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Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger

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CURRENT CONFIGURATION: DINING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE, LIVING ROOM IN BACKGROUND
Aerial view
Floor plan
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Shilshole Bay Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Bedroom (Primary - main floor)

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom (main floor)

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom - Basement

1 Queen Bed

Music Room / Rec Room (basement)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger

LOCATION
-Ballard/Sunset Hill neighborhood
-Blocks from Sunset Hill Park and Viewpoint (one of the best views in Seattle, looking out at Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountain Range, Shilshole Bay Marina, etc.)
-Minutes from everything the Ballard neighborhood has to offer: restaurants, bars, coffee shops, year-round Sunday farmers market
-Minutes from Golden Gardens Park and Beach.

THE HOUSE
-Two bedrooms on main level: King bed and TV in primary, Queen in the other. Blackout shades/curtains to ensure a good night's sleep.
-Two bathrooms: one in hallway between two bedrooms, the other connects to a bedroom and the living room.
-Basement (partially finished): spacious, accessible from upstairs and backyard. 3rd bedroom with QUEEN bed and another QUEEN in music/rec room. No bathroom yet on this level.
-Zoned Heating and A/C

THE GARDEN
Fruit trees, berries, herb garden... help yourself! (Seasonal)

PARKING
Spot #1: Pull right up to the garage door
Spot #2: Right behind Spot #1 on the gravel
Spot #3: Front the house, right in front of the bus stop. Most folks park halfway on sidewalk so as to not stick out into the street.
-And there's plenty of parking in the neighborhood

Washer/Dryer in Basement

Please be very careful going down to the basement as the first stair is short and steep... and then watch your head about halfway down... there's an art to it.

Property manager

Sam Esecson
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep basement stairs but this door can be locked
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside OK but please be considerate of neighbors

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
Long-term renters welcome
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-19-000183

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Climate Pledge Arena or Seattle Center.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • University of Washington - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Space Needle - 15 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 13 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 25 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunny Hill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Boathouse, Cafe & Catering - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crackle Mi Vietnamese Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Coney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocho - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger located?

