I highly recommend Maya's apartment...but agree with the reviewer who said that it is not for everyone. The location is fabulous -- one block from a great grocery store (PCC), coffee shop (Squirrel Chops), and one of the best donuts in the city (Raised Donuts). I had no trouble finding scooters and Jump bikes. The neighborhood is cute for walking around and convenient for downtown, the International District, or Capitol Hill.
The apartment has everything that you need -- comfy bed, laundry, drip coffee maker, full-sized fridge, toaster, microwave. The ceilings are low and the room is quiet dark. Phone service (AT&T) was spotty because it is a basement. It was perfect for summer, but am not sure that I would like it in the rainy seasons. Maya provided dish soap, hand soap, shampoo & conditioner, laundry detergent, coffee/tea (with filters), granola, and bus passes to borrow. There is a little table for eating or working. I will definitely be staying there again.