Ballard, Seattle vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Ballard

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 686 reviews

Private Ballard Backyard Cottage with Natural Light

Escape the bustle of the city and relax in a cozy backyard sanctuary. Sample local craft beer in an Adirondack chair in the garden. Watch a widescreen TV from the bed and make coffee in the morning. This adorable cottage comes complete with queen bed, hardwood flooring, kitchenette with Farmhouse sink, kitchen island, fridge freezer, Kuerig coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, and induction hot plate. With a 50 gallon water heater there will be enough hot water for all your needs. The high end bathroom is completed with a Kohler sink, toilet and hardware. There is also a closet to hang and store clothes and bags. The cottage is heated via high efficiency electric infra red heaters mounted on the ceiling. There is also a whole house ventilation system to keep the air fresh throughout the year (the switch to turn hi/low or on/off is inside the closet). Cable TV, wifi and a DVD player are also available. Amazon and Netflix are included on the smart TV for your use with your own passwords. Free parking is available on the street in front of the Cottage/Main house. The Cottage is a short walk via a gravel pathway to the right of the main house towards the back of the property. Guests are welcome to use the patio seating area outside the Cottage, which includes Adirondack chairs, picnic table, and a Weber grill. We welcome contact via email, text or cell at anytime before or during your stay to answer any questions you may have. During your stay, we like to leave the personal interaction guest dependent. We value your privacy and would love to give you a friendly welcome greeting if we pass. However, we are always available and more than happy to chat, just let us know. The Seattle neighborhood of Ballard has many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a cinema, bakeries, and quirky stores. The Sunday market is a must. Golden Gardens Beach, the Ballard Locks, and the Nordic Heritage Museum are all close by. The Cottage is around a 20 min drive to Downtown Seattle. One block from the Cottage you can catch the #40 bus to Downtown Seattle, Fremont, and South Lake Union. Uber and Lyft are readily available in this neighborhood. Grant and Bev are garden lovers, whether it's pottering in the garden, BBQ'ing outside the main house or just chilling. Our kids are also outdoor enthusiasts so will be in and out the garden space around the main house. There is also a store room built at the back of the Cottage with access only from the garden that we use time to time. We respect your privacy and space. The patio area outside the Cottage is for your exclusive use.

Nov 1 – 6

$103 per night
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Guest suite in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 573 reviews

High Style and Vintage Charm in Private Garden Cottage

This is a private guest bungalow, fully detached from the main house. Main living area converts from hang-out room, to dining table/work surface seating for four, to bedroom. Wallbed holds a Leesa high-end foam mattress, and wall-mounted tv swivels for viewing from the bed or leather loveseat. DVD/blu-ray player with a selection of movies, access to Netflix, and dedicated wifi. The all-in-one vintage kitchenette includes sink, stovetop, oven, and refrigerator. Microwave, kettle, french press, pots, pans, & utensils. The tiled bathroom is stocked with towels and bathrobes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, hair-dryer, and make-up wipes. The bungalow is all yours, and feel free to hang out wherever you like in the shared yard. Guests staying 3 nights and longer can arrange access to our washer & dryer. Host is readily available, in person or via phone/text. We are a family of four, so the yard is a shared space with us and our two young daughters, a couple of cats, and the hubbub of family life. We are often outside when the weather is nice, working in the garden, splashing in the small pool, and generally hanging out. The property is in the Loyal Heights area of Ballard, just south of Crown Hill. Ballard is a hip, historic neighborhood in Seattle's northwest corner known as a hotspot for new restaurants and bars, urban development, and Scandinavian heritage. There is street parking directly in front of the main house. It's a short 3-block walk to the RapidRide D Line bus running frequently to/from downtown Seattle. It is 1.5 miles to the heart of Old Ballard, 1.5 miles to Golden Gardens Park (beach), 2 miles to Green Lake Park, and 2.3 miles to Woodland Park Zoo. The cottage plumbing is on a sump pump. PLEASE remember that only toilet paper and, well, you know, can go into the toilet. NO feminine hygiene products. At all. Thank you.

Jun 1 – 8

$122 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Ballard

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Lovely 1-bedroom retreat with hot tub

Relax and unwind in this cozy first-floor unit with private entrance, patio and hot tub. Our indoor space has three separate rooms: lovely bedroom with comfy queen bed and closet with dresser, full bathroom with rain shower and tub, and living room with large TV, small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makers. (Note: we do not have a full kitchenette.) The living room sofa unfolds into a double bed. We live upstairs with our elementary schooler, so you’ll hear signs of life occasionally.

Jul 27 – Aug 3

$89 per night

Popular amenities for Ballard, Seattle vacation rentals

Stay near Ballard, Seattle's top sights

Golden Gardens Park728 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks774 locals recommend
Shilshole Bay Marina30 locals recommend
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder65 locals recommend
Fred Meyer278 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park83 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

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Guesthouse in Ballard

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 545 reviews

Seattle Mini Home with Hot Tub and Private Deck

Jan 13 – 20

$118 per night
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Apartment in Ballard

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 370 reviews

Browns House Guest Apt. in Ballard

Feb 23 – Mar 2

$89 per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Cozy, Quiet, Comfortable Suite near Golden Gardens

Jul 9 – 16

$99 per night
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Apartment in Phinney Ridge

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 846 reviews

Ballard Greenwood Private Suite

Nov 26 – Dec 3

$99 per night
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Home in Ballard

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 368 reviews

Cozy Ballard Apartment

Jun 5 – 12

$110 per night
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Guest suite in Ballard

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1043 reviews

Beautiful Private Spot in North Ballard

May 1 – 8

$81 per night
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Home in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 290 reviews

Crow's Nest Cottage

Aug 16 – 23

$111 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Come Relax in Our Custom-Built Backyard Cottage

Jun 20 – 27

$149 per night
Superhost

Home in Ballard

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviews

Private Ballard Flat - 2 BR

Nov 8 – 15

$102 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews

Seattle's Little Red house in a Dreamy Backyard

Sep 23 – 30

$86 per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Henry's Hideaway-Cozy Farmhouse Styled Guest Suite

Dec 18 – 25

$114 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Cozy Ballard Private Apartment w/Parking

Nov 1 – 8

$126 per night

Other great vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

Guest favorite

Apartment in Phinney Ridge

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews

Home apartment with all the comfort.

Feb 9 – 16

$86 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviews

Get Cozy at a Hip, Vintage-Style Retreat

Nov 8 – 15

$113 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Greenwood

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews

Private Guest Studio- Phinney Ridge

Apr 10 – 17

$79 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

Spacious SEAVIEW SUITE at Luxury Estate

Feb 15 – 22

$126 per night
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Guest suite in Fremont

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 571 reviews

Charming Secluded Guest Suite near Woodland Park

Nov 28 – Dec 5

$111 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Cozy One Bedroom Suite in Ballard

Jul 11 – 18

$102 per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Sunset Hill "Birdhouse" - 2 bed & patio views

Sep 22 – 29

$114 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Modern industrial guesthouse Ballard/Phinney Ridge

Jun 11 – 18

$150 per night
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Tiny home in Magnolia

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

'the Hut': a Garden in Magnolia

Sep 11 – 18

$110 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 595 reviews

Cozy Suite in Ballard Craftsman

Jun 1 – 8

$119 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Greenwood

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Cheerful Garden Loft Retreat- great for monthly!

Apr 7 – 14

$77 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

2 Bdrm, Newly Remodeled, Quaint, and Central Suite

May 18 – 25

$141 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

Total rentals

520 properties

Wifi availability

520 properties include access to wifi

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

310 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

180 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

250 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

40K reviews

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