I stayed here for a month while looking for a place to live when I first moved to Seattle and it was great. The bathroom and short shower time take some getting used to, but after a few days I got the swing of things. The cottage can feel a little rustic, but it is very comfortable and in a fantastic neighborhood. And the neighborhood is walkable with many bars and restaurants very close by. If you get on a bike, many more bars, restaurants, grocery and shops are minutes away (with no hills!). And with a bus stop a minute walk away, you can get absolutely anywhere easily without having to use a car. I also really like how close the cottage is to the canal. Add to this an incredibly responsive and helpful host, and you’ve basically got a great experience here. So if you want a comfortable base of operations situated in a lovely garden in a great neighborhood, you can’t go wrong with this cottage.