My husband and I had to cancel the first day of our stay and Stephanie was very accommodating with our change of arrival. We did arrive late on our first day and it was no problem at all. Once we arrived in the neighborhood we were excited to explore. Stephanie's home is as lovely inside as it is outside. We didn't get a chance to spend time in the backyard but its beauty was tempting. Our upstairs room was very large with a beautiful skylight and windows facing the street. The room was very clean and open making it easy to relax after a long day. Stephanie provided maps, bus schedules and chocolates which was the perfect touch for our chocolate cravings.
The Madrona neighborhood is very walkable with breathtaking views of lake Washington. If you are a runner this is a perfect area for a morning run. If you enjoy beautiful gardens and home architecture the walks are great. Just about three blocks north there are restaurants that we ate at, a local ice cream shop and a GREAT breakfast spot.
Stephanie was always was up for a chat about our day while at the same time was considerate our own space. It felt like we had known her for years it was so comfortable. She was very helpful with questions I had about places to visit that weren't on the typical tourists agenda. Overall our first real stay in Seattle was pretty darn perfect and Stephanie and her home really made that happen. I would definitely stay in her home again.