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Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill

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The entire top floor of this classic Craftsman bungalow home is yours.
Designer furniture, custom art, adjustable lighting throughout.
4K HD Samsung TV with Bose sounder, loaded with HBO, Showtime, Netflix, Hulu.
Den with cozy hygge daybed and Northwest travel library, sleeping for 3rd guest.
Fully stocked kitchen with gas cooktop and dishwasher.  Fresh flowers too!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 383.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Seattle Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Space Needle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill

Private upper floor 1 bed/den apartment from outside stairs from our home. Cozy 950 square ft. space on an historic landmark street. Top of hill Home. 2 LEVEL blocks to 50+ restaurants, bars, retail, grocers. Decorated with curated art, a cook’s kitchen, den with daybed, laundry, & expansive view balcony. Vaulted ceilings/sunny rooms. Lux Brooklinen sheets. New Casper Hybrid bed. Fast WiFi (300+Mbps), Samsung TV/Bose sound bar; Apple, Hulu, Netflix free, Northwest travel library! 1 block to 2 buses. Free parking.
The space
This is our sole property, where we personal focus on your stay, not so on many investment properties. While many local VRBOs are basement spaces with people living directly above you and with limited daylight/ceiling height...here you have our quiet and huge view TOP floor! Reminder, there are stairs.

Private, spacious, quiet, welcoming. Full of art and designer furnishings. Fast WiFi,(300+Mbps). A 4K HD TV with Bose sound bar, featuring 100’s of HD channels including Max, Netflix, Hulu…even foreign language channels. A TV remote you simply speak to find your favorite show! Your place, cool even on the hottest days with professionally installed air conditioning. Overall, a VERY COOL SPACE.
Guest access
It is all yours! A private exterior stairs takes you to your top floor apartment. Keyless door lock makes check in/out safe and easy. No keys to worry about. Arrive/depart on your schedule. No need to check in with the host! On street parking for free without overnight restrictions, not so in most central Seattle neighborhoods. (Belltown is metered parking 8am to 8pm. Park in Capitol Hill overnight and expect a $75 ticket on that rental car for a non resident vehicle.) All guests find available parking within the surrounding block of our apartment, many within view of their stay.

Other things to note
The price listed reflects one or two person occupancy. We do have a comfortable daybed in a separate den for a third person for a charge of $25 additional per night.

If current guest scheduling allows... we will entertain early check ins/outs for a charge of $15 to $75 per event. 3 hour early check in/out for $15... or if needed (overnight flight?), an early morning check in or evening check out for $50/ $75. Understanding, we will have to change our availability schedule for the very early morning /late evening changes.

We recently purchased two electric bikes. Steve offers an hour and a half guided tour of Queen for $25 a bike. It involves an easy ride through the neighborhood discovering the best of the Hill and womderful outlooks from all directions. We have helmets to borrow also. Lastly, for everyone’s safety there one exterior camera at the approach to the VRBO.

License number
STR-OPLI-19-001256

Property manager

Steve and Jocelyn
Premier Host

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
General respectfulness. Shoes off at door, enjoy the top floor. Quiet hrs 10pm, laundry hrs 9am/9pm. No pets, smoking, parties. NO surprise guests.
Use natural Pac Northwest air conditioning (open a screened window/door) instead of turning on AC if temps are in the 60’s/low 70’s. Or go to a hotel.
Our VRBO is fine for a couple friends stopping by. More, please go to a nearby restaurant/bar. We will ask you to gather off premises.

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-19-001256

About the area

Seattle

Located in Seattle, this apartment is in the city centre. Seattle Center and WaMu Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Climate Pledge Arena or T-Mobile Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Seattle Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Space Needle - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pike Place Market - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Westlake Thomas St Station - 5 min drive
  • King Street Station - 15 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canlis - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Byen Bakeri - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Max Burger Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wick Motorcycles and Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zeeks Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private retreat on historic Queen Anne Hill located?

Located in Queen Anne, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Center and Space Needle. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Seattle Waterfront 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

Susannah S.

