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Guest favorite

Guest suite in West Seattle

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 580 reviews

Alki Beach Studio Oasis Quiet Escape & Sweeping Ocean Views

Looking to get away from your normal day-to-day household? Need a quiet space to “work from home"? Come to our quiet studio & walk down to the famous Alki beach or hike at Schmitz Park nearby. Unwind on the deck & watch for whales while enjoying great views of Puget Sound & mountains.Guests love our oasis that is still close to all Alki & Seattle has to offer Studio is ground level suite with own separate entrance, which is on opposite side of owners entrance. Located in a hillside area, but manageable. Free street parking on back & side of the house. No cooktop in studio due to insurance. Just imagine if you could wake up and see the ocean and hear the seagulls in the morning? Or, possibly sight an orca or some resting seals? Our studio offers you a true beach oasis getaway , minutes walk to Seattle’s infamous Alki Beach. FEATURES: This is a 450 square foot studio suite in the lower half (above ground basement suite) of our home. We live upstairs, but the studio suite has its own separate entrance on the opposite side of our entrance-- enables true privacy. You get exclusive use of the front patio overlooking the ocean as seen in the display picture. Morning views of the mountains and beach are always guaranteed, along with majestic evening sunsets. Brand new queen sized bed promises a comfortable night's sleep. Full private bathroom with a standing shower (no tub) with all your natural shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. We do NOT HAVE A FULL KITCHEN/stove cooktop. Please see below what we do have in our kitchenette and space. Many of our guests don’t find this to be an issue as they’re always out and about sightseeing or dining nearby. INCLUDED: Microwave, mini fridge with small freezer, coffee maker, water kettle, toaster, flat screen TV with ROKU system for access to Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, & plenty of other channels. Suitcase rack, 2 freestanding fans, towels, sheets, duvet blanket, pillows, full sized dresser, space heater. Plates, bowls, glasses, wine glasses, wine & beer opener, eating utensils, coffee, teas, sugar, salt and pepper. Natural shampoo, conditioner, lotion, 2 umbrellas, iron, ironing board, steamer, hairdryer, emergency kit, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector. Diffuser with essential oil for your use and a welcome basket with some travel essentials. Also available is our welcome binder with taxi contacts, local restaurants and business', emergency contacts, bus routes and schedules, ferry schedule, and other pertinent details to help facilitate a comfortable stay. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Summer time on Alki Beach is the best! The pirates come to Alki during Seafair weekend, the Art Walk happens on the occasional Thursday , bonfire pits are free to use and salsa dancing are some of the fun events that occur on Alki. Oh, and Taichi every Saturday morning from 9-10am. Winter brings about calm and relaxing walks along the beach. Many coffee spots for your warm cup of joe including Starbucks, Top Pot Donuts and Tully's. ALKI BEACH : 400 feet away (Literally 1 minute walk to the beach) WATER TAXI: 1.5 miles (scenic walk along the beach) BUS & SHUTTLE STOP: 100 feet away from studio RENTALS: Sport rentals such as kayaking, biking, and scuba diving are also available at the water taxi station. Kayak and Bike rentals are available on the Beach during the Summer months. Highly recommend renting the tandem double Surrey bikes and take it along Alki Beach. Less than 10 minutes to reach downtown Seattle (sans traffic) and only 25 minutes from the SEATAC Airport. Key-less entry. No hassle of losing keys as no keys are required :) Code to keypad will be sent via email a few days prior to arrival. We respect your privacy and know that this is your vacation. We also love meeting new people, so you just let us know if you'd like to be greeted in person and we'll swing on by! Otherwise, we are always available by phone, text, or email. All restaurants on Alki Beach are a short walk away, as are local shops, and there's a water taxi just a little further off. Alki Beach is a beautiful public sandy beachfront and location to numerous celebrations in the Summer months, including the Seafair Pirate landing party. All Summer long, you'll see bonfires, beach volleyball & kayakers. Head to the hip urban village at West Seattle Junction to enjoy many small shops, restaurants, and bars giving West Seattle an eclectic & community vibe. The free #773 or #775 shuttle is just steps away from our house and this will take you directly to the water taxi station (water taxi station is 1.5 miles walk otherwise). The Water taxi is 10 minutes ride to downtown and cost is about $5 per person, each way. Shuttle and water taxi run on limited schedules during the Weekends & Winter, sometimes not even in service so please inquire and check their website before booking if that's important planning of your trip. You can also rent these new but reliable city bikes that are left around. Just download the app (SPIN or LIME Bikes) and find out where the nearest available bike is, then leave it in any spot once done. Rate is about $1 per 30 minutes.- very economical and practical way to explore and get around our beach neighborhood :) Uber, Lyft, Car2Go are also viable options. ReachNow is also available with SmartCars, BMWs, Mercedes-Benzs and Mini Coopers. ReachNow is a one and two-way rental car solution that can be parked and left at our house. Approximate cost is $0.41 a minute. Traffic can get pretty heavy on the West Seattle Bridge if you're getting onto the I5- BUT one of the best parts about living here in West Seattle is the the "hidden" routes and surface streets you can take to avoid the traffic jam on the WS bridge. Parking downtown Seattle is always free on Sundays and Holidays. Otherwise, parking ranges from $2-5/hour and about $20 per day for parking garages. -There are 9 steps with no hand railing to get up to our studio entrance. Please keep this in mind for late night arrival and suitcases. The auto light sensor will come on at night to aid in the night time arrivals. -We live in a very hilly area where certain parts are steep. It is definitely manageable, but not recommended for elderly or people with slight disabilities. -We do not have a washer or dryer in unit. -No Air Conditioning Unit. -We have radiant in-floor heating and it will take a couple hours for the heat to rise to your desired temperature. -We do not have a full Kitchen. No Stove/cooktop. PHOTO SHOOTS OR FILMING* *The studio 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.

