I usually read the "cozy" as a euphemism for cramped, but in this case it really is cozy. Alison's use of scale, color and texture in decorating made the cottage feel spacious, warm and comfortable. OK, their's not a lot of space around the bed, but enough to walk comfortably and the bed was super!

The kitchen is very well appointed and the details made me feel more like a guest in a friend's home. Love those dishes!

Also, the newly installed window unit air conditioner was terrific with the unusual heat of this summer. We were quite comfortable.

Alison sent a text welcoming us and giving the code for the key box. We never met but she was always a text or phone call away with advice as needed and she is very warm on the phone.

We found the neighborhood quiet and felt safe walking together at night. I appreciated being central to several cool areas of interest as, from our home base, we walked the Alberta Arts district, Williams Street and Mississippi, while not paying the price of staying in them.

We walked into a liquor store on MLK and they were taking the bars down from the displays because the neighborhood is so changed from it's prior unsafe days of a decade ago. The store owner said it's just amazing. Cozy Close-In Cottage is aces with us!