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

Super nice host!

They had some food/goodies for us...very kind. And available for any questions....great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce k.

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

Great location great hosts

We had a wonderful stay. Great hosts, very attentive to details. Will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

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

Cozy hilltop retreat!

Great location. Lovely retreat. Owners are attentive, but respect your privacy. Extremely clean, well appointed with amenities, games, top-of-the-line appliances. Well stocked kitchen. Great restaurants within walking distance. Neighborhood is very walkable and has amazing views of different areas of the city. Nothing bad to say. We will be back!.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia D.

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

Perfect home away from home!

My cousin and I loved staying in your beautiful, cozy, welcoming space. Everything was clean and thoughtfully appointed. We appreciated the details, such as the snack assortment, breakfast provisions, and neighborhood dining and activity recommendations. Thank you for making our stay so homey and relaxing! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

quiet, central, and adorable

This is an absolutely lovely property and the hosts were incredibly accommodating. One thing that I find rare in rentals these days is the little amenities and this place is chock full of them, from beverages and snacks, to board games and snow shoes. This place is equipped to immediately pretend you just moved there and start exploring the city. I actually wish I had more downtime in my 3 day trip to have simply relaxed and appreciated the private balcony and simply just stay inside. The private shady walkway to the upstairs unit was ultra cute and it was simple guest-specific keycode entry... and the location was pretty much at the top of the Queen Ann Ave strip of shops and restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised and would absolutely look to check out this exact spot again next opportunity to come to Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrinaa W.

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

Easily the BEST VRBO in Queen Anne

This was easily the best VRBO experience. The hosts are personable and professional, the apartment was clean, well appointed and comfortable. Added bonus was the well stocked kitchen: the hosts provided everything to ensure an enjoyable visit. We will definitely be making a return stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nINA r.

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

Always Great!

The property and hosts are perfect for our needs. The property is clean, attractive, well located, and the attention to detail is top notch. Love it!
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nINA r.

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

Fabulous

This VRBO is excellent in every way. It was clean, attractively decorated, spacious, well located, and the hosts provided many thoughtful extras that you do not normally find. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Great stay at Queen Anne Retreat

Wonderful location, accommodations and hosts. The upstairs apartment had really comfy bed, lots of thoughtful touches and well-equipped with the latest appliances, dishes, and furnishings. We walked to coffee shops and restaurants in the area and appreciated suggestions from our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Wonderful stay in Queen Anne

Steven and Jocelyn put in the special touches to make our stay wonderful! The apartment was so cute and comfortable and they had some local treats in the fridge for us to start our stay. I especially liked the honeysuckle lined pathway to our apartment because it smelled delightful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree S.

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

The best place we’ve ever stayed!

Wow, simply exceptional and unbeatable. You will walk in and immediately wish that it was your own home. Beautifully decorated, clean, comfortable and the most thoughtful touches. This place has everything you could ever possibly want and need, and then more!! We kept finding more things as our stay went on. Genuinely, Steve & Jocelyn are the greatest and most attentive hosts we’ve had the pleasure of staying with. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else - this is our Seattle home each time we are in the city now! We can’t say enough positive things about it. If this was a hotel, it would be 5* without a doubt. Also, the location is fantastic, easy access to Queen Anne and a short drive or bus ride downtown, or you could walk. We did. The walk back up the hill wasn’t as fun! Thanks for being astounding hosts and ensuring that our honeymoon trip ended with such a high.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Quick trip for a graduation

The apartment is awesome. Exactly as shown in listing. Maybe better ! Snacks and drinks so appreciated. Location couldn’t be better if you spend time in Queen Anne. Host was easy to communicate with. Now…. If Seattle could just have a little less rain… 😂.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Lovely stay just outside of downtown

Beautiful home that is a 10-12 min drive from the Seattle convention center and a 6-7 min drive from Chihuly Garden and Glass. Very communicative and thoughtful hosts - would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

All the little extras

When we got to the property, we were treated to some snacks and chocolates to tide us over until we had our first meal. The living space was so comfortable and welcoming with many small touches of pillows, blankets, beautiful pictures, and the Sunday morning paper. And Jocelyn was so great with communication! We're looking forward to being back there soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Seattle at it's best!

