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Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything

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Ample seating in the comfortable living room
Our home at street level: unassuming at first, but beauty awaits!
Covered parking at street level with 2 flights of covered stairs to your door
Entryway with convenient seating
Your doorway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Seattle Children's Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything

You will be delighted as you descend from street level in a quiet family neighborhood to your garden-level suite opening onto a mature wooded greenbelt along the popular Burke-Gilman trail. You will open your private entrance to find a lovely, roomy apartment, providing two comfortable bedrooms. You'll have to decide whether to sink into the comfortable sofa to enjoy the big screen TV with cable, cozy up before the floor to ceiling windows to drink in the serene view of trees, birds and Lake Washington in the distance, or cook a gourmet meal in the well-equipped kitchen. Your guests will relax and chat at the bar while you create, then you can share your bounty at the dining table. You may choose to barbecue outdoors and dine al fresco on your private deck, patio or around the crackling fire-pit.

The first bedroom has a king size bed, huge closet and wall-mounted TV. The second bedroom has an inviting queen size bed, convenient storage and a large window looking out on the wooded garden. This bedroom adjoins the full bathroom with tub and shower, separate vanity with plenty of storage.

You have your own laundry room, complete with front loader, high efficiency washer and dryer. Your suite will always be comfortable, with natural gas heat and central air conditioning. You will enjoy the gas fireplace in the living room. You and your family will always feel safe with your own security system.

Your guest suite is your home away from home, secluded-feeling but minutes away from all the amenities and activities you could want. You have your own covered parking spot steps from the stairway that takes you down three levels to your urban oasis. You will find easy street parking in the uncrowded neighborhood. You are steps away from public transportation, taking the Metro bus to the University District, Seattle Center, Northgate, Ballard or downtown in minutes. The bus will also take you to the University Station for light rail to downtown, the sports stadium area and Sea-Tac airport. You can hop on the Burke-Gilman trail for a walk, run or bike trip to Magnuson Park, University Village, the University of Washington campus, or points beyond.

Special note: We have recently completed the second unit in our home for rental, now available! Please check out VRBO #3930539, https://www.vrbo.com/3930539, if you need space for more guests.

Keywords: Guest suite

Property manager

Ron
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 4:00 PM
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

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
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000172

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located in Hawthorne Hills, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Space Needle and Pike Place Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Consider Seattle Center for a night out, and don't miss Woodland Park Zoo, a top local attraction. 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

  • Seattle Children's Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University Village - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Washington - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Washington Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Space Needle - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • University of Washington Station - 5 min drive
  • Tukwila Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr. West Cafe Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blazing Bagels - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything located?

Located in Hawthorne Hills, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Seattle Children's Hospital and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Washington. Lake Washington and University Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Therese K.

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

Repeating guests

We have stayed here several times while visiting Seattle. This is always the first property we look into during our trips. Ron is a great host, the property is always clean, well maintained, and well stocked. The yard is absolutely beautiful and a great place to relax any time of the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

My home away from home!

I needed to spend 5 weeks in Seattle to receive treatments at U of W hospital. The amount of attention Ron put in to making his VRBO feel welcoming, cozy, clean, and comfortable helped my mindset tremendously! He was so flexible with all of my care team coming and going, and for that I am so grateful! The location could not have been better! Loved the trail nearby and felt so safe! I will definitely be using this location again anytime I need to return to Seattle for medical treatment.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott d.

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

Perfection

Unit is exactly as described. Place was immaculate. Nicely close to the University District, grocery shopping and breweries. Especially enjoyed the firepit where we made smores with the kit supplied by the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay at Ron’s place. He is one of if not the most attentive and thoughtful vrbo hosts. The placed was stocked with everything we needed and then some. Ron and his wife even took time to clean off the high chair they let us borrow for our little one. The place is nice and cozy in a very safe neighborhood. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

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

Such a wonderful place in a great location

We loved this place. My friends were so comfortable during their stay. The apartment has everything you might need, and just has a very special, comfortable and homey feel. It was clean and well stocked. Ron was great to communicate with. I’ll definitely be booking this place again when I have guests come visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Terrific

Property and owner were great. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Very pleasant surroundings

After exploring Seattle, we wanted an alternate experience. That is exactly what we got, spending a rainy day reading in the woodsy environment and another exploring the U of W campus on Lime bicycles (gorgeous campus!). Precisely the way to wind down our Pacific NW trip! Jim and Barb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent place to stay, Ron was a great host and very responsive! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

don m.

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

Football Weekend

Four of us drove in for two football games over the weekend—the huskies and the hawks….Ron’s rental was perfect in absolutely every way! We loved it and we won both games! Perfect! We will be back for sure. I highly recommend this very comfortable apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Home from home

We’ve been staying here for years. Attention to detail by the owner, Ron, makes it extra special
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza N.

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

Clean and Memorable Location

The property was very clean and organized. Everything was explained to us in detail at check-in by Ron, the manager. Check-out was very smooth too. The neighborhood is very nice, calm, safe, family-friendly, and in very convenient location. We were happy with everything from start to end, thanks to Ron's professionalism.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Best VRBO and best host

Ron is Amat, as is his home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

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

Few days in Seattle

Great property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Wonderful experience!

Upon arrival, Ron met us and gave a walk through of the location. Everything was clean, updated, and well stocked with everything we could need. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, no worries with finding parking, and there was a trail within walking distance. Kid friendly as well. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

The Host went above and beyond, rental was beautiful!

