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Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

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Fireplace mantel
Eating Area
Bedroom with Work area
Living Room
Claw Tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Clean and updated quaint cottage wedged in between Green Lake, Woodland Zoo, and Phinney Ridge. This is an ideal place if you are looking for a place to enjoy walks around the lake and quickly moving in between the Green Lake neighborhood, Phinney, Fremont, and Ballard. This is an ideal place for two coupled adults, a family of four, or if you're looking to work remotely with access to a one gig fiber line. Due to the unit’s location next to a main avenue, there may be potential street noise.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A $200 security deposit hold must be authorized only with a credit card prior arrival. It will be released 5 business days after the check out day pen

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-25-006373
Property # 2122037vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Seattle

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Phinney Ridge, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Space Needle and Pike Place Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or T-Mobile Park.
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What's nearby

  • Green Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Green Lake Small Craft Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Woodland Park Off-Leash Dog Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bongos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Chupacabra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Cup - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Petit Pierre Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kidd Valley - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Green Lake Park and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic. Location was perfect making it easy to get to the places we needed to. It was clean and communication with the manager was prompt and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was super convenient for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. It had everything I needed and was very cozy. While it was close to the freeway, you could barely notice it while inside. I would definitely recommend this home for someone who wanted to get a feel for life in Seattle!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute!! It was well taken care of and very clean. It was chilly, but we turned on the heaters and it didn’t take long to get warm and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin close to Custer & all the surrounding area offers. Had everything we needed for our short stay. Grill was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie J.

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

Great stay.

Great place to stay. Close to Greenlake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Corie, we're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Perfect dog friendly vacation

Charming one bedroom unit walking distance from a huge park and a delicious coffee shop. I drove my two golden retrievers to visit friends in the area and this was the perfect home base for our stay.Easy instructions to access the property and a great local guide was provided when I checked in for details about close points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great little place in a very nice neighborhood

We had a very nice stay at this little cottage - it's in a great location nearby Green lake, with nice walking and restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Cottage itself is very nicely setup and is very comfortable - we had a great stay - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Andrew thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awful experience. Avoid!I put my credit card in for the deposit on the third party platform for payments which went fine, and assumed I would be charged automatically for the stay. The host messaged me the night before my stay and said I had one hour to pay or else and that I needed to submit a “professional selfie” even though I had already put a selfie in the payment platform.I get to the house and it is not a “quaint” place ideal for working remotely as advertised—it is right on the freeway and the office/bedroom measured 80 decibels which is VERY loud. I left after one night of a one month stay but the host would not refund me.Host communication was poor—they never answered phone calls and their communication through the VRBO app was terse and unhelpful.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great location!

Very close to the lake and the park. Wonderful restaurants close by. Dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your kind feedback, glad you had a nice time!!! You arr welcome back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great Stay in Seattle

Very happy with the house and location. Easy and quick communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad to hear that you were happy with the house and the location, and that the communication was smooth. It’s always great to know that everything worked out well for your stay! Sincerely, Vince
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

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

Great pet friendly getaway.

Lovely little, clean, pet friendly apt right by Green Lake. Wonderful launch pad for a Seattle getaway. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2024
Hey Rachel! Thank you for your positive review! We’re pleased to hear that you had a great experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our place and for recommending it to others!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

taylor h.

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

Cozy near downtown

This very cozy and comfy upstairs but still ground level suite was perfect for our little weekend stay. We were very plased with the location and the clean inviroment provided. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Taylor! I’m so glad to hear that the suite was perfect for your weekend stay and that you enjoyed the location and cleanliness. It’s great to know you’d stay again, and we’d love to host you anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

rachael l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
House was ok and clean.no driveway parking which we werent aware if until the day. Location is extremely loud at night, we didn't have any internet/ tv for the first 4 or 5 days.Advertised as sleeping 4 but there is only 1 bed and the other was a blow up mattress that deflated over night.Really recommend bongos and red mill for a feed.Vince was very quick at replying to all emails
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. We appreciate your feedback and we will use it to improve our service. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

