Seattle Urban Tree House
- Cottage500 sq. ft.
- People: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 3 nights
1 bedroom, 2 story home nestled under tall maples and stately cedars
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
The bedroom is on the lower floor. It has a queen bed, european pillow-top mattress (we personally picked it, trying to replicate an amazing sleep experience we enjoyed on a vacation in Cancun). Your choice of down comforter or blanket, down or fiber-filled pillows. We really tried to make it luxurious. It has a small closet, a six-drawer dresser and plenty of storage for luggage and more under the lift-and-store platform bed. Cable TV, alarm clock with 2 USB ports for phone charging, clock radio, his-and-her reading lamps. The bedroom is the only room that has a privacy shade for the window (go figure!).
Facilities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Hot Tub
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1toilet, Shower
- The bathroom is fun. It's compact, but because of its high ceilings it doesn’t feel cramped. It has a full-size shower and plenty of floor space to move around and dry off on the black tile floor.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorupstairs and downstairs
- Fire extinguisherIn kitchen
- Exterior lighting
General
- HeatingRadiant, works wonderfully, and quiet! However, the place is so well insulated it stays warm in the winter, cool in the summer.
- Linens providedTwo sets of towels, two sets of sheets and pillow cases. You need not bring a thing, unless you have a favorite blankie.
- Washing machineFull-size. Detergent, too.
- Clothes dryerFull-size. Detergent, too.
- Parking availableOne spot off street, plenty of on-street parking for guests. If you have a large item (i.e.: canoe, paddle board, etc.), we have a safe outdoor area for storage.
- InternetThere is a dining bar upstairs, plus an outside table and chairs on the lower patio.
- Towels availableSee Linens
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomLet's just call it the relaxation room. This is the room that makes you feel you are in a tree house. The large windows look out/through the surrounding trees.
Kitchen
- DishwasherFull sized and fairly quiet.
- Fridge12 full cubic ft. Not huge, but it will hold whatever you’ll need and keep it cold.
- HobFour burners and a full-sized oven, electric with a glass stove top. Go nuts!
- OvenSee Stove :)
- MicrowaveYep, got one of these too.
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- ToasterDoes two slices at one time. There is also a waffle iron, crock pot, and blender.
- Pantry items Plates, cups, bowls, glasses, wine glasses, utensils, all in sets of 4.
- Dishes & utensils Plates, cups, bowls, glasses, wine glasses, utensils, all in sets of 4.
- KitchenFull kitchen with pots and pans utensils, plates, even plastic wear and paper plates for picnics. You just supply the food and talent.
Dining
- Seating for 2 people
- Dining area
- DiningThere is a dining bar upstairs, plus an outside table and chairs on the lower patio.
Entertainment
- TelevisionBig screen upstairs (47-inch), a cozy 20-inch screen in the bedroom.
- Satellite / Cable TVXfinity (Comcast) Cable. There are plenty of channels, even HBO.
- StereoCD and iPhone ready. I believe it has inputs and outputs for other systems, too (sorry, this is not my area of expertise).
- DVD playerBlue Ray and DVD. There is no video library, but several Red Box locations are nearby.
- BooksCookbooks as well as novels. A great venue to sit back, relax and become absorbed into a book or two.
- GamesI'm working on building this. For the time being, you’ll find playing cards and backgammon.
Outside
- GardenThe house is surrounded by mature, huge trees. Maintenance is mostly pulling invasive ivy and blackberries and replacing them with native plants.
- Kayak / canoeSmall boat rentals are close by on Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Greenlake. All rent boats by the hour.
- Terrace The Tree House is two stories. The lower story has a gravel patio, the upper story has a bridge leading to a path connecting to the lower patio.
- Ski & snowboardSeattle has more then its share of rental shops. Just ask, and I'll point you in the direction of one or two. Several ski areas are between two and three hours drive away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal pool There is a community pool less then a mile away. Of course, public beaches on Lake Washington, Greenlake and Puget Sound are all minutes away.
- Hot TubAn attractive two-person spa, nicely tucked away on the lower patio just outside your bedroom. It's private, yet nestled amongst the native foliage.
Onsite Services
- Massage
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children not allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 2
Minimum age of primary renter: 24
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Cleaned with disinfectant
Location
Owner
Kirk Douglass
- Languages:
- English
About Kirk Douglass
I've spent my life (50+ years), living and working right here in Seattle. Having taken advantage of what this area offers with a plethora of outdoor activities, moderate 4 seasons, and urban amenities, I'm constantly surprised that there is so much that I've yet done/discovered. I've put my heart and soul into this little piece of property (literally), custom designing it to take full advantage of the site. I hope it will become an important part of your Seattle experience, allowing you to enjoy the great Northwest the way the big guy upstairs intended it to be experience.
Kirk Douglass purchased this Cottage in 2013
Why Kirk Douglass chose Lake City
This property gives a very unique Northwest experience. Seattle is full of little gems tucked away, not many available to the traveler to live in. My property is located in a deep ravine listed as a Critical Environmental Area. Although the Tree House is close to the road, it's still buried amongst the towering trees, giving it the privacy a thick Northwest forest provides. Walk to the back of my property and you're overwhelmed by the acres of untouched nature and year-round creek; truly a calming environment. There are not many areas you can be in the “woods” and still be in the heart of the city, 10 minutes (on a good commute, 20 on a bad) from downtown.
What makes this Cottage unique
This property gives a very unique Northwest experience. Seattle is full of little gems tucked away, not many available to the traveler to live in. My property is located in a deep ravine listed as a Critical Environmental Area. Although the Tree House is close to the road, it's still buried amongst the towering trees, giving it the privacy a thick Northwest forest provides. Walk to the back of my property and you're overwhelmed by the acres of untouched nature and year-round creek; truly a calming environment. There are not many areas you can be in the “woods” and still be in the heart of the city, 10 minutes (on a good commute, 20 on a bad) from downtown.