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3 bedroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Back Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Basement bedroom/TV room
1 Double Bed
Front Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Only Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining
Boutique Chic Garden Retreat
Historic Craftsman Vacation Rental in Fremont, Seattle – Walk Everywhere!
Welcome to Boutique Chic Garden Retreat, a beautifully restored 1909 Craftsman vacation home in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, famously known as the “Center of the Universe.”
This private 2+ bedroom, 1 bathroom Seattle vacation rental blends historic charm with modern comfort and designer style. With 1,500 square feet of living space, a fenced garden patio, gas firepit, air conditioning, and free street parking, this home offers the perfect balance of city convenience and peaceful retreat.
If you’re searching for a walkable Seattle Rental near Ballard, downtown, breweries, restaurants, and parks — this is it.
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Why Choose Boutique Chic Garden Retreat?
✔ Prime Fremont location (Walk Score 90)
✔ Private fenced patio with gas firepit & BBQ
✔ Indoor gas fireplace
✔ Air conditioning in bedrooms
✔ Free and easy street parking
✔ Walk to restaurants, breweries & shops
✔ Near Burke-Gilman Trail, Ballard & Green Lake
✔ 4 miles to Downtown Seattle attractions
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, girls’ weekend, family trip, or special celebration, this Seattle vacation home is designed for comfort, connection, and joy.
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The Home
The Kitchen
Small but thoughtfully designed and fully stocked.
• Stainless appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, electric stove)
• Rolling stainless island with bar seating (great for prep or remote work)
• Everything you need to cook and entertain
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Outdoor Patio & Garden
Step outside from the kitchen into your private fenced garden oasis.
• Gas BBQ
• Outdoor gas firepit
• Dining table for 6+
• Surrounded by mature trees and flowers
It feels worlds away from the city — yet you’re right in the heart of Seattle.
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Bedrooms
2 main-floor bedrooms
• Queen beds
• Air conditioning units
• Ceiling fans
• Closets, luggage racks, hooks & hangers
• Fun, colorful artwork
3rd bonus bedroom/living space (basement)
• Full-size hide-a-bed sofa
• TV
• Dresser
• Second lounge area
Perfect for kids, extra guests, or a private movie night space.
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Living Room
Bright and comfortable with treetop views.
• Gas fireplace
• Couch + two chairs
• Dimmer lighting for cozy evenings
You’ll never feel like you’re in the middle of a major city.
⸻
Dining Room
A standout feature of the home.
• Dining table for 6
• Statement parrot wallpaper
• Coordinated tableware
• Red & white wine glasses + champagne flutes
• Dim lighting for special dinners
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Bathroom
• Walk-in shower (no bathtub)
• Fine Turkish towels
• Located off kitchen and rear bedroom
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Basement Level (Updated 2021)
• Open two-room layout
• Washer & dryer
• Private desk workspace (great for remote work)
• 400+ sq ft of additional living space
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Parking
Free street parking directly in front of the home — easy and reliable.
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Location: Seattle’s “Center of the Universe”
Staying in Fremont means you are centrally located between Fremont and Ballard, two of Seattle’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Walk To:
• Bus stop to downtown (2–3 blocks)
• Grocery stores & markets
• Breweries & coffee shops
• Restaurants & retail
• Large park & playground
• Burke-Gilman Trail (2 blocks)
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Nearby Restaurants & Breweries
Between Fremont and Ballard you’ll find award-winning dining and some of Seattle’s best breweries including:
• The Walrus and the Carpenter
• RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
• Staple & Fancy
• Fremont Brewing
• Reuben’s Brews
• Stoup Brewing
Live music nearby at:
• Tractor Tavern
• Nectar Lounge
• High Dive
• Fremont Abbey Arts Center
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Things to Do Near the House
Outdoor adventures are just minutes away:
• Woodland Park Zoo (1 mile)
• Green Lake Park (2 miles)
• Gas Works Park (1.5 miles via Burke-Gilman Trail)
• Ballard Locks (2 miles)
• Golden Gardens Park (4.5 miles)
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Downtown Seattle Attractions (Approx. 4 Miles)
• Pike Place Market
• The Seattle Great Wheel
• Seattle Center
• Space Needle
• Chihuly Garden and Glass
• Pacific Science Center
• Seattle Aquarium
• Olympic Sculpture Park
Stadiums (5 miles):
• Seattle Seahawks
• Seattle Mariners
• Seattle Sounders FC
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The Perfect Seattle Vacation Rental
If you’re looking for:
• A walkable Seattle Short term rental
• A Fremont vacation rental with parking
• A charming Craftsman house near Ballard
• A private patio and firepit
• Easy access to downtown Seattle
• Breweries, restaurants, parks and trails nearby
You truly can’t beat the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BOOK A WATERFRONT HOME ON VASHON ISLAND CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VRBO,.. THE SHABBY CHIC WATERFRONT RETREAT. YOU CAN SEE IT AT VRBO.COM/1028506
OR IF YOU ARE GOING TO KAUAI YOU CAN STAY AT VRBO.COM/2590311
OR A LOVELY BEACH HOME ON THE OREGON COAST VRBO.COM/4137108
Historic Craftsman Vacation Rental in Fremont, Seattle – Walk Everywhere!
