We now have absolutely no reason to stay anywhere else when we visit Seattle but in Kim and Stewart's Elegant Oasis. The apartment is exactly as pictured: Quirky but comfortable, with everything you might need for a couple nights or a couple weeks. The kitchen is big and thoughtfully stocked, the bathroom is small but functional (with a heated floor!), and everything was spotlessly clean, organized, and ready for our stay. There's plenty of storage for clothes and travel items, including supplied hangers.

Our trip was a bit of a whirlwind—we needed to stay somewhere in the neighborhood due to a series of family events over a holiday weekend, and Kim's house would've been perfect on location alone (it's in a good spot to get to almost anywhere in the city quickly by car, yet you're tucked into a very quiet, safe neighborhood). There's plenty of nearby restaurants and shops.

Sadly, due to all the activities we had planned, we never had a chance to meet our hosts face-to-face, but Kim checked in with us via e-mail to make sure we had everything we needed, and was proactive, professional, and welcoming in all of her messages. She even made sure we could arrive early without any problems. We heard them upstairs a couple times, but the apartment is very well insulated and noise from anywhere is certainly not a problem.

A few quirks and notes that may or may not matter to some of you:

1. The cocoon-like double bed is very warm and comfortable, but it has a pillow-top or some sort of cushion over the mattress, so it's quite soft. We loved it, but if you need a firm sleep surface, it may not be for you.

2. We had a rental car and found street parking at the house and getting around the city very easy. As such, I can't comment on how access to public transit is from this location. The streets in this neighborhood are narrow and generally parked-in on both sides; if your rental car is a giant SUV or something, it may be a challenge getting in and out.

3. Because it's a basement apartment, the ceiling is low in a couple places. I'm six foot and had to duck in one spot in particular, but otherwise was fine.

We absolutely recommend Kim's apartment, and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Book with confidence!