My boyfriend and I stayed at Shannon's basement apartment for a week and it was WONDERFUL! The apartment is really comfortable and cozy, and the kitchen is great. We arrived to a fresh gallon of milk in the fridge, a bowl of chocolate truffles (they were gone really quickly), and nice fluffy robes. Everything you could possible need was provided! I wish I had brought some slippers because the concrete floors were a tad cold. We even had a minor incident with the water heater breaking and pooling, but Shannon was awesome! Shannon was responsive in the middle of the night, and had the heater replaced the next day while we were out and about. This could have tarnished our vacation but there was no inconvenience. Not to mention she brought us flowers and cider : ) In addition, the local restaurants are great - try the Delancey, Honore Bakery, and the Fat Hen. We had bikes with us which made exploring Ballard a wonderful experience. Would love to stay here again and this stay has made us decide we'll be making a move to Ballard! Thanks! : )