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Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market.

Condo with kitchen, near Pike Place Market

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Welcome to the Jewel Box. It's steps from great dining, shopping & nightlife.
Working? AMZN, MSFT, GOOG and the convention center are an easy walk away.
The studio faces an interior courtyard, creating a quiet, light-filled retreat.
or enjoying a meal.
A new, luxury pillow top queen mattress ensures you'll have a restful night.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Pike Place Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Space Needle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seattle Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market.

We call this lovely flat the Jewel Box. Filled with charm and all you need for a fabulous extended urban experience. The windows open onto a courtyard, letting in light and shielding you from city noise. Step outside and it’s a quick walk to the sites, great dining, music and more. This first floor condo includes air conditioning and is 2.5 blocks from Whole Foods and 1 block from an Amazon Go, the ultimate in contact free shopping. We have weekly and monthly discounts to make an extended stay affordable. Bookings of 28+ days avoid the 10% city hotel taxes, this is just the law but knowing can save you.

Location, location, location! This is the perfect home-base for your Seattle visit. Built in 1922 and converted to condos in 2007, the building offers a touch of charming character in our high-tech city. We think of the studio as our “Jewel Box". With windows opening onto an interior courtyard, it’s light-filled and quiet – a good retreat at the end of a long day of site-seeing or meetings. Veteran travelers ourselves, we’ve equipped our “pied a terre” to maximize the urban experience.

We've made coordinating check-in a breeze with a conveniently located lock box that allows you to pick up the keys on your schedule. We'll send you instructions and the lock box code 72 hours before your arrival.

To help you plan your visit, we'll email the New York Times 36 Hours in Seattle (customized with our hometown insight) along with your booking confirmation. Once you arrive, our robust guestbook is filled with suggestions on how to enjoy Seattle (including thoughts on getting around, where to eat and how to find a drop in yoga class), so you’ll have the local perspective at your finger tips during your stay. 

The Jewel Box is in a pretty perfect location. Here’s what you’ll find on a 10 minute walk:

• Stroll North and you’ll be at the Seattle Center, featuring the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Key Arena and Experience Music Project. The Gates Foundation is just across the street.

• Head South and you’ll be at the flagship Nordstrom store, Zara and a ton of great shopping. You’ll also find the Washington Convention Center in this direction.

• Meander West and you’ll be on your way to Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, the Great Wheel, Seattle Aquarium and the Ferry Terminal (take a ride to Winslow an enjoy the views and village).

• Walk East and in four blocks you’ll be at the center of high tech Seattle – Amazon, Microsoft and a number of innovative start ups have offices here. Plus a slew of great restaurants.

Dining.
Seattle is a very foodie town and within a block and a half of Swallow's Rest, you’ll be spoiled for choice. (and the flagship Top Pot Doughnuts is just 20 steps from the building’s front door). If you want to dine in, there are three grocery stores within walking distance – including a Whole Foods.

With a Walk Score of 99, you truly can get just about everywhere on foot.

We don’t recommend renting a car for your visit – you can grab a cab at the airport or take the Link light rail to the Westlake station (35 minutes/$3) and you’re 4 blocks from the condo. If you do drive, there’s a parking garage half a block away with competitive overnight rates.

To explore Seattle’s other neighborhoods – Ballard, Capital Hill, Fremont, Madison Park and more – try Uber or (website hidden) any of these options:
• South Lake Union Streetcar (2 blocks away)
• Trip planning, King Country Metro (bus stops nearby)

If you want to explore outside the city, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise and Budget all have offices within walking distance. Great day trips include wine tasting in Woodinville or visiting Port Townsend, The Ho Rainforest and Mount Rainier.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Firm no pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking building

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-19-000034

We should mention

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

About the area

Seattle

Downtown Seattle, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this condo. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pike Place Market and Bellevue Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lumen Field or T-Mobile Park.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Pike Place Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Space Needle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seattle Convention Center Arch Building - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seattle Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Westlake 7th St Station - 5 min walk
  • King Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elm Coffee Bar Amazon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palace Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fulcrum Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪FOB Sushi Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪General Porpoise Coffee & Donuts - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hip Flat. Iconic Downtown. Walk to Pike Place Market. located?

