I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Seattle these last four days, in large part thanks to the highly positive experience I had with this location and its host, Mike. First off, the International District is phenomenal. Like any good urban Asian-American neighborhood, good food is plentiful and accessible. On top of that, the location is less than a half block away from the Light Rail (very easy airport access), as well as walking distance from many major Seattle locations and bus routes. Beyond that however, the place itself is unpretentious and homey, and Mike [the host] shares those same values. Do expect to wake up early each morning with miso, rice, and fruit or vegetable (this worked out very well for my schedule). On Wednesdays and Sundays they hold services, which I recommend you stick around for at least one of. The community of people brought together is diverse, authentic and open. It's not the Ritz, but that's not the point. Staying with Mike at Choeizan Enkyoji Temple was an ideal first taste of Seattle.