The apartment was exactly as described—if anything, it exceeded our expectations.
First, it was clean and cute. I’m surprised her overall cleanliness score isn’t higher. The only faux pas was a couple sheets left in the dryer. The kitchen, closets, and bathroom were all immaculate and well-stocked. The linens and decorations were great. The linens, blankets, and furniture were throwbacks to the era of the building without feeling old or worn out. It was clear that a lot of time was spent designing the details of this place. We stopped in the café downstairs and the bar staff was always friendly and helpful.
As noted by others, the location is incredible. We flew into Seattle and took the light rail to the Airbnb. We only had to lug our bags a block-and-a-half from Pioneer Square Station. Check-in was easy—fumbled with the code once, but we got it. We didn’t have a car, and this location was great. We walked to everything. There were so many restaurants and cafes to choose from—plus Pike’s Public Market was a short stroll.
Location was one of the best things about the apartment--but it also had its drawbacks. The apartment is in the middle of a major city. Therefore, ambulances, motorcycles, and garbage trucks can be heard regularly. There was also a bustling population of residents, tourists, tour guides, transient people, and police. People noises from the street below were common, but not overwhelming. We were impressed by how friendly everyone we met on the street and in bars was and never felt unsafe. Having stayed in many metropolitan areas, this one was excellent. In fact, there was even a friendly seagull who stopped by our window sill multiple times. It was adorable.