Alki Beach House with Sweeping Sea & Mountain Views

Newer home with unobstructed 180 degree Ocean & Mountain View home-- just steps to the popular, Alki Beach (approximately 300 feet). We were also featured in the July 2015 issue of Seattle Times Magazine.

Included- 1 covered parking spot in garage & free street parking along house.

Our home offers you a true, relaxing beach getaway with our gorgeous water and mountain views, yet you're just steps away from all that's happening down on Alki. Because our home is not directly waterfront on the beach, we find it very quiet and calming on our more local, residential street. The beach is just 300 feet away from our home where guests can walk down the hill to all the natural beauty that awaits...

Two important things to note: There is a vacation rental downstairs on the lower part of the house that has been rented out since 2014. The studio has it's own entrance and is closed off from the main house. You won't see or hear from the guests downstairs, but it does truly feel like two separate living spaces. You can find our studio on this site as well if you need a space for 2 additional people.

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND WHY WE LOVE IT HERE:

Walk either right for 1.5 miles to reach the Pier where stunning views of the Seattle skyline can be enjoyed (great photo opportunity here, too)!

Or, walk left on Alki Ave towards all the restaurants and coffee shops where you'll have ample options for a hearty meal, coffee and desserts. Our favorite thing to do is savor in the morning (morning crowds differ from evening crowds) with a stroll to catch the crisp air, and listen to the waves crash along the shores- treat yourself with a hot latte at our local “Ampersand” (my favorite is Lavender Fog) on the strip or Starbucks!

You may even get lucky and spot an orca whale and/or some adorable seals. We see eagles all the time from our expansive floor to ceiling windows. Stars on the deck at night are pretty awesome too…you can find the Big Dipper on a clear night off our deck.

Either direction you choose, you'll enjoy the water along the seawall.

Alki Beach in the Summer time is simply the best! Tons of events and activities to enjoy- just ask us and we'll be happy to tell you what's going on during your stay. Some examples are: The pirates start Seafair weekend on Alki with the Pirate boat landing, which usually follows with some music and dancing. There are other festivals, art walks that occur throughout the year to enjoy! Tons of spots on the beach for bonfires to roast those smore's and people watch.

There are several rental options: Electric scooters are our favorite and so much fun to roam along the waterfront on! Bike rentals are quick and easy with an APP, tandem bike rentals are also available during the warmer seasons. Kayak, paddle board and rollerblading rentals are available over by the water taxi station. The water taxi is also another great tourist attraction where you'll enjoy beautiful water and city views as the water taxi/ferry takes you into the downtown Seattle waterfront.

Access to Schmitz Park is close to our home (.09 miles to be exact) where you can enjoy a sweet and easy hike alone or with the kids and family- small little creek here too for the little ones to enjoy! We love this hike that always makes us feel like we traveled an hour to get to.

If you really want to live like a local: head down to The West Seattle Junction (our downtown) and you will really feel like you're a part of our community. They say, "West Seattle is the Best Seattle" and after living here for so many years, we can truly attest to this statement. The community vibe here is just unparalleled! The West Seattle Farmers market occurs every Sunday from 10am-2pm, and we always love supporting our local business' this way...we hope you do, too! Award winning bakery, "Bakery Nouveau" is here at the Junction, so be sure to stop by to pick up a few treats (their double baked almond croissants are most popular). Tons of other boutiques, restaurants and bars to enjoy on California Ave.

Some more insight on our HOME & LAYOUT:

Home offers a covered & secured garage that you get exclusive use of. The garage is on a slight slope, enter Only 1 car can fit in the garage large vehicles may not fit, so please inquire if applicable) & we have free street parking along our house that does not require permits or fees. It's a first come, first serve basis, and our guests never have issues finding parking.

Our garage driveway has a slight angle, so lower cars or sports car will not be suitable. Exotic sport cars are not recommended. We did have a guest park their R8 on the street without any issues though, so please inquire first.

Top level of the house boasts a bright Chefs Kitchen with Blue Star gas range cooktop where you can cook your gourmet meals, quartz countertops, Italian designed cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung fridge with a filtered water dispenser, and a microwave. Our kitchen comes fully equipped with all cooking ware and utensils. Vitamix Blender, Mixer, Slow Cooker, Casserole dishes, Baking sheets & Large Serving Platters.