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

Nice getaway

We needed a place to stay for some appointments at Harborview, over a weekend. The house was so clean and easy to get to. The only "negative" we had is the proximity to loud traffic on Aurora,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it.
Verified

8/10 Good

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Super Clean but Horrendously Loud

We booked this based on proximity of family and the Woodland Park Zoo. House is represented nicely on the website. However, Highway 99/Aurora Ave is quite literally in the backyard and traffic noise is 24 hours a day and horrendously loud. The house itself is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Wonderful location for Green Lake access

I greatly enjoyed the month I spent at this property. My dogs and I walked to the Woodland dog park everyday across the bridges. The unit was well equipped and clean. The traffic noise is a bit loud but that comes with city living I suppose and the owners did provide ear plugs. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2024
Hey Alison! Thank you for your positive review! We’re pleased to hear that you had a great experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our place and for recommending it to others!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Jan and Dave

The property was easy to find, pleasant appearance from ou, and parking was easy. The interior was clean and the kitchen was modern. It took a little while to warm up the baseboard heating because it was a cold night. But we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Janet, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Green Lake cottage

House is an older home,darling and the right size for only one or two. The heating is individual (older electric space heaters) so rooms are hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. No heating for kitchen area which was uncomfortable. Located next to a busy freeway(in back of home) be prepared for noise at night and early morning commuters to city. Overall, it’s a safe, decent location to Green Lake, and walking distance to good restaurants. Wish the manager would’ve been more flexible with a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I'm glad to hear you appreciated the home's charm, safety, and proximity to Green Lake and local restaurants. I apologize for any discomfort caused by the heating system or freeway noise. These are aspects I'll continue to evaluate for improvement. Regarding the late check-out, I strive to accommodate all requests when possible, though scheduling constraints sometimes limit flexibility. I appreciate your understanding and will keep your comments in mind to improve the guest experience.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tristan M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was a tremendously disappointing stay. We moved in with two dogs, including an 8 week old puppy, hoping this would be a refuge between a number of cross state moves, health issues, and new employment. Between the construction happening, the lack of basic household goods, the rundown aspect of the house in general (holes in the walls, exposed electrical from defunct HVAC equipment, peeling paint etc) and the extreme proximity to a very loud highway we were pretty on edge over the first week but were willing to stick it out because of the logistical pain of moving. However a week into our stay we were treated to the absolutely disgusting experience of someone power washing the house with unsealed windows and doors, spewing a misty stream of filthy water all over the living room, entrance vestibule, and bathroom hallway. We were forced to move out of the Vrbo completely, received no compensation or consideration from the host, and were forced to go 12 rounds with VRBO support before receiving a refund for the remaining days on our reservation. In short, A for VRBO support finally figuring out the gravity of the situation and F- for this host.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We regret that your stay did not meet your expectations. The property is accurately represented in the listing, but we understand that external factors such as nearby maintenance and the power washing incident caused disruption. While we wish the circumstances had been different, we appreciate your comments and will use them to continue improving our guest experience.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location
I come to Seattle a couple times a year to visit family and booked this property for 9 nights because of the location and based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, I didn't have the positive experience noted in other reviews. The photos show a nice well-manicured front which didn’t accurately convey the foot high weeds I had to walk through to get to the front door. The interior was clean but the furniture was tired and not comfortable. I experienced multiple occasions where the outer door latch stuck in a locked position and I couldn’t access the house without having to contact the property owner. Other issues: a number of things falling apart or not working properly (such as the shower handle which had to be repaired by a handyman, mini blinds, the outer door handle, spotty internet, insufficient fans). The claw foot tub seems like it would be a sweet touch, but it’s awkward to shower in and there’s no place to put your toiletries other than the sink which requires you to open the curtain and get water all over the floor. Also the noisy street directly next to the house should not be underestimated. Even with the provided earplugs it was a restless sleep each night. I won't stay at this property for my any future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and take all comments seriously as we continue working on improvements. We appreciate your detailed observations and will take them into consideration as we review the property. We wish you all the best on your future visits to Seattle.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & cute place to stay while repairs were being made to my home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Loved the are and was peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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