10/10 Excellent
jill w.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
jill w.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Cozy Home Near Lake Union & UW
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Seattle, WA
- Place, Lake Union3 min walk
- Place, Gas Works Park7 min walk
- Place, University of Washington20 min walk
- Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Home Near Lake Union & UW
Escape to our charming home with remodeled kitchen & bathrooms, 2 queen bedrooms, and a stunning Lake Union view. Steps from the Burke Gilman trail, close to shops, restaurants, UW, and Gas Works Park. Perfect for unwinding after city adventures or lake fun.
The Space:
Welcome to our cozy retreat with views of Lake Union! This isn't just a rental; it's our cherished home, where we spend part of the year. Managed directly by us, it's not a hotel but a comfortable, inviting space where guests can experience true home living.
Our home is located in Wallingford, a great walkable neighborhood with restaurants, shops, UW and parks all within easy walking distance.
Our two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home features two queen beds (one with a memory foam "sofa" bed), ensuring a restful stay. Relax on the front porch with lake views or the back deck overlooking the garden.
Our kitchen is a cook's dream, fully stocked with everything you need to create an amazing meal. There are small appliances such as a microwave, espresso / coffee maker, blender, toaster, and a hot water pot. We also stock items such as coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, spices and oil. Additionally, there are herbs and berries planted around the house that are available for our guests to enjoy (usually from late spring through summer)! There is a barbecue out back as well.
Inside, unwind in the comfy living area with a flat-screen TV (Prime & Apple TV included), Blu-ray DVD player, Bluetooth speaker bar and WiFi. Enjoy a selection of books and board games as well.
Parking is easy with space for one car in the driveway, plus an EV charger and free street parking.
Sleep soundly on quality bedding in both bedrooms, each with access to a bathroom stocked with Gilchrist & Soames amenities, towels, and more.
Whether you're here to explore or relax, our home offers the comforts of home away from home.
The Space:
Welcome to our cozy retreat with views of Lake Union! This isn't just a rental; it's our cherished home, where we spend part of the year. Managed directly by us, it's not a hotel but a comfortable, inviting space where guests can experience true home living.
Our home is located in Wallingford, a great walkable neighborhood with restaurants, shops, UW and parks all within easy walking distance.
Our two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home features two queen beds (one with a memory foam "sofa" bed), ensuring a restful stay. Relax on the front porch with lake views or the back deck overlooking the garden.
Our kitchen is a cook's dream, fully stocked with everything you need to create an amazing meal. There are small appliances such as a microwave, espresso / coffee maker, blender, toaster, and a hot water pot. We also stock items such as coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, spices and oil. Additionally, there are herbs and berries planted around the house that are available for our guests to enjoy (usually from late spring through summer)! There is a barbecue out back as well.
Inside, unwind in the comfy living area with a flat-screen TV (Prime & Apple TV included), Blu-ray DVD player, Bluetooth speaker bar and WiFi. Enjoy a selection of books and board games as well.
Parking is easy with space for one car in the driveway, plus an EV charger and free street parking.
Sleep soundly on quality bedding in both bedrooms, each with access to a bathroom stocked with Gilchrist & Soames amenities, towels, and more.
Whether you're here to explore or relax, our home offers the comforts of home away from home.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under 5yrs old
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Gather all used towels (bath & kitchen) and the bathmat.
Place them in the washer in the basement and start wash, that's it. See House Manual for detailed instructions.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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-19-000606
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Seattle
Wallingford, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Union and Alki Beach, while Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Climate Pledge Arena or Lumen Field. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Seattle, WA
What's nearby
- Lake Union - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Gas Works Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Wallingford Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- University of Washington - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Woodland Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dick's Drive-In - 15 min walk
- The Wayland Mill - 7 min walk
- Aroom Coffee - 13 min walk
- Sea Wolf Bakers - 14 min walk
- Stone Way Cafe - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a cozy area of Wallingford
Sarah L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
sabine m.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sabine m.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Stina Larson
I grew up in the Northwest and lived in Seattle, WA for 25+ years. Recently, we are splitting our time between Seattle and The Gorge in Oregon. We are renting our home in Seattle when we aren't there, so that others can enjoy our wonderful area. My husband and I enjoy kayaking, love to travel and eat good food.
Why they chose this property
Our home is located in one of the best neighborhoods (at least we think so) in Seattle. If you like to get out and explore by foot, Wallingford is a very walkable neighborhood. There are so many great restaurants, shops and parks within an easy walking distance of our home that you will be spoiled for choices. Wallingford is a charming and safe neighborhood and staying at our home will give you a sense of what it might be like to live in Seattle. Downtown is easily accessible, but it's nice to be able to come back to our quiet neighborhood at the end of the day. We are minutes away from Lake Union. There is shopping, restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance (15-20 min) from the house (see the guidebook for highlights). The Burke Gilman trail which is popular for running, biking and walking is just a block away from the house - follow it west to the salt water beaches at Golden Gardens (5 miles) or east towards the University of Washington campus (~1 mile) and as far as Chateau Ste Michelle Winery or Red Hook Brewery (23 miles). Gas Works park is 1/2 mile (10 min) walk away and is the location for the annual Seattle fireworks show. Downtown Seattle is about 5 miles away and takes about 10-15 minutes by car. We are also on an easy accessible bus route where buses to downtown come by frequently. The Woodland Park Zoo is also nearby (2.5 miles). There is so much to do and see it's hard to list it all here, but we will provide additional information at the house.
What makes this property unique
This is our home - it is not solely a rental - we live here part of the year. It is not managed by an outside company and we maintain it as if we were living there year round. We hope that folks get a sense that it is somebody's home and that it is a welcoming space for people to relax in and feel as if they are at home.
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