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Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage

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Bathroom
Bathroom
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • T-Mobile Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lumen Field
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Alki Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage

Perch on a stool at the breakfast bar under airy vaulted pine ceilings in this bright, cozy studio home. This modern backyard cottage is tucked away in a private setting, yet steps away from everything this hip neighborhood has to offer. Custom designed and hand-built by the hosts, this backyard cottage is a sanctuary in the city. After a day of exploring nearby beaches, beautiful parks, kayaking the sound or eating your way through the Farmer’s Market, come home and unwind on the private deck. Free street parking!

A short walk to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s.

Finished in 2016, this custom-built studio cottage is tucked away in a private setting. The 400 sq. ft. craftsman style space is thoughtfully designed to incorporate natural daylight through large windows and high pine wood cathedral ceilings. The tasteful, modern craftsman interior creates a cozy home away from home and offers all you need for an overnight or an extended stay.

Your fully equipped kitchen offers quartz countertops, a sink with Grohe faucet, petite 4-burner stove with oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, and everything you need to prepare meals, if you prefer to eat in. You'll sleep comfortably in the comfortable king sized bed with and enjoy a full bathroom with a tiled shower/tub. A CB2 Flex Full-size Sleeper Sofa (rated best sleeper sofa by Apartment Therapy) can accommodate another guest.

Your cottage is set back from the street in our private backyard, atop our garage (not parked in, and rarely opened), surrounded by trees and a greenbelt behind our house. It is designed to be eco-friendly with SIP panels, LED lighting, heat pump water heater and radiant floor heating. Serene, healthy, and beautiful - and close to everything! It's perfect for out of town guests, vacationers, a staycation, or business travelers.

You have the benefit of a completely private space above our detached garage with full 24-hour access, free on-street parking, and a private entrance. There are 12 stairs from the driveway to the cottage, which is a second story unit. Fresh sheets and towels are provided for longer visits, upon request.

Privacy is all yours, though we're happy to help you with navigate our neighborhood and Seattle, and provide recommendations if desired.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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
No guests on the property who are not named in the reservation.
No parties or events of any kind on the property.
No smoking or vaping on the property (not 420 friendly).

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-001753

About the area

Seattle

West Seattle, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this apartment. WaMu Theater and Seattle Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pike Place Market and Westfield Southcenter Mall. Check out an event or a game at T-Mobile Park, and consider making time for Woodland Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • T-Mobile Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lumen Field - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Alki Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 12 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • SoDo Station - 8 min drive
  • King Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Seattle Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bakery Nouveau - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sound & Fog - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moto - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage located?

Located in West Seattle, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lincoln Park, Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park. T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely studio

Exactly what I needed. Cozy and ansthetically interesting. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great Cottage

Great place in a nice neighborhood. Hosts were friendly and easy to work with. Hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan N.

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

Clean

The property was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

2 nights in Seattle

Beautiful neighborhood!! We felt safe and comfortable. Thanks Sarah!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Lovely and Peaceful

We booked this cottage for a friend and colleague and it was just perfect. The hosts were lovely and he very much enjoyed both inside and the beautiful garden and birds in the morning. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

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

Nice treehouse

We loved the open airy high ceilings feel of Sarah's VRBO. But even more importantly the bed and linens were very comfortable and I have stayed in a lot of places where that is not true. It's things like that that make me want to come back. And the TV was easy to figure out for a TV challenged person like me .Very quiet, easy parking. Will stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Nice stay but missing a few things

Lovely comfortable cottage but needs a few changes. A coffee pot that most people know how to use. Extra kitchen and bathroom towels for guests. Other then that great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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

Peaked pleasure

The exceptional over garage apartment was close to family and shopping in the Junction. Very clean and comfortable. Check- in was easy with instructions from hosts on day of arrival ( even when flight plans are delayed) by email. Hosts are very friendly, helpful and super nice people. E&J from VA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela I.

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

Cozy place convenient to all of West Seattle

Terrific little studio apartment above a garage with separate entrance. Seemingly all brand new or recently renovated - bonus is the gorgeous lofted ceiling. Quiet location with plenty of on-street parking. Hosts could not have been more helpful. Be aware that the unit is heated with radiant-floor heat (we added a space heater from our son's place as an abundance of caution, but might not have needed it), and there is a tiny oven with 4-burner stove. No dishwasher. Plenty nice if you just want breakfast/lunch there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Your host

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We are eager to welcome you to our cottage and enjoy the benefits of meeting new people from near and far. We are Washington natives and college sweethearts, who have lived and traveled internationally--pushing 40 countries! Now, we reside in Seattle, working to better our world through an international child-focused relief organization, and engineering for improved energy efficiency of our natural resources. Our four children were both born to us and adopted from Ethiopia--they are a tremendous privilege to parent! We hope you will join us soon for an overnight stay or longer!

Why they chose this property

Come back to the most relaxing cottage after roaming the city or hiking nearby mountains. Your cottage is very close to hotspots like West Seattle’s own Alki Beach, a sandy Puget Sound beach with a walking/bike path, paddle boarding, canoes, and numerous eateries and coffeehouses, or beautifully wooded Lincoln Park with walking trails and huge native trees. Or zip downtown Seattle (10-15 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus) to the take in the Waterfront, Pike Place Market, retail shopping, music venues, Seattle Center and the Space Needle, Washington State Convention Center, Starbucks headquarters, Seattle Art Museum and Pioneer Square art galleries, Safeco Field (baseball), CenturyLink Field (football), or a Washington State Ferry and much more.

The airport is <20 Minutes from the cottage by car. Light rail is also available to and from SeaTac airport with one bus transfer. We have plenty of free street parking on our street for a vehicle or rental car.

What makes this property unique

West Seattle is a sought-after neighborhood that is perfect for foodies, shoppers, families, adventurers, outdoor lovers and those visiting the city and the great Pacific Northwest--and only a 10-15 minute drive from downtown! Visit famous Alki Beach & take a walk along Lincoln Park. Walk to one of our many locally owned coffee shops, or pick up some fresh flowers or artisan made goodies on Sundays at the local Farmer's Market. Enjoy one of our many delicious restaurants. The cottage is so walkable!

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