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Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly.

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Ames Lake, a beautiful, clean, quiet retreat from the busy world.
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Guests have free access to a paddle boat, a canoe, and floaties.
We have a lovely firepit near the water, perfect for cooking smores.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Redmond, WA
  • Snoqualmie River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tolt MacDonald Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sahalee Country Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly.

A quiet retreat in the woods, on the shore of Ames Lake. Watch eagles and osprey with your morning coffee. Toast marshmallows on the beach after dark.

Close to Redmond, Seattle and the mountains, this peaceful apartment offers a full, well-supplied kitchen, laundry facilities and comfortable beds. You'll find destination Mountain Bike trails just up the road. Excellent restaurants a quick drive away. And one of King County's most pristine lakes just down the stairs.

Pets welcome. No smoking.

This peaceful getaway is the huge downstairs apartment in the house our family has lived in for over 50 years. It's a self-contained unit, with a full, well-supplied kitchen, laundry facilities, very comfortable beds, privacy and quiet.


Please note: This property is not appropriate for people with pet allergies or asthma, as the house has been lived in for 60 years, and many animals have lived here and visited. It is also not appropriate for people who smoke, inside or out.

This is the only property we own. We're a family. Not a corporation renting out hundreds of homes. We welcome you as our guests.

Property manager

Kim Ross
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Advance notice required, possible additional fees.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please let me know if you are bringing pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place used towels near the washer.
Please check to make sure you aren't leaving stuff behind!
Pick up any trash or used items from the beach.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Advance notice required, possible additional fees.
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 605593647-001-0001

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Redmond

Located in Ames Lake, a neighbourhood in Redmond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Village Theater Francis J. Gaudette Theatre and Village Theater First Stage Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camp Korey at Carnation Farm and Downtown Issaquah. K1 Speed Seattle and Northwest Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Redmond, WA

What's nearby

  • Snoqualmie River - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tolt MacDonald Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sahalee Country Club - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Snoqualmie Falls - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Microsoft Campus - 22 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 47 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront living on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly. located?

Located in Ames Lake, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tolt MacDonald Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Snoqualmie River. Camp Korey at Carnation Farm and Marymoor Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

RAJENDRA B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location, great host but the property is dated

The good: Great location- right on a beautiful lake. The host provides access to boats. Kim is very helpful, and easy to reach. The house is in a nice little community- good place to relax with family/friends, hike, boat, etc. The appliances seemed to be working fine. There was hot water. The not so good: The property is very old with a weird layout. There is unsecured storage area in one side of the property. Everything in the house is very dated. The written instructions by owner for sleeper couch literally said it can slice through sheets. Coffee mugs were dirty. No dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

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

Quiet and peaceful right on the water

Loved the stay. It was so nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julien and Shannon A.

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

Thankful stay

We are so grateful for finding Kim’s place For us to retreat to with power and WiFi during the crazy PNW cyclone with our family and dog. Kim was so kind and very flexible with us and we are thankful! Ames lake is a little gem we didn’t know about.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Perfect Family Stay!

Quiet and serene location! Space has everything we needed. Owner was very kind and responsive. Accurate description and photos. Plenty of space for our family of 6. Would love to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz C.

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

PERFECT FOR 2 OR A FAMILY OF 8 OR MORE

My daughters family came to visit. . . We had room for my partner and I, daughter, son in law and grand daughter and visiting other family members. Beds, dining, kitchen, games, TV, fireplace, boats, dock, firepit. . . . all add up to an awesome time to enjoy each other!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Perfect

We loved our stay. The house is very comfortable, quiet and private. Access is very easy, thanks to Kim's precise instructions. The location is incredible, with the lake just a few meters away. We'd love to live here!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great place to unwind

Loved staying here. Enjoyed fishing for a few hours and catching 6 fish. Got yo relax and just be lazy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

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

Dog Friendly Digs

This is a beautiful property with anazing views from the windows and right on the lake. The owners live on the property but in a different wing of the house and they were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Lovely lake getaway

We loved our stay!!! The lake is gorgeous and easy access from the home down some stairs. We rented the pontoon boat and had a blast seeing all the beautiful properties surrounding the lake. We fed the chickens fresh fruit daily, my toddler LOVED it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Beautiful getaway

I loved staying here and will return ASAP!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Fun Place to Stay on a Work Trip

Five of us from my small business in Montana traveled over for gymnastics training at our Region 2 Congress. The Ames Lake house was a fun and relaxing place to stay. Even though we were gone and busy all day, we liked sitting on the dock in the evening, and the kitchen was adequate for cooking our breakfasts and dinners. We slept well. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Comfy respite on Ames Lake

We stayed here while we had work done on our house nearby. Not fancy but perfect if you want a comfortable, low-key place that's big enough to handle a group or family (with dogs!). Ames Lake is a sweet little lake with no motor traffic—ideal for kiddos on a hot afternoon or a quiet morning/evening on the dock. Easy access to Carnation/Remlinger Farm, Woodinville, Snoqualmie, and the Cascades. If you want fussy, resort-style living, keep looking. For what we needed, this is a five-star spot: clean, private, spacious, well-stocked, and priced right. We were there for a wet and chilly week in November—naturally!—and were toasty and comfortable. Kim is an attentive host, communicative, but not in your way. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leesa C.

