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Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park

Holiday home in Seattle with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
upstairs living room
Living area
two small steps to enter upstairs bedrooms and bathroom
Dinning area - seats 6

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Shilshole Bay Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Gardens Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park

Ballard 3 BR/1.75 bath in prime location. Light & open with southern exposure & big picture windows. Living room upstairs and family room downstairs both with fireplace and cable TV. Living room has a pull out couch that can sleep an additional 2 people. New main bath, wood floors. Large private fenced backyard equipped for grilling. Located next to a park, coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. Just 12 blocks away from Market Street, Ballard Locks, Golden Gardens Park/Shilshole Marina.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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
No smoking inside or outside.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-003473

About the area

Seattle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena, and consider making time for Woodland Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Northwest 57th Street End - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Golden Gardens Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Discovery Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 13 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard Elks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Little Coney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pagliacci Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Time NW - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, Family Friendly Old Ballard Charm Home With Private Backyard Next To Park located?

Located in Ballard, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Shilshole Bay Marina and within 3 miles (5 km) of Discovery Park and Woodland Park Zoo. Green Lake Park and Seattle Pacific University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

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

Family trip

Great house, great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gweneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Cute house in a great area. convientent to everything It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Z.

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

First timer

Very roomy; great location. Clean and well maintained. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Graduation

We stayed 4 nights . The place was very comfortable and cozy. It had everything we needed. It’s a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! Nice place with many ameneties for a family, or individuals! Close to many places and more than advertised. Will definately consider again if coming to seattle in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic with a lot of charm. It was well furnished and very comfortable for our long weekend stay in Seattle. The kitchen was well furnished and had all we needed to cook and make the stay very pleasant. It’s Seattle in the fall so we did not get to enjoy the back yard as much as we would have liked but it was a large backyard that would have been great for dinners or a glass of wine. Thanks for sharing your property with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Perfect

Cozy place,a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with lots of space, great for multiple family members! Super cute area that’s close to Ballard market and the Locks. We loved going to the cafe down the street. The body was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house that was perfect for our family! The backyard and park next door were great and we were able to walk to coffee and meals!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and comfortable amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, our stay was wonderful. The house had everything we needed and it was a great location. The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms were very nice. We did have trouble with the front door lock a couple of times, but you can also go in and out of the back door. One other thing was you cannot run the living room AC and both the units in the upper bedrooms at the same time. It trips the breaker. The weather while we were there was unusually warm, so I’m sure it’s not something that happens frequently, but it did happen to us. Again overall, it was a great place to stay and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unassuming on the outside but very nice on the inside. Well furnished and maintained. Ballard location was a nice quiet neighborhood out of main traffic routes but conveniently near some good choices for restaurants, grocery shopping and an excellent Danish bakery.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house in a neighborhood close to restaurants, shopping, and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations in every way
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! It was immaculately clean and incredibly well-stocked—they truly thought of everything. The kitchen had all the tools we needed, and the house was full of thoughtful extras like books, games, cozy blankets, fans, and A/C units in every room. Our daughter was thrilled to discover the Thomas the Train plush toys!The house itself was much bigger than we expected, which gave our daughter lots of freedom to play and explore. The location felt safe, and just a 15-20 minute drive from Pike Place Market and downtown. We spent most of our time exploring the Ballard area, enjoying the shops, cafés, and restaurants on Ballard Ave and Market St. We also visited Discovery Park and spent time at the Carkeek Park beach, which is a fun spot if you like trains.One heads-up: we found some thorns in the grass in the backyard, likely from nearby bushes, so we’d recommend wearing shoes outside. Also, since the house is right next to a playground and basketball court, you can hear kids playing in them morning and during the day from the bedrooms. This didn’t bother us at all—especially with a fan or the A/C running—and the playground turned out to be a huge bonus for our daughter, who loved the slides, swings, sandbox, and ride-on toys.We’d definitely recommend this place to families and would absolutely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa F.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our stay at this VRBO in Ballard. The house was very clean and well equipped. The hosts were friendly and responsive when we needed to contact them. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and very cozy house. It was barely a five block walk to anything in Ballard including downtown and the farmer's market.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Family trip

Homey, comfortable for a small house. Great location for walking to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Gerald space and location

We enjoyed the space and location. We were attending conference close by and this offered us the chance to be close but have time to just hang out together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Incredible location

Property has a lot to do for kids, assortment of games great home layout, next to a few parks and minimal traffic to city center but outside of the bustle. Very walkable neighborhood. There were a few issues with the property but the hostess was easy to get in touch with and fixed things immediately. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Lovely home to gather with family!

We felt very at home for the week- a chance to be in Ballard with our son and his family. His brother and his family joined us with their two girls and we were able to enjoy activities over Thanksgiving together with ease. Our son’s house was just a few minutes walk away. 👍 The home was ideal for us, nicely presented, very comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Amazing home in Ballard

We had the most amazing visit at Melissa’s rental home for a friend’s wedding. There was plenty of space for four of us to have privacy and also come together and hang out in common areas. She had thought of anything you might need while at her home and has stocked up! The local wine, snack mix and chocolate were such a sweet touch as well! You will not regret booking this space for your Seattle trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Great location, Great stay!

The house was immaculate, and well appointed. Ideally located from very hip Ballard. Our host was very responsive and made check-in/check-out and everything very easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart N.

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

Charming home

After our stay, I’m already thinking how to use it again with friends for an extended stay in Seattle at some later date. Well maintained, roomy, home with full basement. Next to park playground for young kids and big backyard. We had three families with children visit the five of us at the house for a half day and the backyard and adjoining park made for a great family gathering for parents and young children with plenty of room outside with ample lawn chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Great Ballard location in Seattle

My family of four, as well as my sister and brother-in-law stayed at the house for 3 days while we visited Seattle. It was nice having separate bedrooms for all of us. The kids enjoyed playing the piano a bit and the stash of kids books/games! The kitchen cabinets are a bit dated but it wasn't a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

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I am originally from CT and came to the PNW over 20 years ago via IN for college, then CO upon finishing grad school.
I love being a host because of all the interesting people and connections I've made along the way and I take pride in offering a positive experience for guests with the comforts of home.
I moved to the east side with husband Jon and my two stepsons, now in their teens. We all enjoy activities such as wake surfing, biking, crossfit, and currently a LOT of football games as both our kids play on different teams.

Why they chose this property

This house is nestled in an area that lends itself to family visits for weddings, births, graduations, and other special events. Ballard has a special vibe filled with a sense of community, and creativity.
This was my home for 10 years that I was proud to buy on my own after becoming a school principal just blocks away. I have many fond memories of talking to my former students in the park right next door and connecting with former families walking in the neighborhood while I was doing yardwork out front.

What makes this property unique

This house is quaint with a lot of character. Having a large backyard makes it a great place to relax on a nice day and the walkability is fantastic. I love that you can get to a coffee shop, a corner market, a restaurant, and more in just a few short blocks! Given the everchanging city life, I feel like this sunset hill area has maintained it's charm and family feel. I have amazing neighbors that help me out whenever needed and take care of each other.

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