I can't say enough about how wonderful my stay was at Kelly and Bente's Cozy Ballard Cottage. A true 10 out of 10 experience! As hosts, Kelly and Bente are super friendly, super accommodating and super helpful.

The cottage itself is superb. In terms of size, it fit my parents, my girlfriend and myself really well. Sleeping us four was no problem. And between the living room and the outdoor space, there was more than enough room to relax and just hang out. It was really nice having a full kitchen, really allowing us to not have to eat out for every meal during our 10-day stay.

Also, the cottage is super, super clean.
*(And for those wondering about the presence of a cat on the premises (though it isn't allowed in the cottage), I am highly allergic to cats and not once during my stay did I sneeze or have any sort of allergic reaction).

The neighborhood seems really safe. This was actually my second time renting an AirBnB in the Ballard neighborhood (I previously rented a place right down the street). In my experience, the neighborhood is highly walkable and at no time have I felt unsafe.

Which is key because the beauty about staying at the cottage was how walkable (or bikeable...Kelly and Bente have three bicycles for you to use if you want) everything is. There are multiple bus stops nearby, most of them can take you to downtown Seattle or wherever easily. Then there's the downtown Ballard area with all its wonderful shops and restaurants and bars, which are all about a 15 minute walk away. Even though my parents ended up renting a car, you can really get by during your stay at the cottage, whether you're vacationing or in Seattle on business, without renting a car.

Safe, clean, accommodating, staying at Kelly and Bente's Cozy Ballard Cottage was a tremendous experience. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lowkey, peaceful place to stay in Seattle while at the same time having convenient access to any and all busier areas in the Seattle area. I would definitely stay here again!