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Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Lakefront cottage in Seattle with kitchen

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Fireplace mantel
Eating Area
Bedroom with Work area
Living Room
Claw Tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Green Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park and Rose Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Clean and updated quaint cottage wedged in between Green Lake, Woodland Zoo, and Phinney Ridge. This is an ideal place if you are looking for a place to enjoy walks around the lake and quickly moving in between the Green Lake neighborhood, Phinney, Fremont, and Ballard. This is an ideal place for two coupled adults, a family of four, or if you're looking to work remotely with access to a one gig fiber line.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $200 security deposit hold must be authorized only with a credit card prior arrival. It will be released 5 business days after the check out day pen

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-25-006373

About the area

Seattle

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Phinney Ridge, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pike Place Market and Bellevue Square. 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

  • Green Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Green Lake Small Craft Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Green Lake Aqua Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bongos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beth's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gather + Graze - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Chupacabra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Petit Pierre Bakery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Green Lake Park and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was super convenient for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. It had everything I needed and was very cozy. While it was close to the freeway, you could barely notice it while inside. I would definitely recommend this home for someone who wanted to get a feel for life in Seattle!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute!! It was well taken care of and very clean. It was chilly, but we turned on the heaters and it didn’t take long to get warm and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

rachael l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
House was ok and clean.no driveway parking which we werent aware if until the day. Location is extremely loud at night, we didn't have any internet/ tv for the first 4 or 5 days.Advertised as sleeping 4 but there is only 1 bed and the other was a blow up mattress that deflated over night.Really recommend bongos and red mill for a feed.Vince was very quick at replying to all emails
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Perfect dog friendly vacation

Charming one bedroom unit walking distance from a huge park and a delicious coffee shop. I drove my two golden retrievers to visit friends in the area and this was the perfect home base for our stay.Easy instructions to access the property and a great local guide was provided when I checked in for details about close points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great Stay in Seattle

Very happy with the house and location. Easy and quick communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Super Clean but Horrendously Loud

We booked this based on proximity of family and the Woodland Park Zoo. House is represented nicely on the website. However, Highway 99/Aurora Ave is quite literally in the backyard and traffic noise is 24 hours a day and horrendously loud. The house itself is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corie J.

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

Great stay.

Great place to stay. Close to Greenlake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great little place in a very nice neighborhood

We had a very nice stay at this little cottage - it's in a great location nearby Green lake, with nice walking and restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Cottage itself is very nicely setup and is very comfortable - we had a great stay - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Lake Tahoe, Nevada/USA

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

Great location!

Very close to the lake and the park. Wonderful restaurants close by. Dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

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

Nice getaway

We needed a place to stay for some appointments at Harborview, over a weekend. The house was so clean and easy to get to. The only "negative" we had is the proximity to loud traffic on Aurora,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

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

Great pet friendly getaway.

Lovely little, clean, pet friendly apt right by Green Lake. Wonderful launch pad for a Seattle getaway. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

taylor h.

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

Cozy near downtown

This very cozy and comfy upstairs but still ground level suite was perfect for our little weekend stay. We were very plased with the location and the clean inviroment provided. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Wonderful location for Green Lake access

I greatly enjoyed the month I spent at this property. My dogs and I walked to the Woodland dog park everyday across the bridges. The unit was well equipped and clean. The traffic noise is a bit loud but that comes with city living I suppose and the owners did provide ear plugs. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tristan M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was a tremendously disappointing stay. We moved in with two dogs, including an 8 week old puppy, hoping this would be a refuge between a number of cross state moves, health issues, and new employment. Between the construction happening, the lack of basic household goods, the rundown aspect of the house in general (holes in the walls, exposed electrical from defunct HVAC equipment, peeling paint etc) and the extreme proximity to a very loud highway we were pretty on edge over the first week but were willing to stick it out because of the logistical pain of moving. However a week into our stay we were treated to the absolutely disgusting experience of someone power washing the house with unsealed windows and doors, spewing a misty stream of filthy water all over the living room, entrance vestibule, and bathroom hallway. We were forced to move out of the Vrbo completely, received no compensation or consideration from the host, and were forced to go 12 rounds with VRBO support before receiving a refund for the remaining days on our reservation. In short, A for VRBO support finally figuring out the gravity of the situation and F- for this host.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Jan and Dave

The property was easy to find, pleasant appearance from ou, and parking was easy. The interior was clean and the kitchen was modern. It took a little while to warm up the baseboard heating because it was a cold night. But we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Green Lake cottage

House is an older home,darling and the right size for only one or two. The heating is individual (older electric space heaters) so rooms are hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. No heating for kitchen area which was uncomfortable. Located next to a busy freeway(in back of home) be prepared for noise at night and early morning commuters to city. Overall, it’s a safe, decent location to Green Lake, and walking distance to good restaurants. Wish the manager would’ve been more flexible with a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location
I come to Seattle a couple times a year to visit family and booked this property for 9 nights because of the location and based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, I didn't have the positive experience noted in other reviews. The photos show a nice well-manicured front which didn’t accurately convey the foot high weeds I had to walk through to get to the front door. The interior was clean but the furniture was tired and not comfortable. I experienced multiple occasions where the outer door latch stuck in a locked position and I couldn’t access the house without having to contact the property owner. Other issues: a number of things falling apart or not working properly (such as the shower handle which had to be repaired by a handyman, mini blinds, the outer door handle, spotty internet, insufficient fans). The claw foot tub seems like it would be a sweet touch, but it’s awkward to shower in and there’s no place to put your toiletries other than the sink which requires you to open the curtain and get water all over the floor. Also the noisy street directly next to the house should not be underestimated. Even with the provided earplugs it was a restless sleep each night. I won't stay at this property for my any future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice location but lots of street noise

This is a cute cottage but backs to a very busy road. Lots of street noise. To gain entrance, there is a very small keypad located inside the front door frame which is not easily visible. It took me and my college-aged daughter 15 minutes to locate it, and the owner insisted on texting back and forth instead of calling me (which would have solved the problem much for effectively). Further complicating matters was an older keypad and key lock box on the side door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

1 Week Stay

My wife and stayed in Vince’s sweet little cottage near Green Lake which is just a short walk after you cross Aurora Road. The house was a nice place to use as a base while we took care of our business in Seattle. Everything was clean and functional.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

CJ & Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cute, but not well supplied

Shower was not working although it was repaired the following day. Coffeepot not working -needs proper filters. Two of 4 mugs were chipped on rims. No sharp knife supplied - I couldn’t ‘ cut my bagel! Need night table on both sides of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

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

Cottage by the Zoo.

Very clean and comfortable facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Vrbo

Lovely space and clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desirae R.

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

Cozy Christmas!

My husband and I stayed here on Christmas Eve and we had a great time.Very clean and we got to bring our pup with us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

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