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Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books, printers
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything

You will be delighted as you descend from street level in a quiet family neighborhood to your garden-level suite opening onto a mature wooded greenbelt along the popular Burke-Gilman trail. You will open your private entrance to find a lovely, roomy apartment, providing two comfortable bedrooms. You'll have to decide whether to sink into the comfortable sofa to enjoy the big screen TV with cable, cozy up before the floor to ceiling windows to drink in the serene view of trees, birds and Lake Washington in the distance, or cook a gourmet meal in the well-equipped kitchen. Your guests will relax and chat at the bar while you create, then you can share your bounty at the dining table. You may choose to barbecue outdoors and dine al fresco on your private deck, patio or around the crackling fire-pit.

The first bedroom has a king size bed, huge closet and wall-mounted TV. The second bedroom has an inviting queen size bed, convenient storage and a large window looking out on the wooded garden. This bedroom adjoins the full bathroom with tub and shower, separate vanity with plenty of storage.

You have your own laundry room, complete with front loader, high efficiency washer and dryer. Your suite will always be comfortable, with natural gas heat and central air conditioning. You will enjoy the gas fireplace in the living room. You and your family will always feel safe with your own security system.

Your guest suite is your home away from home, secluded-feeling but minutes away from all the amenities and activities you could want. You have your own covered parking spot steps from the stairway that takes you down three levels to your urban oasis. You will find easy street parking in the uncrowded neighborhood. You are steps away from public transportation, taking the Metro bus to the University District, Seattle Center, Northgate, Ballard or downtown in minutes. The bus will also take you to the University Station for light rail to downtown, the sports stadium area and Sea-Tac airport. You can hop on the Burke-Gilman trail for a walk, run or bike trip to Magnuson Park, University Village, the University of Washington campus, or points beyond.

Special note: We have recently completed the second unit in our home for rental, now available! Please check out VRBO #3930539, https://www.vrbo.com/3930539, if you need space for more guests.

Keywords: Guest suite

Property manager

Ron

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 975 sq ft (91 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000172

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Urban Woodland Retreat Near the ~uw~ Convenient to Everything

About the area

Map
Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Seattle Children's Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University Village - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Washington - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Husky Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Washington Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • University of Washington Station - 5 min drive
  • Tukwila Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr. West Cafe Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blazing Bagels - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything located?

Located in Windermere, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Seattle Children's Hospital and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Washington. Lake Washington and University Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Urban Woodland Retreat, Near the ~UW~, Convenient to Everything Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 269 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific
Property and owner were great. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant surroundings
After exploring Seattle, we wanted an alternate experience. That is exactly what we got, spending a rainy day reading in the woodsy environment and another exploring the U of W campus on Lime bicycles (gorgeous campus!). Precisely the way to wind down our Pacific NW trip! Jim and Barb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Excellent place to stay, Ron was a great host and very responsive! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

