I stayed in this place as part of my transition from the east coast to Seattle. I am so lucky to have found this place! Kathy is the ultimate hostess. She not only made sure the accomodations were comfortable, but she went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcome and had a helping hand when needed. At this point, I would genuinely call her a friend! She made sure the place was constantly stocked with the essentials plus some nice extras like Keurig coffee of my choice.

The accomodations are beautiful. All the fixtures are up to date and pretty high end especially in the kitchen. The bath/shower are fantastic with heated floors as a nice bonus. The fireplace warms up the place and adds up nice atmosphere....though you will be plenty comfortable temperature-wise without the fireplace. I didn't get a chance to use the hot tub, but wish I did.

The neighborhood is quiet and gorgeous with all the huge houses. It's very safe with lovely walks right outside your door. You probably won't walk to town although there is a bus that you can take to get out of the neighborhood. But it is a quick drive to stores including University Village (beautiful outdoor mall), as well as an easy drive to all parts of Seattle. It's best if you're looking for a little get away from the city yet not wanting to be in the suburbs. It's especially perfect for visiting the University.

All in all, I can't say enough good things about this place. You will love it and want to come back again and again. Staying with Kathy and her family is like staying with friends and family. I highly recommend it!