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Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 343 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Lake Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.

The quiet and cozy Captain’s Cottage is an homage to the unique history of Ballard, where a large population of Scandinavians worked in the boat building industry at the turn of the 20th century. Inside this 1915 cottage showcases many treasures from the Captain’s seafaring travels. The house is situated on a corner lot with a front and back yard, where one can sit under the shade of fruit trees or take a walk to explore the neighborhood full of great restaurants, cafes and breweries with outdoor seating. **If you have mobility issues please note steps are required to enter the property and access the bathroom.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Woodland Park Zoo. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Woodland Park Zoo and 7 minutes from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
As a guest of Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Seattle cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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: 460 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Remove shoes in the home. There are bins to store them under the bench just inside the front door.
Maintain clean counters, immediately dispose of food waste to back yard compost bin and do not eat in the bedroom.
No candles, open flames, fireworks, firearms or weapons of any kind allowed on the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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-19-000192

Reviews

Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

K K.

The property was in disrepair with uneven path stones leading to the front steps. I recommend using a light at night when walking them. The yard was half overgrown. The bathroom was tiny and not easy to move around in. The high tub took up so much of the room and required a large step to get into it. It would present a problem to anyone not comfortable doing that. The grab bar was not convenient. The kitchen had ample frying pans but few pots. The stove burners were not all working. It needs renovation like a walk-in shower and larger vanity. The owner was prompt in replying to our questions. There was no winery experience as your review demands we rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay - cozy and met our needs just wonderfully. Hope we can stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Esther K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay here. We felt safe and comfortable and it had everything we needed. It’s an older property so there was a musty smell, from old moisture, I suspect. I don’t think everyone would be sensitive to that though. Over all it was as clean as would be expected of an house that age. And the door frames are low if you are over 6 foot tall. My husband, who is 6’4” hit his head several times. The bed was comfortable, and kitchen amenities were great. We loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood was wonderful, quick and easy to get to many other destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but cozy. Nice amenities and perfect location for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and tidy. A little musty when we checked in. But cleared quickly. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine S., La Quinta CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The photos are not representative of the property. The exterior appears not to have been painted in years, and stairs to the front door look in disrepair. The yard does not resemble the pictures, neither front nor back, and the patio "furniture" needs replacing.There is a step down to the bathroom which elderly persons would have to navigate in the dark while using the toilet in the middle of the night. The bathroom itself is barely navigable, a large cast-iron bathtub dominates the entire small room where a large, older person would find it difficult to use the toilet, or even climb over the edge of the tub where the shower is located. Completely inaccessible for some folks, impossible for my husband, who is in his eighties. We abandoned the "cottage" as it was impossible for us to make it work.
Step down to bathroom
Proximity from tub to sink
Height of sides of tub to access shower
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet location with parking for us to use as our Basecamp!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan, Piedmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleverly decorated, small cottage with close access to downtown Ballard. Bathtub is huge, which was a plus for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carri F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Captain’s Cottage

This place was just perfect for our long weekend stay while visiting our son’s family. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, quiet home with kind and helpful owner's. I'll stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house

Clean, well supplied, great location. Very cute nautical decor.Yard/garden was full of weeds and dead flower heads. Too bad because it was a beautiful, sunny weekend, but the garden/yard was not inviting at all, House was great, yard so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and comfortable

A step back in time as the property has an historical feel so appropriate for Ballard. Definitely a charmer with gracious hosts. Loved the fresh flowers and seltzer water in the frig. Private little back garden made morning coffee even better
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cozy spot

This cottage was perfect for a solo staycation! The decor was so wonderfully curated, and the house had everything I needed to be nice and cozy for a few days. Loved sitting in the garden, and there are so many great restaurants and amenities in walking distance. Renee checked in with me halfway through, and when I mentioned that I was sad that it had rained and I couldn't enjoy the garden as much as I'd planned, she popped by right away to bring over fresh dry cushions for the garden chairs!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captain's Cottage

Love the location, the ambience. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

paul h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not for older adults

Main problem was stepping over a high tub to get into shower although there was a sturdy grab handle it could really be a problem with someone of limited agility. The remainder of the bathroom was tiney. We layed out our toilet items in the kitchen which had ample space. Also a downstep was needed to get to the bathroom which calls for care especially at night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed

The Captain's Cottage was perfect for our mother-daughter visit to Seattle. We loved being in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and in/out access. The house is tiny but had every amenity we could have hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and restful

This was a lovely place to rest and decompress, yet close to bus lines that took me right into downtown. I can’t think of anything that was missing. Do stay here; you’ll like it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent vacation for Seattle area fun.

This was our second stay at the Captains Cottage at Christmas time. small house, but warm and inviting. In the Woodland neighborhood within walking distance of Ballard central amenities and the brewery district (and our grandson!). Only a few blocks to the express bus stop to get down Town Seattle. I would bet it’s every bit as great in the summer when you can hangout in the front yard and watch the world go by! The hosts were very accommodating and kept a tidy and unique property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fit

We loved staying at the Captains Place. It was really convenient to our sons location and places to eat. A perfect way to spend a few days in Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip Lyman B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best time

Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Contemporary cottage

We stayed for 5 days in this whimsically themed Captain's Cottage that was thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed, including air conditioning. Despite its compact size, the house felt remarkably spacious for just my husband and I, with wonderful light and every comfort we needed. Renee was a wonderful host, responding quickly to every message. The location, in a quiet residential neighborhood, was convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, and transportation. We recommend to others and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa Q.

Enjoyed our stay in Ballard!

My husband, toddler and I stayed in this cute cottage for 3 nights while visiting the Seattle area. Very cute and quaint cottage! It was just the perfect size for the three of us and the house itself had so much character. Truly a historic home in an adorable neighborhood. We had quick access to everything we wanted to see and enjoyed every moment of our stay. There were even raspberry bushes in back of the home growing fresh raspberries on them! We would recommend any couples or small families stay here. We had a nice time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023