Location: Other Seattle Properties, Seattle, Washington State, USA (8 Miles to Downtown, 4 Miles to UW and University Village)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Looking for a fun, convenient place to stay over the upcoming holidays --- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's --- try our Lake House on Lake Washington (Seattle side).
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION --- Our 3-bedroom, 1 ½ bath Lake House is located in SEATTLE on LAKE WASHINGTON only 4 miles north of the U of W, Children’s Hospital and University Village, and about 15 minutes north of downtown Seattle. Steps from the BURKE-GILMAN TRAIL, a 3 minute walk to MATTHEW'S BEACH PARK and a mile north of one of Seattle largest activity areas --- MAGNUSON PARK, it's a great location to take advantage of all that Lake Washington and Seattle have to offer.
Situated on 50 feet of private waterfront, the Lake House offers a very quiet and tranquil hide-away within the city, ideal for a couple or family looking for home style accommodations while spending a fun week in Seattle. Enjoy the quiet ambiance away from the city’s hustle and bustle, the beautiful sunrises in the morning from the patio, the serene setting in the tree covered lot. Go for a walk, jog or bike ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Arrive with your suitcase, a couple of bags of groceries, your bike or running shoes and you’re all set.
THE PROPERTY - GRASS LAWN, steps away from the lake. Relax in the six Adirondack lawn chairs with foot stools or cloth hammock. HUGE DOCK with easy access into the lake (50' of waterfront) and mooring buoy. Teak steamer chairs and cushions on dock. Possible overnight moorage depending on availability. Dock consists of two piers connected by a lower float plane dock, ~ 1000 sq feet. COVERED PATIO with 180 degree view of the yard, dock and lake. Tiki torches. Teak table for six and Weber gas BBQ. Potted herb garden for your use. HOT TUB with a 180 degree view of the lake and Mount Rainier. Outdoor shower.
LIVING AREA is on the main floor. The open floor plan consists of an open galley style kitchen over looking the living area with wood burning fireplace, and full sized dining room set. KITCHEN is completely stocked with colorful dishes, glass and acrylic drink ware (for use outside), utensils, and stainless steel cookware, microwave, plus a Starbucks Barista espresso maker and bean grinder, and Warning blender to help you make those lattes and special summer drinks. Large stainless steel refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser, stainless steel dishwasher and electric stove. ENTERTAINING BAR - 14' bar with four tall stools separates the kitchen from the living room area --- great for preparing snacks and meals in the galley kitchen while being part of the activities in the living and dining areas.
UPSTAIRS - Three bedrooms upstairs – two queen beds and one full sized bed. Each cottage white bedroom is furnished with colorful 100% cotton, high thread count sheets, down comforters and multiple pillows. LARGE ‘MASTER’ BEDROOM with lots of light, cathedral ceiling and great lake views, original built in drawers and closets, and writing/computer desk with internet connection. BATHROOMS are stocked with thick cotton towels, matching looped throw rugs and shower curtain, hair dryer, and basic shower amenities. Full bathroom upstairs with a full sized tub/shower. Half bathroom on the main floor in the utility room area. COZY TV ROOM upstairs with soft leather recliner sofa, TV and DVD player.
OTHER INFO - TV cable access throughout the house, wired internet access, and wireless network throughout the house and on the patio. Fir floors in entrance and main living area (no outdoor shoes inside please). UTILITY ROOM area has a full sized washer/dryer, half bath, and hanging area for wet bathing suits and towels. Side door entrance available for those coming in from the hot tub and lake. Located on a PRIVATE DEAD END STREET among waterfront houses on the east side of the street and the Burke-Gilman Trail on the west.
GARAGE – half used for one car. The other half is used for the ping pong table, foosball table, dart board, and mini-refrigerator. Lots of board games, croquet set and horse shoes.
WHAT’S CLOSE BY?
BURKE-GILMAN TRAIL – steps from the garage - a 15 mile long paved pedestrian/cycle path extending from the north end of Lake Washington to Puget Sound, winding by Magnuson Park, University Village, the University of Washington, Fremont and the Locks to the south. To the north, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and access to the east side wineries.
MATTHEW’S BEACH PARK – Three minute walk to Matthew’s Beach city park on private road – public swimming beach with lifeguards (summer only), swim float with a high dive board and low dive board, basketball hoops, children’s playground, and large grassy areas.
