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Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Seattle, WA
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Space Needle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, known as the "Center of the Universe" meaning close to everything you will want to see. This garden oasis is a beautiful craftsman home built in 1909, with a private patio and an outdoor gas firepit, and indoor gas fireplace. This 2+ bedroom, 1500 sq ft house has all the craftsman details, but has been completely brought up to date, and decorated with a chic flair. It is a stunning mix of old and new. Enjoy!

WHY CHOOSE THE BOUTIQUE CHIC GARDEN RETREAT OVER OTHERS?

The Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is the most perfect spot for special occasions and relaxing getaways. It is fun and full of life. It exudes happiness and joy everywhere you look. Whether you are relaxing on the private patio surrounded by flower gardens and huge neighborhood trees, conversing with friends by candlelight around the dining room table, cooking in the fully stocked kitchen, reading by the fire in the living room, or getting a good night sleep on a medium firm bed in our air conditioned rooms, your heart will be full.

The Kitchen-

is small but user friendly. It has stainless appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and down draft electric stove. There is a rolling, stainless island and bar stools that can be used as a prep station or working office. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to make a nice meal.

Outdoor Patio Area-

is out through the kitchen and back door. The patio area is completely fenced in for privacy and has a gas BBQ and gas firepit. There is also a table for at least 6 to sit at.

Bedrooms-

There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, each has a queen bed, closet, luggage rack and hooks and hangers. The rooms are small like many old houses, but have everything you need. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans, air conditioning units and fun art on the walls. There is also an iron and ironing board in one of the closets. There is a 3rd makeshift bedroom with a dresser and TV in the basement, with a full size hide a bed that converts to a couch during the waking hours, and acts as a second living room and a place to watch TV

The Living Room-

is a very comfortable space to unwind, looking out at all the pretty trees. You would never know you are in the heart of a big city. There is a gas fireplace, couch and 2 chairs that sit in front of the fire, one on each side of the fire place. The lights are on a dimmer switch, so turn down the lights and relax at the end of your day in front of the fire.

The Dining Room-

is so fun! It has a dining room table with 6 chairs, and parrot wall paper that matches the chairs. The lights dim, the service wear matches, and red and white wine glasses and champagne glasses provided.

The bathroom-

is off the kitchen and back bedroom. It is stocked with fine Turkish towels. Unfortunately there is no bathtub, SHOWER only.

The front porch-

is a nice shady place to sit and watch the happenings of the neighborhood. You are surrounded by trees, so although you are out in the open it is still quite private.

The basement-

has just been updated in 2021. In the basement is an open floor plan with washer and dryer behind a curtain. It is a two room open floor plan. As you enter the basement is a room with a small desk/ table area for somebody needing to work from "home" with privacy. From the desk you can see the tv too. In the other room is a Hide-a-bed couch with a full size hide-a-bed, tv (the same tv you can see from office), & dresser. The basement is just over 400 square feet.

Parking-

Parking is not a problem here. There is always parking right out front or across the street, and it is free.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

It means that you are 2 -3 blocks from the bus stop to downtown, chain grocery stores, neighborhood market, breweries, restaurants, retail, a big park with a playground, and the Burke Gilman trail. With a walk score of 90 you know everything is real close.

You are located in the middle of Fremont and Ballard, a couple of the hottest neighborhoods in the city, with everything to offer. Between Fremont and Ballard there are numerous James Beard award winning restaurants, like Walrus and Carpenter, Rock Creek, Staple and Fancy to name a few. Between the 2 neighborhoods we have more than a dozen breweries. Not to mention some of the hottest breweries are right here like Fremont Brewing, Reubens and Stoup, all with hopping patios especially on a beautiful weekend. There are great music venues too. Check out the Tractor Tavern, Nectar, High Dive or the Fremont Abby where you can go to MOTH.There is great shopping ranging anywhere from multiple grocery stores to boutique stores of every kind, all the way up to car shopping. There are gyms, yoga studios, bikes, and everything else you can imagine with in walking distance.

Go to the Zoo and rose garden (1m), swim in or run around Greenlake (2 m), ride Lime bike/scooter on Burke Gilman Trail (2blocks) to Gas Works Park (1.5 m) while watching the boats come in from or go out to the Sound, or ride your lime Bike on Burke Gilman toward Ballard and go to the Locks (2m from house), or keep going past the Locks and go out to Golden Gardens Beach Park and watch the sunset (4.5m from house).

