My best friend and I stayed in the backyard cottage while visiting Seattle for a conference, and it was the perfect choice! We never met Annie and her husband in person, but they were kind and welcoming in correspondence, and very responsive to questions. The cottage's location can't be beat -- a quiet, residential street within easy walking distance of wonderful restaurants, shops, and cafes. The bus that stops just outside the front door will take you downtown in 20 minutes (although we were lucky enough to have a beautiful, sunny day, and gave ourselves an hour to take a leisurely walk down the hill. Recommended!) The cottage itself is perfectly appointed, with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Our only regret was that we hadn't booked an extra day to just lounge around the cottage and enjoy its many amenities! I would stay here again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone looking for a home away from home on their next trip to Seattle.