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Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront.

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront.

This 1 bedroom spacious mother-in-law apartment is conveniently and safely located under the main 2 floors of a gorgeous 1921 Craftsman home.
You’ll enter the apartment via a private entrance from the large patio. Step in using the convenient keyless entry and go down 6 wide steps with secure handrail and like many guests, be delightfully surprised to find a well-insulated, 900 sq ft spacious, all on 1 floor well appointed apartment.

It’s just a short walk to Historic Downtown Ballard, with superb coffee, shopping, music venues, restaurants, speak-easy cafes and bars (and the best Sunday Farmers Market in the city). The Ballard Locks or Golden Gardens, one of the Seattle's only sandy beaches in only a 5 minute car ride away if you want to catch a sunset or watch our local wildlife.

Once you’re settled in, relax in the living room on the comfortable seating arrangement. Watch your favorite shows, movies, and sports on the 43" Hisense Smart TV, with swivel extension bar so you can choose the optimal position. Access a full 99-channel cable package, including national news stations and all local and basic-cable TV channels. You can also access streaming channels using your own logins.

Prep and cook your best culinary creations in the fully equipped kitchen with all the standard major appliances – refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher. You’ll find plenty of prep space on the butcher-block countertops, along with all the cookware, bakeware, dishware, flatware, glassware, serving-ware, Cuisinart 10 cup coffee machine, French press, and utensils you need to prepare and serve your favorite meals. You’ll even find some unexpected foodie tools ¬– small Magic Bullet blender, wok, cake springform, muffin pan, salad spinner, ginger grater, and garlic press.
We always stock the kitchen with fresh ground coffee, selection of teas, small oatmeal packages, sugar, splenda, coffee milk, basic spices and olive oil.

Dine in bistro chairs in the charming dining area with table for 4. For quick snacks or hot beverages, enjoy the coffee nook for 2 in the kitchen.

Guests praise the comfort of the queen bed in the Primary Bedroom and its high-end, pillow-top mattress and organic cotton and linen bedding to snuggle into. Bedside tables and overhead sconce lights flank the bed, and the lamps’ extendable arms enable you to adjust them to the perfect position for reading.

Lull yourself to sleep watching the 32" LG Smart TV, accessing popular streaming channels using your own logins. There is plenty of storage for your belongings in the dresser and closet including a luggage rack.

For additional sleeping needs, you’ll love the foldout, queen-size sofa bed in the living room, offering an adjustable headboard for reading in bed or watching TV.

Should you have remote-work needs, you’ll find a workspace in the living room with desk chair and writing surface.

The private patio is the perfect spot to enjoy some fresh air and Seattle’s mild weather. Indulge in a hot or cold beverage as you admire the greenery or savor a meal or snack at the table for 2 with comfortable, rattan swivel chairs.

Refresh and rejuvenate in the apartment’s bathroom with large walk-in shower and all bathroom essentials, including towels, toiletries, hair dryer and flat iron.

Also for your convenience is a washer and dryer, available on request.

If you are travelling with your dog there are plenty of dog-friendly amenities too! Pamper your canine companion with a romp in the small, fenced-in side yard. Large dog park 10 minute drive.

Flexible check in and check out can be provided so please reach out if you have any special requirements.

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For us, hosting is so much more than providing a comfortable and well-appointed space. We fill our home with positive energy and meaningful intention and love offering our little slice of heaven in Seattle.


AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
– Private patio
– Fully equipped kitchen
– Xfinity internet and Wi-Fi services: 600 mbps
– Dedicated workspace
– Books and other reading material
– Dog amenities: small fenced-in side yard available for unsupervised doggo potty runs, medium-size dog bed, dog blankets, dog towels, dog treats

Property manager

Nicole Vandermeulen
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Qn sleeper sofa best suited/ kids or young adults
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are not allowed on furniture or bed, not be left alone in unit for longer then 1 hour, be on leash outside of property. Scoop dog feces, discard
- Quite time between 11pm-7am. No loud parties.
Please remove your shoes in entry way before entering apartment when it’s raining outside. Wipe dogs wet feet too, towel provided Thank you .

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-21-000232

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Seattle

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Travelling with kids? Make time for Woodland Park Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Seattle Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • University of Washington - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Seattle Center - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Space Needle - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 11 min drive
  • King Street Station - 23 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ballard Coffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Victrola Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cookie's Country Chicken - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 1-bedroom apartment, 10 minutes drive to Seattle Waterfront. located?

This family-friendly Seattle apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Shilshole Bay Marina, Woodland Park Zoo and Golden Gardens Park. Green Lake Park and Discovery Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Stay

Loved our stay here for a short break in Seattle. It's a great location, in a cool neighborhood w lots of shops, restaurants, close to playgrounds and walks. Easy to get in and out and the hosts were fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great stay. The place was complete with everything we needed. The host was helpful and friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and close to everything in the Ballard area.

Great place to stay and be relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, quiet and calm!

This is the perfect place to come back and relax after exploring Seattle. They have all the amenities including a full kitchen to help make your stay feel like you are at home. The neighborhood is great with walkable places to eat and get drinks. Hosts are so nice and offered great suggestions!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy hideaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Nicole and Kurt’s. They were very welcoming and accommodating hosts with great communication. Everything was clean and cozy and we had everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood is pleasant and has some fun restaurant/bar options within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This comfy basement apartment in Ballard, Washington is truly your home away from home. The property is managed by the homeowner and they have done an absolute wonderful job of accessorizing this apartment to meet all your needs. Everything you can think of that you would need from your home is here in the apartment. The apartment feels spacious and has a separate entrance on the side of the home for your privacy and convenience. Above all, it was warm and comfortable. The location is excellent if you are visiting downtown Seattle or the northern neighborhoods in North Seattle with great access to the Puget Sound and many great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars within walking distance. The host did an outstanding job with communication and the property matched the photos which doesn't always happen. I can highly recommend this property as a great home away from home for your next visit to Seattle.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cragin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ballard Hummingbird Hideaway

The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The hosts were very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the neighborhood.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovey home away from home in Ballard

I really enjoyed my stay in Ballard. Wonderful, quiet neighborhood with everything you need within walking distance. The property was exactly as advertised with lovely hosts. Highly recommend staying here when visiting Seattle and I will come back on future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting son

Clean. Comfortable, great location for us
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Pollocksville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy MIL suite

Host was super easy to communicate with and very friendly. Unit was clean and well equipped. Pictures are accurate in listing. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot in Ballard

This was a perfect location for our stay in Ballard! The apartment was more spacious than expected, very clean and had everything we needed. It is exactly as described and more. It was a short walk to the restaurants, shops and farmers market. It was also very easy to hop on the bus and head into downtown Seattle. We very much enjoyed our stay and will be booking this location on our next trip back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best host ever

From the start of exiting the flight Nicole was very helpful on giving train to bus directions. We accidentally got dropped at the wrong location and Nicole offered to come get us with her personal vehicle which was only 4 blocks away but we opted to walk it. The apartment was very cute very homey and a washer/dryer was available for use before we boarded our cruise. If I ever go back to Seattle this will for sure be my place always. This apartment is a 20 minute bus ride to down town Seattle safe area very cute little town. I can’t give this place a more 5 star review! Best communication I have ever experienced!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Ballard Refuge

A peaceful neighborhood location that served as a great base of operation for adventures in Seattle. The attention to detail is remarkable. If you find yourself thinking "This place should have X", X is probably there in the drawer you'd expect to find it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Saint Louis, Missouri U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for stay in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

