Getaway to a quiet neighborhood house (MIL suite) with garden & creek view
Would you like to sleep with the lullaby of the babbling creek while enjoying a short - 13 mile - drive to the downtown Seattle? Then this is the place you would like to stay! This is a cozy, welcoming MIL suite with a separate entry and renovated bathroom, new floor, new windows, and newly installed separate heaters. Easy access to I-5 (5 min) and Lake Washington & Burke Gilman Trail within a walking distance. There's a bus stop right in front of the house, too.
Property manager
Andrew
Premier Host
Languages
English, Korean
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park is home to this holiday home. Space Needle and Pike Place Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Lake Forest Park, WA
What's nearby
Lynnwood Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Alderwood Mall - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Northgate Station - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
University of Washington - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Mountlake Terrace Station - 4 min drive
Edmonds Station - 15 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Zeeks Pizza - 4 min drive
Local 104 - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Baguus Little Asia - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Getaway to a quiet neighborhood house (MIL suite) with garden & creek view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Getaway to a quiet neighborhood house (MIL suite) with garden & creek view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Getaway to a quiet neighborhood house (MIL suite) with garden & creek view?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Getaway to a quiet neighborhood house (MIL suite) with garden & creek view located?
Situated in Lake Forest Park, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Washington and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lynnwood Convention Center and Alderwood Mall. University of Washington Bothell and Edmonds Ferry Dock are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a charming place!!! It was so clean, and felt like a home away from home. We will definitely put it as a place to come back to, when we visit family in the area again.
It was a comfortable stay! The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The bus stop it right in front.
Just a note: dont use more than one appliance at a time or the power will go out.
Other than that, it was cozt.
Andrew is friendly and responsive. The apartment is conveniently located near Lake Washington, the Link train, Edmunds Beach, and the Kingston Ferry. The apartment is equipped with everything one would need and is clean & tidy. We will definitely stay there again when we visit family next year.
Check in couldn’t have been easier since all of the necessary information was provided by the property manager in the pre-arrival message. The unit was spotlessly clean and it was easy to see where things were. The kitchen cabinets were labeled as to their contents so finding things was easy. The bed was particularly comfortable and made a huge positive impact during my stay. The unit was quiet, contained all of the necessary amenities and I would look forward to staying again in the future. I had no direct interaction with the property manager during my stay, but it was not a problem for me since everything that I needed was attended to.
A great place to stay for a night or 2. Anymore than that and the space might be a little tight. But not bad for the price
Tyler W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
WAH-KWAN
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Noisy steps upstairs, terrible wi-fi connection, nice neighbors, kitchen facilities not good, once lost power in the kitchen! Grocery store nearby.
WAH-KWAN
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Patricia
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was very cute and comfortable, in an adorable area. Parking was also very easy and convenient.
It was a bit loud at times and we were unable to use the tv because because it kept glitching and then the power would go out (2-3 times). We ended up watching on a laptop with hotspot.
We had a lovely stay and would book here again. It was also close to a very cute coffee truck in an Airstream, highly recommend.
The property perfectly suited me in terms of cost and amenities. The only downside was no laundry facilities but Andrew made his own available to me which was very kind. The shower is walk-in and there were times when I would have preferred a tub to soak in after a long hike but such are the trade-offs.
The location is excellent. Right near the convergence point for I-405 north and I-5 north with easy access to all points north e.g. Mt. Vernon, Whidbey Island and Canada and all points south e.g. Seattle, Redmond, Olympia. The location is a nice walk from a really decent pizza and ale place called the Local104.
Additionally, if you like pleasant walks on autumn days next to a scenic lake, the famous Burke-Gilman hike and bike trail is just a walk away. An additional benefit is that route 104 (the main route next to the location) is a straight shot to Edmonds (a really fun little town with a great blues bar) and the ferry to the Olympic peninsula which contains the Olympic National Park. It has one of the only two temperate rain forests in the contiguous 48 states).
In short, if you want easy access to scenic highways, the Puget Sound, the mountains and a great nightlife, this place gave me that.
This is a good place to go if you have trips into the Seattle area but want to come back to a cozy, more relaxing setting. This MIL suite is at the lower portion of a house, with a fully separate entry. It was really good to have a level entrance with no stairs! The electric fireplace was nice, WiFi/Internet great, parking was great, and owner communication was great!
The listing said full kitchen and we used the dishes, silverware, pots and pans, tea kettle, toaster, microwave, and dishwasher. We did not use the countertop oven. I appreciated knowing that it was a small refrigerator ahead of time, as it helped in planning what to bring/not bring. The listing I believe did say a stove, which was one of the reasons I selected it. What was in the kitchen was 2 burner ceramic/glass stovetop, which even with a users manual was a bit confusing for me to use. However in communicating with the owner my questions were cleared up. It might have been helpful to have pictures of the kitchen to see what was included.
The weather when we were there was cold for the Seattle area so we used the wall thermostat/heaters and the space heaters. However we were also cooking at the same time on the stovetop and heating water in a tea kettle and the power went out in a portion of the kitchen and some outlets. To his credit, when we contacted the owner he quickly remedied the situation.
We did not use the sunroom, but did enjoy the view of the creek, chickens, garden outside, and evergreen trees.