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A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival

A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival

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Welcome to The Seattle Carriage House - a hidden gem in the heart of Seattle
Hi, I'm Jimmie Falcon. You'll notice Slippers & Butterscotch (Butters) behind me
The kitchen is light and bright and well stocked for all your needs.
Complimentary snacks are provided and the gas range and microwave are a plus.
We always offer a local selection of coffee and tea for our guests.

Overview of A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Washington19 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Washington Medical Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpace Needle6 min drive
  • AirportSeattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival

This enchanting home, is a wonderful place for enjoying your time in Seattle. Part rustic hunting lodge - part romantic cabin nestled in the quaint city neighborhood. Very private, very classy and very fun! This comfortable and well stocked and cared for home is well equipped for all of your needs.

Situated at the intersections of Capitol Hill, Eastlake and Portage Bay neighborhoods which are very central to all Seattle has to offer and a really cool area to call home while you explore Seattle and really get a sense of enjoying city life.

Walk to wonderful restaurants, party at the hip Pine/Pike corridor, watch the sunset from the West side of our location, and the sunrise just down the hill....both within a very short (5 minutes?) walk. Super quick drive or very short cab ride downtown, walk to U-District, Gas Works Park the Arboretum, Broadway, Madison Park, Volunteer Park, and bike just about anywhere on the Burke-Gilman trail just across the bridge or at the extreme mountain bike course (look up 1-5 Colannade Mountain Bike Park). Jump on a paddleboard or rent a kayak just on the other side of the bridge as well - (Check out Aqua Verde Paddle Club and Cafe :) Skiing and tubing is an hour away at Snoqualmie Pass, or you can go wine tasting at Chateau St. Michelle or check out Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. White water rafting is about 60-90 minutes as well. There is a lot to do here!

Families will love the separate spaces on the top floor and main floor, hidden nooks, shelves and shelves of games and toys for ALL ages, enjoy the rustic and comfortable features and careful attention to every detail.

Totally refinished with all modern amenities including Rinnai water heater(never out), gas range, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, stereo system, high speed internet, cable for two tv's, xbox, tons of movies, games and books.

Sleeps quite 6 comfortably, and 8 if necessary with very comfortable beds with down comforters, wonderful linens and mattresses including a Tempur-Pedic. Two main bedrooms on first level, and space for at least 4 with one bed and a futon and a secret nook on the second floor.

Two fireplaces, full - subway tiled bathroom with chandelier, fantastic modern and rustic lighting throughout. Full kitchen with dishwasher and all of the necessary equipment to entertain, cook and prepare meals or relax and open a bottle of wine and party with friends!

This is a great place that has been enjoyed by families, (in fact a group of 9 were very comfortable here), friends, girls weekends, guys weekends, wedding parties, and extended stays. The courtyard and location of the house give this place real added private feel in the middle of the city.

Our guests LOVE our city chickens! Plan to take a few for breakfast as our guests, or just get to know the friendly girls.

It really is a great place to enjoy a vacation or get away! Let me know if I can help you plan anything, or if you have any questions that I can help with. We love this place, and really want you to be able to enjoy your time here too.

Managed by 'ex' Four Seasons Hotel employee and clean freak.

Property manager

Jill McCormick
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have a portable crib, high chair and baby gate.

Events

No events allowed
Please ask about specific event policies.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must sign pet waiver and provide $50.00 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke in the courtyard :)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please ask about specific event policies.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-001515

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Seattle

This cottage is located in Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, and is near theme parks and on a lake. Museum of Pop Culture and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Mall. Traveling with kids? Make time for Seattle Center, or check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Union - 6 min walk
  • University of Washington - 19 min walk
  • University of Washington Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Space Needle - 6 min drive
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • U District Station - 3 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Agua Verde Cafe - 20 min walk
  • Ivar's Salmon House - 19 min walk
  • Westward - 4 min drive
  • Ivars Fish Bar - 19 min walk
  • Saint Bread - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akash G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our Stay
My family and I stayed at this property for a couple of nights and had a wonderful experience. We have a toddler and baby and found the house to be very kid friendly - the toys and kids books were a huge perk that kept our son busy. It was also very charming, clean and well located. Despite being very close to a busy highway, we didn’t really hear the noise from inside. It was also very well equipped with everything we needed and more. Jill was a very kind, helpful and welcoming host. Would definitely recommend this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tina h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, cozy cottage
The cottage house is an adorable place to stay. Jill is easy to to reach and quick to respond. As a host, she is thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
I needed a place for me and my adult son, plus two elderly relatives who use walkers and can’t manage stairs. This place is easy to get into, with 2 comfy bedrooms on the ground floor. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and convenient
We had a lovely time staying at the Carriage House! It was cute, clean and had everything we needed for the week. The kids loved the upstairs loft area and got really into a Judy Blume book they found. It was also realky fun collecting eggs from the chickens and sitting out back having cocktails in the yard. Thanks Jill and Dick for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina S., Moses Lake, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
This cottage has everything needed. Location was great. Had the pup with us and she was very comfortable also. Loved seeing the chicks everyday. Freeway was noisy, but we were able to shut windows at night and it was fine. Lots of fans around and sound machines in the rooms. Thank goodness we were there before the big heat came. The host was very sweet and accommodating. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill McCormick

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We have lived all over Seattle and love the Capitol Hill, Eastlake neighborhoods and have now, are enjoying the wonderful views of Portage Bay! This is a wonderful community tucked at the edge of four wonderful water features: Lake Washington, Lake Union, Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut.

The picture above is prior to any renovation when home was still in its 'primitive' state :)

Why they chose this property

This is the most unique and charming property I have ever seen. Everyone who comes into the carriage house and the main house are charmed by the striking differences between the two era's (10's and 50's).

I understand the selection process you are going through, and have been through it multiple times of my own. It is hard to decide how to spend your money and make sure that the time you have away is not disappointing.

This home is really meant to be a vacation rental. Everything inside is designed for your comfort. It is not cluttered, it is thoughtful. There are no weird smells, or cheap features. This is a quality home with careful attention to detail and charm.

We look forward to continuing with the care and attention that older buildings require, as this one is certainly worth having around! We take every opportunity to make it a better place at each check in and out.

What makes this property unique

I think among other things that people find charming about this house, is that it was actually a functioning carriage home for many years. The actual 'carriage doors' were given to a restoration company when we purchased the property. The bedrooms and kitchen were horse stables and the bathroom was the tack room. The spiraling stairway up to the top was where they stored the hay!

It is made of stone and very thick insulation so that the upstairs area is actually very insulated from the downstairs area.

I can not imagine a more unique - historical property - so close to the city and walkable to neighborhood hot spots.

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