I highly recommend this property. It is a lovely, comfortable apartment with a superbly well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and linens, and a private well lit entrance. Nicole and Kurt are wonderful, helpful hosts who have thought of everything you may need. Nicole provides clear instructions for your check in, stay and departure, and she responds promptly if you have any questions. The location is very convenient for getting around in Ballad on foot or by car, and public transportation to downtown Seattle is a short walk away. I look forward to staying here again on my next trip to Seattle.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed my stay at this property. The location is accessible by public transportation. Whenever I wanted to use an Uber, they were available within 1 to 2 minutes. The host was very accommodating, warm, and easy to get along with. If you are a swimmer, the Ballard pool is an excellent choice. The pool is located about a mile away. I was unaware of this pool, and the host recommended it to me when she found out that I was traveling to downtown Seattle to go swimming at the YMCA. The apartment is clean has great appliances. I highly recommend this apartment. It is located in the basement, so there are stairs.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

My husband and I stayed at Nicole and Kurt's Hummingbird Hide Away for two weeks in July 2023. From the moment we entered, we were delighted by the roominess of the Hummingbird. The 'spaces' of kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room were all separate rooms and not a studio as one might have thought. Every square inch of the place was well thought out in terms of clever use of space and all was spotlessly clean. The bed was super comfortable, there was a workspace available for remote work, and the kitchen had everything one could possibly need for any meal to be prepared. Nicole and Kurt were excellent hosts and it was obvious that they both enjoy their role welcoming guests to their lovely Hummingbird. The location within Ballard couldn't be better with a grocery store, restaurants, retail, and parks all within walking distance of half a mile or so. We took the bus to downtown Seattle twice and it was around the corner and right on time. We did have a car because there are so many wonderful day trips throughout the area and there was always a parking spot available in front of the Hummingbird. The cycling throughout Seattle and the greater area is wonderful and, it wasn't the easiest thing for them to do, but we were very grateful that Nicole and Kurt kindly stored our bikes overnight for the two weeks we were there. It was a wonderful stay and I hope we will have an opportunity to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Vandermeulen

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We are a mixed American/European couple.
We love living in the PNW for its beautiful scenery from the mountains to the waters of Puget Sounds.
We love boating, hiking, cooking, walking, exploring art walks and museums, wine tasting, enjoying good food and hanging out with our 7 year old grand daughter
We are avid Short term rental travelers ourselves and have outfitted our apartment with just about everything you need and want for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
English and Dutch speaking, we enjoy hosting visitors from all over the world and have been hosting for over 9 years 😁

Why they chose this property

We love Ballard for it proximity to Down town Seattle and all the great activities it offers. The new waterfront park added to Seattle Pike Place market with new aquarium addition is our favorite place to spend an afternoon sight seeing, eating great seafood and enjoying the water and mountain view. From there you can take a fun ride in the Seattle great wheel, walk to historic Pioneer Square or visit the Iconic Seattle Space needle.
Ballard itself offers access to Golden Gardens beach or Discovery Park for a fun local hike, both about a 10 minute drive from the apartment, perfect for watching our local wildlife and watching epic sunsets.
An easy 10 minute walk will lead you to the heart of Historic downtown Ballard filled with great restaurants, coffee shops, cocktail bars, shopping, ice cream shops, farmers market, local breweries and more. Enjoy a new movie release at the Majestic Bay theater or visit the Nordic Heritage Museum and learn about the history of this once Scandinavian community. All within walking distance to the home, No car needed.

What makes this property unique

Large front porch set above the street give this home a grand feel.
Original craftsman detail makes this house one of the most beautiful homes on a quiet residential street.
Large private front patio with comfortable outdoor chairs and table with weeping grapevines is exclusively reserved for our guest and perfect for having breakfast/coffee in the morning or glass of wine/beer in the afternoon sun. It a favorite spot for our guest enjoying a break from all the sightseeing activities and spend a little time in peaceful setting, enjoying the fresh air when the weather is nice.

Plenty of street parking always available right in font of home too.
Our guests keep coming back year after year :)

Languages:

English, Dutch

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