This is at the top of my list of favorite places to stay, ever. I was as comfortable as if it was my own place, but, to be honest, it was cleaner, prettier and better organized. My teenage son and I each had our own space, and the apartment itself had a lot of privacy. The part we loved most was Kristin. She is an incredible resource and support. Usually in a new city there are a lot of logistical pieces to figure out. Kristin addressed those pieces for us before we even knew to think about them. She enhanced our experience tenfold and provided information that exceeded our expectations. She was kind enough to spend some time with us and even my reticent teenager had all good things to say about her. At the same time, she gave us space and privacy to enjoy the apartment. I've stayed downtown in Seattle a few times, and I enjoyed this more. It's close to the city, but I would argue that the general area has more great neighborhood restaurants than downtown. We also walked in the incredible Discovery Park, which is only a few minutes away, watched fireworks from Kristin's deck, and had very peaceful sleep - none of which I could do easily from the center of the city. I was there for a long weekend, but I wish I could have stayed much longer. I miss it already.