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Outdoor dining
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Captain's Cottage

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 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.

Property manager

Renee Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000192

About the area

Seattle

Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this cottage. Space Needle and Pike Place Market 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. Consider Seattle Center for a night out, and don't miss Woodland Park Zoo, a top local attraction. 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 - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Washington - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Seattle Center - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Space Needle - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 9 min drive
  • King Street Station - 21 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ballard Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Woodland Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Cottage located?

Located in Ballard, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of Green Lake Park and Fremont Troll. Seattle Pacific University and Lake Union are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

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

Captain's Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Perfect for the weekend

Lovely, well-equipped place. Close to tons of food and shopping, quiet neighborhood. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

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

Andrea S.

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

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

Carol E., Ketchum, Idaho

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

Cozy Comfortable Cottage

My stay in this nautically themed cottage couldn’t have been nicer! It is a sweet older home that has been charmingly decorated and outfitted with all the modern conveniences. I highly recommend this cute VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip Lyman B.

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

Best time

Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora A., Hood River, Or US

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

Whimsical home

A fun little retreat in Ballard, close to shops and restaurants. Quite neighborhood, clean and convenient. Renee is great with making you feel welcome. I’ll definitely stay again, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

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

Shannon A.

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

Charming cottage in great neighborhood

Yes, it’s tiny. Lots of homey touches, huge old claw foot tub, Well appointed kitchen. Everything we needed. I slept great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Carson City, NV, USA

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

Quaint little capatins cottage

Thank you so much for sharing your amazingly cute little cottage with us. We've loved staying there! It's cozy, warm and very welcoming. You've provided all the things that make it homely and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to escape to Ballard. If I am asked to come back this way for work, I will be reaching out to you to see if there is any availability.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

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

8/10 Good

Alyssa Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Samuel S.

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

Captain cottage

Needs some improvement A queen bed should fit
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerin Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property itself is small but quaint and had everything we needed. Renee was excellent at communicating. The washing machine and dryer was a pleasant surprise. Everything you could possibly need was provided. The property was close to all the places we wanted to go to. I would recommend staying in this property for couples. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

paul h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Deborah D.

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

Local feel and great location

Old established Seattle neighborhood with easy access to buses to everywhere and walking distance to all the great stuff in Ballard. Not a roomy cottage, but it certainly more than works and in summer with the yard, would be fantastic. The hosts were great and I would definately stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Perfect little cottage

Captain’s cottage was perfect for my week in Seattle. Such a quiet neighborhood but an easy walk to everything I needed like local restaurants and grocery stores and to downtown Ballard, Nordic museum and the Locks. I would love to stay here again, maybe in warmer weather so I could sit outside. I also loved all the Captain’s art in the house. Thank you for sharing this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

loretta g., Ellensburg, WA

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

Charming, unique, well stocked.

Reminded me of belowdecks on my grandfather’s wooden sailboat, 1960s: cozy, cunning, comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Andrew K.

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

Captain's Cottage was great!

This Ballard bungalow was the perfect landing spot during a busy long weekend in Seattle. Clean, quiet, cute & comfortable! We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Arlene M., California

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

The cottage was cozy and charming.

Overall the cottage was a good fit for my daughter and I. The kitchen was well equipped. Lots of attention to detail inside. The location was perfect for our stay with many of the sights we wanted to take very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Cozy and quiet in the city.

We stayed at Captain's Cottage for a quick trip to Seattle! We needed easy access the the city but were traveling with our two kids....the cottage house was perfect! Close to the city but also tucked in a sweet and quiet neighborhood, the fenced in yard was a great place for our kids to play in and they loved all the Captain's touches! They kept asking when the sailors were coming home! Clean and well stocked for a comfortable stay! Thank you Renee...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Charming cottage in quiet Ballard neighborhood

The Captain's Cottage was perfect for us. Just a few blocks from our daughter in a quiet neighborhood. My husband loved sitting out front with his coffee in the morning. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Renee provided everything needed. The washer and dryer were especially welcome. I would definitely stay at the cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Renee Martin

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I am a world traveler and have been hosting guests for several years now on another platform.

Why they chose this property

The Captain's Cottage is an homage to a bygone era and the local history of Ballard. With the Captain as my muse, I enjoyed curating the space with a subtle vintage nautical theme.

What makes this property unique

With a high walk and transit score and a unique history, this quiet location in central Ballard is the perfect place from which to visit Seattle, the nearby mountain ranges and explore the Salish Sea.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests