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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Lake Washington
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnuson Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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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
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Seattle Children's Hospital. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Just a 4-minute drive from University of Washington and a few minutes from Seattle Children's Hospital
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Seattle apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 975 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000172

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Urban Woodland Retreat Near the ~uw~ Convenient to Everything

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 304 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and helpul host, the amenities were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Rental was immaculate and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Ron it was a perfect weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing - very helpful and responsive. Unit has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent 4 days at this beautiful apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO, best we’ve ever stayed in! Linda & Ron know what they’re doing! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here. The space is comfortable and beautiful. Ron is a wonderful host. Our granddaughter was so excited that we were returning to this place so she could have s’mores again! I am sure we will return. The location is excellent. Walking distance to a grocery store and right on the Burke-Gilman trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third visit to this property, and as usual, I have nothing but great things to say. The location is a huge bonus, but it's really the thoughtful hospitality that the hosts provide that keeps us coming back. We are so grateful for what has become a familiar home away from home when we visit Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Wonderful Stay

Ron (property owner) clearly takes great pride in this unit. Communication before our stay was great and this is a well maintained property in a convenient location. The property is well stocked and very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Seattle stay for a small or couples. The area was nice, close to University, parks and pretty easy to get downtown. Beautiful outdoor deck overlooking woods with lots of birds. Place had everything we needed for cooking and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was on ground level of 3 story home. Very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. Owner was on property and did a thorough job of showing all the amenities and where everything was. Nice hiking/biking trail just behind the home. Great location in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Blissfield, MI

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

Outstanding

Couldn’t be happier.Best place we’ve stayed in a long time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Wonderful!

Ron was exceptionally accommodating and the apartment was beautiful, comfortable and well-appointed. 10/10 would stay with Ron again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karla m.

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

Excellent retreat!

From location to amenities and communication, we enjoyed our repeat stay - thank you to our host for making things easy to enjoy!
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Beautiful home, hosts went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, very personable!

Wonderful home, great for families! Would definitely come again if am ever in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Great location

The house was spotless and had everything we could possibly need during our stay. The backyard was beautiful, and the gas outdoor fire pit was a welcome delight for morning coffee. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Home from home

We love the location and have returned to this home from home many times to be near to our family. The grandkids take turns to come and stay with us and the fire pit with S’mores has become a tradition!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhree R.

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

Perfect Stay

This is a wonderful property and extremely convenient for Seattle Children’s Hospital. It made our trip very comfortable - having such a homey and cozy place to relax in was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel to Seattle a couple times a year and this is always our first choice VRBO to rent. We love the location, the unit is always immaculate and stocked beyond everything we need! During this recent stay we enjoyed using the outdoor space to grill dinner and hang out around the gas firepit in the evening. Additionally, we had spent the previous week traveling in CA, so the full size washer and dryer was a great perk! Extremely reasonable price for the unit and everything that comes with it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura-Lee F.

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

Fantastic Fourth!

The property was spotless. The owner was readily available and helpful with everything. While it was a little ways to the city center, we used rideshares and the light rail seamlessly. I would highly recommend this adorable two bedroom to all. Thank you Ron for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Seattle Excursion

Seattle was a short stop on our way to Vancouver for an Alaskan cruise. The VRBO was absolutely spotless, well stocked, and had a beautiful view. The host Ron was accommodating and responsive to all of our needs. Highly recommend.
Kitchen
Outdoor area
Living room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Urban woodland retreat

Wonderful apartment!! Great to be close to family living nearby, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023