don m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football Weekend
Four of us drove in for two football games over the weekend—the huskies and the hawks….Ron’s rental was perfect in absolutely every way! We loved it and we won both games! Perfect! We will be back for sure. I highly recommend this very comfortable apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
We’ve been staying here for years. Attention to detail by the owner, Ron, makes it extra special
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Memorable Location
The property was very clean and organized. Everything was explained to us in detail at check-in by Ron, the manager. Check-out was very smooth too. The neighborhood is very nice, calm, safe, family-friendly, and in very convenient location. We were happy with everything from start to end, thanks to Ron's professionalism.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO and best host
Ron is Amat, as is his home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Few days in Seattle
Great property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Host went above and beyond, rental was beautiful!
This was our first experience using VRBO, I gotta say, Ron (the host) knocked it out of the park! The expectations have been set and the bar is high! Not only was the unit absolutely beautiful, it felt just like home! The host has absolutely everything you could need or wa t while traveling away from home! It was much better than staying in a hotel! We will definitely be using this rental again in the future if it is available! You will love Ron! He is incredibly warm and welcoming when you arrive at the property... Even when your flight is over an hour late and you are getting in after 10:30pm! Talk about patient! We really appreciate everything Ron did for us while we stayed at his rental. Thanks again Ron!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
We loved everything about our 3 week stay in this unit. Exceptionally clean with comfortable furniture and every item a traveler might need. The yard is beautifully landscaped and lovely to behold from both inside and out. Ron is a wonderful host who makes you feel more like a house guest than a renter. We hope to make this our home away from home on future visits to Seattle.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, McKinleyville, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable oasis
We enjoyed a week at Ron's rental. It was very comfortable, fully equipped and full of all we needed. The back yard space is lovely and on our last night we enjoyed the fire pit and smores kit provided by Ron. Our daughter loved it. We were pretty busy, but wished we had more time to enjoy the yard. We have stayed at many rental properties over the years and this one we enjoyed the most. A definite comfortable oasis! We would definitely rent it again, if we ever go back to Seattle. The Metropolitan Market is not far away and we enjoyed some good lunches at Uncle Lee's Chinese food in the little village area close by. Lee treated us very well! Ron was friendly and available if needed, he was not intrusive. The only drawback is, if you have noisy neighbors upstairs, we did a couple nights, but we had a sound machine so it wasn't unbearable...bring earplugs, just in case. Thanks Ron for a wonderful home away from home on our Seattle trip. Our 10 year old daughter loved having her own room on vacation! She's usually delegated to the couch sleeper, don't think she'll want to go back to that! Ron created a nice oasis from the city bustle and we appreciated it when we got back to the rental from a full day. We would definitely recommend this rental! Thanks for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully outfitted oasis in the city
This is a great little 2BR apartment with a full kitchen, keurig with coffee and fully stocked condiment drawer in the fridge. There is an outdoor grill and fire pit for summertime in a shady thoughtfully landscaped, tree-filled yard. The only negative was very loud neighbors on the 2nd floor apartment above us (Friday night party til late) which kept us up late. Note, this apartment is on the ground floor, down 3 flights of stairs, so not appropriate for folks who have difficulty negotiating stairs
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urban Oasis
Wonderfully appointed and immaculate! A quiet retreat close to the university. Every amenity for a comfortable stay was provided. We slept soundly in the comfortable beds! The host was available for and questions or concerns. Check in and out were easy. Highly recommend! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
We really enjoyed our stay! Property is spotless and everything you can think of, is provided. Great communication with the owner and he was so helpful. We would highly recommend this and will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chardie B., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
I would give it 6 stars if I could
This place was over the top clean and well appointed. It lacked for nothing. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We would recommend this place to anyone without hesitation. One caveat, there are a lot of stairs to the lower unit so anyone with mobility issues might be challenged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely urban oasis
Wow, this place is amazing. Ron, the owner, takes great pride in creating a welcoming environment both inside and out. The bathroom and kitchen were thoughtfully stocked, the fire pit and s'mores kit are a great touch, and the mature plants on the patio are divine!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best girls trip
First time in Seattle and it could not have been better. We loved the home and the neighborhood we were in. The house is beautiful and so relaxing. The outdoor space is stunning and it backs up to a great trail. We didnt have time to go on the trail next time, but plan to be back. One friend decided this area is where she wants to move to next. The house feels very zen, from beautiful side tables to the art on the walls. The beds were so comfortable and we all loved the pillows. Everyone wished we had more time to spend. One of the best VRBO's I have stayed at Crystal
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I would give 10 stars
The property was so fully stocked I could have brought less! Razors, full size soap bars, tooth brush & paste, hair dryer, laundry detergent, straightener, coffee, tea, s’mores kit for my children (which they loved). I could go on. The hosts are so gracious. Ron greeted us when we arrived and gave us a walkthrough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Three family members (my sister, her husband and I) stayed during our brother's hospitalization at the UW. It was a peaceful place to return to each evening. Ron was a gracious host and the apartment was so well-equipped and immaculate. We are all 60+ and for some the access stairs might be an issue, but we were fine. The privacy of the yard provided a haven of beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing, conveniently located home away from home
We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect and the backyard is amazing. We enjoyed a morning walk on the nearby biking bath and upon return had coffee on the cozy deck at the house enjoying the view of the backyard. The house is a short walk to a nearby grocery store (which has great bagels and soups). In general, the neighborhood is beautiful to walk around: it's hilly, quite, and provides great views of Mt. Rainier. The house is close to UWashington and the University Village. We enjoyed riding bikes on the nearby trail and around Seattle. The house is also close to several bus stops and a short Uber/Lift ride from the 1 Line metro line; so easy to get to where ever you need. Inside the house was very cozy and had everything we needed and more. The owner(s) are very thoughtful and even had extra toothbrushes and razors. The kitchen has everything. The owner(s) greeted us and showed around the property; he was also available anytime to answer questions. The backyard is amazing and has a grill and a fire pit, which makes it for a wonderful evening, if you are not out and about in Seattle. I would definitely come back and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came back!
This is our second time staying here - and we loved it just as much the second time as the first. The location next to the Burke Gilman trail allowed us to cheer on the half marathoners from the backyard - we were there to watch our daughter run the race. Everything has been considered and is impeccably kept. Thank you for another lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Ellensburg, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment close to UW
This apartment was perfect for our stay in Seattle, with easy access to UW and great food/shopping. Ron was an excellent host, and the place was well-stocked and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karla m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent retreat!
From location to amenities and communication, we enjoyed our repeat stay - thank you to our host for making things easy to enjoy!
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nira M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish I could give 10 stars!
We had the most wonderful stay, and Ron is the most gracious host. The property is absolutely spotless. Everything is updated, and the kitchen is fully stocked. In fact, we had our Thanksgiving dinner there and had everything we needed. There are so many wonderful extra touches, like coffee, condiments, extra treats, just so many great extra little touches. The beds are extremely comfortable. One thing I loved was how comfortable and inviting the living room area was. The outdoor area is just beautiful, with a grill and a wonderful fire pit. The view from the living room area is calming and beautiful, with a view of trees. The location couldn’t be more perfect for us, as we were visiting with our UW student, and it’s a six minute drive from the University district, yet you feel like your miles away in the woods. We hope to make this our new Seattle tradition, and plan to book this property for all future stays. And a huge thank you to Ron, who is such a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for UW or Seattle Children's Hospital
Could not have been better. Clean, well-equipped, great communication. If you like to exercise, one of the best trails in the area is literally in the backyard. Nice neighborhood and very close to UW, UW Hospital and Seattle Children's Hospital. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023