Offer suggestions or say thanks for being a great host.
Joshua: Thanks so much for providing me with a great space for my 6 days with you. I appreciated the careful and thoughtful touches. Even though it is a day light basement you went to the trouble to install enough recessed ceiling lights that the place was always bright and inviting, even in the wet and dreary Seattle winter. Your kitchen was very well equipped and I appreciated that you left what other guests must have brought. It is so useful to have olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in the cupboards.
I was please that you had your TV set up for Netflix. Far better than what is available on regular television.
Your place is comfortable with plenty of amenities. Your location is superb for exploring charming Madison Park, or Seattle itself. With the number 11 bus just one block away it is easy to get into downtown Seattle or Capitol Hill without fighting Seattle's worsening traffic and difficult parking. I will certainly stay with you again.
Ease of check in and check out was very helpful. The fact that there is unlimited free parking on the streets is a plus for people coming with cars.
It is an excellent neighborhood for walking in, especially with Lake Washington two blocks away. In warm weather Madison Beach Park, one of the prime beaches on Lake Washington is just a few blocks from your place.