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West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts

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Handford & Hinds Cottage Welcomes you!
Hang up your hat and stay a while
Cozy and comfortable with a gas fireplace
We have books to enjoy and brochures with local sights
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Alki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • T-Mobile Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seattle Waterfront
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts

Come visit Hanford & Hinds Cottage!
Hanford & Hinds Cottage was built in 1916. It sits in the desirable Belvidere neighborhood of West Seattle. 25 minutes to downtown Seattle and 20 minutes to the airport.
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The Cottage has everything you'll need and more! Linens, towels, plates, utensils, pots & pans. Off street parking in a 2 car driveway. Internet/firestick/DVD player. Not sure what you want to do? We have maps and books of the area for visitors.
The main cottage is a two bedroom home with a King bed and a second bedroom with 2 twin futons.
The bathroom features a heated tile floor, tub and shower.
The living room offers a cozy place to relax, with a gas fireplace, reading lights, and a flat screen TV. Our large kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and cookware.
The backyard hosts a cafe table with sun-umbrella, a gas fire pit, a gas BBQ. A shed stocked with bicycles, tennis rackets, beach towels and umbrella.

West Seattle has many venues to enjoy including stunning views of the city and the Olympic Mountains. sandy Alki Beach, The Junction Town Center which features some of the best restaurants, coffee shops, antique stores, bike shops and destinations of delight...too many to list all here. Find a list of our favorite spots in the welcome book on the cottage entry table. Metropolitan Market (a wonderful European 'experience'), PCC Market, Safeway, Starbucks, Trader Joe's are all grocery stores within walking distance. Enjoy a flick at historic Admiral Movie Theater. In addition there are also dozens of popular restaurants nearby to choose from.

Hiawatha park is 2 blocks away if you feel like jogging, playing tennis (rackets provided in shed) going to the kiddie park or wading pool. We have 4 adult bikes and helmets for your use, as well as beach supplies, and tennis rackets and balls! A short drive away, Coleman pool offers a unique outdoor saltwater pool that sits on the scenic shores of Lincoln Park overlooking the Sound. The Admiral Viewpoint boasts one of the best vistas of downtown Seattle and is a 5 minute walk away from the cottage.

Come enjoy one of the longest established communities of Seattle!
West Seattle is one of the true gems-of the northwest!

Property manager

Lori Wright

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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-19-002481

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located in West Seattle, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this cottage is near theme parks. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Consider Seattle Center for a night out, and don't miss Woodland Park Zoo if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Alki Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lumen Field - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • T-Mobile Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Beacon Hill Station - 7 min drive
  • King Street Station - 15 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Time NW - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Seattle cottage - charming & cozy with modern comforts located?

This family-friendly Seattle cottage is located in West Seattle, within 2 mi (3 km) of Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park. Lincoln Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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. 109 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 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

Erika S.

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

Cozy and so comfy

Our stay at this bungalow was great in so many ways: the cottage itself was cozy and comfortable, appointed and decorated more like a real home, not a temporary one; the neighborhood was quiet, but within easy walking distance of shops, grocery stores and restaurants (check out Circa, it’s great!); and Lori was a wonderful host, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We’re already looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

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

Family visit

Property was as advertised and quite comfortable. Location was good for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property fit my family perfectly and was nearby to family we were visiting. Very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Roscoe, IL, USA

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

Perfection

This property fit our needs perfectly. It is clean, charming, comfortable, and the location was ideal. We could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Richland

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

Cute West Seattle Home

I don't want to lave a review because I want to keep this property a secret. I loved this house, It was so cute. The neighborhood is quiet. The house location is easy to get to from the highway. We were not far from shopping, Trader Joes, and Alki Beach. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeron W.

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

Cottage

Besides the check-in process, which was very frustrating due to not being provided with the access code to enter the property before arrival, the overall stay was great after.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Darling Bungalow

We had a great visit to Seattle. This bungalow is in a great neighborhood, was well furnished, and comfortable. Lori was responsive to my messages and we hope to stay here again when visiting our son and his family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

Property was very cute, well maintained and very clean! Loved the neighborhood and the hosts were accommodating to my request for restaurant recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming quiet cottage

This is a lovely small cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The neighborhood was very quiet. Having a driveway to park the car is very helpful on the tight West Seattle streets. A very well equipped kitchen. Comfortable living room and dining room. King bed was great. 2 A/C units would have been very useful in the hotter days. Luckily we were able to get by with just the fans. Overall, very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Quaint Neighborhood

Enjoyed our stay in West Seattle. Any questions we had were answered quickly by the property manager. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

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

Very cute

This was the perfect place to stay while visiting West Seattle. Super cute and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

West Seattle Family Trip

Just as described but better. Super clean, cute and quiet. enjoyed our trip and plan to make this our go to spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J., Morris

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

As Expected, very nice

Very nice property, could tell the host put a lot of thought and care into it. Very accommodating. I would recommend it to anyone. Worked out very well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott p.