MAGNUSON PARK – One mile to Sand Point/Magnuson Park – motor boat launch, kayak rentals, sailboat rentals, sailing lessons, kite hill, tennis courts, sports fields, natural areas, community campus, etc.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE - Four miles – Numerous high end retail shops and restaurants including Apple Store, Coach, Crate and Barrel, Northface, Williams-Sonoma, Tommy Bahama, H&M, GAP, Eddie Bauer, Pottery Barn, the RAM, Piatti’s, Axis, Blue C Sushi, banks, and much more. Blockbuster Video.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Four miles - Main campus, golf range, Nordstrom's Tennis Center, Waterfront Activity Center, Arboretum, Children's Hospital
WITHIN 5 MILES:
* Whole Foods, Metropolitan Market, QFC, Safeway and Fred Meyers
* Starbucks, Tully’s and local latte stands
* Luxury Spas (Spa Scotta, Julep, In Spa, Spa Envy, and Gene Juarez)
* Northgate Shopping Center
* Excellent Japanese, Thai, Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood, pizza
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE - 15 minutes - the Space Needle, Safeco Field (Mariners), Seattle Center, Pacific Science Center, Seattle waterfront, ferries, Belltown, Pioneer Square
SEA-TAC AIRPORT - 30 minutes (~20 miles)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: 100% cotton
- Garage: 20 feet from Burke-Gilman Trail
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Steps away from front porch. Full-sized. 180 view of lake, Cascade Mountains and Mount Rainier. Outdoor shower.
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel, with water dispenser and ice maker
- Dishwasher: Stainless steel KitchenAid
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber, with side burner
- Deck/Patio: Upper level covered patio with tiki torches and pergola lights for nighttime entertaining.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 50' on Lake Washington --- huge ~1000 sq foot dock, easy access for swimming, kayaking, sailing and boating
- Mountain View: View of snow capped Cascade mountains and Mount Rainier
- Communications
- Telephone: No landline phones. Bring your cell phones.
- Broadband Internet: In master bedroom.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Throughout house, on patio and yard
- Other Amenities
- The Lake House is our summer residence where we live for four months in the summer. We are offering it for weekly rental during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holiday weeks to a quiet family or couple who will respect the privacy and serene ambiance of our neighborhood. Built in the 1940’s, ~ 1800 sq ft, the Lake House has a bungalow/cottage feel to it with open shelves in the kitchen, original rose colored fixtures in the full bath, and pine panel/white wood walls in the living area. If you’re looking for new construction, granite countertops, marble bathrooms and ultra modern conveniences, this is not the place for you. If you’re looking for a very fun, comfortable cottage-like home in a fabulous location, you’ve found the right place.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry, no pets.
- Kid Friendly: Bring your own floatables for fun in the lake or rent a sailboat or kayak from the boat center 1 mile away. Paddle or sail back to the house. Walk three minutes to the city park where there is a life guarded swimming beach (summer months only) plus high dive and low dive boards, kids playground, and basketball hoops. Hang out in the garage and play foosball and pingpong.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking anywhere on premises.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Many activities within minutes or a two hour drive - Burke-Gilman Trail, Matthew's Beach, Magnuson Park, University Village, UW Aquatics Center, San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island, Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, Mount St. Helens, Winthrop, Barvarian Village in Leavenworth, and many more. Spend the day skiing at three different ski areas from December through March - Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker -- be at a ski area in 45 minutes to two hours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Email us for fall and winter holiday availability.
Thanksgiving weekend - 4 nights - Nov 25th - 29th - $1450
Christmas week - 7 nights - Dec 19th - 26th - $2500
New Year's week - 7 nights - Dec 26th - Jan 2nd - $2500
Rates based on four adults or a family with 2 - 3 younger children
50% fees due to hold reservation, remainder 30 days in advance, non-refundable
Damage Deposit - $650, Cleaning Fee - $185, Payment by money order or check
Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-Out: 10:00 AM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Dock on Lake Washington - Seattle Travel
- View from Covered Patio - Seattle Travel
- Main Living Area - Seattle Travel
- 14' Entertaining Bar and Galley Kitchen
- Master Bedroom - Partial View
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #177633
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