Fenced Yard, Trails out the back door, Minutes Walk to Downtown

We're Erik and Azu — we grew up nearby and came back after a decade on the East Coast because we wanted a place where you could hike a mountain and walk to dinner the same day. This is it. A private 2BR home with fenced yard, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and climate control in every room. Tiger Mountain trails are a 5-minute walk. Downtown Issaquah is 10 minutes on foot. Seattle is 20 minutes by car. Nearly every review is five stars — we set this place up for real life, not just photos.

The house is a self-contained home with its own entrance, fenced yard, and on-street parking right out front. It's one half of a duplex — our home is on the other side of a shared wall, but there are no shared entrances, no shared hallways, no shared anything.

The living room has a sectional sofa, a lounge chair, a desk area, and a dining table. Large windows bring in morning light. The queen sleeper sofa means the place sleeps up to 6 — without anyone ending up on a thin air mattress in the hallway. The back bedroom has a queen bed. The front bedroom has two twin XL beds. Every room has its own thermostat — no fighting over the temperature.

The kitchen is full-size: dishwasher, oven, stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. We stock pantry staples and spices so you're not buying a whole bottle of olive oil for one meal. The bathroom has a bathtub, hair dryer, shampoo, body wash, spare toothbrushes, and menstrual products.

In-unit washer and dryer with detergent provided. Wi-Fi and TV included. The whole place is single-story — no stairs. Free on-street parking right out front.

The back yard has a 6-foot privacy fence, and the front yard is fenced as well. Bringing a dog? You picked the right place — we keep bowls, wipes, a lint roller, and a large crate here. Tiger Mountain trails are all dog-friendly (on leash), and there's a hose in the yard for post-hike mud. We have a dog too. We get it.

Traveling with kids? We have a high chair, folding crib, and plastic plates and cutlery ready to go.

We put together a detailed guest guide covering our favorite restaurants, trail recommendations by difficulty level, and answers to every question we've been asked twice.

The entire home, the yard, and the parking area are yours for the duration of your stay. Nothing is shared — you have your own entrance, your own outdoor space, and your own parking.

Self check-in with a keypad code. Arrive anytime after 4 PM.

The neighborhood: Issaquah sits right where the Seattle metro meets the Cascades. Most places near Seattle make you choose between city and mountains — here, both are walking distance. Tiger Mountain trailheads are a 5-minute walk from the back door. The Poo Poo Point trailhead (the hike up to the paragliding launch with panoramic views) is a 5-minute drive. Issaquah's Olde Town — coffee, restaurants, and local shops — is a 10-minute walk. The farmers market and Gemini Fish Market are a short drive. All Tiger Mountain trails are dog-friendly on leash.

Drive times: Seattle is 20 minutes on I-90 in off-peak traffic. Bellevue is 15. During rush hour, give yourself more time — that's I-90 life. But you're traveling against the main commuter flow if you're heading into Seattle on a weekend.

Rifle range: There is a sportsmen's club range in the area — it operates Wednesday through Sunday during daytime hours. You're unlikely to notice it indoors, but you may hear it in the yard. Our reviews are the best reference for what to expect.

PNW weather: It drizzles here October through May. Summer evenings stay light past 9 PM and are genuinely spectacular. On clear days, you can see Mount Rainier — locals say "the mountain is out."

Carbon-neutral operation: We offset the footprint of every stay.

Exterior cameras: We have security cameras at the front and back entrances only — no cameras or recording devices inside the home.