The space is as described/pictured. For our group of 5 adults there really wasn't anywhere else in the area that would fit us. The lofts are just that, a crawl space. But cozy enough for these single guys. Only one bathroom, small sitting area - so not much space to get privacy or spread out. But it is immaculately clean, comfy mattresses, great location in Ballard and had just enough of everything to make it easy to stay in and make a giant pot of beef stew on a rainy day. And appreciated that we could get Netflix too.
Mario/owner was super easy to reach and flexible. Instructions were very clear.
Local recommendations: Cafe Besalu for pastries, and their neighbor for baked bread. Olaf's just around the corner looks like (and is) a bit of a dive bar. We played Battleship and pinball and had some of the best burgers with tatertots I've ever had. Their house-made corn dogs with siracha mayo had us all swooning. This was after several days of enjoying fine foods of San Fermo and other Ballard Ave restaurants during the Seattle Restaurant Week.
If you are staying in, stop by Portalis Wine Shop for excellent local wines (wine tasting most nights) and beers, great German beers too. Then pop over to Top Bannana for WA produce. The QFC grocery down the street was solid, much more choices than the corner grocery. But the corner grocery had toilet paper and great frozen Indian food, which was perfect when we needed it. We would stay here again on our next trip to Seattle.