Jeanie met us at the door, and showed us around her very comfortable apartment. It was exactly what we needed in a location that suited our needs to a T. Her flower gardens are gorgeous, and we only wished we'd had time to take advantage of the offer of the gated yard with more beautiful plantings.

The open floorplan seems bigger than it actually is and left us with plenty of space to chill out with a coffee or a beer. The place was spotless and tidy, and well appointed for a studio apt. The bathroom has a great shower, large sink, and a toilet stall nicely separated on its own. Great design!

Despite the ridiculously high temps in Seattle, the apartment remained cool and comfortable. I imagine it would be similarly temperate in cooler times.

The (secondary) garage entrance meant I could bring my bike into the garage without having to navigate the stairs - making my early AM rides and returns a non-issue for my wife.

The apartment is a pleasant walking or very short biking distance from Columbia City, a trendy, but not tony, neighborhood replete with excellent dining options including the Columbia City Bakery, with a knockout apricot walnut bread.

For our needs, "Relaxed Sophistication" was a perfect find. I recommend it without hesitation.