This was my boyfriend and my first experience with Airbnb as well as our first real visit to Seattle. We opted for an Airbnb because we wanted to see the city how locals see it, instead of from a fancy hotel, where concierge tells you all the touristy stuff to do instead of the local favorite spots.
As a place to stay, Tri's Place was perfect for us. We usually spent the majority of our days exploring the city, but when we were at Tri's apartment, we were quite comfortable. (LOVED the duvet cover on the bed!)
In terms of location, it was close enough to the city that you could walk to popular spots (Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the pier/waterfront, Capitol Hill, etc.) very easily. We opted to walk and use ride-sharing apps to get around, but I've heard public transportation is very reliable and well-liked by Seattleites. Note: If you plan to walk, Seattle has LOTS of hills. It's something that I wasn't prepared for physically at the start of my trip, but I'm certainly not complaining about my fit post-vacation legs. ;-) Around Tri's Place, there's LOTS of great food. We really enjoyed being able to walk downstairs/around the corner to have a delicious meal before/after a day of exploring.
As a host, Tri was flexible and attentive. He offered great local suggestions on places to eat and things to experience during our stay, and he occasionally messaged us to make sure we were comfortable.
Being that this was our first Airbnb experience as well as our first time in a new city, we were a bit ambivalent on how everything was going to work out. I'm happy to report that we really enjoyed our time in Seattle, and we really loved staying at Tri's Place!