Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, yellow chair, and a white coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a wooden fence, and potted plants.
A row of modern two-story houses with large windows, a paved driveway, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and shrubs.
A modern living room with a dining area, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a TV, a yellow chair, a blue sofa, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to National Nordic Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, National Nordic Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, 28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Seattle

Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this apartment. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena, and consider making time for WaMu Theater, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • National Nordic Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ballard Locks Fish Ladder - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Portland Building - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Discovery Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 12 min drive
  • King Street Station - 28 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard Smoke Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocho - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crackle Mi Vietnamese Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Venture Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seattle Garden Retreat: Walk to Water & Shops! located?

Located in Ballard, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of National Nordic Museum and Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. Discovery Park and Golden Gardens Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the outdoor space was lovely at night. Laundry also a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

As described - will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This is a great location for visiting the Ballard neighborhood, close to the locks, and the Ballard Farmers Market, and all of the restaurants and shops in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice apartment. It had everything we needed for the stay. Loved the separets beds for the children and the location near the botanical park for evening walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Seattle

Had a wonderful visit to the NW. Property was in a great location to shopping and restaurants. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a Seattle visit.

Wow - what a great property. Walking distance from all Ballard has to offer including great restaurants and bars. The property was immaculate and communication with the manager excellent. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I want to live there

I feel better than in my own place, and I love my place, but there is something about this house that invites you, to stay, to be there.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear you felt so comfortable and at home during your stay. We're so glad our house provided a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for you. We'd be thrilled to have you return any time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home base to explore Seattle

This apartment was the perfect home base for our family of four to explore Seattle. Within walking distance to all that Ballard has to offer, the Locks and Puget Sound. We'd stay here again in a second. Communication with the owner and the management company was excellent.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
From the owner: "Thank you, John! We can't thank you enough for your amazing review. We're so grateful that you had a wonderful stay with us and enjoyed every moment. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ballard Holiday Stay

The Old Ballard property was in an excellent location near the heart of Ballard. Pretty much everything is within walking distance of the property - grocery, restaurants, cidery, distillery, etc. We felt safe walking at various times throughout the day during the week we stayed. Lastly, the hostess was polite and professional, responding quickly to minor matters that needed to be addressed during our stay. Thank you, we will definitely look to stay at the property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the perfect garden apartment! It had everything we needed to stay here comfortably. The beds were just right in crisp white bedding, the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook and grill. The Keurig and washer/dryer were easy to use. We grilled and spent time in the yard also. Walkable to the lochs, Ballard Farmers Market, the movie theater, and many restaurants! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and Comfortable

We needed something close to Rays Boathouse for a wedding we were attending. This place was perfect for that. Very clean and there were a number of eating places within a short walk. The Ballard Locks were very close and we enjoyed a morning walk to explore them. The host had coffee and tea in the unit which was very much appreciated. This is an older building and the bottom floor. You do get the footsteps from the upstairs apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay

A lovely stay-convenient location, spacious and clean apartment with all the amenities you may need. Easy check in entry with code. You may hear occasional footsteps and music from above. Street parking spaces relatively easy to find. Overall an enjoyable visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Rental

Great location! Great response from Property Management Team. Really cute with nice amenities and little stuff like coffee and snacks for your whole stay, not just the first morning. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Milwaukee to Seattle - Memorial Day 2022

Property was nice and clean. You could not ask for a better location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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