The location is great for anyone wanting to explore Ballard while still being off the busy streets. Just 1-2 blocks from great coffee and restaurants, and short drive down into Ballard center. Comfy bed and the couch does fine as a single bed [we did not open the sleeper couch]. Good layout of the open space with shelving to separate the kitchen from living room area. Not a lot of noise buffer with upstairs so light sleepers or folks with dogs that react to noises or voices or a barking dog should be aware.