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

Great house in a splendid Seattle location!

Strongly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great stay!

Great location in West Seattle. The house was very clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated. We would have loved to stay longer and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

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

Great gem for a Seattle trip

This awesome cottage in West Seattle was a wonderful find. We (my husband, son and myself) traveled for a combined work and personal trip to the greater Seattle area, and we wanted something more comfortable than a hotel room for our stay. Wow! Lori provided a beautiful, well appointed cottage that had many, many accoutrements. Not only was the property impeccably clean, it was beautifully and artfully decorated. While we did not do much cooking, I greatly appreciated the well stocked kitchen supplies and essentials like spices, kitchen towels and cleaning supplies. Bonus items were the beautiful back patio area and hot tub! in addition to having a wonderful place to stay, we had the chance to explore West Seattle and Alki Beach. I am pretty sure that having eaten at many great restaurants (Lori provides a nice list of places), visited fun shops, walked through the neighborhoods and ridden the water taxi to Seattle that we will never stay anywhere else again when visiting Seattle. Staying at a comfortable, beautiful and clean home like Lori's is what makes VRBO such an attractive option for travel. Thank you, Lori!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Nicely decorated with plenty of room.

Very nicely kept and the backyard was so inviting. Nice property - I'd stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

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

Clean. Lots of amenities. Bikes to use. Hot tub. Tennis rackets beach mats. Nice

First time I've done it. Owner put up withy lack of computer skills
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Great spot in West Seattle

Had a great visit in West Seattle and this house was a perfect set up for us (3 adults). Well maintained and appointed. Plenty of extras (hot tub, gas fire pit) private getaway on a quiet residential street. Easy to walk to restaurants and grocery stores. Water taxi to downtown Seattle was a bit of a hoof but very doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Great property!

Everything was great about the property including the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was a beautiful, comfortable home! We appreciated how much thought and creativity was put into the space- and it is in a perfect location - easy to walk or a short drive to stores, Alki beach or the ferry. Lori was very easy to communicate with. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Great getaway

House is comfortable and clean, located in a friendly neighborhood and close to shopping, parks, and views. Owner was easy to communicate with. We even lost an important item outside in the snow, which to our appreciation, the owner later found and mailed back to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Dallas

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

Great location and cozy cottage

Only suggestion is I would upgrade all the pillows as they are ver uncomfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

A Lovely House

Very comfortable and convenient. Easy check-in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

West Seattle

My husband and 2 teenage sons stayed at this lovely home in West Seattle. The location was perfect and great for walking, biking and driving. The house had everything we needed- clean, comfortable and we loved the backyard. We sat out back a few evenings with the fire pit while our son used the hot tub- very relaxing and comfortable. The location is great- close to California Street and Alki Beach. We spent a lot of time at Alki Beach walking and the kids rented scooters. Our kids used the 2/4 bikes the host provided and really enjoyed having that option. The drive to Seattle was challenging some mornings, but nothing we aren't used to living in Atlanta. Perfect weather all but 1 day and that wasn't bad either. Took a great day trip to Astoria, Seaside and Canaan Beach in OR and to Mount Rainier. The owner was fantastic- she let us check in early and was very responsive whenever we had a question. We would go back and stay at the same house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lori Wright

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My grandparents moved to West Seattle in 1948...so I have roots that go way back. Alki beach was my playground and my sons grew up here as well.
The Junction, as we locals call it, has wonderful shops and restaurants as well as a fantastic farmers market.

Why they chose this property

Location location location! A great place for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. Situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood, yet minutes to Safeco Field, Century Link Field, the waterfront and downtown via the water taxi!

What makes this property unique

The benefit of the West Seattle neighborhood is all round you. Beaches, bike paths, parks, views, golf courses, YMCA, gyms, yoga studios, coffee shops, tennis courts, day spas, farmers market, street fairs, shopping.
4 bicycles at the cottage for your use, along with helmets and a bike lock.
Tennis rackets and balls too.

Guests comment how inviting the cottage is...homey with those extra touches that make a visit here a relaxing getaway!

Languages:

English