Feb 6 – 13

R2,200 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in West Seattle

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Private/quiet cottage w/deck, walk to beach

(Easy, self check-in). Nestled at the edge of an old growth forest, within walking distance to Alki Beach, The Humble Cottage (THC) is a cozy, quiet, private oasis, situated far off the street. Located in North Admiral neighborhood of West Seattle, our garden cottage is also within walking distance to Schmitz Preserve Park, coffee, bars/restaurants, grocery stores and public transportation. The cottage is minutes from downtown Seattle (by car or water taxi) & 15 miles from SEATAC airport.

Sep 13 – 20

R2,557 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Apartment in West Seattle

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Beautiful West Seattle studio, close to Alki Beach

From our West Seattle location, it is a 5-10 minute walk to Alki Beach, Admiral Theater, several nice restaurants and quaint coffee shops. The bus line at the end of our street will take you into downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place, Elliott Bay waterfront, Westlake Center) and the nearby football, soccer and baseball stadiums (all ~20 minute bus or car ride away). We will make sure your visit with us is extra special, and we will help you plan your activities in our beautiful city.

Mar 21 – 28

R2,130 ZAR per night

Superhost

Apartment in West Seattle

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews

Alki Beach Oasis 2

One block from beautiful Alki Beach Park, this roomy and modern 1 bedroom apartment is custom decorated by J&S Design Co. of Seattle. Fantastic restaurants and pubs, sandy beaches, and stunning sunsets are a short stroll from your door. Easy access to the city center puts all of Seattle's top attractions at your fingertips. With a spacious 800 sq ft, two queen beds, and large private patio, the Alki Oasis 2 is a tranquil respite from the center of Seattle's most dynamic beachfront scene.