Pike Place Market, The Great Wheel, Crusie ship Terminal, Ferry terminal, Seattle Center ( Space Needle, EMP, Key Arena Memorial Stadium, Chihuly Glass Garden, Pacific Science Center, IMAX, MCCaw Hall, and Monorail to down town), aquarium, Outdoor Sculpture Park and downtown (all only approx.. 4 miles from the house), and the Stadiums (Seahawks, Sounders and Mariners)are only 5 miles.

THIS IS WHAT I MEAN BY THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

If you are looking to enjoy all that Seattle has to offer and be in a gorgeous home you can’t beat the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat!!!

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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Woodland Park Zoo. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Woodland Park Zoo and 7 minutes from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
As a guest of Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Alycia Prather

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • 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 a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Rules

1) Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am. 2) No parties or loud groups. No upsetting the neighbors. 3) 6 people max at the house without prior permission.

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
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 and a first aid kit
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-19-000230

Property is also known as

Chic Retreat A Fremont Oasis
Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis Seattle

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a girls trip here, it was absolutely beautiful property, the owner was amazing. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, host was helpful. Great neighborhood and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Great responsiveness by the host, beautiful house, and great location - walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the home for families staying in Seattle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 5 Visit Seattle

My family and I had a comfortable stay (8 days) at this cozy property in July, 2025. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom had great water pressure, the location was convenient, and the neighborhood was quiet. I also appreciate the quality of cookware in the kitchen because we had dinner at the property each night (Trader Joe's a few minutes away). There are a handful of additional things that I really appreciate about this property such as the close proximity to the park, additional towels/linens, and outdoor BBQ area. Keep in mind that there is only 1 bathroom, and it has a standup shower, so that might be a dealbreaker if you need a bath tub. My twin 9-year olds, 12-year old, wife, and I made it work but it took a little bit of coordinating. After long days exploring the Seattle area, we had very comfortable evenings watching movies in the basement bedroom, playing card games in the living room, enjoying the cool breeze on the front porch, cooking in the back yard, and enjoying meals in the dining room. Really, we had a comfortable and enjoyable time in this home away from home. I'll also add that the decor of the home was cheerful; such a charming and bright place to relax in.I'll end this review by sharing how helpful Alycia (property owner) was with sharing information. I sent her a few text messages about good neighborhoods, schools, and activities in Seattle. She responded with very thoughtful and thorough insights. Sooo nice to have a great host. Many thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan L., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay. All bedrooms and common living area was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Area!

We loved our stay here! The neighborhood was great, and we enjoyed exploring from here as our home base!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fremont House

Beautiful house - great locationEnjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katie W., Carrboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Such cute common spaces, adequate bedrooms

It's so well decorated, gorgeous little garden outside. Bedrooms are spare but beds are comfortable and the temperature can be adjusted with air conditioning units in the windows. Basement bedroom is very unfinished, but fine for a teen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chic Garden Retreat

The house is charming and well stocked with everything. And it is in a great neighborhood. Also parking was always easy right next to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay a Chic garden retreat

Great stay. Two days in Seattle before our cruise. Home was a perfect oasis. Very convenient to downtown and cruise port. Very clean and well stocked. Great communications with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute home. Easy and cozy

Had a great time here. House had two bedrooms on the main floor and a pullout in the basement. Kitchen was stocked. All around great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Good neighborhood and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Vist

We stayed here last month and were excited to come back. It’s the perfect location for the Seattle center. Finding this was a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the fam

Such a cute property in a lovely neighborhood. The setup was perfect for our family of 4. Super easy check in/out process. It had everything we needed for our stay. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

25th girls birthday dinner

The photos don’t do this home justice! We walked in and felt a wave of magic and colorful inspiration!! The table fit all six of us and we had a lovely dinner and it made for even better photos. Highly reccomend, the host was super accommodating and has great communication. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Football game/Family vacay

Property was super cute and very clean. Plenty of extra towels and blankets. Loved being able to park our truck in a safe feeling neighborhood, while we ubered into downtown. The only thing my husband would have liked was a bigger shower as he is over 6 feet tall:) haha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cute!

The house is adorable and immaculate. Beds are amazing, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Love Island Birthday Getaway!

My best friends and I stayed at the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat for my 30th Birthday! We decorated it to the theme of “Love Island” and had a great night filled with good food and games! Alycia was a great host with amazing communication! I would most definitely stay here again, it was a very unique place with unforgettable memories I’ll share for a lifetime with my friends!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Quick response time and location was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Cozy Seattle home. Upadated, Super clean, comfortable- great access to Ballard and Fremont areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024