Hidden Creek Studio in Lake Forest Park!

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Location
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1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Lake Forest Park, WA

Lynnwood Convention Center
8 min drive
Northgate Station
10 min drive
Alderwood Mall
10 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

Welcome to your hideaway studio on a quiet, forested lot, yet just a few minutes away from essential services and twenty minutes 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. 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.

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Window blinds with chords. Cleaning supplies.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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. Museum of Pop Culture and Seattle Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Alderwood Mall and Pike Place Market. 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Lake Forest Park, WA

What's nearby

Lynnwood Convention Center - 8 min drive
Northgate Station - 10 min drive
Alderwood Mall - 10 min drive
University of Washington - 14 min drive
Woodland Park Zoo - 16 min drive

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
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Local 104 - ‬19 min walk
‪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.

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 Ice Center and Lynnwood Convention Center. Northgate Station and Alderwood Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km). Shoreline North/185th Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susi Z.

28 Apr 2023

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

Ginna G.

29 Aug 2024

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.

19 Aug 2024

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.

11 Aug 2024

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.

5 Aug 2024

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.

4 Aug 2024

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

Bryan F.

14 July 2024

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.

17 June 2024

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.

9 June 2024

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.

4 June 2024

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.

27 May 2024

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.

9 Apr 2024

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.

19 Mar 2024

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.

3 Mar 2024

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

30 Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful studio in the trees

Great little apartment. Host was communicative, all the amenities I needed were there. Very pleasant stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brie E., Denver, Co

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy in the woods of Washington

My husband and I stayed her for our 4 night trip while visiting friends in Seattle. First off the location could not have been more perfect, right off of I-5, 20 minute drive into the heart of the city and then also close to gorgeous neighborhoods. Janne thought of absolutely everything to make our stay comfortable and easy. Plenty of space and the bed is super cozy. I appreciated the nice coffee maker ( we used it everyday) and drank it outside of the cute patio surrounded by the peaceful woods. There are even books and games if you are going chill in the cabin on a rainy day. Oh and the Water was hot and pressure was good! Also no prison ply TP only the best!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway!!

My wife and I came to Seattle for a weekend getaway and this was perfect! In a quiet neighborhood with beautiful yard. It was so nice to go stand on the deck in the morning with a coffee. Janne was the perfect host with great communication. I would recommend for any couple wanting to get away !!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and comfortable

This property is quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Eugene, OR

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything but a kitchen sink!

But we didn't miss it. Water was available in the bathroom. Everything was clean and of good quality. The location was totally lovely and quiet. Everything we needed was supplied. We had our 10 year old grandson spend one night, and he slept well on the couch. My husband and I are 67 (him) and 79, me. The bed was comfortable. The refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle were all we needed. The binder was well-organized with the necessary info, and the host was friendly and helpful. Short walk downhill from the backyard to the creek was a good break from Seattle traffic and spending time with other family members.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful oasis, short drive to Seattle

Loved this space! The back yard has a private deck among tall trees to relax with coffee in the morning or beer in the evening. The space is comfortable, quiet and well equipped, with off street parking. Great communication, restaurant and retail recommendations. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a pleasant stay!

This was my first Vrbo experience and they set the bar for me. So comfortable. Lovely setting. Kind people. Great communication, both electronically and within the room. I don't think I had a single question that wasn't answered in the information binder. I was in town for a wedding and was moving pretty fast, it was such a blessing to not have to worry about needing things when we got back to the studio. Coffee in the morning, TV to wind down at days end, great water pressure in the shower, extra towels and blankets provided... Every time I looked up in my preparations asking if there was such and such in the room I found it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place in n a forest oasis

Beautiful property with forested pitch and a bench by a bubbling stream. Perfect for getting the feel of the Northwest. Quick drive to Edmonds and the ferry dock. Great way to see Puget Sound and Rainier views on a clear day. Nice place to stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coreen

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Hotel not needed with a gem like this! If you are looking for a great place to stay in or around Seattle this is a must. Studio is fabulous and has all the comforts of home. My daughter and I stayed there for 3 nights and would go back in a heartbeat! The grounds are gorgeous and well kept and the studio is clean and comfortable with easy access to the freeway. Would highly recommend this for your next stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janne Kaje

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.