This was my first Airbnb experience, stayed 5 nights for a convention. I have some trust that this was a good one. His place is not really a personal residence, clearly designated for guests. There is no personal clutter, which is so nice. Seattle has crazy expensive hotels and his place is very accomodating and has all necessities handy. It's a premier location. It really gave me that living like a native feeling, although at least one neighbor pegged me as a traveller because of my accent. I was a female travelling alone and think I would have felt a little safer at a good hotel, but that's just me. The neighborhood does feel very safe though, as urban environments go. There are great affordable places to eat all around, especially Asian food. I loved the nearby ngreen spaces, public transit and went to Whole Foods a couple of times. Definately consider this option, depending upon what you want and need.