Prior to arriving, Karen offered to pick me up at the Mount Baker light rail station which was a definite plus. Karen was very knowledgeable about Seattle and the surrounding areas. We actually traded information as it came up when I was traveling the city and beyond. I left several brochures to be shared with other travelers. Peter the cat was very friendly and sometimes warmed the bed for the night. Their home is warm, welcoming and comfortable. The extremely fluffy towels in the bathroom were a nice feature.