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Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!

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Room
Dining
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lake Forest Park, WA
  • Northgate Station
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Alderwood Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kenmore, WA (KEH-Kenmore Air Harbor)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!

Welcome to your hideaway studio on a quiet, forested lot, yet just a few minutes away from essential services and twenty minutes by car from downtown Seattle. You'll enjoy the entire studio with a queen bed, one bathroom, sitting area, and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The studio is attached to our home and has a private entrance from the back yard. Take a stroll down our trail to McAleer Creek and enjoy the Overlook Deck with your morning coffee or an afternoon beverage.

The space: The studio is on a wooded, one and a half acre property along a creek greenbelt in the city of Lake Forest Park, just outside Seattle. Explore the creek and trail on the property, or take a relaxing walk in a quiet residential neighborhood. Shops, restaurants and amenities are close by. Located just one mile (1.6 km) from the Shoreline North light rail station with connections to the University of Washington, Capitol Hill, Downtown, stadiums, the International District and SeaTac Airport.

Outdoor amenities: In addition to the studio itself, walk the vintage brick path to the Overlook Deck on the edge of the creek ravine, and follow the trail down to the creek. Listen for owls, occasional coyotes, and watch for woodpeckers and rabbits along the way. The Overlook Deck is a shared space with your hosts, as is the outdoor table and sitting area on the concrete pad under the maple tree.

Other things to note: The brick path to the Overlook Deck and the trail to the creek are uneven, steep in parts and slippery when wet. These amenities are not readily available for guests with mobility limitations.

Property manager

Janne Kaje
Premier Host

Languages

English, Finnish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Window blinds with chords. Cleaning supplies.
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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
No smoking or vaping indoors.
Since the studio is attached to our home, we request that guests moderate noise level and we will do the same.
We prefer to limit stays to no more than 30-days, but will consider longer stays by request.
Outside of the studio, smoking of tobacco or cannabis (legal in Washington) is allowed. Absolutely no smoking indoors.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park is home to this apartment. Seattle Center and WaMu Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Northgate Station and Alderwood Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lumen Field or T-Mobile Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lake Forest Park, WA

What's nearby

  • Northgate Station - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Alderwood Mall - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Washington - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 23 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Shoreline North/185th Station - 3 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 12 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zeeks Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Local 104 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baguus Little Asia - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park! on 19 Apr 2025 start from AU$240.24, 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 Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park! located?

Situated in Lake Forest Park, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Washington and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lynnwood Convention Center and Northgate Station. Alderwood Mall and Northwest Hospital and Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Shoreline North/185th Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy & convenient home away from home
A big thank you for your exceptional hospitality. The studio was for perfect for my week long stay in Seattle. Cosy and quiet in a beautiful forest setting with all the amenities you could ask for. Comfortable bed, hot showers, great communication though out with easy access on arrival and during my stay. Super convenient to I5 & Seattle. I loved watching the squirrels from the window over my morning coffee!! Overall a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth Visit
We have stayed at this property before and keep coming back! It is clean, quiet, peaceful and convenient. This was our 4th stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staycie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels secluded, yet close to everything
Easy access, quiet, comfortable, clean, and full of amenities. But most importantly, it is a SAFE location. I was in the area for a show at the Paramount. Due to safety concerns, staying in Seattle was not an option. This spot was perfect! I felt perfectly safe and it was a quick trip to get downtown. And how can you argue with the rate?! I would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll be back
The place was clean and quiet, perfect for a couple days back visiting old friends. Janne was extremely responsive and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy retreat with a beautiful garden area
Our 3 night stay was perfect in this lovely, cozy studio. Everything we needed for our little getaway was available & then some…thanks Janne for the welcome drinks. Nice touch! The guest book was one of the most comprehensive I’ve ever seen. Be sure to eat at the Local 104, one of Janne’s recommendations. Try the wood fired pizza & the house salad…delicious! The studio was very clean, comfortable & zen like, especially with the peaceful garden view. We hope to be back sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