Welcome to Boutique Chic Garden Retreat, a beautifully restored 1909 Craftsman vacation home in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, famously known as the “Center of the Universe.”
This private 2+ bedroom, 1 bathroom Seattle vacation rental blends historic charm with modern comfort and designer style. With 1,500 square feet of living space, a fenced garden patio, gas firepit, air conditioning, and free street parking, this home offers the perfect balance of city convenience and peaceful retreat.
If you’re searching for a walkable Seattle Rental near Ballard, downtown, breweries, restaurants, and parks — this is it.
⸻
Why Choose Boutique Chic Garden Retreat?
✔ Prime Fremont location (Walk Score 90)
✔ Private fenced patio with gas firepit & BBQ
✔ Indoor gas fireplace
✔ Air conditioning in bedrooms
✔ Free and easy street parking
✔ Walk to restaurants, breweries & shops
✔ Near Burke-Gilman Trail, Ballard & Green Lake
✔ 4 miles to Downtown Seattle attractions
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, girls’ weekend, family trip, or special celebration, this Seattle vacation home is designed for comfort, connection, and joy.
⸻
The Home
The Kitchen
Small but thoughtfully designed and fully stocked.
• Stainless appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, electric stove)
• Rolling stainless island with bar seating (great for prep or remote work)
• Everything you need to cook and entertain
⸻
Outdoor Patio & Garden
Step outside from the kitchen into your private fenced garden oasis.
• Gas BBQ
• Outdoor gas firepit
• Dining table for 6+
• Surrounded by mature trees and flowers
It feels worlds away from the city — yet you’re right in the heart of Seattle.
⸻
Bedrooms
2 main-floor bedrooms
• Queen beds
• Air conditioning units
• Ceiling fans
• Closets, luggage racks, hooks & hangers
• Fun, colorful artwork
3rd bonus bedroom/living space (basement)
• Full-size hide-a-bed sofa
• TV
• Dresser
• Second lounge area
Perfect for kids, extra guests, or a private movie night space.
⸻
Living Room
Bright and comfortable with treetop views.
• Gas fireplace
• Couch + two chairs
• Dimmer lighting for cozy evenings
You’ll never feel like you’re in the middle of a major city.
⸻
Dining Room
A standout feature of the home.
• Dining table for 6
• Statement parrot wallpaper
• Coordinated tableware
• Red & white wine glasses + champagne flutes
• Dim lighting for special dinners
⸻
Bathroom
• Walk-in shower (no bathtub)
• Fine Turkish towels
• Located off kitchen and rear bedroom
⸻
Basement Level (Updated 2021)
• Open two-room layout
• Washer & dryer
• Private desk workspace (great for remote work)
• 400+ sq ft of additional living space
⸻
Parking
Free street parking directly in front of the home — easy and reliable.
