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Boutique Chic Garden Retreat!
Spring is in the air (late March).
Outdoor dining, BBQ and gas fire pit in well lit outdoor patio garden.
Patio after the trees have filled in. There is now outdoor lights too.
Surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Space Needle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement bedroom/TV room

1 Double Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Only Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, known as the "Center of the Universe" meaning close to everything you will want to see. This garden oasis is a beautiful craftsman home built in 1909, with a private patio and an outdoor gas firepit, and indoor gas fireplace. This 2+ bedroom, 1500 sq ft house has all the craftsman details, but has been completely brought up to date, and decorated with a chic flair. It is a stunning mix of old and new. Enjoy!

WHY CHOOSE THE BOUTIQUE CHIC GARDEN RETREAT OVER OTHERS?

The Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is the most perfect spot for special occasions and relaxing getaways. It is fun and full of life. It exudes happiness and joy everywhere you look. Whether you are relaxing on the private patio surrounded by flower gardens and huge neighborhood trees, conversing with friends by candlelight around the dining room table, cooking in the fully stocked kitchen, reading by the fire in the living room, or getting a good night sleep on a medium firm bed in our air conditioned rooms, your heart will be full.

The Kitchen-

is small but user friendly. It has stainless appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and down draft electric stove. There is a rolling, stainless island and bar stools that can be used as a prep station or working office. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to make a nice meal.

Outdoor Patio Area-

is out through the kitchen and back door. The patio area is completely fenced in for privacy and has a gas BBQ and gas firepit. There is also a table for at least 6 to sit at.

Bedrooms-

There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, each has a queen bed, closet, luggage rack and hooks and hangers. The rooms are small like many old houses, but have everything you need. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans, air conditioning units and fun art on the walls. There is also an iron and ironing board in one of the closets. There is a 3rd makeshift bedroom with a dresser and TV in the basement, with a full size hide a bed that converts to a couch during the waking hours, and acts as a second living room and a place to watch TV

The Living Room-

is a very comfortable space to unwind, looking out at all the pretty trees. You would never know you are in the heart of a big city. There is a gas fireplace, couch and 2 chairs that sit in front of the fire, one on each side of the fire place. The lights are on a dimmer switch, so turn down the lights and relax at the end of your day in front of the fire.

The Dining Room-

is so fun! It has a dining room table with 6 chairs, and parrot wall paper that matches the chairs. The lights dim, the service wear matches, and red and white wine glasses and champagne glasses provided.

The bathroom-

is off the kitchen and back bedroom. It is stocked with fine Turkish towels. Unfortunately there is no bathtub, SHOWER only.

The front porch-

is a nice shady place to sit and watch the happenings of the neighborhood. You are surrounded by trees, so although you are out in the open it is still quite private.

The basement-

has just been updated in 2021. In the basement is an open floor plan with washer and dryer behind a curtain. It is a two room open floor plan. As you enter the basement is a room with a small desk/ table area for somebody needing to work from "home" with privacy. From the desk you can see the tv too. In the other room is a Hide-a-bed couch with a full size hide-a-bed, tv (the same tv you can see from office), & dresser. The basement is just over 400 square feet.

Parking-

Parking is not a problem here. There is always parking right out front or across the street, and it is free.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

It means that you are 2 -3 blocks from the bus stop to downtown, chain grocery stores, neighborhood market, breweries, restaurants, retail, a big park with a playground, and the Burke Gilman trail. With a walk score of 90 you know everything is real close.

You are located in the middle of Fremont and Ballard, a couple of the hottest neighborhoods in the city, with everything to offer. Between Fremont and Ballard there are numerous James Beard award winning restaurants, like Walrus and Carpenter, Rock Creek, Staple and Fancy to name a few. Between the 2 neighborhoods we have more than a dozen breweries. Not to mention some of the hottest breweries are right here like Fremont Brewing, Reubens and Stoup, all with hopping patios especially on a beautiful weekend. There are great music venues too. Check out the Tractor Tavern, Nectar, High Dive or the Fremont Abby where you can go to MOTH.There is great shopping ranging anywhere from multiple grocery stores to boutique stores of every kind, all the way up to car shopping. There are gyms, yoga studios, bikes, and everything else you can imagine with in walking distance.

Go to the Zoo and rose garden (1m), swim in or run around Greenlake (2 m), ride Lime bike/scooter on Burke Gilman Trail (2blocks) to Gas Works Park (1.5 m) while watching the boats come in from or go out to the Sound, or ride your lime Bike on Burke Gilman toward Ballard and go to the Locks (2m from house), or keep going past the Locks and go out to Golden Gardens Beach Park and watch the sunset (4.5m from house).

Pike Place Market, The Great Wheel, Crusie ship Terminal, Ferry terminal, Seattle Center ( Space Needle, EMP, Key Arena Memorial Stadium, Chihuly Glass Garden, Pacific Science Center, IMAX, MCCaw Hall, and Monorail to down town), aquarium, Outdoor Sculpture Park and downtown (all only approx.. 4 miles from the house), and the Stadiums (Seahawks, Sounders and Mariners)are only 5 miles.

THIS IS WHAT I MEAN BY THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

If you are looking to enjoy all that Seattle has to offer and be in a gorgeous home you can’t beat the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat!!!

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Property manager

Alycia Prather
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1) Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am. 2) No parties or loud groups. No upsetting the neighbors. 3) 6 people max at the house without prior permission.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000230

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Fremont, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Station. Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Seattle Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Space Needle - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • University of Washington - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard Blocks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Next Level Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Add-A-Ball - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Egg & Us - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining on 16 Apr 2025 start from AU$642.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining located?

