If you are on the fence about staying in downtown Seattle or West Seattle, go with West Seattle!
Suzanne's place and guest house were beautiful-super comfy and cozy. It is in a great neighborhood that is just a few blocks from shops and eateries and a Starbucks. She has bicycles to use that are very easy to use and ride great (with a lock too). There is a long stretch of beach nearby (a mini-Venice Beach, sort of) and her place is a 10-15 minute bike ride (along the beach sidewalks) to the water taxi that takes you right across to downtown Seattle (about a 10-minute crossing on the boat). That way you have the best of both worlds-downtown and West Seattle.
Her place is incredibly comfortable with a gas fireplace(conveniently turned on and off with a switch) and has thermostats to conveniently adjust the temperature in both the living room and the bedroom. (It can get chilly in the evenings.) There is also a private door in the guest house that goes directly up to the roof of the guest house that gives you an incredible panorama of the ocean, beach, and surrounding neighborhood. The other door in the guest house takes you down a private hallway/staircase to leave the guest house. You do not have to worry about forgetting your keys as there is a secure padlock for you to punch in the code for easy access.
Everyone is West Seattle seems very laid-back and friendly and a lot of the people seem to have a dog! I highly recommend staying at Suzanne's place! 10/10