8/10 Good

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything you need!
Nice, quaint place to stay. Has everything you need as long as you’re not planning on cooking any real meals. Property is lovely and access was easy. Backyard view is really pretty. Bed is really squeaky and the mattress and pillows could use an upgrade. They’re very soft and worn. That’s really the only “issue” but it’s not a big deal for a short stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott & Teah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, close to main roads, interstate, and still Serene surroundings.
The studio is equipped with all necessary items. The owners have thought every detail through. They are very prompt with communication. The place was clean, safe and very comfortable. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
It was a lovely private spot! Also easy to find-great directions- close to everything and beautiful setting. Wish it hadn't been so rainy, but it was still lovely. We'll come again I hope! Thanks for making our stay so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen & Buck I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable home
This place is well-organized, and well maintained. Whenever I thought of something I hadn't brought, like salt and pepper, if I looked around I found some. It's not fancy, but neither is anything tacky. We were happy to have this retreat from our delightful but rowdy toddler and preschool great grandchildren who we came to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Forest !!!
Thank you Lake Forest Hosts!! We enjoyed our 3 day stay in this exceptional studio. It’s very quiet and clean, perfect for what we needed. Our plan is to use the studio again when we are back in the area to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful comfy time away
This was a beautiful property and exactly what you see in their post. I would stay again in a heartbeat. We met the owner and he was a very kind helpful man. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mei P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual trip to Seattle
To see my family here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Clean, quiet, comfortable. I appreciated the already-running a/c when I checked in on that hot day and the cold treat waiting in the fridge. I will be a return guest for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Night in Seattle area
The studio apartment was excellent. The layout is very nice. The only issue was a squeaky bed frame. Everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and friendly
We came in a couple of days early before going on an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. This studio apartment had everything we needed. It was clean, quiet, nicely furnished and had a wonderful backyard to overlook or spend time in. There is a notebook inside that has all the instructions and recommendations for the area you could need. You are close to grocery stores, restaurants, parks and I5. You can walk the quiet street of the neighborhood. There is a spot to park by the mailbox. We would stay here again no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Weekend
Great place for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and quiet
Arriving to the property was easy enough, very clear directions given to get there! Property was beautiful, highly recommend sitting out on the viewing deck and listening to the creek down below. Room was spacious and stocked with tea, coffee, and cooking utensils if needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in beautiful neighborhood
What an adorable place. The location was picturesque, the place was clean. Janne was so good with clear communication. The place was fully stocked with everything you could need and lots of great local recommendations and info. Would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little hideaway
We were very comfortable in the studio. And it was only a 20-minute drive to the city. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
I have to say, I was not excited about traveling to Seattle for work. But staying in this little forest, VRBO was exactly what I needed after a busy day in the city. Easy to find, clean, quiet, safe, nice owners, everything was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Easy, Great Spot
Janne is a very friendly and helpful host. The place is as listed, and easy to access.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home away from home
I travel a lot for work and found this tranquil gem to be a perfect place to unwind and relax away from home. Love the neighborhood. Quiet and peaceful. There were fun little touches i wasn’t expecting. Definitely going to bool this place again when i travel to seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D., Baldy Mesa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Creek, Hidden Gem
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is gorgeous and the studio is well appointed and so comfortable. A home away from home. Everything was perfect! We hope to stay here every time we come to Washington!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janne Kaje

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In my 50's, married, with two young adult children. My wife Ellen and I have lived in the Seattle area since 1996, but both grew up in California. With both kids now in college, we decided to start hosting and are excited to share our amazing, serene, forested property with our guests at Hidden Creek Studio.

Why they chose this property

This is a very special property, nestled in the woods, with a creek. It feels far away, yet it is just over a mile away from essential services, interstate 5, and 20 minutes from downtown Seattle (with light traffic). We are located just one mile from the Shoreline North Light Rail station with connections to downtown Seattle, the International District, sports stadiums and Sea-Tac Airport.

What makes this property unique

The property is very well located for easy access to Seattle, Bellevue, Everett as well as the ferry landing in Edmonds which is a great jumping off point to the Olympic Peninsula.

Languages:

English, Finnish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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