Staying at Monika's in Ballard was Fantastic! We were either dreaming or this was HGTV come to life (only better because We actually got to stay here and not deal with hard hats ;-)). We did not see much of Monika as she works and is very involved with the local art community. We kept contact via smart phones. She is a very warm, inviting, bubbly, and humorous hostess. She left sweet care packages for us upon arrival and a note of welcoming. We were able to leave Mighty O French Toast donuts for her and her sweet partner, Myles.
The apartment is very beautifully appointed, modern contemporary, and clean. Great use of space with smart use of windows and light, adorable furnishings, reading materials, touristy guides and local places to eat (we loved Olive and Grape, and Razzi's (Gluten Free) pizza. The 4 Spoons was delightful!) art pieces made for a sweet stay. I loved the deep tub and shower-excellent water pressure. Monika has excellent design sense with color, shape, and form. She has made wise choices in using compact size appliances that maximize the size of the space. We also had respectful se of the laundry which we found helpful.
I appreciated the ability to separate landfill, recycling, and compost.
The ceilings are low so if you are a tall person you might not like that. We had no problems.
A very special experience for us to stay 4 nights Monika's.