Located in Ballard, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Golden Gardens Park and Shilshole Bay Marina. Discovery Park and Fisherman's Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home away from home!
This was our second stay at Sam’s fabulous abode, we love it! It is beautifully maintained, located in a quiet neighborhood that’s close to the beach, and well appointed. It feels like we are on vacation though we always come for medical visits. It’s got everything you need, plus some. The beds are comfortable, the home is cozy, the kitchen is well stocked. It has at least 4 TVs and two separate dining and lounge spaces. There are lamps, chargers and plug ins where you need them. All the important outdoor lights are on timers (it’s very well lit), dimmers on most lights, plus it has some fun lights! The backyard is a wonderful little escape that is well-lit and landscaped. The home also has two entrances both with keypads for more accessibility. My 3 dachshunds love it too, they’re right at home. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early Christmas enjoyment
There’s nothing this VRBO did not have, they thought of everything! Ample supplies throughout and so clean and cozy yet spacious and quality. Hot water and fully loaded kitchen were awesome. I frequent Seattle and will book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Burton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1920’s charm says it all.
comfortable. very good location master bedroom with adjoining bath not ideal. 2 downstairs bedrooms without a toilet down a narrow staircase could be a problem. internet service spotty. the owner, sam, was readily available the 6 of us though really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a memorable weekend
There are short term rental homes and there are homes that contribute to your experience. This house is the latter. It's tastefully furnished with thoughtful touches throughout and the musicians in our group were on cloud nine with the all the instruments and records. The home had something for everyone, but I think we could all agree the main shower was the dark horse of the weekend, people were fighting over it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Crystal Lake Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Post Holiday Gathering
We had family staying from out of town and found this lovely home. We found our host Sam to be extremely easy to work with. Check-in and checkout procedures were well laid out and easy to follow. There was an excellent house manual with a lot of good information and restaurant/activity suggestions. The house itself feels homey. It is an older home with aesthetic features like coved ceilings and yet the convenience of high-tech electronics throughout the home. The little touches like the little benches all over the house - they are simple and highly functional. We loved the artwork - different kinds and styles. And the musical instruments along with the posters of the host's bands. It really gave this home a special personality. The house is on a busy street, but it's very quiet. There was space for two cars to park, so we didn't have to search for street parking. We highly recommend this home and will definitely use it again for future gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO Experience
The stay waa magical from the host to the property and location. This is a real home, it is furnished like someone lives there - with quality goods and a packed kitchen. Our family stayed for early Christmas- 8 adults. We loved the home and couldn't stop raving about it. It was also the cleanest home I've stayed in as a rental, it was spotless. 10/10 recommend. Coziest Christmas by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Home Away from Home
Sam is an excellent host! My family, me, and my three dachshunds stayed here for a weeklong surgery and recovery and it was immaculately clean, cozy and inviting, has lots of character, modern conveniences, in a beautiful location and includes a lovely little yard. We went down to the beach several times (blocks away), enjoyed the delicious wine and chocolate thoughtfully left for us by Sam, and even walked around the beautiful neighborhood. We felt right at home and want to stay at Sam’s everytime now! Thank you so much, Sam, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Seattle Stay
Great neighborhood/location, lots of fun amenities included with the house. Sam was communicative and easy to work with. Would stay here again or recommend to a friend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Litchfield Park USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Fantastic host and home. Attention to detail is everywhere including the excellent home binder with need-to-knows and great suggestions for coffee, food, activities and places to see. Loved the gas fireplace. There also is a beautiful backyard. Home layout was great for four adults needing three bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Craftsman in Great Neighborhood
My mother and aunt stayed in the house for a week while they were in town for a visit. The house is beautiful - great furnishings, comfortable beds, a well-appointed kitchen. It's clearly not an investment rental - it had everything they needed and more. And all of it was of great quality. We'd love to rent the house again if we need overflow for guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As good as it gets
We stayed at Sams place for a recent weekend visit to Seattle. I’ve stayed in many short-term rental properties around the world and I must say I’ve never stayed in a place that was more completely equipped with everything you might want or like and more. The place is in Ballard and very conveniently located to sunset park or downtown shops and local neighborhood cafes and restaurants. The beds were very comfortable and despite being located in a busier thoroughfare, it was very quiet. I don’t think anyone could ask for more. Definitely would stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
We stayed here while exploring Seattle and surrounding areas. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood. It is a charming house with lots of character. It was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We picked up pastries in the morning at local cafe which is a few blocks away and had a nice morning walk. Easy walk to great sunset views as well. There are lots of restaurants, bars and shops in main area of Ballard which is very close. Communication with the owner is easy. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
The house was spotless when we arrived. An absolutely beautiful home and everything was so well thought out for guests. The neighborhood was so cute, very safe, and a perfect distance from great restaurants and not too far from downtown Seattle. We had an excellent stay and would definitely stay again should we come back into town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful musically!
We had such a great time. Sam's a great host. Very much enjoyed the house, great modern updates with old charms. And all the wonderful musical instruments and records. Thanks for the welcome treats and good vibes. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful home
Definitely 5 stars in every category--quiet, clean, conveniently within walking distance to Ballard Farmer's Market and restaurants, off-street parking, lots of space, and a kitchen with everything we needed for coffee and cooking. Staying here made our family visit to Seattle relaxing, comfortable and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family corporation meeting
Just right! Perfect for our quick trip to Seattle. Comfortable with lots of character!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B., Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Gem
We stayed in this property in early April 2023. The house is as charming as the pictures suggest (if not more so). We thoroughly enjoyed the fireplace, lights in the backyard, coffee, and Sonos sound system. Parking was easy and off the street. Sam coordinated everything well in advance of our trip and was always available for answering questions. I would absolutely stay here again when I return to Seattle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More Than We Imagined!
Our stay was even better than we could have imagined. Sam's home is stunning and very clean. This area has many great places to eat and to go out and enjoy some drinks. Easy drive to Pikes Place and U of W. Our teenage daughters were very comfortable and had plenty of room to relax, and our doggies enjoyed having a closed in yard to roam around as we watched them while enjoying the beautiful yard. The neighborhood is lovely to walk and neighbors were friendly. Our host, Sam, was quickly available for questions about the area. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Sam, for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
quiet neighborhood near water. beautiful house with amazing kitchen amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Seattle vibe
The reviews are true! What a great little bungalow, tucked into a delightful neighborhood in NW Seattle. Sam is an exceptionally thoughtful host, who clearly has given a lot of thought to how to create a great experience for his guests. We liked everything about our stay and would happily stay again. We're former Seattle residents and were happy to have a landing spot near all of our favorite places. If you're looking for a home and location that offers a "live like a local" experience, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really sweet place.
The owner has created a beautiful space and we could tell that he was an amazing person, just from the house and a few texts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seattle Vacation - September 2022
I stayed at Sam's property with four friends while on vacation in Seattle. I've given Sam and his house the maximum ratings, and I still feel like it's not enough. Sam was very communicative in advance of the stay, making for an easy check-in process, and was responsive throughout our stay when we had various questions about things around the house. In all my stays, Sam is easily the best host I've encountered. Hands down. The house is beautiful with a great vibe and comfort. Sam is a coffee connoisseur who encourages his guests to enjoy a taste this passion. Morning coffee and breakfast was one of my group's favorite aspects of the stay! The backyard is beautiful and served as a common hangout spot for our group, both during the day and at night. The bay is visible just one block west of the house, and accessible (with a park) three blocks west. Downtown Ballard was a 10 - 15 minute walk, or 5 minute Lyft/Uber. The neighborhood was safe, clean and beautiful, with many new constructions in process - in other words, walking day or night to/from the house and Ballard was totally safe. Whenever I'm in Seattle again, I'll try to book with Sam, and my friends feel the same way. I couldn't recommend him (and his home) enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Ballard
This Sunset Hill home was a perfect fit for us and our family. The beds are very comfortable and having two full baths made a huge difference for everyone's privacy.. We were able to entertain our friends in the lovely backyard, The kitchen had amazing knives, pots and pans and most utensils we needed.. Sam was an amazing host coming over to help me set up the TV, spending a long time to make sure it was done correctly. The location for us was perfect, close to friends, close to the golf club where my husband plays, close to the parks along Puget sound. We hope to rent again next summer for our annual trip to Seattle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ballard bungalow
My husband and I really enjoyed this charming, comfortable, and unique Ballard bungalow. It is well-stocked, clean, and decorated with care. There are thoughtful touches throughout such as blackout shades (essential in the summer in Seattle) and lots of hooks. The backyard was a real bonus. Sam was an exceptional host. He provided us with a warm welcome and was conscientious in attending to issues that emerged.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sam Esecson

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Hi, I'm Sam, a professional drummer, percussionist, music teacher, property manager and Superhost.

Historic homes, design, good lighting, traveling, dogs, tacos, and Brazilian music are few of my favorite things...
I've poured years of love into my 1926 Craftsman and a few other properties, and I love sharing them with guests. I also love chatting Airbnb and helping others get started hosting!

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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