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West Seattle Driftwood Cottage

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Interior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Alki Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, T-Mobile Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Seattle Waterfront
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Seattle Driftwood Cottage

Escape to the West Seattle Driftwood Cottage, a modern guesthouse offering convenient covered carport parking. Inside, you'll find a well-equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom with a shower, and a cozy cottage with several personal touches. Recent updates in October 2024 include new bathroom floors, fresh interior paint, and a 70-inch mounted TV. Outside, the backyard oasis with a covered gazebo and firepit will make your visit a memorable one!
The space
The West Seattle Driftwood Cottage comfortably fits two guests, with the option to accommodate a third. Though compact, the space is thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort. Sleep soundly on a king-sized Casper memory foam bed, or use the convertible couch bed for additional guests. The kitchenette is fully equipped with essentials, including a fridge, microwave, dual stovetop burner, toaster, hot water kettle, and Keurig coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea. The private bathroom includes a shower with provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. For those working remotely, the cottage offers a convenient desk and high-speed Nest Wi-Fi. Guests love the 70-inch big-screen TV, featuring complimentary access to Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more.

Outside, the fully fenced backyard provides ample space to relax when the weather is nice. A newly added privacy fence enhances the lounge area, which includes an outdoor dining table, a gazebo with a fire pit and grill, and a hammock available in late spring and summer. Voice-controlled patio lighting adds a cozy ambiance for evening relaxation.

The cottage is in close proximity to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach. Downtown Seattle is just a 20-minute drive away, and a local coffee shop and pub with delicious bar eats are on the same block. It's also conveniently situated along a bus line with direct access to downtown, making it easy to explore Seattle's top attractions.

Guest access
✔ Private entrance via a paved alley.
✔ Keyless smart-lock access with a personal entry code.
✔ Dedicated backyard space with a privacy fence.
✔ Your own covered parking spot right outside the cottage.
Other things to note
*Parking in the neighborhood is not an issue and the neighborhood is safe.
*Note: Backyard amenities (including the hammock) will differ based on seasonality and current weather conditions.
*The Cottage works for simple meal prep but if you need a full kitchen, the kitchenette may not accommodate your needs since the only sink is in the bathroom.
*There is ongoing construction next door. The framing stage is complete, so most major noise has passed, but some activity may still occur during daytime hours.

Highlighted features

✔ Ultra-comfortable king bed with a memory foam mattress.
✔ Smart home features—Voice-controlled lights & entertainment.
✔ Private backyard retreat with a fire pit, gazebo, & outdoor dining.
✔ Prime location—Near beaches, parks, & easy downtown access.
✔ Covered parking included—A major perk in Seattle.

Registration number
STR-OPLI-20-000841
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Lincoln Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and fenced yard
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by car from T-Mobile Park and 13 minutes from Seattle Waterfront
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. 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

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours after 10pm
No Smoking in the cottage (please at least 10 feet away)
No social gatherings/parties

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 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
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-20-000841

Property is also known as

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West Seattle Driftwood Seattle
West Seattle Driftwood Cottage Seattle
West Seattle Driftwood Cottage Apartment
West Seattle Driftwood Cottage Apartment Seattle

West Seattle Driftwood Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My sister had an absolutely terrific stay at this property and enjoyed it very much. She said it was super comfortable, especially the bed, and that she also really enjoyed the outside area hanging out in the little backyard. She would definitely stay here again and also said the host was very lovely.Hang out in the little backyard
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dimmitre I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well maintained. Have everything you need. No complaints or issues with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for 1 person

Need a car or uber. Nice outside space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Qaint and cozy. Very Clean. Nice outdoor amenitites. Located close to public transportation and a great breakfast/coffee spot. The host was superb with assistance with; ferries, water taxis, local points of interest, and timely with responses to questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Indoors & Outdoors

