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The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City

Holiday home in Seattle with kitchen and patio

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Street side view with Lake Washington in background
Mount Rainier View from Master Bedroom/deck
At Entry, looking to stairs and Dining Room and Living Room
View from Dining Room to Kitchen and Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, T-Mobile Park
  • Place, Lumen Field
  • Place, Seattle Waterfront
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City

Ideally located near the major crossroads in Seattle, the Emerald Homestead is conveniently situated for those visiting to experience all of what Seattle has to offer, just minutes to downtown, I-90 and I-5. Set against the backdrop of sweeping panoramic views of Lake Washington, Mount Rainier and the Cascade mountain range, this architect designed home provides a great base for those who are attending weddings, family reunions or conventions to relax and recreate in a luxurious yet comfortable setting.

The neighborhood amenities offer many services within walking distance in this quiet bedroom community of single family homes.From the fine dining at Daniel’s Broiler to less formal fare at Bluwater Leschi, Heyday and That’s Amore as well as the casual dining at QED Coffee and Golden Wheat Bakery, there are several quality options for eating out within a mile.

Access to Lake Washington beaches and boat ramp are just a few minutes walk from the house. Designed by the same landscape firm that created Central Park in NYC, and known locally as the “String of Pearls”, Colman Park, Frink Park and Colman Beach all add a sylvan setting that brings nature into the city.

Cleaning guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
We’ve created 16 point cleaning checklist based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We have a 48 hour waiting period in between rentals.


The flowing open floor plan painted in soft earth tones and anchored by rich exotic hardwoods, surrounds you with the finest of materials all within a jewel-like setting.

A true gourmet kitchen awaits you, complete with Viking designer series appliances, beautiful solid cherry cabinetry and opulent slab granite countertops.

Retreat to your expansive master suite complete with view deck, double sided fireplace, sumptuous bath with jetted tub, hand-crafted stone surfaces and one-of-a-kind blown glass vessel sinks.

This abundant light-filled home envelops you with the beauty of nature year round.


Keywords: comfortable, contemporary, view,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-003315

About the area

Seattle

Rainier Valley, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this holiday home. Paramount Theatre and Seattle Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Check out an event or a game at T-Mobile Park, and consider making time for Seattle Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • T-Mobile Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lumen Field - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Seattle University - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pike Place Market - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • 12th & Jackson Stop - 3 min drive
  • King Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El 5 De Mayo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Toshio's Teriyaki - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Saffron Spice - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Emerald Homestead in the Heart of the Emerald City located?

Located in Rainier Valley, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Washington and within 3 miles (5 km) of T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field. Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market are also within 3 miles (5 km). Mount Baker Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Fit all of our family needs and we made some great memories of our Seattle stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to work with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house, with a beautiful view, in a great location. It was a perfect place for seven of us, and we had plenty of room to spread out. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan b.

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

Lovely house

This place was beautiful and very clean! Stocked with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about it. Including the weather!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark went out of his way to welcome us and to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilari S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family stayed here for an extended weekend and enjoyed the spacious and beautiful home, including the great views out over Lake Washington.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allison W.

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

Weekend in Seattle

Our group really enjoyed our time in Seattle. We felt the house was nice but could use some updates in furniture and also some of the
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

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

Wonderful

Stayed with family for the weekend to watch the Mariners Opening Day and visit family and loved the location and accessibility of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tressa B.

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

Great Visit!

The property is as advertised, plenty of space, stocked kitchen, perfectly located. Mark is a responsive host. My only critique is some of the furniture needs to be updated. We spent a lot of time around the dining room table, and visiting in the living room. The furniture was a bit uncomfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B., Sacramento, CA

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

Girls Weekend

Wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia m., Where do you live?

