The location is close enough to central Seattle but in a nice quiet neighborhood. Parking is not reserved but because it is in a neighborhood away from attractions, parking is not too difficult. I was not aware the thermostat was heating only. One of the days we stayed was 81 degrees inside the house. We set the thermostat to cool but it never worked (because it was heating only). We had to open up windows and doors because we were seating. It made one of our days pretty miserable but maybe Seattle homes typically don't have A/C units? Wish this was called out as we paid about the same $ as a hotel room for my family. The home itself was clean and as pictured.