⸻
Location: Seattle’s “Center of the Universe”
Staying in Fremont means you are centrally located between Fremont and Ballard, two of Seattle’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Walk To:
• Bus stop to downtown (2–3 blocks)
• Grocery stores & markets
• Breweries & coffee shops
• Restaurants & retail
• Large park & playground
• Burke-Gilman Trail (2 blocks)
⸻
Nearby Restaurants & Breweries
Between Fremont and Ballard you’ll find award-winning dining and some of Seattle’s best breweries including:
• The Walrus and the Carpenter
• RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
• Staple & Fancy
• Fremont Brewing
• Reuben’s Brews
• Stoup Brewing
Live music nearby at:
• Tractor Tavern
• Nectar Lounge
• High Dive
• Fremont Abbey Arts Center
⸻
Things to Do Near the House
Outdoor adventures are just minutes away:
• Woodland Park Zoo (1 mile)
• Green Lake Park (2 miles)
• Gas Works Park (1.5 miles via Burke-Gilman Trail)
• Ballard Locks (2 miles)
• Golden Gardens Park (4.5 miles)
⸻
Downtown Seattle Attractions (Approx. 4 Miles)
• Pike Place Market
• The Seattle Great Wheel
• Seattle Center
• Space Needle
• Chihuly Garden and Glass
• Pacific Science Center
• Seattle Aquarium
• Olympic Sculpture Park
Stadiums (5 miles):
• Seattle Seahawks
• Seattle Mariners
• Seattle Sounders FC
⸻
The Perfect Seattle Vacation Rental
If you’re looking for:
• A walkable Seattle Short term rental
• A Fremont vacation rental with parking
• A charming Craftsman house near Ballard
• A private patio and firepit
• Easy access to downtown Seattle
• Breweries, restaurants, parks and trails nearby
You truly can’t beat the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BOOK A WATERFRONT HOME ON VASHON ISLAND CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VRBO,.. THE SHABBY CHIC WATERFRONT RETREAT. YOU CAN SEE IT AT VRBO.COM/1028506
OR IF YOU ARE GOING TO KAUAI YOU CAN STAY AT VRBO.COM/2590311
OR A LOVELY BEACH HOME ON THE OREGON COAST VRBO.COM/4137108
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000230
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About the area
Seattle
Fremont, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this holiday home. 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 Pike Place Market and Bellevue Square. Woodland Park Zoo and WaMu Theater are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Seattle, WA
What's nearby
- Seattle Pacific University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- UW Medicine primary care - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Woodland Park Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Fremont Troll - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Lake Union - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Last Call - 3 min walk
- Cookie's Country Chicken - 9 min walk
- Outsider BBQ - 5 min walk
- frelard tamales & el sueñito brewing co - 10 min walk
- Old Stove Brewing Company - Ship Canal - 6 min drive
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2 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Colleen R.
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan M.
17 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jesse L.
29 Sept, 2025
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Jesse L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
9 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jamie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Blaine C.
19 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blaine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly H.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Kimberly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
12 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Area!
Erin B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Max L.
30 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Max L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex L.
14 Aug, 2025
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Alex L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fran B.
7 Aug, 2025
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Fran B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole E.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Nicole E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica R.
21 Sept, 2025
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Erica R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rodney K.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fremont House
Rodney K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy A.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Wendy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darna H.
19 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darna H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee W.
30 Sept, 2025
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Renee W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary F.
1 Jul, 2025
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Mary F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary S.
26 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Rosemary S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay a Chic garden retreat
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate H.
20 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the fam
Kate H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate H.
27 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kate H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Guy B.
20 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute home. Easy and cozy
Guy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie V.
24 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Julie V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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CHANDRA M.
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About the host
Hosted by Alycia Prather
I was born and raised in Eastern Washington, and have lived in Washington most of my life except for the 6 years I lived in Hawaii. I have lived in Seattle for the last 20 years. My husband and I have 6 long term rental units in Seattle, and one short term vacation rental on Vashon Island (vrbo.com/1028506). We have slowly been adding to our rental inventory for the past 19 years, and earlier this year we bought this gem of a house.
Why they chose this property
We live in Fremont, and know the person who owned it previously. When we heard he was selling it, we were delighted because it is such a cute house on a corner lot. All the plumbing and electrical had been updated, but all the old world charm was still in tact. So we bought, decorated it and now want you to enjoy it.
What makes this property unique
The benefits are endless, but the main ones are it is close to literally everything Seattle has to offer yet it is still private. It is beautifully decorated with a lot of color and designer furniture and lighting. It is surrounded by trees and flowers, fire pit outside, fireplace inside, indoor and outdoor dining, warm in the winter, cool in the summer... I could go on and on. Come check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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