Located in Fremont, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Washington and Seattle Center. Fremont Troll and Lake Union are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Quick response time and location was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
House was easy to find and we were able to easily get to all the sites and back! Would either stay here again or one of Alycia's other properties :-) Thank you for having us in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Cozy Seattle home. Upadated, Super clean, comfortable- great access to Ballard and Fremont areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute!
The house is adorable and immaculate. Beds are amazing, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chic Garden Retreat
The house was comfortable and had plenty of space, the neighborhood was convenient and quiet, and parking on the street was easy. The colorful interior was pleasant and the kitchen had everything we could need for cooking and preparing meals. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA M., Tumwater

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood!
Easy walk to an arcade, great food and fremont. clean and comfy for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sigfrid r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great neighborhood
Great house for friends - walking distance from Fremont. You have to eat at Local Tide.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
We enjoyed our stay in this charming house. Clean and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, lovely home!
We loved staying at this lovely home. The location was perfect for us - easy to get to Discovery Park, West Seattle, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, etc. The home was very comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie J., Coeur d'Alene

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
My cousin and I stayed here with our two little ones for a long weekend. House was perfect for the four of us. Kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a fun location
The house was as-advertised and the owner very responsive. There are lots of nearby restaurants, bars and shops in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th Love Island Birthday Getaway!
My best friends and I stayed at the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat for my 30th Birthday! We decorated it to the theme of “Love Island” and had a great night filled with good food and games! Alycia was a great host with amazing communication! I would most definitely stay here again, it was a very unique place with unforgettable memories I’ll share for a lifetime with my friends!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, Great Location
My friends and I stayed here for a long weekend, the location was great and there was plenty of street parking. We would definitely be back given the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th girls birthday dinner
The photos don’t do this home justice! We walked in and felt a wave of magic and colorful inspiration!! The table fit all six of us and we had a lovely dinner and it made for even better photos. Highly reccomend, the host was super accommodating and has great communication. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Seahawks game getaway
What a wonderful home! The hist was very responsive and accomodating to our early arrival to make it to the game on time. We had a fabulous stay in this adorable home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Football game/Family vacay
Property was super cute and very clean. Plenty of extra towels and blankets. Loved being able to park our truck in a safe feeling neighborhood, while we ubered into downtown. The only thing my husband would have liked was a bigger shower as he is over 6 feet tall:) haha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Blair J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Cute house, small but charming side yard. Clean and Alysia as super responsive. Beds were pretty soft but plenty of towels and decent sheets. 3rd bedroom was in basement and we were glad we ended up not needing it. Pretty dark down there but you would probably get a peaceful sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F., Umatilla, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joven
Had my sister's bachelorette in Seattle and this was perfectly her style so it was a nice quite spot for us to gather. Think of getting box fans because they are bulky to travel with and I love the white noise to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
We had a great time. The communication with Alycia was very easy and really helpful with ideas for eating out and sights to see. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed Seattle to the full. The house is comfortable and great to have a secluded garden. There is a bus stop across the road so super convenient. Recommend - Pikes market, Space Needle/Gardens, Ballard lock, Gasworks Park, Bainbridge Island wandering around Fremont and watch the Seattle Mariners (10 bucks a ticket and they won!). Food was good - liked Hooligans and Ha! (for Mexican breakfast).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, beautiful house
We loved our stay here! The house is even cuter in person, and even had a few holiday decorations up. It was spotless when we came in. The fireplace turns on with a light switch and makes the living room feel so cozy. The dining room table was plenty large enough for a night of board games with 6 people. The kitchen was so well stocked - we were lazy and ordered takeout, but it would be so much easier to cook in than the usual place that hardly has more than a couple pans. The beds are comfortable (on the soft side). Alycia was responsive and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This was the perfect location and we plan to use it again. Walkable to restaurants, stores and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B., Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and fun stay!
We loved our stay. We were able to cook and lounge at this space, I appreciated the open layout and colorful rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home Base for Adventures
We loved the Boutique Chic Retreat! It was the perfect house for a group of 3 women. The bike path was super close. A cute shopping and dining area was a 15-minute walk. Ballard was a 5-minute drive, so the location was key for us! Downtown was just a short Lyft/Uber drive. We enjoyed the fire pit on the patio as well as the gas fireplace in the living room one morning, catching up over multiple cups of coffee. And the coffee was provided! A real nice touch to have that in the morning when you got in late the night before. It was also super convenient to have a Fred Meyer just a 10-minute walk away, since we only had a car for a couple days of our stay. We could pop over there for breakfast taco ingredients, wine, etc. Just note that there is one bathroom so if you are 3 women getting dressed up for an evening out, you will need to use the mirror in the dining room area, or bring one of your own. It wasn't a problem for us! Loved having a wifi speaker so that we could have dance parties throughout our weekend. Cute, cute, CUTE house!! Oh, and bed was super comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alycia Prather

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I was born and raised in Eastern Washington, and have lived in Washington most of my life except for the 6 years I lived in Hawaii. I have lived in Seattle for the last 20 years. My husband and I have 6 long term rental units in Seattle, and one short term vacation rental on Vashon Island (vrbo.com/1028506). We have slowly been adding to our rental inventory for the past 19 years, and earlier this year we bought this gem of a house.

Why they chose this property

We live in Fremont, and know the person who owned it previously. When we heard he was selling it, we were delighted because it is such a cute house on a corner lot. All the plumbing and electrical had been updated, but all the old world charm was still in tact. So we bought, decorated it and now want you to enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

The benefits are endless, but the main ones are it is close to literally everything Seattle has to offer yet it is still private. It is beautifully decorated with a lot of color and designer furniture and lighting. It is surrounded by trees and flowers, fire pit outside, fireplace inside, indoor and outdoor dining, warm in the winter, cool in the summer... I could go on and on. Come check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

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English

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