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Charming 1940 Ballard House

2.0 star property
Holiday home with a water park, near Woodland Park Zoo

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom65 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Washington
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Seattle

At this holiday home you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Woodland Park Zoo and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Green Lake Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a water park. .You can enjoy a patio in home. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ballard holiday home include Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Seattle Center.
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What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Green Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Space Needle - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University of Washington - 13 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 9 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 23 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mainstay Provisions - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Camion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Un Bien - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tacos La Cuadra - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 1940 Ballard House

This sweet one BDRM house in Ballard is full of eclectic antiques and period charm. It has a firm Beautyrest Black king size bed with a memoryfoam topper, a lovely yard and garden, and it is perfect for quiet, mature visitors. The kitchen is stocked full of everything you would need to make a fabulous meal during your stay. This is cozy house that sits up off the street (stairs to entrance) with a large backyard oasis.

Please note: there is a totally separate mother-in-law apartment (also a vacation rental) located downstairs. To honor my commitment to my downstairs guests, this listing is suitable for quiet, mature and respectful guests only. It's perfect for those who are looking for charming, comfortable and low-key accommodations or who plan to be out and about a lot. It is NOT conducive to those looking to entertain or have a lively time of it in their temporary home away from home.

Guests have exclusive use of the backyard. There is street parking out front, so while there isn't a dedicated parking space for you, there is usually street parking available either directly out front or very nearby.

NEIGHBORHOOD:
The apartment is located in the lovely and quiet area of Whittier Heights in Ballard, situated between three great neighborhoods: downtown Ballard, Phinney Ridge and Greenwood and close to Fremont. The apartment is within a lovely stroll to award winning restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries and delis on 70th Street and 65th Street.

I am four blocks from Delancey's (amazing pizza), Essex, Rosselini Bakery and Take 5 Urban Market. All voted top restaurants and bars. You can even take cooking classes at the Pantry at Delancey (but you must book early because they sell out!). It is a quick jaunt by bike or car to the Ballard Market (a really great grocery store), PCC, Met Market, Safeway and Trader Joe's. Greenlake is a mile away. If you are a runner, walker or blader, you'll probably want to check it out! The Woodland Park Zoo is also close by and Discovery Park and Golden Gardens are also exquisite places to check out and not a far drive.

GETTING AROUND
There is free street parking directly out front. Lime Bikes app rentals, Uber/Lyft are all easy rideshare options. I am 4 blocks to the #28 bus and about 6 blocks from the Rapid Ride D line. Both buses go downtown.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-001088

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Seattle
Charming 1940 Ballard House
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Seattle

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charming 1940 Ballard House?

The closest beach to Charming 1940 Ballard House is Alki Beach (10.9 km).

Does Charming 1940 Ballard House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Charming 1940 Ballard House have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming 1940 Ballard House?

No, Charming 1940 Ballard House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charming 1940 Ballard House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charming 1940 Ballard House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charming 1940 Ballard House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Cute, querky, perfect for Ballard

Great place for one or two people visiting Ballard. The decor is ... interesting. Shannon is a first class host; responded quickly to all our questions. Will definitely keep this on the list of places to look for when we return. Kevin & Sybil
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

greg a., Bigfork, MN

Labor day weekend stay

Stayed over Labor day weekend and the accomodations were perfect. Quiet neighborhood, charming home and a beautiful backyard area for sitting. We used Uber to get around and it was quick and easy. The bed was very comfotable and the linens were great. I would highly reccomend this charming home and would definetily come stay again! Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

barbara s., Bellaire Michigan

Fantastic house!!