Just enough space for what we needed; cozy and comfortable inside, with lots of outdoor hangout options even in the small private yard. The bed was very comfortable and we slept great. It was easy to control the climate. The kitchenette was well stocked had all the basics to get us started. The quiet neighborhood has a coffee shop (good baked goods!) and small restaurant in walking distance (other end of the block), too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cozy cottage

The space is prett well designed so that you feel comfotable. The bed was comfy and the back yard was very nice, including a firepit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera Y., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and clean

This was a cute place and was perfect for the week. Everything was clean and comfortable. The owner was great about communication. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laksiya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's good vacation for me and my girlfriend i love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small but efficient ADU. Nicely decorated and supplied. Comfortable bed. Nice deck and fire pit area - but Seattle weather didn’t cooperate. Nice coffee shop a short walk away.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outside and how cozy the inside is. The toliet is like a airplane very suckchiony loud. But that is the only issue. Very great place. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Gian was the very best host! Before and during our stay. He answered our questions asap, gave us early check in, provided referrals to nearby restaurants, was patient. The cottage was clean ! Hope to return,!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lacy J., Concord,Ca.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

We had a good stay. The host was available and helpful. The cottage is definitely small and cozy. The bed is very comfortable. Access is easy. We enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property, Great Location

The cottage was everything we needed for our stay. Quiet, comfortable, good local food within walking distance. It's also on a direct route to downtown without hitting any tollroads. Easy drive from the airport as well. Gian is a great host, we won't hesitate to use this spot on a future trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Wonderful! Had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

West Seattle

We stayed at Driftwood for 5 nights. The outside area is lovely and I really want to come back when we can enjoy it. Sadly we hit the monsoon season!! The inside of the cottage is so cute! Everything we needed!! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nhat P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Getaway

The proper was clean and information was communicated very clearly. The owner was also very quick to response to any questions or inquiries. The commute was very reasonable to any of the typical tourist attractions in Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch P., Walla Walla , WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Cottage

We had a great stay at Gian's driftwood cottage July 2023. It's cozy with great amenities & the private yard makes it feel much bigger. The bed & couch were comfortable and the Keurig coffee was nice. Parking in the alley was tight for a modest half-ton truck (19'l x 6.5'w), but still worked - better for a smaller 4-runner sized suv or compact car. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Beth R., Atlanta, Georgia

Has Potentail

Had a long weekend stay with two kiddos. The property has potential but needs some TLC. The shower in particular had some mold and a large gap in the shower door so when you shower the floor gets wet. Duct tape is used in several areas where minor repairs are needed. Would have loved to have a sink near the fridge to wash minor dishes had to use bathroom sink. The backyard was very nice and relaxing. The bed was comfortable. The host was attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delivered as promised

Everything provided as stated in description. Owner was very communicative and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great host, great location, great studio apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage in Attractive Neighborhood

We were in Seattle to visit family and were fortunate to find this small cottage to use as a base and sleep. Gian was easy to reach whenever we had questions, and the neighborhood was clean and quiet. The cottage was well supplied with towels, soaps (even dish soap) and small appliances. It was a warm weekend and the AC worked great. The Google speaker that played music on command was a nice touch. We definitely recommend Gian's cottage. A final note-if you smell pizza baking the restaurant is right around the corner, plus a nice coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and charming

Gian is a host who cares to make every little thing right. The bed is large and comfortable and all the amenities--like excellent coffee! -- are there. The place is just a bit small, with the bedside table somewhat hard to access. But I'd come back for the charm and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ppl place

Clean place and not too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Clean

The property was very clean and the check in process was made easy. The check out process we made easy as well. There were clear instructions typed inside the room as well as online. There were plenty of amenities. Plenty of room to sleep as well. I was looking for something closer to the airport, but the location was very close to a shipping center. Overall I was happy with the trip and the location was easy to find. I loved the king sized bed!!! We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Driftwood Cottage

It was a wonderful stay, and an excellent property! We had a great time, the place (which was adorable, by the way) was exactly as pictured, and the communication with the host was smooth as could be. Don’t hesitate, just book it! You won’t regret it. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023