Waterfront Apartment on a quiet lake. Pet Friendly!

A quiet retreat in the woods, on the shore of Ames Lake. Watch eagles and osprey with your morning coffee. Relax in the hot tub. Toast marshmallows over a fire in the fire pit next to the lake.

This cozy getaway is the 2000-square-foot downstairs apartment in a very large house, which our family has lived in for nearly 60 years. It's a self-contained unit, with a full, well-supplied kitchen, laundry facilities, very comfortable beds, privacy and quiet.

Close to Redmond, Seattle and the mountains, you'll find destination Mountain Bike trails just up the road, excellent restaurants a quick drive away, and one of King County's most pristine lakes just down the stairs.

Guests love this place for how immersed it is in nature, for the close feel of magic, and because the lake is very beautiful and fun. This is the only property we own. We're a family, not a corporation renting out hundreds of homes. If what you're looking for is sleek, modern, 5-star-hotel perfection, that's some other VRBO.

Pets welcome. No smoking.

Please note: This property is not appropriate for people with pet allergies or asthma. Many animals have lived here and continue to visit. It is not appropriate for people who smoke, inside or out.