Our family loved everything about our stay in Molly's lovely cottage. First, Molly's super clear and concise in her communication -- everything is described accurately. She is also very quick in her responses to questions.
Second, the cottage was perfect for 3-4 guests and just perfect for vacation. So far, this has been the most prepared airbnb I've stayed at. Plenty of towels, backup bedding, warm and lighter bed covers. Bathroom even had extra cotton balls and Qtips. The kitchen is outfitted with full sets of chopping boards, pots and pans. Silverware is plenty and the knives are even serrated! Everything is full sets -- unlike many airbnbs with random and incomplete sets of cookware and dinnerware. Also loved that Molly supplied a Bose bluetooth speaker as well.
Third, the cottage is well-built and sturdy -- no creaky stairs or floorboards. Loved the high ceiling in the living room and the light coming in from the numerous windows. Enjoyed the detail of using re-purposed or reclaimed wood and other elements.
Fourth, the location is fantastic. I booked the cottage for its proximity to the Columbia City light rail station, but it surpassed expectations for convenience and amenities. Google Maps shows the station to be 15 mins walk away, but I think we were able to do that in 10 mins. The neighborhood is really pleasant and diverse -- reminded me a bit of Berkeley or Santa Cruz. Lots of yoga classes and meditation group notices. We shopped daily at PCC Community Markets (get the delicious Grand Central Bakery bread there) and at least, twice, at Bob's Quality Meats. Geraldine's Counter offers a great breakfast/lunch. We stopped a few times at Molly Moon's for delicious, homemade ice cream, and at Empire Espresso (friendly baristas!) for Rishi tea and americanos. The biggest pleasant surprise was Pho Bo -- they had a beautiful pho (deep, beefy broth flavor) in a run-down looking restaurant on an ugly parking lot. And don't miss going to beautiful Seward Park, just a 15-min drive from the cottage.
Whenever we go back to Seattle, we will be checking first for availability in Molly's cottage!