I cannot recommend Julie's cottage enough. It was the perfect space for the two of us and Julie was an amazing host. She was attentive yet allowed us private use of her beautiful back yard. We considered kidnapping her to come landscape our home! It is a zen retreat in the middle of a bustling city and is perfect for a couple or single person. I don't know how well it would work for families but I did see she had extra bedding gear available. Tips and tricks: if you're like us and are used to a dark bedroom you might want to consider an eye mask. The window shades here are light and there are also great skylights but it all makes for bright mornings! :) Second tip it took us a minute to figure out: the best way to get some cool air in at night is to crank open the windows and clip the shade up a bit. Works so much better than the fan on the window unit (and you don't need air at night in Seattle with the cool temps). Again, all the positive reviews are for real; Julie's has created such a unique space and we recommend it completely.