Entire home

Edmonds lakefront home near Seattle

Photo gallery for Edmonds lakefront home near Seattle

back yard
living room
view from living room
living room
Frame TV in living room
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Edmonds, WA
  • Popular LocationNorthgate Station7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdmonds Waterfront8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlderwood Mall8 min drive
  • AirportSeattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)20 min drive

Most relevant reviews

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4 (downstairs)

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Edmonds lakefront home near Seattle


Our house on beautiful lake Ballinger is a peaceful get-away close to all that Edmonds and Seattle have to offer. Stay and relax, or use our home as a basecamp for all your Pacific Northwest adventures.

The 2000 sq. Ft. Mid-century modern home, built in 1956 has 4 bedrooms (3 with gorgeous lake views), an office, a very generous living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room/mud room, one bathroom on the second floor with a small shower, and one on the first floor with a larger shower.

You can BBQ on the covered back porch, or enjoy playing bocce in the spacious yard against the lake. Enjoy swimming or relaxing by the edge of lake Ballinger, and end your day around the fire-pit. We love our neighbors, and our quiet community.

In the colder months, our home is a birders paradise, as waves of different migratory birds from buffleheads to loons visit the lake from October-March. Best of all, you can enjoy all the beauty of lake Ballinger in the winter while you’re cozy in the living room, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and a throw blanket. Or if you prefer a bit of the cold on a crisp fall day, you can enjoy the beauty of the lake from the covered porch, or an evening outside reconnecting by the fire pit. This home is the perfect get-away for writers retreats, book clubs, couples get-togethers, travelers, adventures, and families visiting local loved ones.

Our home is located less than 15 minutes from the Edmonds ferry, which is the gateway to the Kitsap peninsula which sits between Edmonds and the Olympic peninsula home of the Olympic National Park.

The lake Ballinger house is within just a few minutes of amazing local restaurants, and beautiful wooded or saltwater beach parks.

20-40 minutes in the car (depending on traffic) can get you to downtown Seattle, East to Bellevue, or North to Everett where adventures and experiences await.

Property manager

Julie Rose
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am, please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise levels reasonable, especially during quiet hours.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Edmonds

Located in Edmonds, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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 Alderwood Mall and Northgate Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Museum of Pop Culture.
Map
Edmonds, WA

What's nearby

  • Northgate Station - 7 min drive
  • Edmonds Ferry Dock - 8 min drive
  • Edmonds Waterfront - 8 min drive
  • Alderwood Mall - 8 min drive
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Edmonds Station - 8 min drive
  • Northgate Station - 8 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 12 min walk
  • Zeeks Pizza - 3 min drive
  • The Habit Burger Grill - 15 min walk
  • Denny's - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
Easy access to freeway to get to all our events. As described in the listing👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Convenient
Our host, Julie, was very accommodating and prompt with answers to our questions. The property is exactly what we (my work team) needed and we will definitely stay the next time we are visiting Seattle for work. It was very clean, convenient and despite being right off a fairly busy road (at peak times) very quiet. Very happy with our decision to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake front stay
Cute little lake front gem with so many fun characteristics! The host was fantastic with communication. Loved this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
large family Christmas vacation
Property was clean and we were made aware of quirks (slanting floors, top oven not working, etc.). Owner was responsive to requests/questions and they left use some cocoa and sparkling cider (very thoughtful). The water is beautiful. The lake is still and a nice place to boat, fish, paddle board. There are a couple things that would have been good to know. There are several boats on the property but none appeared to be functional. Not a big deal for adults but the toddlers needed to be watched carefully. There are sugar ants. We got a fruit basket as a gift and the ants found our dried fruit. There is a sidewalk and you can walk to the interurban trail but the first part of the walk is on a major road. As long as you stick to the side walk there you are fine. The side walk is not in great shape so the toddler and stroller were not able to go for walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren V., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
The house was perfect for our needs and felt very homey and comfortable. We arrived late on Christmas night and was welcomed by a beautiful Christmas tree in the living room - a nice touch! The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. As mentioned in prior reviews, it is located on a pretty busy street but once you’re in the house or backyard, you don’t even notice. The lake view is so peaceful and feels very private. We saw lots of birds, even a bald eagle! We ran into a little glitch during our stay and Julie was prompt and handled the issue immediately. We appreciated her quick response, communication and flexibility to work with us. One other thing to note, which isn’t a big deal but the house is older and the floor noticeably slopes in some areas. It takes a bit of getting used to (like being on a boat!) but we got used to it. The house, host, and location were all awesome and we are looking forward to staying here again on our next trip to Seattle.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie Rose

Host profile image

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback