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Backyard Cottage Retreat: Private, Cozy, Walkable
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 new, 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, Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided!), and everything you need to prepare meals, if you prefer to eat in. You'll sleep comfortably in the queen sized bed with new memory foam mattress and enjoy a full bathroom with a brand new 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. 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! Your cottage is very close to the Metro city bus lines (1-3 blocks depending on what # bus) which provides easy access to hot spots 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. Light rail is also available to and from SeaTac airport with one bus transfer. You can also access Car2Go in Seattle if you have a membership. Street parking is free for Car2Go anywhere in the city. We have plenty of free street parking on our street for a vehicle or rental car. We are eager to welcome you to your cottage and enjoy the benefits of meeting new people from near and far. We are Northwest natives and college sweethearts, who have lived and traveled internationally. Now, we reside in Seattle, working to better our world through a child-focused international relief & development organization, and engineering for energy efficiency of our natural resources. We have children by birth and international adoption who are a tremendous privilege to parent. We hope you will join us soon for an overnight stay or longer!

Come Relax in Our Custom-Built Backyard Cottage
This two story, one bedroom unit is complete with a comfortable king size bed and full size pull-out bed in the open living space. Bathroom with a soaking tub and shower. Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher and coffee maker included). Cottage is connected to WiFi and features a smart TV with Netflix and Xfinity X1 cable. Unit is heated with electric hydronic concrete floors. Our home is located on the property and shares an outside space along with our St. Bernard, Churchill. We are always available to help our guests with anything they may need. If privacy is what you are looking for we know how to make ourselves scarce. This quiet residential area of northwest Seattle is 15 minutes' walk from the lively streets of downtown Ballard. Test the Seattle lifestyle with a bike ride to Sunset Hill Park and check out amazing views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Only 1 block from local Metro transit, the #40 which takes you to Fremont, South Lake Union, Downtown southbound and Greenwood and Northgate northbound. 10 blocks to the express Metro bus headed downtown, the D line.

Vintage Vibes . Clawfoot Tub . Carriage House
🏆 Rated AirBNB top 5% Come experience a cozy, boutique hotel experience! ✅ Hotel quality linens ✅ Fully equipped kitchen ✅ Gas fireplace ✅ Super fast wifi >500 MBPS ✅ Spacious bath w/walk-in shower + clawfoot tub ✅ In-unit W/D avail on request ⭐️ 5 mins to: DTWN, Space Needle, Climate Pledge Arena ⭐️ Walk to Kerry Park / Trip Advisor's #6 of 835 things to do - "Hands down one of the best Airbnbs I’ve stayed in." - "...incredible bath tub, nicely stocked kitchen - loved this place thank you!"

Romantic 2 Story Ballard Farmhouse w/ Private Yard
Escape & relax in this farmhouse cottage. This is a small 2-story house, NOT a studio. Enjoy a glass of wine in the swinging chair, or curl up with a book or laptop in the upstairs reading nook. This property boasts a full kitchen, large fridge-freezer, shower bathroom w/ laundry, & beautiful, rustic interior style. Private fenced back yard *Street parking only (it's free 24/7) - The driveway is private property of the main house. The sofa doubles as a twin sized bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress

Ocean view loft with private rooftop deck
The Lofthouse is your 3-story urban oasis is nestled in the trees of Queen Anne Hill, 7 mins. from downtown Seattle & CRUISE SHIP TERMINALS. This newly remodeled 1-bedroom guesthouse gives "zen-vibes" with its lush garden, waterfall, pond, ROOFTOP DECK VIEW, modern kitchen/bath, & cozy patio. Walking distance to local cafes & shops. Hostess lives on the property & strives to provide a relaxing stay for all guests. We're close to everything that Seattle has to offer w/o the “busy” city life.

Modern urban suite near airport, lake & city!
Experience the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and value at Sunnycrest Suite! This standalone studio, situated in a quiet Seattle suburban neighborhood, offers lake views, a private entrance, and parking. The suite provides a comfortable, high-end queen sofa bed, a spacious bathroom, and a partition wall for added privacy. Its prime location puts you within a 15-minute drive of the airport, 20 minutes of downtown Seattle, and 5-10 minutes from local shops, restaurants, and Lake WA.

Beach Drive Cottage
Quiet and private backyard cottage in West Seattle with public beach access 1/2 block away across the street. Beautiful sunsets, .1+ mile walk to Alki sandy beach. 10 minutes to Vashon ferry/Lincoln Park. Drive to downtown in 20 (unless heavy traffic) minutes, Metro in 30 minutes or the water taxi and be there in 15 minutes. Close to Lumen Field and T-Mobile Field. Tempur-pedic queen Murphy bed, kitchen, bath, and office. 1 parking sp . Close to all shopping/restaurants. Washer/Dryer.

The Garage: A private cottage w/ driveway parking
Our renovated guest cottage is a comfy haven in a quiet neighborhood. Previously our detached garage, it is a completely private home away from home. You'll love it's dedicated driveway parking spot and it's proximity to the RapidRide bus line to downtown Seattle and the stadiums. Perfect for World Cup visitors. Enjoy a private patio entry, the washer/dryer, kitchenette, and big bathroom - everything you need for a longer stay. Side bonus: The Garage is powered by solar panels.

Modern and cozy ADU in Bellevue
Welcome to our cozy guesthouse ADU located in the walkout basement of our newly built home. A quiet & safe neighborhood with quick access to highways 405 and 520. You can easily explore nearby Bellevue, Kirkland and the greater Seattle area. Please note, our Airbnb is located beneath our kitchen. We want to be upfront & transparent about this to set accurate expectations. Our weekdays start at 6.30/7am and you may hear us walking in the kitchen if you're sensitive to noise.

Romantic Seaview Guesthouse Luxury Estate Seattle
Our romantic sea-and-mountain view apartment located a few minutes north of Seattle's Ballard neighborhood has a private entrance with self check-in, and sleeps up to 4 adults. Features a full kitchen with dishwasher, dining area, full bath, patio area with seating, gas BBQ, desk with iMac, free internet, living room with 55” LED TV & DirecTV, plus off-street/private parking. Shared common areas outside include the in-ground gas fire pit, upper deck, and landscaped yard.

Guesthouse in Phinney Ridge Seattle with VIEW
Start your Seattle adventure with a 180 degree rooftop view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound when you stay in our brand new guesthouse. We are within walking distance to Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard, Woodland Park Zoo, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. Our space is clean, modern, and uncluttered, with room for 4 people. Enjoy dinner while you watch the sunset over the mountains, walk over to Green Lake to paddle board, or visit the Woodland Park Zoo.

Seattle Alki Beach Cottage Studio
Welcome to your private, quiet retreat, featuring a tiny footprint with luxe features in a garden setting. Only 1-block from Alki beach, experience the best of PNW beach living. Your own secure building (325 sq ft studio) with kitchenette, queen bed, washer/dryer and air conditioning. The cottage studio has the added feature of its own lovely private outdoor area that is filled with garden blooms during the spring and summer. Find us on IG @alkicottage.
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Elegant Fremont Getaway in the Heart of Seattle

Walk to Live Music Venues From a Columbia City Hideaway
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| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 17°C | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C | 6°C |
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