I appreciated the opportunity to stay at Alice's property. The price is right and it is centrally located. Alice is a very responsive host. I have to be honest about some shortcomings about the property, though, so other potential guests can make informed decisions about whether to stay there.
First the positive:
- price is very reasonable.
- property was clean; sheets and towels were in very good shape
- location in Seattle is fairly central (walking distance to 45th Street area of Wallingford)
Next the not so great:
- The kitchen was almost useless for anything other than dishes, cups, and silverware (with a small dorm-type fridge). There were nearly nothing else in the kitchen to cook with (two small pots, no skillet, no cooking implements, no basic condiments like sugar, salt). Cupboard are nearly absolutely bare I've stayed in lots of AirBnBs with kitchens and all had materials to actually use the kitchen. $40 at the Dollar Store would have fixed that.
- The TV in the bedroom had no remote, or way to use it.
- The bedroom has no side table(s) next to the bed for a place to put phone, glasses, cup of water, etc.. No hangars in the closet.
- Latch on the shower door does not work and one cannot properly close it.
- Kind of hard to understand the directions for going through the side gate to the main door.
- Defunct cars and camper in the yard made the property appear strangely unsafe.
- Low ceiling (less than 7 ft) a bit odd for folks over 6 ft.
- Low shower head in shower (especially challenging for tall person)
I was there for two days, mostly spending my time with my kids who live in Seattle, so I didn't spend much time at the property. It was an inexpensive place to stay, centrally located, and I don't regret staying there. The furnishing are a bit dated and a little odd. Don't plan to economize by cooking any meals or look for modern conveniences. As long as you know what you're getting, this could be a place for you.