I traveled to Seattle for a weeklong conference for work, and since my son lives in Seattle, my wife traveled along so that we could spend some time with he and his girlfriend. We were looking for some place within walking distance of Ballard where he lives, and that had some outdoor space and living space, not just somewhere to sleep. This place fit the bill perfectly.
The location was great for us, in a neighborhood about a mile walk from both Ballard, and Green Lake which has a lovely path around it for walking or running. The location is close to a neighborhood coffee shop, Bambinos, as well as a couple of good local restaurants; the Blue Glass was great for dinner.
The cottage itself was cute with a nice amount of living space including a couch and a couple of chairs to sit and read in the evening. A small outdoor space just outside the door had a table into chairs that we used several evenings for a glass of wine and snacks. It had a lovely view towards the west. It had a small kitchen that was well stocked with everything we needed for our limited food preparation. It even had a small desk with a view. The whole thing was very well-maintained and clean. My only caution would be that the sleeping area is up a ladder and requires just a bit of agility and some crawling on hands and knees due to limited headroom. It was otherwise fine, clean and airy due to overlooking the common area below, but it would be challenging if you had any physical limitations.
Our host hit the sweet spot with regards to attentiveness. unobtrusive, yet there when we needed her- with recommendations, umbrellas when it rained, (and able to let us in when we accidentally locked ourselves out since she is on site). All in all, we had a great experience and hope to return sometime when we’re back to visit the area. Thank you Amanda!