This is a great location. We are former residents of downtown Seattle who moved away years ago, but needed an extended taste of Seattle.
We stayed here for 32 nights. Yes, you read this correctly. We loved the location. July and August are perfect months, but so are the Autumn and Spring.
We were able to walk frequently to Pike Place Market, Nordstrom flagship store and the plethora of shopping within a few blocks.
We went to a Mariners baseball game and walked back. We did the same for a Seahawks pre-season game.
There are so many great restaurants within walking distance. We visited Wasabi, for Asian fusion and Pintxo for Spanish tapas. We went to a Seattle favorite - Anthony's Homeport on the waterfront. CJ's a couple blocks north is our favorite for breakfast. Try Shanghai Garden for wonderful Shanghai style food in the International District.
The mass transit is good and getting better everyday. We used the bus and light rail. With a transit pre-loaded Orca card, we not only could use ground transportation, but it worked on the Washington State Ferry System too. Get an Orca card if you plan on an extended stay.
This is an urban environment, so be prepared for all the sights and sounds of living in a big city.
Lisa and Randy are great hosts and did everything possible to accommodate our needs.
So... looking for a short term stay or a long term stay - this worked for us.