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• New Years in Wallingford!

  New Years in Wallingford!

  • Guest Nathan and Lisa
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  My wife and I, plus our trusty four legged friend, had the privilege of staying with Joyce over the New Years. The property was clean, well maintained and felt like we were at home. Much to our surprise, Joyce left fresh goodies for our arrival, including champagne for New Years. While we were out and about, Joyce was also kind enough to let our dog out to play. The location was perfect with easy access to Wallingford, Fremont and Ballard, plus a short drive to downtown.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: thanks so much guys..and Yoda.

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• Extraordinary hostess, spotless, lovely apartment & garden in the best neighborhood!

  Extraordinary hostess, spotless, lovely apartment & garden in the best neighborhood!

  • Guest Mara
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 03/01/12
  We stayed at this lovely apartment in Joyce's home in June of 2009 and cannot say enough good things about it. We were traveling with two small children, who we choose to have sleep in the very comfortable bed in the the bedroom so we could have friends come by and linger after they went to sleep. We enjoyed drinks with friends and the hostess in the garden, availed ourselves of the great selection of games, toys, art supplies and well-stocked kitchen (including a few good beers!) and couldn't have been any happier. We are finally coming back to Washington for a visit in June of this year and hope to squeeze in a few more days at our favorite Seattle home away from home when we do. My husband lived in this neighborhood when we first met, and Joyce is a perfect guide to the wonderful cafes, shops and sites conveniently located nearby. Stay here, you will not regret it! *For some reason vrbo's site wouldn't let me leave comments when we first got home. But when I found this listing again, I had to chime in. Hope it's not too late to add my two cents worth, even two year's late!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Cottage Apt with Special Spice

  Cottage Apt with Special Spice

  • Guest Laura C.
  • Date of stay 06/29/10
  • Review Submitted 07/17/10
  We had the opportunity of staying at this enchanting Wallingford home, a beautiful three-story craftsman cottage at the top of the hill overlooking Lake Union, and could not have had a more pleasant experience! Viewing the house from the street, one is captured by the burst of bright color and privacy offered from the substantial plantings around the cozy house. Following the sidewalk around to the back one sees the delightful yard and garden alive with bird life and bouquets of bright mountain flowers. Entering our first floor home, I stepped into a delightful, airy, and uniquely decorated home with tasteful furniture and whimsical decor, roomy enough to feed and entertain my nearby family of 5! Games and maps filled a living room cabinet, bikes and helmets were at our disposal, but the hot-tub enjoyed during our 4th of July BBQ and Community Fireworks evening was the best yet! The owner herself was discreet yet generous with her time and knowledge of the area’s best points of interest and shopping. All in all, we had one of the best vacations ever and will definitely return next year to enjoy a taste of Seattle, with Joyce’s special spice!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Wow! Thanks Guys, I do aim to please, but I am humbled by your generous words. I'll try to keep up the good work! Joyce

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• Beautiful neighborhood

  Beautiful neighborhood

  • Guest Gavin's Grandparents
  • Date of stay 08/24/09
  • Review Submitted 05/01/10
  Spent five weeks here while in Seattle for the birth of our grandson. We found the apartment to be very comfortable and spacious, and the kitchen is well equipped and user friendly! Loved the artistic decorating and the beautiful gardens. The location is ideal...walking distance to great restaurants, cafes, and Gas Works Park, where you will be awed by the panoramic view of Seattle. Shopping nearby and street parking was always available. Joyce is a very gracious and accommodating host.

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• A Great Stay!

  A Great Stay!

  • Guest enthused
  • Date of stay 12/18/09
  • Review Submitted 04/11/10
  My wife and I spent three weeks in this cozy get-a-way last Christmas season and would strongly recommend the cottage for anyone looking to be close-in to the city life yet enjoy the quiet tree-lined ambiance of Wallingford. We discovered many quaint shops and restaurants within easy walking distance as we explored this bit of tucked-away Seattle. We recommend Joyce and her cottage without reservation for anyone looking for a completely turn-key housing experience in a great location.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• • Guest Kristin Cosgrove
  • Date of stay 06/19/09
  • Review Submitted 06/19/09
  My husband, two children and I had a fabulous time staying here! Very quiet, but so close to everything. A REALLY great park nearby for the kids, a short mile or so from the zoo and a really easy drive to Seattle Center. Very close to great shops and restaurants. Joyce seems to have thought of everything in this lovely place...we were so comfortable and had such fun, we were ready to move in permanently! Can't wait to return.

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• • Guest Nika Merrick
  • Date of stay 02/26/09
  • Review Submitted 02/26/09
  Joyce's home has become my home away from home! She and Molly and Woody (the dogs!) are one of the things I most look forward to when I visit Seattle -- which is quite often. I attend frequent courses and workshops in the Wallingford area, and it is wonderful to have a friendly, comfortable, welcoming place to stay. Joyce knows all the cool, fun things happening around town, the best places to go, and is very helpful in many ways. I couldn't ask for anything better... but if I did, I'm sure she would find a way to provide it!

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• • Guest Valeria Long
  • Date of stay 02/18/09
  • Review Submitted 02/18/09
  Joyce is truly the "inn keeper extraordinaire." My daughter and I enjoyed her better-than-home accommodations and hospitality for 10 days in June 2008. Absolutely no complaints -- well, maybe one: we wanted to stay longer but had to leave Seattle!

  Owner response: Thanks, It was so nice to have you return in April.. and you are welcome anytime! Joyce

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• • Guest Kathy Kraemer
  • Date of stay 02/17/09
  • Review Submitted 02/17/09
  I LOVE THIS PLACE!! First, the location is great...central to everything we wanted to do in and around Seattle. There is a grocery, a couple of parks, a zoo (!) and it is near the Fremont Arts district. The apartment itself was way more than i expected. I was there in July with my hubby and 4 kids. We all were very comfortable, beds for all, and there was plenty of room. We cooked in almost all of our meals, and there was enough table space for all of us. The street location was quiet, and we never had any sort of problem parking. The apartment was very tastefully decorated, and the gardens were really lovely. Joyce (innkeeper extraordinaire) was so friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would go back in a heartbeat. This is a really great value!!!

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• • Guest Kat6
  • Date of stay 02/17/09
  • Review Submitted 02/17/09
  I had an amazing time staying for two weeks at the Seattle Urban Cottage. Wallingford is a fantastic suburb in Seattle. I was over from New Zealand studying for work in the U District and the buses left from not even one minute walk from the house. Joyce was a terrific host and made me feel more than welcome. The house was lovely, and you really felt at home. I would really recommend staying here!

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Additional information about rental rates

We accept deposits via PayPal, and will return the deposit the same way.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning fee is $85. Any persons over 4 are an additional $15 a person. (Children over 1 also, those little ones are messy too!)

Dog cleaning fee for rugs is $75.. Sorry some folks are allergic. dogs are not allowed on furniture.