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City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking

Live like a local at City Haven III! Two bedroom, one bath, ~ 800 sq ft daylight basement apartment (76" ceilings) in 1920s Craftsman home. Completely renovated and ready for your arrival!

Built in response to the popularity of our other City Haven Listing (VRBO 741854- upper apartment unit of this home).

Centrally located between the popular Fremont, Green Lake and Wallingford neighborhoods and just a 7-10 minute drive to downtown Seattle. City Haven III is your home base to explore the city.

- Separate, private entrance with key code access (no keys!)
- easy alley access with free, designated parking space
- Fully equipped, newly renovated kitchen
- shared, secluded patio
- in-unit full sized washer and dryer with complimentary laundry soap/dryer sheets
- utility room with storage space for 1-2 bikes
- one block to downtown express bus stop - no car needed!
- 7-12 min bus ride to explore Pike Place, Space Needle/other downtown destinations
- 3 blocks to grocery store
- walking distance to many restaurants, bars and coffee shops
- complimentary starter coffee and tea
- hair dryer
- iron and ironing board
- complimentary soap, shampoo and conditioner dispenser in shower

Property manager

Teresa Simon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-002224

About the area

Seattle

Located in Phinney Ridge, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Space Needle and Pike Place Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or T-Mobile Park.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Washington - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Seattle Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Space Needle - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 5 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kidd Valley - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Coin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Washington and Seattle Center. Green Lake Park and Fremont Troll are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 417 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Great location!

Cute little cottage! Quiet and secure. Great location to walk to the zoo, grocery store, and quaint eating establishments. And the Troll Bridge is just a short drive from the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Our stay

Clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON M.

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

Fantastic location, functional house

We stayed here because I needed somethings close to the UW medical center. Location was great for that, plus good food nearby, and nice walking areas! For not being a large space, it did not feel cramped at all. It was well stocked. Parking was sufficient! The host was eaay to reach and communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Short but great stay

Third time staying here--clean and welcoming. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Perfect location. So clean and bright!

Amazing smack. Great location with so much space, everything you need plus so bright and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

A lovely vrbo!

The apartment was clean, thoughtfully renovated and spacious. It is well stocked with kitchenware and appliances and plenty of large towels. The owners included many things guests might need, like a vacuum, washer and dryer and a portable crib. The friendly owner was quick to reply to questions, and her binder of information was so helpful. Thermostats in all rooms were a helpful feature since the spring temps were chilly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

My stay

This is my 3rd stay. Love this place…always clean and conveniently located to the Phinney Ridge area. Hoping to stay here again when I next visit Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Perfect spot

I stayed here five years ago and I'm happy to say it was as great as I remembered. Super accommodations in a sweet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

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

Beautiful Craftsman Home, Team Simon

just truly our hone away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Great spot in a good neighborhood

Easy to get to a lot of fun parts of Seattle, comfortable and affordable cozy little basement apartment. Lots of fun tasty food nearby, and the zoo is RIGHT there. Just be aware if you're very tall (over 6'3") that the ceilings are pretty low and you might scrape your head going through the doors. Main ceilings are about 6'6"
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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

Cozy

We stayed for 4 days, the owner quickly responded to any if our questions. It was nice having a washer and dryer. Ceilings /door ways are low, but my 6-4 husband said it would not stop him from staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie F.

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

Holiday Stay

Was a great place to stay for our family and location was equally great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Great location & lovely property

This place is a must for a trip to Seattle! Convenient location including walkable to the zoo! The unit was clean, had everything we needed, spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend and I hope to stay here again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Ideal Freemont Spot

We flew in from Calgary for a concert, a hockey game and a football game! The unit is in the perfect spot for getting pretty much everywhere. The unit was as described and the pictures were accurate. Ballard area is close (we went to the Sunday Market), grocery stores are close enough to walk, downtown is a 10 minute bus ride. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Great place

The 2 bedroom home makes efficient use of its space. Nice layout. Very clean. The home had everything we needed to make breakfast and lunch - we went out for dinners. The bus to Ballard and many great restaurants was right in front of the house. The bus to downtown Seattle was just a block away. We stayed for 3 nights and was perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Incredible spot!

This place is adorable. You can tell that Teresa and her husband want to give you an experience beyond just a place to sleep. They’ve created a comfortable home away from home. They were quick and communicative and just all around so incredibly friendly. Thank you for being a part of our Seattle memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

cozy and clean

great location and clean home with everything you might need! we stayed here with our 1 year old and 2.5 year old and it was safe and clean for them. host was very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

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

Recent Trip

Our stay was wonderful and the house was very clean! We had a fantastic time and were so happy with the whole experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn W.

