We enjoyed staying at Lara's studio apartment - it was clean, bright and pleasant. The queen bed was comfortable, but the convertible couch was used as a bed for one of us and it was not as comfortable, because there is a metal bar that can be felt through the mattress - it would be more appropriate for a child or smaller person. We loved the location of Freemont, as there are plenty of nice restaurants, the bike trail, and access to kayaking. It was great to escape the busy atmosphere of downtown. We used the #28x bus to get to and from downtown with no problem, and there are other buses one can take as well. We communicated well with Lara by email, but we never met her. We recommend the apartment, as long as you can handle stairs and the hilly street leading up to the studio, which is pretty typical for Seattle.