This apartment is very tastefully designed and decorated, and very well and thoughtfully stocked and set up, including washing detergent, baggies, spices and condiments in the kitchen, etc. The apartment is above a wonderful bakery, but never had any issues with noise (or even smells) from the bakery. But you can walk around the block to one of the best in the city. Also, the apartment is very quiet all times of the day, and felt very safe all times of day. Communication with host Becky was great. I can't recommend highly enough. It will definitely be our first choice the next time we visit Seattle.