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Central Ballard Retreat with Gym and AC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71640 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Seattle, WA
- Place, Ballard Building8 min walk
- Place, National Nordic Museum14 min walk
- Place, Woodland Park Zoo6 min drive
- Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Central Ballard Retreat with Gym and AC
This is a west-facing 3bed/2bath 3-story house with no shared walls and features a fully loaded kitchen, dining room, top floor en-suite, 2 king/1 queen beds+futon, office space, private fenced patio, laundry, heating/AC throughout, home gym, and garage parking. Walking distance to all the unique shops, restaurants, breweries, and nightlife that make this neighborhood a top destination for visitors and locals alike, plus close access to transit, parks, and bike paths.
Classic mid-century house with hardwood floors and great natural light on a quiet street in the heart of Ballard.
* Keyless entry
* Quiet & private - no shared walls or security cameras on site
* Family friendly - pack 'n play, highchair, kid amenities provided. All stairs from main level have doors that can be closed for child safety
* 1 car garage + driveway = 2 on-site parking spaces + free street parking
* Standard outlet in the garage for EV charging
* High speed Wi-Fi (220 Mbps) & dedicated office space with monitor provided
* Eco-friendly - Solar panels on roof with heat pump for heating/AC throughout
* Living room with large plush couch and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen: Stove/oven, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher, blender, electric kettle, food processor, cookware/utensils (including kids utensils), and everything needed to whip up great home cooked meals
* We supply locally roasted whole bean coffee, manual and electric coffee grinders, Bodum French press and programmable coffee maker, plus tea, creamer and sugars to start your day
* All bedrooms feature comfortable high-end mattresses, 100% cotton sheets, and hypoallergenic pillows and comforters
* Private top floor suite has a dedicated workspace with extra monitor, bedroom with king-size mattress, en-suite bathroom with 2 shower heads, and dedicated heating/AC
* Downstairs there is a rec room/home gym with smart TV, free weights & bench, rowing machine, yoga mats, floor pads, futon sofa, and heating/AC. Full size washer and dryer in laundry room
* Fully fenced private front yard patio with table and seating for 6
* Plenty of fresh towels provided, high quality bedding, and space to work, play, or just unwind
* One block to public transit, including Rapid D line for short ride to SLU, downtown and Pike Place Market
* 5-10 minute walk to Old Town Ballard with shops, restaurants, breweries and the best farmers market in the city (Sundays year round)
* 15-20 minute drive to downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, etc)
* 30-35 minute drive to Seatac or Paine Field airports
MAIN FLOOR
* Front door entrance (keyless lock)
* Living room with large sofa and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen
* Bedroom #1 with 1 king bed with organic latex mattress
* Bedroom #2 with 1 queen bed with Bear mattress & blackout shades
* Bathroom with tub/shower combo
* Stairs leading down to basement and up to second floor - both have doors that can be closed for child safety
* Heating/AC
UPSTAIRS
* Bedroom #3 with 1 king bed with Molecule mattress, blackout shades & nook with room to set up a pack 'n play (provided)
* Bathroom with large double shower (2 shower heads)
* Office space with monitor provided
* Heating/AC
DOWNSTAIRS
* Rec room/gym with smart TV, kids books & games, rowing machine, free weights and bench, yoga mats
* Futon (full size) with bedding provided
* Laundry room with washer & dryer
* Access to 1-car garage
* Heating/AC
* One block to public transit, including Rapid D line for short ride to SLU, downtown and Pike Place Market
* 5-10 minute walk to Old Town Ballard with shops, restaurants, breweries and the best farmers market in the city (Sundays year round)
* 15-20 minute drive to downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, etc)
* 30-35 minute drive to Seatac or Paine Field airports
Guests will have the house and yard to themselves. You may park in the garage or driveway and there is free street parking in front of the house as well. Very walkable residential neighborhood. 93 walking score with tons to do nearby, and within a mile of: grocery stores, fast food, Target, Ballard Farmers Market, movie theater, shops and restaurants along Market St and Ballard Ave.
Ballard is a lively neighborhood along the Salmon Bay/Lake WA Ship Canal just north of downtown Seattle. It's known for great restaurants, craft breweries, shopping, the Ballard boat locks, Botanical Garden, the National Nordic Museum, plus quick access to Golden Garden Park, Discovery Park, Woodland Park Zoo, and downtown Seattle.
Downtown Seattle is about a 10-15 minute drive and there are e-bikes, e-scooters, and public transportation within walking distance.
Other Nearby attractions include:
* Ballard locks/Carl S English Jr Botanical Garden = 1.1 miles
* National Nordic Museum = 0.9 miles
* Golden Gardens Beach Park = 3.2 miles
* Discovery Park = 3.8 miles
* Woodland Park Zoo = 1.4 miles
* Green Lake = 2.6 miles
* University of Washington = 4.1 miles
* Space Needle = 4.7 mils
* Seattle Aquarium = 5.3 mils
* Pike Place Market = 5.3 miles
House is set for 6 and there is extra bedding provided for the futon in the basement/workout room.
Classic mid-century house with hardwood floors and great natural light on a quiet street in the heart of Ballard.
