My stay in Karen's peaceful backyard cottage made my first-ever trip to Seattle all the better. I arrived in town several hours before check-in, and Karen let me drop off my bags; she also held on to them for me for a few hours after I checked out, while I took the ferry to Bainbridge Island. Communication was very easy throughout, and the cottage itself is great: very comfortable, with all the amenities you'd way, and located in the heart of a very charming neighborhood, within a short walk of several restaurants, bars, shops, and the bus. I'd happily stay there again some day, and would highly recommend it to anyone.