The cottage feels as if it is in the woods, yet it is a block from a major bus line, close to the light rail and a major shopping center (the Northgate) and a short walk through a safe, friendly, garden-filled neighborhood to coffee houses and cafes as well as to a large park with a spectacular view of Mount Ranier and downtown Seattle. The cottage looks from the outside as if a Hobbit lived here. The interior is painted in vibrant colors with beautiful hand finished wood trim and bookshelves. It was large enough for me to get my work done or sleep undisturbed while my partner watched television and talked on the phone! You have total privacy and quiet but are just a few yards from the home of the hosts who are attentive to your needs and generous with information about the area. It is a great place to read, relax, walk and still be near the action if you want it. It has ample parking space and a great kitchen. There is a table and chairs on a small terrace by the front door.