Diana's home is very charming. Although it's attached to the house we didn't hear that much from the other side of the door other than the occasional piano playing (which I thought was charming). Although the family uses most of the backyard there is a seating area we used in front of our entry, and a side yard next to this little in-law's apartment that affords privacy for egress and some lovely afternoon sun. It was nice to have a full kitchen and we were really overwhelmed by the trouble Diana went to in stocking the fridge - a lovely and convenient touch complete with eggs from her chicken coop! The walk to downtown Ballard was about 25 minutes, so very manageable, and the neighborhood was residential and nice. Quiet except the schoolyard next door (which I also found charming). If you want to be closer to the main part o Ballard, this might not be for you but we were looking for some quite charm - and it fit the bill perfectly!