Family-friendly vacation rentals in Mercer Island

Great stay with the family while exploring all that Seattle has to offer. Super close to Pikes Market, Space Needle, beaches etc. 10 minute drive at most. On top of that the Airbnb has amazing amenities for when you’re done exploring for the day. Cold plunge, jacuzzi and sauna if that’s your type of thing and it’s definitely ours. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Everything was great beautiful views loved that they had paddle boards and other stuff to use … parking was little hard it was close to the house, but the parking area was full of rocks and down a hill our rental car did get stuck, but luckily we could park on top of the hill instead. Other than that It was a fantastic little lake house !

Awesome host and charming place. Would stay again next time I’m in Seattle!

We were so happy to find such a cozy little home in an area we wanted to explore. It was an easy hop onto the bus for getting around. We got to explore touristy areas downtown but came “home” to a safe, beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed nice walks into old Ballard for the great cafes, restaurants, and shopping. We discovered some real gems by wandering the area. And the hot tub was the icing on the cake!

Enjoyed a lovely and peaceful stay! I wasn’t expecting the absolutely gorgeous view of Mt. Rainier or the delightful beach below the property. Very pleasantly surprised by that! Lisa was very friendly and personable, and I would have felt comfortable contacting her if I needed anything. Recommended!

This home is an absolute gem, do not pass up the opportunity to book here. Tranquility abounds in this neighborhood, and you can see the sparkle on the water and water fowl from your bed, or watch from the hot tub! My partner and I loved this place, not only for the natural beauty surrounding, but found the amenities and the home to be super clean, thoughtful and welcoming. The bed is like sleeping on a cloud, super comfortable pillows and linens. To preface - we both have slightly different sleep - preferences and found we both had incredible sleep here. The hosts were so kind to text us when a pod of orca whales were out front - what a dream! Their recommendations were excellent and I highly suggest checking out Via Rosa 11 if you can, and walking Grand Forest ( on their list ).

We were visiting Whidbey for a wedding at Fireseed Catering. This was a convenient and comfortable landing spot for us. Jim was so nice and welcoming. And the property is beautiful! I wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back!

Perfect location & super pleasant host! We slept great. Gregg's RV has everything you need & super cool AC 😎 Thanks Gregg!

Marcell is a great host, friendly and communicative. Very helpful with local suggestions and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again if the listing is available the next time I’m in Seattle.

We had a lovely experience staying at David’s home. The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described in the listing. The host was responsive and kind, and even left us a bag of coffee! Check-in was smooth and the neighborhood was quiet and safe. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend if you are looking for a place in Seattle.

Kim’s place is on our favorites list. We loved staying by the quiet lake. We jumped off the dock every morning when we stayed :) it was a perfect spot for a weekend (we went to a concert at remlinger farms) and yes, the interior is outdated but we believe that’s the charm of the house! The bed was very comfy and the clawfoot bathtub was a really cool addition! It was pretty spacious too. We would totally stay again if we go back to Washington! The only small downside is there isn’t a full kitchen (which is noted) because we love to cook our own meals. But honestly it wasn’t a huge problem for our weekend stay cause there are restaurants/groceries 15 min drive away. Thanks for an awesome stay, Kim!

Martha and her husband were so nice even though we only seen them twice during our week stay. Both times Martha was super friendly and knowledgeable. there were beautiful views from the back yard of the property and right down the road aswell. my girlfriend and i had a great time exploring the Olympic national park and whole peninsula from her place. we will definitely be back to this amazing state and would stay here again in the future. Thank you again.

We enjoyed the accommodations and the welcome Brenda & Roger gave us. The location was excellent. Convenient to Downtown and the trails were very walkable. Beautiful natural surroundings. Would recommend Brenda’s Airbnb, it’s everything it was represented to be. Sandy & Butch

Linda is such a gracious hostess, and the cottage is so bright and homey. It was a delightful stay!

We had an amazing stay at Anna’s place. It is immaculately clean with everything you could possibly need and so much more. She has truly created a home away from home and we so enjoyed the quiet escape away from our tourist filled days in Seattle. It’s such a beautiful area and I highly recommend this lovely property as a destination in itself, or for those who don’t mind a little bit of a commute, the drive to and from all the usual Seattle tourist sites was very manageable. I recommend changing the gps route to avoid Interstates as it gives the opportunity to see so much more of the area. Thank you Anna. We will definitely return!

Amazing stay! The space is quiet, spacious, plenty of natural light. I counted 3 ways to make coffee. The bed was comfortable. If you want a peaceful, relaxing place to stay, I highly recommend Luke’s place.

The home is gorgeous. So tranquil and peaceful -- my family took a week-long vacation on Vashon and Brita's was the perfect jumping-off point. The location is super private, the home architecture is extraordinary, and the backyard garden is expansive. If you're looking for a great place to rest and recharge, this is it. There is a lot of great dishware, artistic elements in the home, and incredible views throughout the home, especially in the kitchen and upstairs bedroom.

The hosts had an incredibly clean suite. It had plenty of room with an extremely comfortable bed and the most comfortable sofa bed I’ve ever slept on. The bathroom amenities were not cut-rate products, but high quality. The view of the water was spectacular; we even had the added bonus of seeing some wildlife in the backyard from our window. The indoor pool was the incentive that kept my 4- year old grandson on his best behavior. It was depressing to have to leave. It felt like we were at home.

Lovely condo in Belltown near all the attractions! Loved the included parking for one car. Super secure building! The condo itself was great, plenty of space for four adults! Nice amenities including gym and pool and hot tub! Very walkable location! Would definitely stay again next time we are in Seattle!

Beautiful condo, full of amenities, comfy bed, gorgeous views. Perfect for longer stays. We were only there for a couple of nights, making it hard to justify all the air BnB fees, but not the hosts fault. Would certainly rent again when we have longer time to visit my grandsons.

Kory was a wonderful host who was highly communicative and ensured we had what we needed at check in and check out. We came in town for the Apple Cup at Lumen and a few games at T-Mobile and the location is an easy 10 min Uber. We left the Friday mariners game early but got to see all the fireworks from the balcony. Perfect spot if your plans include SoDo. Thank you, Kory!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely perfect for a first-time visit to Seattle! We couldn’t have picked a better spot for our first trip to Seattle. The location was incredible—truly walking distance to many major attractions, restaurants, and sights. We hardly needed our car at all (walked 80% of the time), but it was such a relief to have secured off-street parking (garage) available when we did need it. We also travel with our dog, and this place was perfect for that! There was a nice, pet-friendly setup with easy access to outdoor space, which made things super convenient for quick walks and exercise. The amenities were great. The rental includes use of the pool, dry sauna, workout room and rooftop viewing deck —everything was clean, well-maintained, and a nice bonus after long days of exploring the city. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Seattle, especially if you want walkability, parking peace of mind, and a pet-friendly environment. Would definitely stay again!

Ian's place was great. We enjoyed spending our evenings with family after the days adventure. The pool house and outside patio are amazing we all really enjoyed it. The house has anything you need and communication with Ian was prompt and easy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.

Gayle was very quick to respond. Her condo is in a secure building. It was spotless. Great location - walkable to all attractions. She let us drop off our luggage prior to check in ( we were coming straight from Alaska Cruise). She called us as soon as the unit was clean and told us we could return. I would stay at Gayles Place again.