CONCRETE HEATED RADIANT floors in all areas of the home with gas fireplace in the living area--

HEATING: HVAC to immediately warm the house up and Air Conditioning to cool the house down during warmer months. We kindly ask that you turn off the AC when you leave the house to help us reduce our energy bill during your stay.

SECOND LEVEL: The master bedroom has motorized roller shades, so you can enjoy the expansive views during the day, and shut out the world for some zzz's at night. For sensitive sleepers: our Master room is still pretty bright as soon as the sun comes out, despite the black our motorized shades. Because of the gap between the windows and shades, the light still seeps in. We provide eye covers in case for you :) The other bedroom also have black out roller shades (not motorized). This room does get darker than the master bedroom.

Master ensuite bath offers dual jack-and-jill sink and soaking tub-spa shower.

MASTER BEDROOM (has water views) : King Bed- Sleeps 2-3
SECOND BEDROOM (no views) : Queen Bed- Sleeps 2

WIFI- High speed
Cable TV- TV channels, Amazon TV ready with Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Hulu apps available on our TV & we can provide log in for Netflix, HBO, DisneyPlus, Amazon Prime, upon request but we do not guarantee at any time that any or all the APPs may work based on the connection of the Internet and other Devices running at the house. Our smart tv apps are just an extra added amenity, but not a mandatory amenity, so please inquire on working from home situations or graphic needs. Thank you for your understanding!

If you wish to rent videos on Amazon, please just send us a message and we can charge the amount to your Airbnb check out.

This is also our personal family home, so we ask that parties are not allowed. Any use of the house outside of what is agreed upon, will be deducted from your damage deposit. We also do not allow large events with guests more than 8 people in the house at one time (including the 4 guests allowed to stay in the house). Just please communicate to us what your intention of your stay is and we'll be happy to work with you. We have Ring camera at the entrance to help protect our home against potential excessive use.

Only guests that are confirmed with the owner, are allowed on the premises.

The booking party must be present at all times. Any additional persons not part of the booking, needs express permission from the owners, otherwise, additional fees will apply for extra persons.
Guest access
Access will be via keyless entry. Code will be provided a few days before arrival.

Please note the garage has an angled slope, use caution with low cars.

We have security cameras located at the front entrance and inside the garage.
Other things to note
There is another vacation rental downstairs of the house, please respect their space and reduce noise by 10:00pm.

Occasionally, we may ask that you help us water our plants, please. Let us know if this is something you're not comfortable with.

Please no smoking in the house.

We are not beachfront.


Additional fees will apply if guests don't comply with cleaning rules, starting at $75/ hour.

PHOTO SHOOTS OR FILMING* 1 night stay allowed for COMMERCIAL USE.

*The house does rent for photo shoots and filming but this is NOT included in the vacation rental fee. Photo/Film shoots are a different price structure, and require acceptance of filming contract. Failure to obtain written authorization will result in full forfeiture of the Fees and Security Deposit.

License number
STR-OPLI-19-001306


HOUSE RULES:

Below are some common house rules and also some pertaining to just ours. Let us know if you have any questions.

1.) Only guests that are confirmed with the owner, are allowed on the property.

2.) No smoking inside. Outside on the patio is fine with doors closed.

3.) No pets, animals including service dogs (our daughter has allergies). Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

4.) No parties please.

5.) There is another vacation rental downstairs of the house, please respect their space and reduce noise by 10:00pm.

We are not beachfront.

We do not have air conditioning unfortunately and we know Summers are getting hotter, we have fans in each room.

6.) Guests are responsible for taking out all garbage. Our bins will be labeled with our address on it. Please don't throw garbage in our neighbors bins.

7.) Please run the dishes through the dishwasher before departure as this helps our cleaners out immensely.


Only guests that are confirmed with the owner, are allowed on the premises.

The booking party must be present at all times. Any additional persons not part of the booking, needs express permission from the owners, otherwise, additional fees will apply for extra persons.