* Keyless entry
* Quiet & private - no shared walls or security cameras on site
* Family friendly - pack 'n play, highchair, kid amenities provided. All stairs from main level have doors that can be closed for child safety
* 1 car garage + driveway = 2 on-site parking spaces + free street parking
* Standard outlet in the garage for EV charging
* High speed Wi-Fi (220 Mbps) & dedicated office space with monitor provided
* Eco-friendly - Solar panels on roof with heat pump for heating/AC throughout
* Living room with large plush couch and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen: Stove/oven, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher, blender, electric kettle, food processor, cookware/utensils (including kids utensils), and everything needed to whip up great home cooked meals
* We supply locally roasted whole bean coffee, manual and electric coffee grinders, Bodum French press and programmable coffee maker, plus tea, creamer and sugars to start your day
* All bedrooms feature comfortable high-end mattresses, 100% cotton sheets, and hypoallergenic pillows and comforters
* Private top floor suite has a dedicated workspace with extra monitor, bedroom with king-size mattress, en-suite bathroom with 2 shower heads, and dedicated heating/AC
* Downstairs there is a rec room/home gym with smart TV, free weights & bench, rowing machine, yoga mats, floor pads, futon sofa, and heating/AC. Full size washer and dryer in laundry room
* Fully fenced private front yard patio with table and seating for 6
* Plenty of fresh towels provided, high quality bedding, and space to work, play, or just unwind
* One block to public transit, including Rapid D line for short ride to SLU, downtown and Pike Place Market
* 5-10 minute walk to Old Town Ballard with shops, restaurants, breweries and the best farmers market in the city (Sundays year round)
* 15-20 minute drive to downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, etc)
* 30-35 minute drive to Seatac or Paine Field airports
MAIN FLOOR
* Front door entrance (keyless lock)
* Living room with large sofa and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen
* Bedroom #1 with 1 king bed with organic latex mattress
* Bedroom #2 with 1 queen bed with Bear mattress & blackout shades
* Bathroom with tub/shower combo
* Stairs leading down to basement and up to second floor - both have doors that can be closed for child safety
* Heating/AC
UPSTAIRS
* Bedroom #3 with 1 king bed with Molecule mattress, blackout shades & nook with room to set up a pack 'n play (provided)
* Bathroom with large double shower (2 shower heads)
* Office space with monitor provided
* Heating/AC
DOWNSTAIRS
* Rec room/gym with smart TV, kids books & games, rowing machine, free weights and bench, yoga mats
* Futon (full size) with bedding provided
* Laundry room with washer & dryer
* Access to 1-car garage
* Heating/AC
* One block to public transit, including Rapid D line for short ride to SLU, downtown and Pike Place Market
* 5-10 minute walk to Old Town Ballard with shops, restaurants, breweries and the best farmers market in the city (Sundays year round)
* 15-20 minute drive to downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, etc)
* 30-35 minute drive to Seatac or Paine Field airports
Guests will have the house and yard to themselves. You may park in the garage or driveway and there is free street parking in front of the house as well. Very walkable residential neighborhood. 93 walking score with tons to do nearby, and within a mile of: grocery stores, fast food, Target, Ballard Farmers Market, movie theater, shops and restaurants along Market St and Ballard Ave.
Ballard is a lively neighborhood along the Salmon Bay/Lake WA Ship Canal just north of downtown Seattle. It's known for great restaurants, craft breweries, shopping, the Ballard boat locks, Botanical Garden, the National Nordic Museum, plus quick access to Golden Garden Park, Discovery Park, Woodland Park Zoo, and downtown Seattle.
Downtown Seattle is about a 10-15 minute drive and there are e-bikes, e-scooters, and public transportation within walking distance.
Other Nearby attractions include:
* Ballard locks/Carl S English Jr Botanical Garden = 1.1 miles
* National Nordic Museum = 0.9 miles
* Golden Gardens Beach Park = 3.2 miles
* Discovery Park = 3.8 miles
* Woodland Park Zoo = 1.4 miles
* Green Lake = 2.6 miles
* University of Washington = 4.1 miles
* Space Needle = 4.7 mils
* Seattle Aquarium = 5.3 mils
* Pike Place Market = 5.3 miles
House is set for 6 and there is extra bedding provided for the futon in the basement/workout room.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-21-000828
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Seattle
Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Union and Alki Beach, while Seattle Center and WaMu Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Woodland Park Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Climate Pledge Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Seattle, WA
What's nearby
- Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Ballard Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- National Nordic Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Woodland Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 3 min walk
- The Old Pequliar - 6 min walk
- El Camion - 5 min walk
- Ballard Coffee Co. - 3 min walk
- Praxis Yoga and Cafe - 5 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Anthony V.
26 Dec, 2025
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Anthony V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
DEIRDRE S.
20 Jan, 2026
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DEIRDRE S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
John H.
11 Sept, 2025
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John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy F.
29 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori C.
15 Aug, 2025
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Lori C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Korey C.
8 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Korey C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate M.
5 Aug, 2025
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Kate M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cy C.
23 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay
Cy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pavel Z.
27 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Pavel Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
13 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
26 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location!
Mark W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela R.
5 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Angela R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Martha B.
9 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Martha B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara H.
8 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Sara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
25 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Seth K.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot in Ballard
Seth K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan C.
16 Mar, 2025
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Repeat Customer
Nathan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
23 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Visit
Patricia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
4 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home!
Lisa R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Raynette
3 Jun, 2025
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Raynette
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
16 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Laura G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake W.
14 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot to perch in Seattle
Jake W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ballard Stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise S.
23 Jun, 2025
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