This place is totally awesome. It is decorated 60s era complete with a record player and vinyl ! Very clean and eclectic . Nice back yard. I would stay there again and plan to next year!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Unique and fun home in Ballard

When we rented this house in Ballard, we didn't expect it to be one of the things we most enjoyed about our visit, but it was. If you are tired of rentals decorated with IKEA furniture, stay here. The owner has a strong creative talent that she used to decorate this home. We enjoyed playing the LPs while also playing Scrabble and Clue games in the 50s style living room. The house was clean, the bed very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The neighborhood was quiet, but close to restaurants and shops. The owner gives extensive information on places to eat. Stay here in Seattle. It's fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Kathy B., Bethel Park, PA (suburb of Pittsburgh)

Overpriced

Overpriced compared to the basic VRBO's we have used in the area. Not enough lighting. East facing window without shades. No microwave, television, or radio.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Tony R., Southlake, TX

Quiet and clean

Cute house set up with a very inviting back yard garden we found it very restful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H., Seattle, WA USA

Clean, quiet, all the amenities

Beautiful property, attentive owner, great location. I would highly recommend staying here. Shannon has all the amenities and a very comfortable and pretty home. My father and his girlfriend stayed for my wedding and absolutely loved it. Thanks for giving them a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., San Diego, CA

Adorable older house in Ballard

The house was very cute! Host was very organized and provided lots of information up front. We were always able to find a parking spot right in front of the house. Bathroom has a great shower head, lots of towels, a hair dryer, and all traveling needs. Kitchen has just about everything you could need, other than a microwave. Bed was super soft and had great linens. The living room has lots of fun antiques, books, games, records, and more. Even though the house is old, it is very cute and has several upgrades, such as a smart thermostat. It was perfect for my husband and I to stay for a few days!

8/10 Good

Derek G., US

Comfortable house in nice neighborhood

My in-laws stayed here on a recent visit and were very comfortable. Shannon provided a great house manual that made everything simple from arrival through departure.

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

Memory Lane

My wife and I recently stayed at Shannon's house and had a very nice experience. We were visiting our daughter, her husband, and our new 4 month old granddaughter in Ballard. If you've never done Ballard, put it on your list. This place provided a little oasis for us to decompress after babysitting all day. You can tell from the pictures that this is a museum of articles from the 40s-70s so we had a little walk down memory lane. The place is clean. Parking was never a problem. Comfortable king size bed. Kitchen was fine although we really never used it. The only criticism that I have is that the bedroom could use better lighting for reading, could use some window blinds, and a coffee maker. Bottom line-Fun place.

6/10 Okay

andrea n., Central Iowa

Seattle for the holidays

Charming house. The bed and linens are the highlight of this property. We had a great nights sleep every night. The neighbor is very quiet (and we were there on NYE!). Found a parking spot on the street every time we returned but never in front of the house and no more than seven cars away. Had a great time playing records and playing scrabble. Walked to coffee a few mornings. The kitchen has everything you should need while on vacation. Bathroom has a surplus of towels! And the shower is nice and has plenty of hot water. The house does not have a TV, didn't know that until we got there. Did see it noted in one review after we got home. We are not TV people at all, we are radio people. With no tv or radio we missed keeping up with the world while drinking our coffee in the morning and getting ready for the day. Wi-Fi was easy to access and had no problems with speed. The seating and lighting is a little too kitsche-y for reading in this peaceful house. The back garden looks charming even in the wintertime.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn Q.

comfortable and quiet

This was the perfect place for us to stay for a long weekend visiting our daughter. The house is comfortable, stylish, and well-supplied, including thoughtful, unexpected extras. We hope to stay there again on our future visits to Seattle. Thank you, Shannon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Carol L.

A great place to stay.

The apartment was lovely and the many wonderful and thoughtful touches supplied by Shannon are too numerous to mention. Being Seattle we really appreciated the umbrella and robes as well as the well appointed and well supplied kitchen and surplus of towels. Everything was clean and comfortable with plenty of room. The backyard was also very nice when the weather cooperates. Nearby restaurants in Ballard were plentiful and excellent. The kitchen had condiments and equipment so we could cook some meals at home. Shannon even supplied lots of very good coffee and it was great to sit in the morning and have a cup. We will certainly stay here again next time we come to Seattle.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Great spot in Ballard

Convenient, cozy and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen F.

As Advertised

It truly is a charming home.