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Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Shilshole Bay Marina
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House

Enjoy Ballard's quiet Sunset Hill neighborhood in our backyard guesthouse. Seven minutes walk from one of the great viewpoints in the city which is a great place to take in the sunset over puget sound.

Easy access to Golden Gardens beach as well as restaurants, cafes, and bakeries.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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 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
Please remove your shoes inside the guesthouse. No unregistered overnight guests. Absolutely no smoking of any kind 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-23-000305

About the area

Seattle

Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this cottage. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are not to be missed.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 11 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • University of Washington - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Space Needle - 19 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 11 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Coney - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunny Hill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mabel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Thunderbird Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pico Café - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House located?

Located in Ballard, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Golden Gardens Park and Shilshole Bay Marina. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Discovery Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

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

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property. The location was perfect for us, and the outdoor patio was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

V W.

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

Pleasant clean and convenient.

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations in a beautiful setting. We loved having a full living room separate from the bedroom. The bathroom looked virtually brand new, loved the shower. And we actually used the washer dryer, it came in handy! Cafés, restaurants and supermarket were centrally located which was helpful. The owners were very lovely people as well, which is an added plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great stay!

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a week and we loved it! It is perfect for two people and not too far from anything. The owners were very nice and were very good about communication. I certainly recommend this to anyone! Thanks to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kit w.

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

Wonderfully relaxing

Great neighborhood, peaceful little cottage. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Amazing!

I loved staying here! Great little place, super comfy bed! Having a washer and dryer was a big plus. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Very clean inside and outside. Lots of amenities, like full kitchen, coffee maker and tea. Lots of natural light, and quiet. Comfortable bed and couch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Enjoyable stay!

Yeon and Javier were amazing hosts! They greeted us upon arrival and checked in to make sure we were all set. The adorable cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The local wine and Theo chocolate was a thoughtful host gift. We enjoyed the courtyard and lovely gardens and the area was walkable to several parks/beaches/restaurants and on street parking was easy. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen K.

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

Short stay in Seattle

Private place in a beautifull neighbourhood. Has all the amenities you Will needClose to downtown and freewaysVerry friendly owners, who are on site to help you out
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

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

Perfect Town, Perfect Place

We stayed for a week here and fell in LOVE with ballard and the property. Since the owners live on the property it's easy to ask for special requests and they will have lovely reccomendations for food/activities/etc. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenay C.

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

Clean, Cute, Comfortable and Convenient

What a great place! We enjoyed staying in this nice-sized VRBO with a separate living area, large kitchen, and good-sized bedroom. It is clean, cute, comfortable, and convenient. We were able to walk to nearby restaurants and Larsen's Bakery (one of our go-to Seattle spots). The owners were responsive and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evy M.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Yeon was welcoming, and met any need we had regarding our stay. The ADU was beautiful, fully equipped and comfortable to be in. It is well situated on Seattle. This is a 5 star place. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley H.

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

Lovely and comfortable

Very nice stand alone cottage, well set up, very comfortable bed. Sunset Hill Park, which has great views over Puget Sound and on clear days, the Olympic Peninsula is just a few blocks away. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth R.

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

Super cute & perfect location

I booked this for my parents to stay while visiting us in seattle. It is not only super cute but also a wonderful location. The hosts are also very helpful and kind. We ended up having several visits to the hospital unexpectedly and the home a perfect spot for them to relax and recover. Can’t say enough great things about it and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed the guest house and neighborhood a lot. Parking was always available. Space was clean. The ability to do laundry was appreciated. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet and peaceful. The house book also provided things to do and food recs. Would stay here again. I think the only thing the property could benefit from would be a full length mirror.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I stayed at the Ballard Sunset Hill Guest House for 2 nights during our anniversary trip. The home was exactly as described and perfect for us! The hosts were incredibly friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them. They were happy to provide recommendations to us, which we took and were very happy with! They also provide a guide when staying that has tons of helpful information including hand drawn maps of neighborhoods around the area. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Impossible to be better! AWESOME!

Spotless, very pretty inside and out. Imagine my surprise when I needed an ice pack and there was one in the freezer. Comfortable bed. Kitchen is well equipped. Excellent quality. Quiet location. Private garden outdoor area/ patio. Nice shrubbery, some flowers in bloom. Parking reliably available right in front of the house. Absolutely top quality. Easy to communicate with owners, very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Felicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and clean. We liked having assess to washer and dryer. The only down side was the incredibly hard bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This guest house was an excellent place to stay. It was cozy, comfortable and quiet. It was clean. The washer and dryer are very good. The kitchen was well appointed. There was a patio we used for our morning coffee.It is a one bedroom but it was roomy. Yeon and Xavier are excellent hosts and answered all our questions in a timely manner. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and a great little cottage in a beautiful and quiet back garden. Street parking was convenient and always available. Everything was very clean and in great shape. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nelly47673

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend stay. The guest house is located on a quiet street, which is excellent for walking around. The house is fully equipped with everything one would need. The hosts were friendly and available to answer questions. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house in a cute, quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to restaurants, a bakery and a little market, as well as the beach and park at Golden Gardens. Host gives tons of helpful information about the area and recommendations. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed this peaceful retreat. The guesthouse is in a safe and quiet but walkable neighborhood, tucked back from the street and in a lovely garden setting. Inside, it’s beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed including an electric teakettle—something we use at home and usually miss when we are away from home. There is even a washer and dryer—very nice to have. And the cottage is full of thoughtful moments, from labels light switches to the artwork to the charming little book that describes neighborhood walks, restaurants, and more. One of our best travel accommodations anywhere, and we will likely be back next time we visit our family in Seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Cozy Sunset Hill guest house

Just as described. Pleasant stay. Would consider again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Yeon & Javier

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We're a couple who love to meet new people and hear stories from all over. We spent a few years living and traveling in China, Korea, and Japan before settling in Seattle.

We both like coffee, beer from local breweries, cooking and traveling.

We've had such great experiences meeting people from all around the world and are thankful for this great community.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy Ballard's quiet Sunset Hill neighborhood in our backyard guesthouse.

Seven minutes walk from Sunset Hill park which offers gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound and 15 minutes hike down to the Golden Gardens which is one of the Northwest's most beautiful beaches.

The guesthouse has a full kitchen and dining table with adjoining living area with couch and television.

The bathroom has a shower as well as housing the washer and dryer.

The bedroom has a queen size bed with latex mattress and down comforter. A dresser and and additional storage shelves are provided.

The property has gigabit internet service (shared with hosts) but there is a mesh node in the guesthouse to which direct connection is possible.

Languages:

English, Japanese, Korean

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