Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

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A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a chimney.
A hallway with a dark wall, a white door, and a window. There is a wooden bench with shoes on it and a package on the bench.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace. There is a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a laptop, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with a view of trees.
A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of houses, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Woodland Park Zoo

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Living area
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Green Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park and Rose Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Phinney Ridge, a neighborhood in Seattle. 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Climate Pledge Arena.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Green Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bathhouse Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wallingford Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bongos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Cup - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Chupacabra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shark Bite Ceviches - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sully's Snow Goose Saloon - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney on Nov 16, 2026 start from $182, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Green Lake Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from University of Washington. Woodland Park Zoo and Fremont Troll are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean property and excellent & helpful host!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a clean, cozy space in an excellent location. Vince, the host, is a great communicator and responded quickly and thoughtfully to any questions I had. The house is clean, inviting, and has everything for a quick stay. The proximity to Green Lake is awesome and very easy to get to the park and all its surrounding amenities. The one thing to consider is the proximity to 99 makes it a very loud stay, but overall I felt safe, comfortable, and enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place and host did a good job communicating but right behind very busy and loud street. Hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area close to everything in Seattle. Vince is a great host. The property is in great shape and very comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy access to Green Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was located immediately adjacent to a very busy highway. Despite the availability of on-site parking, I was told to park on the street. Vince was very organized, but when questioned about the parking, he was dismissive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 18, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. Parking instructions were shared with you before your arrival and are also included in the guidebook, and we were available to answer any questions throughout your stay. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The place worked well for what we needed however the listing did not mention there was another unit downstairs and that the laundry was shared. I was there on business so it wasn’t really a problem for us but it could be for other people. Location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a convenient location, but that does mean that there is a lot of road noise. Bathroom was a little challenging, claw foot tubs, while pretty, are a little inconvenient and I left most of my products in the kitchen for convenience. I found the WiFi sluggish but tolerable. Overall, enjoyed the location, communication was good and would consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for considering staying with us again! We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and our communication. Hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & cute place to stay while repairs were being made to my home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is very kind and was always available, the fully stocked kitchen was great and helped my partner and I avoid a lot of stress!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic. Location was perfect making it easy to get to the places we needed to. It was clean and communication with the manager was prompt and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house to stay at if you don't mind the 99 noise. My wife and I are use to background noise like that. The location is what sells it. Easy to get to anywhere in the North Seattle area, and taking the dogs on a walk around the neighborhood that's full of charm. The house has a great sized kitchen and bathroom and a comfy couch in the living room. The bed was nothing special but it was very clean.We didn't use the filtered water because we noticed it needed to be cleaned. Other than that, it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Loved the are and was peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked perfectly for our family with a small infant and two small dogs. The place has some character but is very clean and is in a great neighbourhood that felt much safer than others closer to downtown Seattle. The unit gets a little warm when it’s hot out but two large fans are provided which helped a ton. Comfortable, cozy, convenient, and Vince is an organized host, so much so that we didn’t need to contact him at all. Overall, as a party with very specific needs, this was a great option for our family. Highly recommend if you are traveling with young ones or small dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you for your review! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Great place to stay. Close to Greenlake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2023
Corie, we're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place in a very nice neighborhood

We had a very nice stay at this little cottage - it's in a great location nearby Green lake, with nice walking and restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Cottage itself is very nicely setup and is very comfortable - we had a great stay - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
Andrew thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was super convenient for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. It had everything I needed and was very cozy. While it was close to the freeway, you could barely notice it while inside. I would definitely recommend this home for someone who wanted to get a feel for life in Seattle!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Very close to the lake and the park. Wonderful restaurants close by. Dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your kind feedback, glad you had a nice time!!! You arr welcome back anytime!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great pet friendly getaway.

Lovely little, clean, pet friendly apt right by Green Lake. Wonderful launch pad for a Seattle getaway. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2024
Hey Rachel! Thank you for your positive review! We’re pleased to hear that you had a great experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our place and for recommending it to others!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute!! It was well taken care of and very clean. It was chilly, but we turned on the heaters and it didn’t take long to get warm and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The cottage is cute and has potential, but needs basic maintenance and care to be a pleasant stay. So many things you expect to work required troubleshooting and repair which put a damper on our vacation. It backs up to a busy street, the noise from which is definitely audible but the traffic died down in the evening. We were surprised that there is a basement apartment and when we ran out of hot water wondered if it was a shared water heater. The welcome page says basics like olive oil and coffee are provided but neither were.Lots of broken items: coffee press (missing piece), coffee maker (won't finish), 2 small brass lamps (switches broken), heaters (barely functioning and one w/ exposed wires and pieces falling off), toilet seat, handle on the cold tap (paddle broken off leaving sharp edges), kitchen exhaust (pieces dangling), light fixtures (burnt bulbs, missing cover), bathroom cabinet (looks like a bulk trash find that was rained on), tub drains slowly (15 minutes after a brief shower), the door screen, every pot handle is loose (had to tighten one so the handle wouldn't fall off). So much of this is trivial, but the inconvenience adds up and the cottage just feels uncared for when it could so easily be a five star experience. Lastly, the extreme measures required to confirm the booking felt excessive. I had to upload a photo of my driver’s license, credit card, AND take a live selfie twice - once when confirming the booking and again for the deposit hold
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect dog friendly vacation

Charming one bedroom unit walking distance from a huge park and a delicious coffee shop. I drove my two golden retrievers to visit friends in the area and this was the perfect home base for our stay.Easy instructions to access the property and a great local guide was provided when I checked in for details about close points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Seattle

Very happy with the house and location. Easy and quick communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad to hear that you were happy with the house and the location, and that the communication was smooth. It’s always great to know that everything worked out well for your stay! Sincerely, Vince
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