I really enjoyed my stay at Laurie's house and can highly recommend her place. Check in is super easy, and you will have an entire basement apartment for your own - the place is great, and Laurie, your host, is just as great and nice to chat to!
This place is super convenient if you have stuff to do at UW. The biggest surprise is how fantastic Seattle's bus system is! There are two bus stops within walking distance from Laurie's house (one of them is the 75 route, which I used), both of which take you directly to University District, University Village (restaurants + shopping) and the Rail Light Link (=airport connection + downtown) in less than 10 mins and for just $2.50 (transfers included). Busses stop appr. every 10 mins (every 15mins or so on weekend). AND: to make it as convenient as possible, download Sound Transit's "One Bus Away" app, which will tell you exactly when your next bus will stop and where it will take you - you literally can't get lost with this :-)