Located in Downtown Seattle, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of The Spheres, Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Seattle Center and Seattle Convention Center Arch Building are also within 15 minutes. Westlake 7th St Station and Westlake Denny Wy Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

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

Kem M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Clean, comfy space. The building is old and floors are creaky and it smells like an old building and we loved it! I super appreciated the space not being scented! Great location downtown and like it says in the ad the noise level isn't bad at all. Very convenient location for us on this trip. We loved the snacks provided! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, incredibly clean and perfect for our quick stay in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely welcoming, he has instructions for anything to would need in a very organized binder.The details were impressive and the unit was well stocked with soaps, towels, an extra blanket, snacks, coffee and creamer, suggestions for nearby food or activities. We really enjoyed our stay! Love the location!!!! Thank you again for opening your home to us! It was a memorable vacation!
Best pad Thai ever! Atmosphere was amazing
Took the ferry to Bainbridge Island for the day
View from the ferry
Beautiful sights !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josetta and derric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in the perfect location and within walking distance of everything that we wanted to do! The property was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. They left a basket of snacks which was a nice touch. We would stay there again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us to stay for a couple of days while in Seattle. Flat was within walking distance of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of good places to eat and drink. The Seattle centre is about a 10 minute walk away. A really great grocery store was 5 minutes away. The apartment was clean and comfortable, it had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Small but cute. Great location central to downtown sites. The lobby of the building was a little stinky (neighbor’s cooking maybe?) but the unit itself was nice and smelled great. Complementary snacks were a nice touch. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Cute place!

Apartment was very clean and so cute; bed was comfy; host provided a few extra touches like coffee and snacks; great communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved this Flat! It was clean and very affordable with the perfect location. We walked to the space needle, pike place market, and a couple restaurants. Check in and out was easy. They even had a basket full of snacks for us! Thank you for the great stay!! Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we were looking for! The location was excellent and super walkable to everywhere we wanted to visit. We really appreciated the binder left by the host with recommendations for restaurants and bars in the area, and the snacks and tea in the kitchen were a lovely touch and made our busy weekend a bit easier to handle. I only wish we could have stayed longer! We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next Seattle trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner, John, was very responsive, instructions were easy to follow and the condo was well thought out to accommodate any possible guest needs. It was easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go and each morning we went to the wonderful cafe next door!I highly recommend the unit at Fifth Avenue Court!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Seattle Stay

Super great place. Loved the vibe and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Great location!

My friend and I enjoyed our stay. It was very easy to catch an Uber at the corner. This little hip flat had everything we needed! We enjoyed sightseeing in Seattle! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip and experience with this VRBO. More concentrated population of homeless in the neighborhood but never had any issues. Otherwise, super easy to get everywhere we wanted! AC window unit worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laundry was effective, but dryer doesn’t thoroughly dry the clothes. TV has a multitude of stations, but not regular channels and we were unable to watch live sporting events like football and baseball. Bathroom and shower were excellent, microwave and coffee makers worked well. Refrigerator was large and ran well. Location was convenient to everything downtown, easy to hop on monorail and light rail
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great location!

Clean, comfortable, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great stay in Seattle

Really nicely designed unit in a great location in Seattle. Walking distance to Pikes Place Market, Seattle Center, Westlake Station. Neighborhood was clean and felt safe, lots of local restaurants in easy walking distance. Nice to have a dishwasher and washer/dryer; host even provided snacks! Quiet at night as windows open onto small courtyard and not the street. Able to park overnight on the street for free (8pm-8am). Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a fantastic time staying at this rental! Walking distance to the waterfront and the space needle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Food, Wine and Coffee in Seattle

My stay in the lovely little apartment was delightful. Many food and shopping experiences are within walking distance and easily accessible. The hosts provided a lovely and inviting place to rest between adventures in Seattle. I would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN L.

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

Great location

Located within walking distance to just about everything you could want to do. Apartment was very comfortable and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

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

Tricia N.

The hosts was outstanding with communication and responsive. Easy to find and simple access to property and room. It was a fantastic stay. The bed was very comfortable and clean. I loved having the washer/dryer and a full kitchen. Much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, very central to everything. It was very quiet! Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Clark

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Hello! My bride, Lynn and I are Seattle natives and former expats who love to travel. Having ‘local’ experiences is always our goal and we’re looking forward to sharing our hometown knowledge with visitors here for both business and pleasure. Our suggestions for what to do on rainy days, where to find the best craft cocktails and not to missed views are captured in our guest book.

Why they chose this property

The Jewel Box is our in-town pied-a-terre -- where we stay to enjoy the best Seattle has to offer. So delighted to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location!

The Belltown neighborhood is booming -- great restaurants open everyday, the new Amazon HQ and their iconic spheres are complete a block away. Great theatre and nightlife is available in every direction.

Languages:

English

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