Patrick's apt was a great place to stay for my 4th of July weekend trip. It's on top of a hill, just above a nice park, so I was able to watch fireworks from the street below. You're also close to the NW 23rd Street main drag, with all the restaurants, bars, doughnuts (Blue Star!), cafes, etc. within walking distance (if you don't mind a bit of a hill climb back up). To get downtown and the waterfront, you can pick up the bus on 23rd as well. Patrick is a wonderful host and quick to respond to any questions I had, and he has clearly marked apt tips/notes for guests, which I really appreciated.