Sep 30 – Oct 7

R2,269 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in West Seattle

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 467 reviews

Beach Drive Cottage

Quiet and private backyard cottage in West Seattle with public beach access 1/2 block away across the street. Beautiful sunsets, .1+ mile walk to Alki sandy beach. 10 minutes to Vashon ferry/Lincoln Park. Drive to downtown in 20 (unless heavy traffic) minutes, Metro in 30 minutes or the water taxi and be there in 15 minutes. Close to CenturyLink and T-Mobile Field. Tempur-pedic queen Murphy bed, kitchen, bath, and office. 1 parking sp . Close to all shopping/restaurants. Washer/Dryer.

Nov 4 – 11

R1,717 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in West Seattle

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Sound View Retreat at Alki Beach

Leave your worries behind when you stay at our spacious Alki retreat with Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views. Entire 2 bedroom guest suite with private entrance includes full kitchen, patio, gas fireplace, & washer/dryer. Walk three blocks to the beach, restaurants, coffee, bars and shops. Half block to bus-line with direct service to Downtown Seattle & stadiums or a short jaunt to the West Seattle Water Taxi that can whisk you to Seattle's waterfront in 12 minutes.

Oct 3 – 10

R3,831 ZAR per night

Superhost

Guesthouse in West Seattle

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviews

Quiet Seattle Cottage Nestled in the Trees

One parking space, nearby parks, on a quiet dead end street. Hostess is nearby for any questions and concerns. A friendly family lives in a house on the same property, but want you to enjoy your private apartment without disturbance. The home is in hilly West Seattle featuring stunning views of the sound and the Seattle skyline. There are several tasty restaurants to check out close by and also convenient access to Alki Beach. Check out the West Seattle water taxi!

Apr 24 – May 1

R2,393 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in West Seattle

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Seattle Alki Beach Cottage Studio

Welcome to your private, quiet retreat, featuring a tiny footprint with luxe features in a garden setting. Only 1-block from Alki beach, experience the best of PNW beach living. Your own secure building (325 sq ft studio) with kitchenette, queen bed, washer/dryer and air conditioning. The cottage studio has the added feature of its own lovely private outdoor area that is filled with garden blooms during the spring and summer. Find us on IG @alkicottage.

Sep 3 – 10

R3,592 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in West Seattle

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 248 reviews

Daylight Basement Apartment

Stay in our cozy basement mother-in-law apartment with private entrance overlooking our backyard. Parking is available along the road in front of the house. You are welcome to help yourself to our organic home grown vegetables and herbs in the greenhouse during growing season. Our neighborhood is very safe with easy access to nearby restaurants, downtown Seattle, and the Alki beach.

May 27 – Jun 3

R2,025 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in West Seattle

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 495 reviews

West Seattle; Admiral - by Alki beach

Very nice custom built apartment in old fashioned masonry mansion in North Admiral's classic & upscale neighborhood. Separate exterior entrance, stainless steel appliances, granite counter, gas range, full size stackable washer/dryer, micro/fan, dishwasher, gas-fireplace etc. Flat screen TV with streaming movies. -- "No need to travel any more; you are home!" --

Feb 10 – 17

R2,927 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guest suite in West Seattle

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Mid Century Admiral District Flat with Sauna

Relax and vacation in style at our mid century home in the Admiral District of West Seattle. As a guest you will be renting the lower level in-law unit of our home which includes a private bedroom, living room and bathroom with a separate entrance. Large windows overlooking our backyard let in lots of light, and even offer a peek-a-boo view of the puget sound.

Dec 1 – 8

R1,766 ZAR per night

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in West Seattle

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews

West Seattle - Alki Beach Hideaway

The Alki beach hideaway is a beautiful detached mother-in-law apartment with high end finishes, and a contemporary beach cottage decor. The apartment features radiant floor heat, and territorial views of the adjacent park and beyond. It is located on the quiet side of Alki, within in a 1/2 block of Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint, and 2 blocks (5-10 minute walk)

Sep 9 – 16

R2,245 ZAR per night