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

Wedding weekend I’m Seattle

What a great place! Gorgeous Views! Relaxing. Plenty of room. We were there with our adult children and it was great! Would definitely rent again. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Short Family Trip for Graduation

My family and I (9 people) stayed here this May, and we loved this house. Mark was easy to work with and communicated quickly. The location was close to downtown and relatively easy to access (lots of steep hills, but that's Seattle). The only critique would be that the space is older and could use a little bit of TLC in some areas. The views from the back deck were spectacular, and we were blessed to have a view of the Cascades and Mt. Rainier 3 for four days when we stayed there. The property has a lot of character, and the master bedroom is special with its size, views, and amenities. We had a wonderful time and loved the space!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Beautiful home base for a family trip to Seattle

The house is very comfortable and well furnished. It's plentifully stocked with things like toilet paper, detergent, and shampoo. I find that such a nice touch because there's nothing lamer than only 1 roll of TP for a week and you run out right before the last day! This property has some great stuff for littles including a toddler crib (a real one not a sh*tty pack n play) and a collapsible stroller. The only major downside of this property is the freeway noise. As other reviewers have stated, this noise is constant day and night. For me it was white noise for the most part, but it did deter us from wanting to sit outside. My husband filmed me dancing with my daughter on the porch, and the traffic noise is audible in the background lol... it truly was a presence on the trip. It was fine for our five day trip, but I wouldn't want to live with that for long! Mt Baker is an amazing neighborhood. Excellent parks in the vicinity, a REALLY fabulous Italian restaurant within walking distance, great access to all the Seattle sights... we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy & Robert H.

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

Great View and Plenty of Room!

This home worked very well for our family. It was comfortable, and there was enough room for the teens to spread out and have their own space downstairs. The Christmas decorations were a nice touch. The view was delightful and we were able to watch the New Years Eve fireworks in Bellevue. The kitchen was well stocked, except a few more kitchen towels would be helpful. The host was responsive and timely. The down side: The furniture is a bit tired compared to the way the photo's look, but adequate and comfortable. Especially for our family with 5 grandsons! The neighborhood, while close in to Seattle, is a slow transit as it is an older section of Seattle with narrow curving hilly streets, perhaps that is the price you pay for such a nice view. It doesn't feel as "upscale" as the pictures look, or perhaps as the price indicated. But it worked well and we were grateful to be able to stay there together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved every view of the house! We came for a girls trip and was a perfect set up for what we were looking for! Very accommodating! Super spacious. Some of the bedding is in need of replacement. We did come across handful of spiders, but upon looking them up we found out it was mating season and they were harmless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Pre-cruise stay

We stayed in Seattle a few days before an Alaska cruise. The house is beautiful with awesome views of Lake Washington and Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) from the decks. Mark was great with providing information about the area and responded quickly to any additional questions that we had. Check in was easy and seamless. The kitchen had about every small appliance to complete any meal. Definitely would stay in the home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The house was clean and spacious for our group. The view was beautiful as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, great location, house was awesome. Great for the the large group we had with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

Wonderful property

We loved this property lots of space for our family. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Christmas in Seattle

This house was perfect for our family Christmas trip! Beautiful view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, and close to the city. The owner Mark was great- very accommodating and quick to respond. The house was clean, well stocked, and the perfect size for our family. Mark even provided a Christmas tree, which the kids loved. Would definitely recommend to others and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Good time in emerald City

Really nice house overlooking the lake and I90 bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar O.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

This is one the best places I've stayed in Seattle and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great Space

Our host Mark was wonderful and more than accommodating. We had a few hiccups (on me) and he helped us through. He brought fresh flowers, coffee, bananas and several other things. We were all pleasantly surprised at his generosity! We certainly wasn’t expecting that! The house has plenty of towels and linens and beautiful views! Clean comfortable and a perfect stay for our friends to cook and celebrate our annual Bills game together! This year in beautiful Seattle! The emerald was a gem, with a fireplace and views! Book it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Excellent Stay for Family

My family loved this place, especially the views. It was a perfect choice for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Kramm

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