Ballard, Seattle vacation rentals

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Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 686 reviews

Private Ballard Backyard Cottage with Natural Light

Escape the bustle of the city and relax in a cozy backyard sanctuary. Sample local craft beer in an Adirondack chair in the garden. Watch a widescreen TV from the bed and make coffee in the morning. This adorable cottage comes complete with queen bed, hardwood flooring, kitchenette with Farmhouse sink, kitchen island, fridge freezer, Kuerig coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, and induction hot plate. With a 50 gallon water heater there will be enough hot water for all your needs. The high end bathroom is completed with a Kohler sink, toilet and hardware. There is also a closet to hang and store clothes and bags. The cottage is heated via high efficiency electric infra red heaters mounted on the ceiling. There is also a whole house ventilation system to keep the air fresh throughout the year (the switch to turn hi/low or on/off is inside the closet). Cable TV, wifi and a DVD player are also available. Amazon and Netflix are included on the smart TV for your use with your own passwords. Free parking is available on the street in front of the Cottage/Main house. The Cottage is a short walk via a gravel pathway to the right of the main house towards the back of the property. Guests are welcome to use the patio seating area outside the Cottage, which includes Adirondack chairs, picnic table, and a Weber grill. We welcome contact via email, text or cell at anytime before or during your stay to answer any questions you may have. During your stay, we like to leave the personal interaction guest dependent. We value your privacy and would love to give you a friendly welcome greeting if we pass. However, we are always available and more than happy to chat, just let us know. The Seattle neighborhood of Ballard has many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a cinema, bakeries, and quirky stores. The Sunday market is a must. Golden Gardens Beach, the Ballard Locks, and the Nordic Heritage Museum are all close by. The Cottage is around a 20 min drive to Downtown Seattle. One block from the Cottage you can catch the #40 bus to Downtown Seattle, Fremont, and South Lake Union. Uber and Lyft are readily available in this neighborhood. Grant and Bev are garden lovers, whether it's pottering in the garden, BBQ'ing outside the main house or just chilling. Our kids are also outdoor enthusiasts so will be in and out the garden space around the main house. There is also a store room built at the back of the Cottage with access only from the garden that we use time to time. We respect your privacy and space. The patio area outside the Cottage is for your exclusive use.

Nov 1 – 6

R2,244 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 573 reviews

High Style and Vintage Charm in Private Garden Cottage

This is a private guest bungalow, fully detached from the main house. Main living area converts from hang-out room, to dining table/work surface seating for four, to bedroom. Wallbed holds a Leesa high-end foam mattress, and wall-mounted tv swivels for viewing from the bed or leather loveseat. DVD/blu-ray player with a selection of movies, access to Netflix, and dedicated wifi. The all-in-one vintage kitchenette includes sink, stovetop, oven, and refrigerator. Microwave, kettle, french press, pots, pans, & utensils. The tiled bathroom is stocked with towels and bathrobes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, hair-dryer, and make-up wipes. The bungalow is all yours, and feel free to hang out wherever you like in the shared yard. Guests staying 3 nights and longer can arrange access to our washer & dryer. Host is readily available, in person or via phone/text. We are a family of four, so the yard is a shared space with us and our two young daughters, a couple of cats, and the hubbub of family life. We are often outside when the weather is nice, working in the garden, splashing in the small pool, and generally hanging out. The property is in the Loyal Heights area of Ballard, just south of Crown Hill. Ballard is a hip, historic neighborhood in Seattle's northwest corner known as a hotspot for new restaurants and bars, urban development, and Scandinavian heritage. There is street parking directly in front of the main house. It's a short 3-block walk to the RapidRide D Line bus running frequently to/from downtown Seattle. It is 1.5 miles to the heart of Old Ballard, 1.5 miles to Golden Gardens Park (beach), 2 miles to Green Lake Park, and 2.3 miles to Woodland Park Zoo. The cottage plumbing is on a sump pump. PLEASE remember that only toilet paper and, well, you know, can go into the toilet. NO feminine hygiene products. At all. Thank you.