This was our first experience using VRBO, I gotta say, Ron (the host) knocked it out of the park! The expectations have been set and the bar is high! Not only was the unit absolutely beautiful, it felt just like home! The host has absolutely everything you could need or wa t while traveling away from home! It was much better than staying in a hotel! We will definitely be using this rental again in the future if it is available! You will love Ron! He is incredibly warm and welcoming when you arrive at the property... Even when your flight is over an hour late and you are getting in after 10:30pm! Talk about patient! We really appreciate everything Ron did for us while we stayed at his rental. Thanks again Ron!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A.

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

Delightful!

We loved everything about our 3 week stay in this unit. Exceptionally clean with comfortable furniture and every item a traveler might need. The yard is beautifully landscaped and lovely to behold from both inside and out. Ron is a wonderful host who makes you feel more like a house guest than a renter. We hope to make this our home away from home on future visits to Seattle.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Comfortable oasis

We enjoyed a week at Ron's rental. It was very comfortable, fully equipped and full of all we needed. The back yard space is lovely and on our last night we enjoyed the fire pit and smores kit provided by Ron. Our daughter loved it. We were pretty busy, but wished we had more time to enjoy the yard. We have stayed at many rental properties over the years and this one we enjoyed the most. A definite comfortable oasis! We would definitely rent it again, if we ever go back to Seattle. The Metropolitan Market is not far away and we enjoyed some good lunches at Uncle Lee's Chinese food in the little village area close by. Lee treated us very well! Ron was friendly and available if needed, he was not intrusive. The only drawback is, if you have noisy neighbors upstairs, we did a couple nights, but we had a sound machine so it wasn't unbearable...bring earplugs, just in case. Thanks Ron for a wonderful home away from home on our Seattle trip. Our 10 year old daughter loved having her own room on vacation! She's usually delegated to the couch sleeper, don't think she'll want to go back to that! Ron created a nice oasis from the city bustle and we appreciated it when we got back to the rental from a full day. We would definitely recommend this rental! Thanks for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderfully outfitted oasis in the city

This is a great little 2BR apartment with a full kitchen, keurig with coffee and fully stocked condiment drawer in the fridge. There is an outdoor grill and fire pit for summertime in a shady thoughtfully landscaped, tree-filled yard. The only negative was very loud neighbors on the 2nd floor apartment above us (Friday night party til late) which kept us up late. Note, this apartment is on the ground floor, down 3 flights of stairs, so not appropriate for folks who have difficulty negotiating stairs
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

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

Urban Oasis

Wonderfully appointed and immaculate! A quiet retreat close to the university. Every amenity for a comfortable stay was provided. We slept soundly in the comfortable beds! The host was available for and questions or concerns. Check in and out were easy. Highly recommend! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Perfect stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! Property is spotless and everything you can think of, is provided. Great communication with the owner and he was so helpful. We would highly recommend this and will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chardie B.

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

I would give it 6 stars if I could

This place was over the top clean and well appointed. It lacked for nothing. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We would recommend this place to anyone without hesitation. One caveat, there are a lot of stairs to the lower unit so anyone with mobility issues might be challenged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle H.

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

Lovely urban oasis

Wow, this place is amazing. Ron, the owner, takes great pride in creating a welcoming environment both inside and out. The bathroom and kitchen were thoughtfully stocked, the fire pit and s'mores kit are a great touch, and the mature plants on the patio are divine!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Best girls trip

First time in Seattle and it could not have been better. We loved the home and the neighborhood we were in. The house is beautiful and so relaxing. The outdoor space is stunning and it backs up to a great trail. We didnt have time to go on the trail next time, but plan to be back. One friend decided this area is where she wants to move to next. The house feels very zen, from beautiful side tables to the art on the walls. The beds were so comfortable and we all loved the pillows. Everyone wished we had more time to spend. One of the best VRBO's I have stayed at Crystal
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

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

I would give 10 stars

The property was so fully stocked I could have brought less! Razors, full size soap bars, tooth brush & paste, hair dryer, laundry detergent, straightener, coffee, tea, s’mores kit for my children (which they loved). I could go on. The hosts are so gracious. Ron greeted us when we arrived and gave us a walkthrough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

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

Just what we needed

Three family members (my sister, her husband and I) stayed during our brother's hospitalization at the UW. It was a peaceful place to return to each evening. Ron was a gracious host and the apartment was so well-equipped and immaculate. We are all 60+ and for some the access stairs might be an issue, but we were fine. The privacy of the yard provided a haven of beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron

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As your host, Ron, I have decades of experience in hospitality, as the owner of one of Seattle's most beloved restaurants. I expanded into home renovation during 2010 as general contractor as my wife and I brought our 1967 home into the 21st century. We updated every inch of the home and are comfortable on the first floor of this three story home. We especially love the location, the feeling of being in the forest as we gaze out on the wooded garden and watch the birds.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in Northeast Seattle for years, but especially enjoy this home for its tranquil setting combined with easy access to everything we love. We can be in the Cascade or Olympic Mountains, on Puget Sound, or the San Juan Islands in no time. Our community is diverse, urban, literate and comfortable.

What makes this property unique

We adopted the Pacific Northwest as our home many years ago, have raised our children here, and are now ready to share our community with visitors. We trust you will leave Seattle as smitten as we are!

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