Staying at Karen's cozy cottage reconfirmed our love for the Ballard neighborhood in Seattle.

The space was beautiful with lots of light, a comfy bed, and all the amenities necessary for a stay of any length.

Though we only stayed one night, we still managed to fit in a long walk through Ballard to admire the colorful houses and gardens - all the while enjoying the intoxicating scents of rosemary and lavender which grow enthusiastically and without restraint. We walked all the way to The Walrus and the Carpenter where we enjoyed a lovely dinner, one of my favorite dinners to date. Fortunately, Ballard offers all manner of delicious restaurants.

Karen was extremely communicative and helpful. She even made sure to message us the day before we arrived to warn us about the festival [that would be going on in the neighborhood] and offered detailed directions from the airport. And she even left us a bar of chocolate and a bottle of sparkling water - both of which were greatly appreciated after a long and stressful day of traveling.

Stay here. You will love it!