I would give 3.5 stars if I could. It was fine. But there are a few major considerations that should be represented/better represented in the listing.
1) this place needs an accessibility disclaimer. The bathtub is extremely deep. The bed is high and built into the wall making it awkward for a shorter person like me or an elderly person. It was also VERY hard to change the sheets. My mother would never be able to sleep or shower here. I was fine with it but have a bad back and am short so had to get in and out of the tub very carefully, and only changed the sheets when I absolutely had to. (The built in bed also makes it tricky if both of you get up during the night.)
2) It is not one bedroom. It is a large studio. There's no door on the bedroom so know that before you book it for 3 people.
3) there is a window in the sleeping area that is completely uncovered as is the glass door in the kitchen. None of the shades are room darkening. So while it's very dark in Seattle this time of year, it would be a problem for people who like sleeping in dark rooms year-round or have concerns about privacy. The people from the main house do walk by the front door of the cottage and neighbors can also see in.
4) there is no dedicated work space. There's a kitchen table that is light and tilted/unstable and moves whenever you type. For a long stay this was challenging and frustrating.
5) There is such an excessive amount of pillows that they take up all the closet space. I think it was 10 or 12 pillows. The drawers under the bed were deep and had a lot of room for clothes though.
6) There were no hangers.
7) This is just a function of small space but there's nowhere to hang a coat, which is an issue in Seattle. You need a few coat options -- and they get wet. I used the back of the bathroom door when it needed to dry.
8) The house is a little trickier for short people. I'm 5'2" and was traveling alone. The freezer is hard to reach as are some of the light chains. (Don offered to drop off a step stool but I just dealt with it)
9) Don was a little less responsive than most of my hosts. It wasn't uncommon not to hear back for several hours or even a full day. I probably texted him about 5-6 things over a 6-week stay. (Note: the day of my check in, he later told me he was dealing with a family issue.)
Positives:
1) Great location. Nice neighborhood. Parks nearby. 6 coffee shops in less than 10 blocks.
2) Well stocked kitchen. Every tool you need is there. There is no pantry but there are huge drawers you can use and store a lot of food.
3) When I let Don know there was an issue, he would drop off whatever was needed
4) Easy free parking.
5) Good folded clothes space under the bed. Closet space is limited.