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Ravenna View Retreat

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A fresh, expansive tree house feel with a big sky, views and privacy.
The Great Room open to spaciousness and light
View to Bellevue, sofa, deck views from the open kitchen
A/C
Fresh air Great room with tree house views, electric fireplace, well furnished
The Great Room opens to a spacious deck with views of lake and trees, Mt Rainier

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • University Village
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Seattle Children's Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office/bedroom

1 Single Bed

the Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ravenna View Retreat

-Safe, quiet, convenient neighborhood and garden
-Light, private, views, vaulted ceilings
-Great Room; light/open and can be closed from sleeping/work areas
-Deck and gorgeous views
-A/C. fireplace. gas stove, big bathroom, jacuzzi, washer/dryer, dishwasher, parking
-Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, fan, a/c, sitting area, option to add a desk
-Loft with queen bed, desk/workspace
located above office/bedroom
-Office/bedroom with desk, option to add a desk
-Stay may be extended
-minimum age is 25+ with experience
-pet under 30 lbs with pre approval
-Stairs

Like living in a tree house; light filled and airy with views all around of mountains, sky, water, trees, lights, sunsets. Gorgeous!

The Great Room has vaulted ceilings, a well appointed kitchen, dining area and lots of comfortable seating.

Big windows invite you out to the view deck through the kitchen view window and the sliding glass door with expanse of sky and trees. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, bowls, dishwasher, big refrigerator, gas stove, coffee pot, toaster oven.

The high ceilings and view windows of living/dining room show off downtown Bellevue and the Cascade mountains. Furnishings include a sofa (can turn into a fourth (full) bed), leather chairs, a table that extends to seat six, and a flat screen TV.

The primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, with a fan, luxury queen bed and love seat, closet, dresser and washer/dryer.

The Office/second bedroom has a desk, bookcase, single bed, closet and dresser. It boasts a big view window over the garden to Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier.

The Loft bedroom has a queen bed, dresser and desk, ceiling is low. The Loft is above the Office, 2nd bedroom. These two rooms with beds are closed off, with solid doors, from the master bedroom and from the living room. The Loft is a favorite space for its comfort, charm and the feeling of ‘away from it all'.

The gorgeous, big bathroom has a jacuzzi tub and a separate corner shower.

Your own on-site parking space and easy access to the Ravenna View Apartment. Light, bright and airy with spacious views on four sides.

Located on the entire top floor of a lovely house with a large private garden in the Ravenna neighborhood, a Seattle favorite for its friendliness and convenience, with easy walks to restaurants, cafes, PCC and MetroMarket for groceries, the University Village, Burke-Gilman Trail, Children's Hospital and the University of Washington campus, Lake Washington parks and more.

*Refundable deposit for cleaning, damage and disruption will be added for longer stays, ranging from $100-$500.

*Available for stays of up to 90 days with a monthly discount September to June, negotiable for longer after a review. Monthly discount does not apply in July and August.

*Cleaning fee depends on length of stay. Minimum $50.

*Notice: Guests agree to hold harmless the Ravenna View Apartment accommodations, furnishings and property.
*May request photo ID

We live on site and are available to meet guests.

We love the beauty of Ravenna, its green trees, unique houses and yards, friendly neighbors and our healthy, environmentally conscious living.

The Ravenna View Apartment is located 1-1/2 blocks from three major bus lines, including express to downtown Seattle.

The apartment is beautiful, spacious and comfortable, the house and garden feel like a sanctuary and the location is ideal. There is off-street parking available.

Refundable deposit for cleaning, damage and disruption will be added for longer stays. Thank you!

You'll have your own on-site/off-street parking space, access to the garden, patio and gas grill.

Pets may be considered. Ask in advance. If approved, a pet fee will be assessed. You are responsible for providing bedding, dishes and towels and proper food storage, and to clean up after your pet if approved.
*Guest count includes adults, teens, children, infants, toddlers and babies. An additional guest fee of $20 per night for adults after three. Children under ten are half.

Keywords: Apartment, vacation rental, lodging, house

Property manager

Joy Abbey-Adams
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of any age are included in guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be pre-approved breed, weight, sociability
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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-19-002358

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located in Ravenna, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this apartment is near theme parks and in the mountains. Seattle Center and WaMu Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena, and consider making time for Woodland Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • University Village - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seattle Children's Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Washington - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Washington Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 4 min drive
  • King Street Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack University Village - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hello Robin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blazing Bagels - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ravenna View Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ravenna View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ravenna View Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ravenna View Retreat located?

Located in Ravenna, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of University Village and Seattle Children's Hospital. University of Washington is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away. Roosevelt Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mckae C.

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

Delightful, and homey

Our experience here was overall very delightful! It was spotless on arrival, and Joy (the host) was lovely and ensured our stay was very comfortable. 10/10
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Great place to visit relatives in Seattle

Really enjoyed the light from all the windows in this apartment. The only things I wish I'd realized beforehand is that you walk through one of the bedrooms to access the rest of the unit (awkward in terms of privacy for our sister-in-law). Plus you must be ok with frequent stairs. But overall a pleasant unit in a well-established neighborhood with easy access to much of Seattle.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert E., Newport OR, USA

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

Beautiful Garden home in quiet neighborhood

The Ravenna View home is a cozy and comfortable second floor apartment with a private entrance off the alley way. The neighborhood is fast enough away from downtown to avoid most of the hustle and bustle but still close enough to you district to not feel like you're out in the suburbs. It was well appointed and well stocked (though now it's down one bowl from my stay). My pup loved to stare out the window at all the squirrels and birds and rabbits and quickly became very comfortable. A great stay overall cut too short by the powers that be
Stayed 39 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike S.

