This was only our second Airbnb experience, and we are hooked! Julie was a great host – available if we needed her, but gave us complete privacy, too. She responded very quickly if we needed directions or info. Her place is so peaceful, clean, and airy. We loved having the french doors open to the garden and listening to/watching the birds. It was hot when we visited, and appreciated that we could have used the A/C if we wanted, but it was enough to open up the doors for air flow. We also didn't need to use the hot tub or little fireplace heater, but could see that it would be very cozy in inclement weather. We had a very full, long weekend of family reunions, graduation, and other events to attend, and it was so nice to come back to our little oasis at the end of a busy day. It was pretty easy to zoom into downtown Seattle (and elsewhere) from there, and the Columbia City neighborhood is delightful! We had breakfast one morning at Geraldine's Counter (excellent, crowded, and very popular), but picked up croissants and coffee to go at Columbia City Bakery for the days when we had to be somewhere. Have to say, those were the BEST croissants this side of Paris. We'll be dreaming of those... Had a great dinner at La Medusa (Italian/Sicilian). The arancini starter was fabulous... pastas were really good, and garlicky (!). Also loved dinner at Salted Sea - don't miss that one. They have a great oyster selection and the crab cakes were out of this world. Fast forward to the most amazing banana wet-cake with caramel dessert ever. Ever. My husband wanted chocolate mousse, so we ordered that and the banana dish (normally we'd share one), and ended up practically fighting over the banana. He was ready to do a face plant into the dish... Anyway, great stay, fun neighborhood, lovely accommodations – we can't wait to come back!