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

Perfect lakefront getaway

Very cool, vintage vibe with plenty of room and nice amenities. It was amazing to be deep in the trees on a lakefront with a fantastic dock and lovely fire pit. Our host was wonderful - very responsive and accommodating. The pontoon boat, pedal boat and floaties made for great lake fun! We had friends and family visit us every day and everyone loved the place. Truly a unique setting so close to the city. We highly recommend this getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

Very comfortable, clean, large home on a pristine lake. Amazing views!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozalind R.

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

Spring Break peace

We fell in love with this place. Tons of space for us and so beautiful. We loved the view and the quiet. The lake was incredible and we loved to spend time on the dock. Easy distance to local towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Great stay!

Kim has great communication. We arrived really late and in the dark and there was some confusion on our part of a locked door (figured out later it was locked on the outside but not inside) and Kim came out and helped us get in. She’s a gem! The basement apartment is dated but it reminded me of staying at a family’s home. For what it is and where it’s at, it’s pretty great. The little lake adds to the charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

R.J. S., Leander, Texas

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

Fantastic Place & Host

We had an amazing vacation in the Seattle area and it wouldn't have been the same without this fantastic place on a beautiful lake! Kim was a great host and we hope to go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Fun stay great lake.

What a fun and funky house. Kim was fantastic. Great place for a family and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan T., Colbert, Wa

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

Beautiful Setting

This house is located in a quiet neighborhood with great views of the lake. This is an older house but is very clean & comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Work Stay on Ames Lake

This home was close to a job site outside of Carnation. Three of us flew in from NY to help my brother-in-law build his new house, and coming back to the Ames Lake VRBO each night with its roominess and wonderful gas fireplace was the perfect end to a hard day of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nita S.

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

Really a magical place. The lake was beautiful.

My family had such a great time at the lake. The house was spotless. Very informative owner. We had use of the dock and boat. And spent most of our time there. Well stocked and caring. Really didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Elaine W.

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

Serenity

The first feeling is serenity. Looking out over the lake. Unfortunately for us, the weather did not permit time on the lake. But the property was so well suited for a family gathering, it didn't matter. We were able to gather with family in the area, had BBQ's and played games. The beds were very comfortable, the home very clean. The owner was extremely responsive. We lost power on our last day. My family in the area siad it is common during storms. We were able to use the fireplace at stay warm. The home is difficult to find. Make sure you follow the directions! We were close to everything so it was all worth it!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

madalyn k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Spacious older basement apartment on lake

Read the description carefully, it is accurate. This is an older spacious basement apartment. It was clean, but worn and could use updating. There are steep stairs to the lake. The lake is charming and communication with host was excellent. If you are looking for a family/dog friendly vacation, this might be your place. If you want an upscale experience, this is not your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

more of a camp

This place seemed more of a camp than an apartment. Being in the basement, it was cold and damp even with a dehumidifier. There was a damp smell that we tried to cover up with air fresheners. Kim was a very nice and accommodating host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

flora t.

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

Lovely lake and privacy

We enjoyed our stay! Spotlessly clean, and the lake is beautifully tucked away so you feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere, but really only 20 minutes drive to many grocery stores and restaurants. Kim, the host, was very communicative, and she lives on the upper floor, so if we needed her she was right there, yet, she also let us have our privacy. We enjoyed the paddle boat and decided to rent the pontoon--and we also did a bit of fishing--really enjoyed our time at this house. A few things I think should be noted about the space--These are not necessarily negatives, but just good FYI: --If you're sharing the space with another family make sure you know them well as the master bedroom's patio door is the main entrance/exit to the lake. There is a second entrance, but that space was filled with construction remnants and dust, so with kids we opted to just go thru the master bedroom's patio door. --The single bathroom has two doors (one from the master and the other from the hallway and neither doors lock). --The kids' bedroom and the extra room are linked--you have to go thru the kids' room to get to that extra bedroom. Both of these rooms leaned on the colder/darker side, as I think this might have been a converted garage space. --There are two, short sets of stairs to get to the dock/lake. They are relatively steep. Because of this those that have mobility issues or aging parents may have a hard time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim Ross

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I grew up right here on Ames Lake. After living in Seattle for many years, I returned to the lake in 2008, and have been taking care of this home ever since. It's a big job! Getting to share the beauty of this home, the lake and the surrounding area always brings me joy.

Why they chose this property

This house began its life in the 1940's as a log cabin. In 1963 the cabin was lifted up, a full concrete basement was poured under it, and this house was built around it. My family discovered the house in 1970, when the yellow formica counters in the upstairs kitchen were still new. We have loved it ever since, and we've always filled it with guests.

What makes this property unique

Aside from the coziness, the spaciousness, the many amenities and great location, the best thing about this house is being right next to Ames Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in King County. We are immersed in nature, and we do everything we can to stay in harmony with it.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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