Dan is a very accommodating host, he met us when we arrived & showed us around, offered suggestions for places to eat, etc. We used to live in Seattle, so we already had our own ideas, but he's a good resource if you're not so familiar with the area. The home is in a very nice neighborhood near the Sand Point. It's a little out of the way if you're spending most of your visit near downtown, but the neighborhood appears very safe and pleasant. The University District is nearby and has everything you could need. Good selection of books--Dan is apparently a Steinbeck fan, like myself.