Close to Family; Cozy Vacation Rental in Ballard, Seattle
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Live a part of Seattle's history and enjoy the ocean (Puget Sound) when you stay at the former property of 'Harry W. Treat'.
Award winning coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance, or a short drive by car. We are located on a very quiet street, in a very quiet neighborhood and offer you the opportunity 'live' in one of Seattle's nicest and most convenient 'small town' areas-Ballard!
Located 7 miles North of Downtown Seattle, and just a 15 minute walk to the ocean (Puget Sound) you will find a quiet oasis filled with activities. We respect your privacy, and invite you to your own private suite and outdoor area located on the first floor of our home.
Treat House Vacation Rental is a historic home once owned by Harry S. Treat. In 2007 an extensive remodel was undertaken to ensure guest comfort to included radiant heat flooring, and sound control. This vacation rental is located on the ground floor of our historic home and is very light and airy.
Please find information on Harry W. Treat and the ocean park just a 2 minute drive, or 15 minute walk below:
The park was named by and developed by Harry W. Treat in 1907 as an 'attraction' at the end of the new electric car lines being built by realtors to induce townfolk to take a 'Sunday outing' out of town and through the woods to a picnic or swim at a beach. (Along the way they were made aware of the real estate available!) The Carbine ended at Loyal Way (& 85th) with a steep twisting dusty path down into the park - or those owning a 'tin lizzie' could drive down a dusty county road (approximately the present drive entering the upper park from the north) and down to a small parking area on the east side of the railroad tracks, then by foot across the tracks to the beach.
At that time the northern half of Meadow Point (named by the Coast Guard) was the site of a shipyard until 1913. To the south the beach curved in along the railroad seaway - all the way to Salmon Bay. The State owns the tidelands south of the park, with boat works and yards by the Bay.
Thank you and we look forward to meeting you.
Keywords: Large Studio on first floor of historic home in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Located in Loyal Heights which is just south of Blue Ridge. About 5 minutes drive from Greenwood and Phinney Ridge neighborhoods.
Property Type
- 2 story
- Studio
- On floor 1
- 450 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 3-4
- Bedroom 1
- Den
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- VCR
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Activities
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Fitness Center
- Cycling
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Kayaking
Other Activities
Reviews
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A cozy, nicely appointed cocoon
A cozy, nicely appointed cocoon
- Guest Bellaverdi
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/18/13
A recent 10 day trip to visit family was made all the more pleasant by my stay at the studio apartment. It was a very comfortable and quiet space. I barely heard footsteps of the owner and family living above. I also felt quite safe while there. The neighborhood is very quiet, yet convenient to Golden Gardens and a very good coffee shop. Also, the house is very convenient to some useful bus routes. I have already made my reservation for my next visit.Recommended for: Age 55+.
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- Guest Pat M.
- Date of stay 04/05/11
- Review Submitted 04/05/11
This is a poem written by an out-of-town guest who stayed at Treat House. The poem was also entered into a competition here in Seattle. It so epitomizes Treat House and the neighborhood: So Happy Up Here Walking in mist for the morning news; Thoughts drift along to older mews. Not long ago a playground for Treat; Horses and hunting dogs kept a beat. Then up to 85th the trolley ran; Houses rose as they cleared the land. Loyal was born that very same year; The neighborhood was christened with a cheer. Treat blessed us with Gardens by the water; The beach bore the name of his daughter. Sweet aromas from Larsen’s fill the air; Then The Fresh Fish Company, what a pair! Up hill and down the school children go; Every shade of the rainbow they glow. Mom, dad or caregiver at their side; Love watches little feet scamper inside. Nights so quiet and sidewalks so clean; Not far above the Ballard Ave. scene. On the walk back, friendly faces abound; So happy we ended up in this town.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Alaska visitors
Alaska visitors
- Guest Kingfish
- Date of stay 02/13/11
- Review Submitted 04/02/11
Tried condo renting in Seattle for the first time. Much better experience than the hotel. This unit was well equipped. Very clean. We are very familiar with Seattle, so this location was great in the Ballard area. Close to the waterfront at Golden Gardens and Shilshoe. Easy access to Downtown and the North-end. Helfull owners! Will try and rent again this SpringRecommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.
Owner response: It was a pleasure meeting you and thank you for staying at historic Treat House! Looking forward to your next visit.
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- Guest Milton W
- Date of stay 01/17/11
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
Wonderful!! Clean, quiet, private. Great location for me -- close to my daughter. I'll be back often!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Sue M
- Date of stay 11/30/10
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and cozy place to stay while we visited our grandchildren in Ballard. We did not hear a peep upstairs-- you have done a superb job on sound insulating! Again, thank you and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Gail M
- Date of stay 11/22/10
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
Thanks for such a comfy place to stay while visiting my first grandchild! And so close to Caffe Fiore -- my favorite -- will have to come back in warmer weather to catch "Parfait" gourmet ice cream truck! I hope I'm leaving the snow here and not taking it back to Indiana!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Eileen C
- Date of stay 11/11/10
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
This is a lovely studio apartment. Just the right size for me, and the care & love that went into the furnishing of it is so felt as I state here. I absolutely love the sun shining though the patio doors in the morning, or the light when the sun is behind the clouds. It's great to meditate looking out into the day. It is a beautiful spot to await the arrival of my grandchild and I am so thankful and appreciative. The sunrise this morning was magnificent. And it's so great to be around the corner from my daughter. Thank you for your care and generosity.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Andree
- Date of stay 10/28/10
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
The apartment worked out wonderfully for us. Our daughter's house was four blocks away. We enjoyed all the sites and the Ballard Locks were my husband's favorite. We are grateful for our host's hospitality.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Great place for a relaxing weekend!
Great place for a relaxing weekend!
- Guest Sabine
- Date of stay 10/08/10
- Review Submitted 10/12/10
My husband, 9-month old son and I stayed here for a weekend in Seattle. We enjoyed the location, hospitality and amenities of the place. Darrell met us on Friday night when we arrived. He checked in during the weekend to make sure we were enjoying our stay and recommended a few places. They had a pack and play set up for our little guy. My only comment is that there were no utensils/plates when we arrived. But, Darrell brought some down for us right away.Recommended for: People with disabilities, sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Absolutely loved this property, location, everything about it!
Absolutely loved this property, location, everything about it!
- Guest Domino
- Date of stay 09/28/10
- Review Submitted 10/08/10
I will stay at Treat House for my future visits... From the beautiful area with its proximity to Golden Gardens and so many other nearby attractions, to the friendliness and accessibility of the owner, this was a perfect rental. I definitely appreciated the extra details put into this property, such as the French doors, the really beautiful rugs, the comfortable chairs, the framed historical photos about the original owners of this home, and the luxurious sheets & comforter. It was obvious that the owners went above and beyond to make it special. The location was perfect, and I loved being able to walk to Cafe Fiore to meet with friends or work colleagues for espresso. Next door to that, I discovered a fabulous little Mexican restaurant (Esperanza), an added bonus. As far as future visits, I feel that I have found my home-away-from-home when visiting Seattle. I can very easily recommend this property to all of my family and friends as the perfect place to stay or to host their own visitors. I even booked my father's visit here, knowing he would be safe taking walks around this neighborhood. I absolutely couldn't have been happier with my stay. I'm making my plans already for next time!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$99 | $693 | $2772 | |||
Additional information about rental rates
$99 per night
3 night minimum
9.5% Lodging tax
$60 Cleaning Fee
Fees:
- Tax Rate 9.5%
Cancellation policy:
No smoking No Pets Check-in: 3PM - Check-out: 11AM
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2001
About the owner: The owner of 'Treat House' enjoying the Puget Sound while hunting for 'Dungeness Crab'. 'We are very fortunate to live just minutes from the Puget Sound and have created a lifestyle around it. We love Salmon fishing, Crabbing, and watching all the wildlife in and around the area.' 'We have also taken up the sport of 'Stand Up Paddling', a new type of Surfing where you stand up on the surfboard and paddle. They just opened a 'Stand Up Paddle' shop about 3 minute drive from our home, so guests to our home have had the opportunity to try this new sport. Some of the pro riders in the area watch the ship and freighter schedules closely so they can surf the wake these huge ships produce as they ply their way from all parts of the world into Seattle' 'We never get tired of the 'Ballard Locks' which is about a 3 minute drive from our home. In addition to the 2 locks, there are large, wonderful gardens there. In the Summer you can hear a variety of bands in the 'Summer Concerts at the Locks'. Watching the large and small boats go through the locks is amazing and I have had the opportunity to see an entire house go through on a barge. They tilted the house via ballast in the barge to tilt the entire vessel. On another note, I would have loved to have seen the large 'Sturgeon' fish my wife saw in the locks swimming with hundreds of Salmon. The Whales have also come closer to the area and I saw 3 large pods of Killer Whales just off the shore about 20 minutes north of our home. Back to the Ballard Locks, there was a large whale spotted just near the locks feeding on Salmon just a few months ago.' 'We are jaded living here for almost 10 years now and forget how beautiful a place this is until we talk with guests who visit. It is just wonderful reliving our first times here through the eyes and stories of our guests.'