This little "apartment in the city" exceeded our expectations! Every room was well thought out, from the tasteful decorations to the welcoming snacks, the books, puzzles and games, and the comfy robes in the closet. We walked the entire neighborhood - so convenient! Loved our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Perfection

Very cozy. Great location. Gracious hosts who literally thought of everything to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Perfect Queen Anne location

So close to shopping and dining. Wonderful neighborhood. Hosts provided many extras and a wonderful space. Lovely little deck with nice view. We felt quite at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine W.

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

Charming and well-equipped

I had a lovely stay in this apartment which was light-filled, roomy and nicely equipped. A selection of restaurants and shopping was an easy walk away and I appreciated emailed suggestions that were sent about the neighborhood. Bedding and amenities were generous and comfortable. I would happily stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Lovely Stay

Such a beautiful stay. The place is perfectly decorated. It's situated in a great neighborhood. Loved the walkability of the place. Close by stores and restaurants and parks. The entrance to this stay is enchanting. Loved it! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Perfect location and amenities

Queen Anne is a super cute neighborhood to stay in. Steve and Jocelyn went above and beyond with their rental. Wow! We got in late, due to a delayed flight-and the fire place was on for us. The rental space is spacious, clean and has a fully stocked kitchen. We loved the local snacks and eggs left for us The bus stop is a 4 minute walk and gets you anywhere in the city! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

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

Queen Anne apartment

The apartment is newly remodeled, quiet and good location. The hosts, Jocelyn, and Steve were very accommodating and unintrusive.The accommodations were perfect fully stocked kitchen, and they leave little snacks for you in the refrigerator and the pantry. I would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joeli G.

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

Very enjoyable stay

Perfect place for our needs of visiting daughter in college in Seattle. The home was clean and the owners made us feel at home with treats in fridge and freezer upon our arrival. Communication was great and we felt so at home. Many little touches showed the others take pride in renting out their home to guests. Highly recommend this home in a great area of Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Wendy

Exactly what we wanted
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Great stay!

Joclyn and Steve thought of everything to make our stay perfect. All the thorough notes were so appreciated along with the snacks and spotless accommodations. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karl s.

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

Excellent hosts

The apartment is beautiful in a great location. We have been doing holiday rentals around the world for the last 10 years and stayed in some wonderful places. However, this really does surpass them all. The hosts have thought of everything and we loved finding little hidden notes. Queen Anne really does feel like a lovely place to live and we enjoyed every moment of our stay in Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Jocelyn

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Pilates and cycling instructor in my latest incarnation after years flying the Western US as a regional marketing director for a national shopping center corporation. My husband sells real estate. We love to travel, the profile pic is us in Spain! We make it a priority to explore all the cultures and backroads we can find. No kids; lots of cool nieces and nephews. One cat, Lulu. A major passion has been the complete restoration of our 1918 bungalow on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, including the upstairs apartment, now on Vrbo!

Why they chose this property

Ask our previous guests! While brand new to VRBO....we have over 130 reviews with a 4.99 rating from another popular short term rental platform. They loved our attention to detail and design, providing a unique urban Seattle travel setting.

A spacious secluded apartment, just blocks from dozens of fun restaurants, groceries and retail. (some folks explore the Hill contentedly for days!) Centrally located in the City, minutes to Downtown and other hip neighborhoods. Free parking too.

In the home; art throughout, media consistent with savvy Seattle (internet speeds over 300, multiple streaming services on High Def television) Great coffee waiting for you. Fresh flowers in the fully stocked kitchen.

A boutique hotel set in a Craftsman bungalow.

What makes this property unique

* The Location
* The Home
* The Amenities
* The Hosts

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests