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New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee

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Come stay in our newly constructed detached private backyard cottage.
Sky-light over the center of the kitchen. The cottage gets a nice cross breeze.
Brand new stainless cookware.
All new kitchen supplies. Coffee maker, French press, blender, and crockpot.
Blender, toaster, tea kettle, drip coffee maker, french press, and crock-pot.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park and Rose Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee

New May 2017 Classic Seattle Craftsman Backyard Cottage, nestled in a quiet private setting, at the SW corner of vibrant Phinney Ridge. The natural light filled cottage with exposed beam has an inviting open upper floor plan with high ceilings and large windows. This is a stand alone house with no occupants above or below you.

Stroll to shopping and dining, coffee, grocery stores, Woodland Park Zoo and the Rose Garden. Perfectly situated between Wallingford, Greenlake, Fremont and Ballard. Enjoy the Ballard Locks and Brewery District, Golden Gardens, Fremont Troll, and Greenlake’s 2.8 mile path around lake with beaches, wading pool, children’s play area’s and public boat rentals. Use transit for a short ride to South Lake Union, Downtown, Seattle Pacific University, and University of Washington. Street parking is free and available.

Upon entering find gleaming white oak floors, classic millwork and eye-catching lighting. Kitchen features brand new stainless appliances, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal and a fully equipped kitchen, lots of counter space, and a kitchen island that seats 4. New modern furnishings, dimmable lighting throughout, stair-lighting, front loading washer and dryer. Stay cozy and warm in the winter and cool and relaxed in the summer with high output heat pump and air conditioner.

Our Cottage sleeps 2 people. You’ll find a queen sized bed in a private room that closes off with a solid wood pocket door. Please keep in mind the cottage is only 550 square feet and could be tight for some people (I.e. when considering luggage storage), but completely doable. The closet in the bedroom is large and there is also some storage in the bathroom/laundry room. Some travelers may find the space is too small for their liking. The cottage does have an interior set of stairs as the main living is on the upper floor. The bathroom is on the first floor allowing for privacy. Could possibly be a concern for younger travelers not accustomed to stairs. Stairs are nicely illuminated with stair lighting. Flat screen TV w/cable and Wifi included. Children books, toys, high-chair and Pack-n-Play available upon request. Street parking is available.

If you are interested in a long term stay please reach out for a personalized quote. Stays over 28 days are not subject to the short term rental tax.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cottage is on the upper level with a set of stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Retriever on site, separated from guest by fence.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Unreturned and/or lost house keys will be charged a $200 replacement fee. Please be sure to lock door when you leave.
The easiest way to disrupt an enjoyable stay is a plumbing problem. To prevent this, we kindly ask you to please only flush toilet paper.
Please keep our floors in new condition by removing your shoes. Please no Smoking or vaping on property (this includes marijuana).

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-002139

About the neighborhood

Seattle

Located in Seattle, this cottage is in the city center. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Woodland Park Zoo and WaMu Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or T-Mobile Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Green Lake Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Union - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Seattle Pacific University - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Four B's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brimmer & Heeltap - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Arrow Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee on May 1, 2026 start from $153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Stand Alone Private Backyard Cottage - A/C, Blocks to Zoo, Bus Line, Coffee located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of Washington. Green Lake Park and Fremont Troll are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima F.

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

Absolutely lovely!

Great location, exceptionally clean, lovely hosts. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Dana M.

Great stay

Everything was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

great stay

really nice clean space with a great walkable neighborhood (lots of hills though😍).
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy cottage with great location near Seattle. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

It’s a really sweet place to stay. Karleen is very organized and everything you need is provided.

It’s clean, charming, and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Perfect stay

Great cottage in a fantastic location. The unit was well equipped and very clean. Would definitely stay at this cottage again next time we are in Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

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

Host was there to greet us and gave us several tips including local transit, restaurants, brew pubs

Would highly recommend for visits to Seattle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

drew s.

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

Seattle’s Best

Great location. Place was clean, warm and cozy. Host was sweet and helpful. Would def stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Great place to stay!

The Drey was perfect for our long weekend in Seattle. Everything is brand new and very cozy. It's a nice, quiet neighborhood that is a great distance from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salli M.

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

Reunion

Great location! Felt safe and welcoming- clean and comfortable-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Perfect place

The house was lovely, spotless and comfortable. Karleen was accomidating and available when needed; yet, we had total privacy. Great location too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Wonderful VRBO

My husband and I stayed for 10 nights. Really cute, clean space. The location is great. Owners are very friendly, communicative and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy Z.