Why the Owner Chose Ballard:
We choose this area as it is very quiet and within walking distance to the Puget Sound 'Ocean'. It is also easy to walk to coffee shops and restaurants.
The Unique Benefits at this Studio:
Short walk to Puget Sound and Salt Water beaches at Golden Gardens Park
2 minute drive to downtown Ballard, Seattle's most popular part of town.
3 minute walk to Caffe Fiore, voted #1 coffee shop 2 years in a row.
Several bus lines are located within 2 blocks of Treat House.
Enterprise Rental Car is located less than a mile away. In addition, they will pick you up from Treat House and drop you back off.
Neighborhood is very quiet and you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains throughout the neighborhood.
There is ample parking in the street and this unit also has a private parking space near the entrance.
A poem was written by one of our guests and sums up the Treat House Experience:
So Happy Up Here
Walking in mist for the morning news; Thoughts drift along to older mews. Not long ago a playground for Treat; Horses and hunting dogs kept a beat. Then up to 85th the trolley ran; Houses rose as they cleared the land. Loyal was born that very same year; The neighborhood was christened with a cheer. Treat blessed us with Gardens by the water; The beach bore the name of his daughter.
Sweet aromas from Larsen’s fill the air; Then The Fresh Fish Company, what a pair! Up hill and down the school children go; Every shade of the rainbow they glow. Mom, dad or caregiver at their side; Love watches little feet scamper inside. Nights so quiet and sidewalks so clean; Not far above the Ballard Ave. scene. On the walk back, friendly faces abound; So happy we ended up in this town.
Contact us
- Primary: (206) 255-9770 (Washington, USA)
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Photos
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Treat House
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View from living room towards area with closet, bathroom, microwave, fridge.
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View from Master Bedroom into small area with Twin Bed.
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Double doors in living room open to your private patio.
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Loyal Suite Living Room with French Doors that Lead to Outdoor Patio.
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"Caffe Fiore" Voted #1 Coffee Shop in Seattle is only a 5 minute walk.
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The Ballard Locks. a Two to Three Minute Drive.
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Downtown Ballard
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The Ballard Sunday Market. Voted top ten markets in USA.
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Close up view of Queen Bed
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Treat House, Loyal Suite, Living Room.
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View from Twin Bed area towards Queen Bed.
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Living Room and Bathroom View.
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Bathroom Shower View and Hallway with Coffee Maker, Microwave, and Refrigerator
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Treat House was owned by Harry W. Treat a land baron of the Ballard area.
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9 Pound Coho Salmon Caught Near Golden Gardens Park at Lighthouse
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You can now rent "Stand Up Paddle Boards" Just 3 minutes away by car.
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Leif Erickson Statue about 1 mile from Treat House.
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Sunset over Sunset Hills. About 10 minute walk from Treat House.
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(206) 255-9770 (Washington, USA)