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Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Alki Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • T-Mobile Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Seattle Waterfront
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)
    ‪12 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.

Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage

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 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, Nespresso coffee maker, and everything you need to prepare meals, if you prefer to eat in. You'll sleep comfortably in the comfortable king sized bed with and enjoy a full bathroom with a 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.

During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to T-Mobile Park. A kitchen and a patio are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
  • 9 minutes by car from T-Mobile Park and 9 minutes from Seattle Waterfront

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please open the two window facing the main house, and turn on the air filter

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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-19-001753

Walk to Restaurants, or Minutes to City from Backyard Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
PRO - Great location, very clean, well stocked, comfortable bed and seatingCON - Host was delayed providing check-in instructions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth e.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the stay. Location was great. We were able to walk everywhere. Sarah was most helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Location, Location, Location

Well cared for property with responsive host. Walkable neighborhood in proximity to many things to do. This was exactly what I was looking for, I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely studio

Exactly what I needed. Cozy and ansthetically interesting. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Manchester, mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay but missing a few things

Lovely comfortable cottage but needs a few changes. A coffee pot that most people know how to use. Extra kitchen and bathroom towels for guests. Other then that great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

Great place in a nice neighborhood. Hosts were friendly and easy to work with. Hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice treehouse

We loved the open airy high ceilings feel of Sarah's VRBO. But even more importantly the bed and linens were very comfortable and I have stayed in a lot of places where that is not true. It's things like that that make me want to come back. And the TV was easy to figure out for a TV challenged person like me .Very quiet, easy parking. Will stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place convenient to all of West Seattle

Terrific little studio apartment above a garage with separate entrance. Seemingly all brand new or recently renovated - bonus is the gorgeous lofted ceiling. Quiet location with plenty of on-street parking. Hosts could not have been more helpful. Be aware that the unit is heated with radiant-floor heat (we added a space heater from our son's place as an abundance of caution, but might not have needed it), and there is a tiny oven with 4-burner stove. No dishwasher. Plenty nice if you just want breakfast/lunch there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 nights in Seattle

Beautiful neighborhood!! We felt safe and comfortable. Thanks Sarah!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and Peaceful

We booked this cottage for a friend and colleague and it was just perfect. The hosts were lovely and he very much enjoyed both inside and the beautiful garden and birds in the morning. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

The property was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaked pleasure

The exceptional over garage apartment was close to family and shopping in the Junction. Very clean and comfortable. Check- in was easy with instructions from hosts on day of arrival ( even when flight plans are delayed) by email. Hosts are very friendly, helpful and super nice people. E&J from VA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023