Entire home

Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger

Holiday home in Seattle with kitchen and balcony

CURRENT CONFIGURATION: DINING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE, LIVING ROOM IN BACKGROUND

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Seattle, WA

Place, Shilshole Bay Marina
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Woodland Park Zoo
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Bedroom (Primary - main floor)

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom (main floor)

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom - Basement

1 Queen Bed

Music Room / Rec Room (basement)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger

LOCATION
-Ballard/Sunset Hill neighborhood
-Blocks from Sunset Hill Park and Viewpoint (one of the best views in Seattle, looking out at Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountain Range, Shilshole Bay Marina, etc.)
-Minutes from everything the Ballard neighborhood has to offer: restaurants, bars, coffee shops, year-round Sunday farmers market
-Minutes from Golden Gardens Park and Beach.

THE HOUSE
-Two bedrooms on main level: King bed and TV in primary, Queen in the other. Blackout shades/curtains to ensure a good night's sleep.
-Two bathrooms: one in hallway between two bedrooms, the other connects to a bedroom and the living room.
-Basement (partially finished): spacious, accessible from upstairs and backyard. 3rd bedroom with QUEEN bed and another QUEEN in music/rec room. No bathroom yet on this level.
-Zoned Heating and A/C

THE GARDEN
Fruit trees, berries, herb garden... help yourself! (Seasonal)

PARKING
Spot #1: Pull right up to the garage door
Spot #2: Right behind Spot #1 on the gravel
Spot #3: Front the house, right in front of the bus stop. Most folks park halfway on sidewalk so as to not stick out into the street.
-And there's plenty of parking in the neighborhood

Washer/Dryer in Basement

Please be very careful going down to the basement as the first stair is short and steep... and then watch your head about halfway down... there's an art to it.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Main level dining area with seating for 6

Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep basement stairs but this door can be locked

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside OK but please be considerate of neighbors

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000183

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

Located in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Climate Pledge Arena, or consider Seattle Center for a night out.

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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

Shilshole Bay Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Woodland Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
Space Needle - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
Seattle Center - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

Roosevelt Station - 13 min drive
Edmonds Station - 25 min drive
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ballard Elks - ‬4 min drive
‪Ray's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Little Coney - ‬5 min drive
‪Sunny Hill - ‬15 min walk
‪Mabel - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire House • 1920s Charm • Privacy • Fully Fenced • Dogs • EV Charger located?

Located in Ballard, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Golden Gardens Park, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Shilshole Bay Marina. Discovery Park and Fisherman's Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

8 Aug, 2025

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

Great host, great property and great location. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie H.

30 Sept, 2025

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

Beautiful house! We are Seattle locals but we're having our house painted so we wanted to get ourselves and our dogs out of the house. This place was perfect and worked so well for the dogs with the fenced in yard. The house had everything we needed and the check in/out process was a breeze. Sam was super communicative and let us do a later checkout to accommodate some work meetings. We only used one bedroom but the house was set up great for a larger group and we may be booking again when family visits. We also walked to sunset park multiple nights which was lovely. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Fantastic

Could not have been happier. Location and house were phenomenal and had a very cool music vibe to it.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Family Wedding

This was the perfect spot for our family to gather. We were attending a wedding at Rays Boathouse. The location was close to the venue and perfect for small trips in Seattle.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

7 May, 2024

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

Family Weekend

Great spot

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendee N.

28 May, 2023

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

Great location and beautiful home

Definitely 5 stars in every category--quiet, clean, conveniently within walking distance to Ballard Farmer's Market and restaurants, off-street parking, lots of space, and a kitchen with everything we needed for coffee and cooking. Staying here made our family visit to Seattle relaxing, comfortable and fun.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

14 Mar, 2023

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

Great place

quiet neighborhood near water. beautiful house with amazing kitchen amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Early Christmas enjoyment

There’s nothing this VRBO did not have, they thought of everything! Ample supplies throughout and so clean and cozy yet spacious and quality. Hot water and fully loaded kitchen were awesome. I frequent Seattle and will book again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

8 Apr, 2021

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

Great Seattle Retreat

We enjoyed our time hanging with our friends in the backyard and going to the beach. The home had everything we needed and was very comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine F.

1 Nov, 2023

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

Fun Seattle Stay

Great neighborhood/location, lots of fun amenities included with the house. Sam was communicative and easy to work with. Would stay here again or recommend to a friend.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect getaway

The house was spotless when we arrived. An absolutely beautiful home and everything was so well thought out for guests. The neighborhood was so cute, very safe, and a perfect distance from great restaurants and not too far from downtown Seattle. We had an excellent stay and would definitely stay again should we come back into town!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

30 Apr, 2023

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

Family corporation meeting

Just right! Perfect for our quick trip to Seattle. Comfortable with lots of character!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

June S.

28 Oct, 2020

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

Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable.

Sam has a charming and comfortable home, impeccably clean, and well equipped with whatever you might need during your stay. He was a wonderful host, leaving clear and detailed instructions and making himself available for any questions. This home is conveniently located and despite being on a busy thoroughfare, it is very quiet and private.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

30 May, 2023

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

Wonderful musically!

We had such a great time. Sam's a great host. Very much enjoyed the house, great modern updates with old charms. And all the wonderful musical instruments and records. Thanks for the welcome treats and good vibes. Cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

3 Sept, 2020

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

Perfect house

The Ballard house was very clean, nicely equipped and very charming. Great backyard for breakfast, dinner and cocktails. The location worked very well for us. Sam is very responsive and always answered my questions promptly. I would definitely recommend this property and in fact have already done so.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

21 Jul, 2018

Sweet property that exudes thoughtful love and care.

This is a great place to “land”, rest and breath. Located in beautifully picturesque Ballard near Sunset Park, the home is well appointed and filled with charming touches that make it attractive and inviting. The owner is engaging and accessible; interested in making sure you have all you need to enjoy your stay. My daughter, my infant granddaughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

13 Oct, 2023

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

Beautiful Craftsman in Great Neighborhood

My mother and aunt stayed in the house for a week while they were in town for a visit. The house is beautiful - great furnishings, comfortable beds, a well-appointed kitchen. It's clearly not an investment rental - it had everything they needed and more. And all of it was of great quality. We'd love to rent the house again if we need overflow for guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

8 Jan, 2024

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

Best VRBO Experience

The stay waa magical from the host to the property and location. This is a real home, it is furnished like someone lives there - with quality goods and a packed kitchen. Our family stayed for early Christmas- 8 adults. We loved the home and couldn't stop raving about it. It was also the cleanest home I've stayed in as a rental, it was spotless. 10/10 recommend. Coziest Christmas by the fire.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B., Baltimore, MD

15 Apr, 2023

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

Lovely Gem

We stayed in this property in early April 2023. The house is as charming as the pictures suggest (if not more so). We thoroughly enjoyed the fireplace, lights in the backyard, coffee, and Sonos sound system. Parking was easy and off the street. Sam coordinated everything well in advance of our trip and was always available for answering questions. I would absolutely stay here again when I return to Seattle.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

23 Aug, 2023

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

Family trip

We stayed here while exploring Seattle and surrounding areas. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood. It is a charming house with lots of character. It was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We picked up pastries in the morning at local cafe which is a few blocks away and had a nice morning walk. Easy walk to great sunset views as well. There are lots of restaurants, bars and shops in main area of Ballard which is very close. Communication with the owner is easy. Would be happy to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

25 Sept, 2023

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

As good as it gets

We stayed at Sams place for a recent weekend visit to Seattle. I’ve stayed in many short-term rental properties around the world and I must say I’ve never stayed in a place that was more completely equipped with everything you might want or like and more. The place is in Ballard and very conveniently located to sunset park or downtown shops and local neighborhood cafes and restaurants. The beds were very comfortable and despite being located in a busier thoroughfare, it was very quiet. I don’t think anyone could ask for more. Definitely would stay here again when visiting the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

8 Nov, 2023

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

Fantastic Home Away from Home

Sam is an excellent host! My family, me, and my three dachshunds stayed here for a weeklong surgery and recovery and it was immaculately clean, cozy and inviting, has lots of character, modern conveniences, in a beautiful location and includes a lovely little yard. We went down to the beach several times (blocks away), enjoyed the delicious wine and chocolate thoughtfully left for us by Sam, and even walked around the beautiful neighborhood. We felt right at home and want to stay at Sam’s everytime now! Thank you so much, Sam, we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

17 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect Seattle vibe

The reviews are true! What a great little bungalow, tucked into a delightful neighborhood in NW Seattle. Sam is an exceptionally thoughtful host, who clearly has given a lot of thought to how to create a great experience for his guests. We liked everything about our stay and would happily stay again. We're former Seattle residents and were happy to have a landing spot near all of our favorite places. If you're looking for a home and location that offers a "live like a local" experience, this is it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Burton G.

28 May, 2024

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

1920’s charm says it all.

comfortable. very good location master bedroom with adjoining bath not ideal. 2 downstairs bedrooms without a toilet down a narrow staircase could be a problem. internet service spotty. the owner, sam, was readily available the 6 of us though really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

17 Jan, 2025

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

Such a lovely home away from home!

This was our second stay at Sam’s fabulous abode, we love it! It is beautifully maintained, located in a quiet neighborhood that’s close to the beach, and well appointed. It feels like we are on vacation though we always come for medical visits. It’s got everything you need, plus some. The beds are comfortable, the home is cozy, the kitchen is well stocked. It has at least 4 TVs and two separate dining and lounge spaces. There are lamps, chargers and plug ins where you need them. All the important outdoor lights are on timers (it’s very well lit), dimmers on most lights, plus it has some fun lights! The backyard is a wonderful little escape that is well-lit and landscaped. The home also has two entrances both with keypads for more accessibility. My 3 dachshunds love it too, they’re right at home. We look forward to our next stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sam Esecson

Hi, I'm Sam, a professional drummer, percussionist, music teacher, property manager and Superhost.

Historic homes, design, good lighting, traveling, dogs, tacos, and Brazilian music are few of my favorite things...
I've poured years of love into my 1926 Craftsman and a few other properties, and I love sharing them with guests. I also love chatting Airbnb and helping others get started hosting!