I don't have words to convey how grateful I am to Melissa for her generous help to me after a fire displaced me from my Seattle home. She fielded my late night (frantic) phone call with kindness, generously modified her "no pets" rule to accommodate my cat, who was in the home when it caught fire and traumatized.
Now for her property: it is, to me, a delight. East and west windows let in the morning and evening sun. There is a courtyard with a tree, and a sitting bench beneath, where I take my morning coffee. The building is "L" shaped: this apartment faces the quiet-side street and is sheltered by being set back in the courtyard (I am sensitive to noise and slept wonderfully). The bed is wonderfully comfortable; the apartment is simple, clean, peaceful and restorative, and I would stay here when visiting Seattle!
The Ravenna neighborhood is a gem. Adorable cottage-lined streets, which bloom with street-side gardens, flowers, and trees. The Ravenna Brewery -- an amazing community and neighborhood gathering space! -- is right across the street from the opposite side of the building. A great Thai restaurant, full service laundry, bank, rideshare bikes, coffee shops, are all within easy (and delightful!) walking distance.
Thank you Melissa, I will always remember your kindness: and Monster, my cat, too!