Wow! For a first time Airbnb experience, I can't say enough about Angielena and the Bella Vitale Studio.

About Angielena: She's a gorgeous painter, and she's made the space into something special. She's also incredibly helpful, and so fun to talk to (wish we could've chatted more, but I was out sightseeing, mostly). She's laid out transportation and sightseeing guides in the guestroom, and a fluffy white robe and a basket of toiletries (She also has an impressive teadrawer:). Her little dog Savie is a darling, and the cats are as lively as houseplants.

About staying in Georgetown: I'd never been to Seattle before, and was worried about proximity to "important things". There is a bus stop literally across the street that gets you where you want to be in 20 minutes. And along the route is the Goodwill OUTLET store. Not to be missed. Goods by the pound. Never would have seen it unless I was staying in Georgetown. Between SEATAC and downtown, Georgetown is adorable AND industrial. Like, they sell plane propellers down the street, but they also sell gourmet veggie reubens, microbrews, and espressos. There is a motorcycle club, but there's also Fantagraphics, the comics publisher. Geeks and foodies and artists align.

The Bella Vitale Studio is above an actual SALOON. Hilarious. But NOT AT ALL noisy. There's lots of insulation, I guess, because in three nights I never heard a peep. On my next visit, I'm going to forgo the typical Seattle sites, and spend more time in Georgetown. There's plenty to see and do and eat there.

I will TOTALLY be back.