was most relaxing. We were able to walk to the beach, dine in nearby restaurants, rent bikes for delightful rides as well as take the water taxi into Seattle for the hustle and bustle of the city. While "at home", the deck was a perfect place to enjoy our home cooked breakfasts in the morning and happy hours at sunset. My Seattle native husband was in his glory reminiscing about the Alki area. Since we have lived in mid Michigan for 28 years, I am always surprised about the topography of Seattle....be prepared for hills when you are one who loves to walk! We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Alki area...a great place to explore and a great place to come home to in the evening.