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

Convenient location, simple and clean

Check in process was easy and host was very responsive. It was a cute and simple place to stay while we explored Seattle. Two important notes: the ceilings are low in the unit as it’s a basement unit. My 6’3 husband had to duck under doorways and had just a couple of inches of headspace from the ceiling in general. So, probably not well suited for tall folks! And the unit above also gets rented out, so if you’re a light sleeper it may be tough for you (wasn’t particularly a problem for us with a reminder from the host on quiet hours). The value and location were great though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess Marie H.

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

Weekend getaway

This was our second time staying at this B Vrbo and it was just as lovely as the first time. It is in close proximity to public transit and a lot of local places to walk to. As someone who frequents Seattle often, I will always be looking to see if this place is available. Also, Teresa is an AMAZING host who is kind and highly communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Super comfortable and roomy, centrally-located apartment

This apartment is a very comfortable space with two roomy bedrooms. Altho a "basement", it is full of light and you dont' feel like you are underground. The kitchen is well-stocked, beds are very comfy, bathroom is good and there's lots of seating in the living area. The location is perfect in that you can walk to many restaurants and coffee shops or access highways into Seattle -- all essential for crowded Seattle!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco A.

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

An Amazing and Warm Place

The property was very inviting and warm. Communication before and after check-in was great. Getting into the unit was easy. Initially I had trouble finding the unit, but that was my fault as I did not read the instructions in the app carefully which were very detailed. The unit was warm and attractive. The kitchen was a good size for the unit. The living room was comfortable with a nice sized flat screen with cable service. There was a channel that was not available but the flat screen had the ability to cast video from my iPhone using AirPlay. The 2 rooms were large. What was really appreciated was the queen sized bed with comfortable mattresses and bedding. As we don't spend that much time in the room coming back to sleep soundly is the most important aspect of any stay for me. And I slept very well. You were able to control the temperature separately in each room. The bathroom was well appointed with thick towels and soap/shampoo/conditioner. Initially, we thought the lighting in the bathroom was very dark until we discover there was a slider on the light switch then brightness. The lighting in the unit was very good and cheerful. Overall, the experience was wonderful. I would definitely stay here again when in Seattle. Again, it was warm, cozy, and inviting. Not far from UofW and close to downtown Seattle. I would highly recommend stay here when visiting Seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

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

Seattle stay

Clean with all necessary amenities. Updated decor. Easy access to public transportation. I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kabau V.

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

Wonderful location

Many local shops, parks, and restaurants near by. Bus transit was easy to figure out. The home itself was very cozy, clean, and spacious. It was cuter than the photos. The only thing was the upstairs neighbors could be loud, but by the end of the day, we were too tired to care. Overall, will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Simon

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City Haven III was built in response to the positive feedback we received from the original City Haven (vrbo Listing 585829) which is located right next door and upper unit of this home (vrbo listing 741854).

These homes are part of a love story that started back in 2004 when I purchased this house. The following year, my now husband moved from New York and bought the house next door. When we met, I asked him to move his garbage cans out of my driveway. But soon I started asking him to salsa dancing. And then he asked me to dinner. We fell in love! The man who bought the house next door married the girl next door (me!). Two kids and a few years later, we kept the homes a rentals and moved a few blocks North.

I left my job at Microsoft and we started buffing, remodeling, scraping and decorating these homes we've come to love. City Haven III is the result of a recent remodel that's turned this old 1920's Craftsman into a modern beauty with period charm.

We're Team Simon and our whole family works to make this a place you'll love to call home for a while. We love it! And we hope you'll love it, too.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home for the same reason you'll want to stay here.... close to Green Lake (swimming, paddle boats, golf)! Close to the Zoo (animals, outdoor summer concerts)! Grocery store 3 blocks away (last minute wine and snacks)! Right next to the express bus to downtown and close to all the great restaurants in Fremont (cook, schmook... let's go out to eat)! It's the perfect centralized hub to live like a local while still being close to everything the downtown area has to offer. Home away from home!

What makes this property unique

Have a large group visiting the area? Rent both City Haven (vrbo 585829), City Haven II (vrbo 741854) and this apartment as well (vrbo 862918) There's enough room between the two homes to accommodate 14 people. Please ask for more info or check availability through our updated calendars in the listings.

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