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

Great accommodation.

All necessities, conveniences provided. Exceptionally well- maintained, immaculate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Trip

Great experience. Would stay here again, great location, cute interior, comfy bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mor A.

Great little cottage

Very clean and spacious, great kitchen, very nice neighborhood. Karleen was very sweet, we had a great stay. Would have loved to have a place to sit outside but aside from that it's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koren S.

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

Perfect for Seattle getaway

Wonderful host and property. Check in was easy and home was clean, comfortable, quiet and modern. Had all the basic amenities and more , washer/dryer huge plus. Perfect location with multiple parks, shops, and restaurants close by. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to visit Seattle!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisue M.

The Drey is just perfect.

Good location, well designed and equipped stand alone unit. It has everything we needed, plus a friendly helpful host. This will become our home away from home in Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Terrific summer stay

Really excellent property and the hosts were communicative but unobtrusive. I felt safe and it was quiet while at the same time being ideally located for activities throughout Seattle— would highly recommend if you come in town for a woodland park zoo show as it’s a piece of cake to walk to the entrance even carrying chairs and blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce C.

Very clean and convenient space for us (a family of 4).

The owners clearly communicated how to access the property. the space was great, and we were happy to have the opportunity to do laundry. Good location near the zoo and close to Aurora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at Phinney Ridge! Karleen was extremely helpful and easy to reach. The house was spotless, and also very conveniently nearby to a ton of restaurants and other food options. We also found it pretty easy to walk to the nearby bus stop and use the public transit. We would highly recommend staying there if you’re in the Seattle area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

High Quality Option

New construction efficient layout made for a comfortable stay. Wish the bathroom was on the same level as the bedroom but you can't have it all! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

A wonderful place to stay!

My family (2 adults and 2 young children), had a wonderful week long stay at The Drey. The owners communicated with us before our arrival, and were available throughout our stay. The rental space is newly renovated to living quarters and everything is beautifully appointed, in a great location. I've stayed with VRBO all over the globe, and I can highly recommend The Drey. Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan T.

Very Relaxing....

Karleen and Mark have a gorgeous little cottage in a perfect location close to down town and the zoo. The cottage was perfect, quite and very clean and organized. When my wife and I saw the knives lined up in the drawer, we knew this was the place to stay. We will definitely be back for another stay. Thx Karleen and Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Perfect place and attentive host

Beautiful new and spotless unit where every detail has been looked after. An ideal location for exploring Seattle and environs. Karleen is the perfect host and it’s clear she wants the very best for her guests. She’s always available for recommending tours and things to do in the area. Needless to say, we’d like to come back for a return visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Quiet, Clean and Cozy!

Loved staying here! The unit is newly remodeled/built, so everything is nice and clean. We came during a colder time, but the insulation on the main floor is really solid, and has a heater that kept us warm the entire time. Amenities were great, and our host was super communicative and helpful. Definitely will be looking for this listing again when I come back to Seattle, thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karleen Robinson

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I am a PNW native my husband is from England. My super power is attention to detail while his is telling English jokes. We enjoy nature and bird-watching. Our vacations often include hot spots for birding. Our recent visit to Equador's cloud-forest in Mindo added some spectacular birds to our list! We travel and use VRBO just like you, so we understand what it's like to be a guest. If you have questions, get in touch. We can't wait to host you in our private backyard cottage oasis! We will even share our yard bird list with you!

Why they chose this property

The Ridge that runs across the hilltop separating Ballard and Green Lake is enjoying a surge of new family friendly stops along the bustling Phinney / Greenwood Avenues. Our ‘hood offers the ultimate in playgrounds – the Woodland Park Zoo. People from all over the city flock to Woodland Park and Woodland Park Zoo. Check out Summer 2017 Zoo Tunes! This area is the perfect mix of quiet neighborhood meets in-city energy. Phinney Avenue just begs to be strolled down and enjoyed. New eateries, coffee shops, and fun boutique shops are opening up all the time, and the Phinney Neighborhood Association keeps a steady string of community events on their calendar. Phinney Ridge is simply one of Seattle's best locations!

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is a stand alone structure and so it is private and quiet. You are not in a basement with a family above, but rather the upper level of a light and airy space with high ceilings. The windows, sky-light and entry level door allow for maximum natural light. Everything in the Drey is brand new!

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