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

33rd Ave.

Great Seattle neighborhood. Experienced hostess. Apartment needs a furniture refresh. Visited during heat wave, no AC. Construction next door and across street-very noisy in the AM. Bring additional TP should you need it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ravenna 2br apartment

We loved the area of the apartment. It was close to bus routes. We absolutely loved Seattle. The apartment was furnished well although it was a little run down. The advertisement showed that the apartment had AC. It has individual units. Only one could run at a time with nothing else because the breaker would trip. It was a little concerning that there were so many things wired to one set of breakers that it would trip when’s night light would come on automatically at night. (We unplugged out after the fourth night and give that helped.) It turns out there were two bedrooms with AC units and a washer and dryer. There was also only one smoke detector in the whole apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Chicago

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

Lovely place

Lovely property in a neighborhood convenient to campus and easy access to highways. While a quirky layout, it was nice to have space to spread out. Only issue was the stairs in the bathroom - difficult to navigate in the middle of the night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Charlotte

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

Great place

It was a great place to stay while visiting our daughter and her husband. They live nearby in a very small apartment, so having space for us to be able to hang out was great. There was plenty of space in the living room for all of us to be comfortable, including a table that expanded to have room for all 5 of us to eat and play games. We ordered a heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner from 13 Coins and the kitchen was plenty big enough for us to store everything in the fridge and heat everything for dinner. The apartment does have a lot of stairs, so that's something to be aware of, and it has lots of storage space. It was a lovely house and garden and a quiet, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pat S.

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

Comfortable and nice convenient location

The apartment is comfortable and the garden is very pretty. The neighborhood was convenient and easy to navigate. The host was friendly and responsive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

The Ravenna View apartment provided a wonderful get-away & resting place for us.

The apartment was perfectly located in a quaint neighborhood and very close to University of Washington, University Village and downtown Seattle. Coffee shops and restaurants were within walking distance & absolutely everything was provided for us including laundry products to use in the washer and dryer, soaps, shampoo, coffee, everything you would find in a more expensive hotel room. Joy was a delight to meet. She was available to answer questions but also gave us complete privacy. We highly recommend the apartment but you had better make your reservation quickly; the place rents out fast. Robin Smith
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

good location in an average apartment

My husband and 2 year old stayed in the apt for a 4 day sightseeing trip. The location was great - we had our own car and found it very convenient. We found Seattle quite congested and busy, and it was nice to have quiet neighborhood to "escape" to, but still be within 15 minutes of Pike Place Market, etc. The apt is probably about 10 minutes from 5 freeway, just a couple exits north of Seattle Center, etc. It's in a nice, safe area (with a nice private school down the block) with plenty of restaurants and shops (near Whole Foods grocery store & Safeway) within a short driving distance. The apartment itself was just kind of average. Liked the big tub, garden, and kitchen. Didn't like that the bedroom is not completely closed off from the rest of the apartment. There is a door, but the wall does not go all the way to the ceiling - there is an open area of about 3 feet between the top of the wall and the ceiling. So, the bedroom is not closed off from sound from the rest of the apartment - tough when trying to put our daughter down early for bed. The bed squeaked quite a bit - to the extent of waking us up when someone rolled over. This is unusual for Seattle, but we visited in August, and the apartment was SO hot in the afternoon/evenings. Even with all the windows open, it was very warm. I found myself sweating every evening while trying to relax and watch TV. (Overnight, it cooled down so mornings were pleasant). Finally, the apt lacked any kind of "directions." Washing machine didn't work without sticking a wooden rod against it to keep the door shut, but there was no signage- we didn't find out till the owner called us back 7 hours after we called. Couldn't get hot tub jets to work. There was a "welcome card" but it simply gave our bill and what to recycle - nothing about how to work anything in the apartment, local restaurants, etc. We would have loved that info, since we never met the owner. Glad for the location and great price, but prob wouldn't choose apt again for us personally. For a family with older children, or a single couple, visiting NOT in warm August, it would probably work out fine! The price was a LOT cheaper than any other lodging we could find in Seattle, so it would be worth it if you'll be out all day sightseeing - a good place to return to in the evenings.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gem

A lovely apartment in a superb location separate from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Walk to bus to downtown, parks, charming restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. I would definitely stay here again upon return to Seattle. Owner is simply lovely and hospitable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Virginia

Comfortable and perfect location.

We loved our stay here. The hostess did a phenomenal job of making us feel at home and welcome. We would stay here again gladly.

About the host

Hosted by Joy Abbey-Adams

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I have loved beautiful homes, gardens, travel and meeting people along the way! My experience living in beautiful homes and apartments in Europe opened me up to creating beauty, harmony, comfort inside and the serenity of beautiful views extending to the outside. I began teaching and spending summers gardening and restoring furniture. Sharing this property and Ravenna neighborhood is my passion.

Why they chose this property

I create beautiful environments and love to share them. Seattle and Whidbey Island are special places. The natural environments, large properties with the green of trees and shrubs, big sky and views everywhere but with the hush of privacy and quiet so perfect for a relaxing getaway feels like the perfect home away from home, As I shared homes in Europe as a student, so loving my homes and sharing them too seems natural and easy to me.

What makes this property unique

You will feel welcomed and at home in this friendly neighborhood, knowing that all is well! The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest creates the background for the simple elegance of the home away created for guests to enjoy the spacious, tree house comfort of this amazing apartment.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests