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8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small garden area.
A residential property with a driveway leading to a house surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.
A lakeside park with a dock, grassy areas, and a distant mountain.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Washington

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mercer Island, WA
  • Place, Lake Washington
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pioneer Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pike Place Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Mercer Island

Mercer Island is home to this apartment. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Union and Alki Beach. Check out an event or a game at T-Mobile Park, and consider making time for WaMu Theater, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Mercer Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Washington - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pioneer Park - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Lumen Field - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Pike Place Market - 17 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Mercer Island Station - 6 min drive
  • Tukwila Station - 20 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dino's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub located?

Situated in Mercer Island, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Washington and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bellevue Square and Factoria Mall. Bellevue College and Lincoln Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom was very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The property has a bunch of cool activities, the jacuzzi and fire pit was definitely a plus! Communication was great. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and helpful. Definitely enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

In Mercer Island for lacrosse tournament and this stay was a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Great guests! Quiet, polite and clean. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tom was an excellent host. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first VRBO experience and we loved it! This place was quiet and cozy, and Tom was super helpful in recommendations for local events and directions. Happy to recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our needs.

Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tom was a good host. We were visiting family on Mercer Island, and this property was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO on Mercer island

Extremely pleased with the vacation rental on Mercer Island. It was very clean and convenient. Working with the owners was a delight. It was a great experience and a great location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Forrest

Stayed for a long weekend in this incredible location on Mercer Island. Our host, Tom, was wonderful, as was the property. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tom was a good host He made sure we were all settled in and provided helpful tips. This is a quaint and cozy space in a beautiful location. Grocery and parks nearby. Quick drive into Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from 8 Mi to Dtwn Seattle: Pet-Friendly Apt w/ Hot Tub on 2 Aug 2025
Great guests! Quiet, polite and clean. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great host. Place was cool but got a portable heater prompt. Could be a good place reasonably priced Owner needs to remove personal items and it needs a professional cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mercer Island

Thank you Thomas for helping to make our Mercer Island stay enjoyable
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect location

This VRBO is in the perfect location to do all your activities around the Seattle area, and then return to a quiet residential neighborhood after a busy day. The host was very pleasant and accommodating. We highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay with welcoming hosts. Very peaceful and cozy for the family

Tom was very responsive and helpful when it came to finding the house and making sure we were comfortable. Couldn't ask for anything more. Great place for memories. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip to Seattle / Mercer Island

My wife and I enjoyed our stay on Mercer Island and at Tom's property. The space was clean and tidy and had everything we needed, including 1.5 baths! Tom was friendly and welcomed us and even helped carry our luggage. Would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
The Hughes are great guests! Personable, quiet and clean. they are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property and Location

We had a brief, but wonderful stay at this property. Tom was exceptionally responsive and helpful with questions and accommodations. The property is a short drive from downtown Seattle, but feels a world away, nestled in the trees on beautiful Mercer Island. The pictures don't do justice to how spacious and well-kept the space is, with lots of thoughtful details and amenities. We will definitely book again when we're up that way! Overall, a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mercer Island Gem

Great location for those wanting to get away from the city without leaving the city. Quiet, secluded location made for a quiet stay while having easy access to attractions throughout the Seattle area. Cordial owner stayed up to greet me after my very late flight arrival. Comfortable, quiet and with more amenities than I needed. Full kitchen and washer/dryer were extremely convenient. Will definitely stay here on future visits to the area if this site is available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Thanksgiving weekend Football Trip! 🏈🍗

Sent my husband and sons to Seattle for a birthday football game over the Thanksgiving weekend. The first place we booked canceled on us because they had a group want to stay in the house longer, which is understandable. I had to scramble at the last minute to find a place and found this great place! They had a blast and love the place!! Defiantly will book again for the next trip!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mercer Island Wedding

The apartment was perfect, once you got in it. However, the access to get inside was difficult, with unstable stairs, and decking that has seen a better day. Hard and a little scary for us older folks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was very friendly and communicative though our trip didn’t allow any time for socializing. The location is lovely and very convenient for greater Seattle area, probably its best asset. The apartment can’t really be described as separate since there is an internal door to the main house. Note that the hot tub is in front of the main living area of the residence not the apartment. The stairs to the apartment are overdue for maintenance and very slippery in wet weather. The apartment needs a deep cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay on Mercer Island

Tom was a fantastic, attentive host. He lives directly above the unit and we interfaced with him and his sweet dog often. He gave us several island recommendations and was available via text for any other questions we had. The place was clean with so many thoughtful touches and we were able to find everything we needed. Having the washer & dryer was super useful, and we enjoyed the hot tub several times during our stay. Location was also incredible. We felt tucked away, but were very close to both Bellevue and Seattle. If you don't mind a more hands-on hosting experience, don't miss this spot!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Getaway in the Forest

The accommodations were excellent as we were staying there because of upper extremity medical procedure in Bellevue and we live out of state. Everything was perfect. But I must be honest that I wouldn't recommend this lovely place if a person has walking issues/bad knees/foot/ankle issues etc. only because you have to go up and down some uneven footing/decking steps/rock stepping stones to get from the car to the daylight basement part of the lovely home. The other entrance is walking up a short slope through mulch to the street that also has a hill. The owner was an excellent host and went out of his way to have us park in a neighbor's driveway(when available) to help us unload the car. Inside of the daylight basement, it was well furnished and had a beautiful full bath and a 1/2 bath. The owner made the sleeper sofa in the living room extra special with additional memory foam mattress on top. I hope to stay there again. I give this place a 5-star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I found the unit to be unclean, including noticeable dust on surfaces, food debris left in the refrigerator, freezer and microwave and even a dead fly attached to a window shade. The unit was also uncomfortably stuffy. The only air conditioning provided is a portable unit in the bedroom that requires the window to remain open with the exhaust hose hanging out, rather than using a proper window venting attachment. The property appears poorly maintained, with substantial wear and damage to trim, walls, and drywall throughout the unit. As an ADU, another significant concern is security: there is no deadbolt or lock on the rental side of the connecting door, requiring guests to rely solely on the owner locking the door from the other side. There was a broken washing machine stored directly in front of the unit, which further detracted from the property’s appearance and condition.These issues materially impacted the quality, comfort, and security of my stay and do not align with the expectations created by the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very communicative
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the property was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as advertised. Tom was a friendly, accommodating host who made the stay easy and enjoyable.The only drawback is that it’s an older home, so sound carries quite easily between the upper level and the basement suite. If you’re looking for a very quiet stay, it’s worth knowing that footsteps and TV noise from upstairs are noticeable, and the hosts were typically awake until after 11:00 p.m. Light sleepers may want to keep this in mind.That said, the suite itself is beautiful, comfortable, and well-equipped. The location is excellent, especially for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, with scenic walking trails and a lovely neighbourhood right outside the door. Overall, it was a positive stay, with the only significant consideration being the sound transfer between floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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