May 20 – 27

R2,563 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Ballard

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Lovely 1-bedroom retreat with hot tub

Relax and unwind in this cozy first-floor unit with private entrance, patio and hot tub. Our indoor space has three separate rooms: lovely bedroom with comfy queen bed and closet with dresser, full bathroom with rain shower and tub, and living room with large TV, small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea makers. (Note: we do not have a full kitchenette.) The living room sofa unfolds into a double bed. We live upstairs with our elementary schooler, so you’ll hear signs of life occasionally.

Sep 11 – 18

R1,960 ZAR per night

Popular amenities for Ballard, Seattle vacation rentals

Stay near Ballard, Seattle's top sights

Golden Gardens Park728 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks774 locals recommend
Shilshole Bay Marina30 locals recommend
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder65 locals recommend
Fred Meyer278 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park83 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 545 reviews

Seattle Mini Home with Hot Tub and Private Deck

Dec 6 – 13

R2,576 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Ballard

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 370 reviews

Browns House Guest Apt. in Ballard

Jan 24 – 31

R1,928 ZAR per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Cozy, Quiet, Comfortable Suite near Golden Gardens

Jul 9 – 16

R2,168 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Ballard

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Sunny Garden Apartment

May 27 – Jun 3

R1,903 ZAR per night
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Apartment in Phinney Ridge

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 846 reviews

Ballard Greenwood Private Suite

Nov 26 – Dec 3

R2,164 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 290 reviews

Crow's Nest Cottage

Aug 16 – 23

R2,431 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

2 Bdrm, Newly Remodeled, Quaint, and Central Suite

May 13 – 20

R2,783 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1043 reviews

Beautiful Private Spot in North Ballard

Sep 5 – 12

R1,876 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Come Relax in Our Custom-Built Backyard Cottage

Aug 21 – 28

R3,242 ZAR per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Henry's Hideaway-Cozy Farmhouse Styled Guest Suite

Jan 24 – 31

R2,448 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Ballard

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviews

Private Ballard Flat - 2 BR

Nov 4 – 11

R2,217 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Ballard

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

Theo & Maria's Red House

Feb 17 – 24

R1,873 ZAR per night

Other great vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Private Apartment in Ballard's Brewery District

Aug 25 – Sep 1

R2,144 ZAR per night
Superhost

Guest suite in Ballard

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Sunset Hill "Birdhouse" - 2 bed & patio views

Nov 12 – 19

R2,375 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews

Cozy Ballard Private Apartment w/Parking

Sep 24 – Oct 1

R2,795 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Phinney Ridge

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews

Home apartment with all the comfort.

Mar 10 – 17

R1,863 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Ballard

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Modern industrial guesthouse Ballard/Phinney Ridge

May 8 – 15

R3,231 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Ballard

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Fremont cottage w/garage, light-filled, walkable

Nov 26 – Dec 3

R2,903 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 595 reviews

Cozy Suite in Ballard Craftsman

Jun 16 – 23

R2,607 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Tiny home in Magnolia

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

'the Hut': a Garden in Magnolia

Sep 11 – 18

R2,401 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Ballard

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

Ballard Hummingbird Hide Away in 1921 Craftsman Home

May 17 – 24

R3,045 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Greenwood

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Cheerful Garden Loft Retreat- great for monthly!

Apr 7 – 14

R1,676 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ballard

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

Spacious SEAVIEW SUITE at Luxury Estate

Oct 7 – 14

R2,863 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Ballard

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Private Ballard studio! Parking, new kitchen, a/c.

Apr 16 – 23

R3,349 ZAR per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Ballard, Seattle

Total rentals

520 properties

Wifi availability

520 properties include access to wifi

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

310 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

180 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

250 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

40K reviews

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