Holiday houses in White Center

Backyard Cottage Retreat: Private, Cozy, Walkable

Perch on a stool at the breakfast bar under airy vaulted pine ceilings in this bright, cozy studio home. This modern backyard cottage is tucked away in a private setting, yet steps away from everything this hip neighborhood has to offer. Custom designed and hand-built by the hosts, this backyard cottage is a sanctuary in the city. After a day of exploring nearby beaches, beautiful parks, kayaking the sound or eating your way through the Farmer’s Market, come home and unwind on the private deck. Free street parking! A short walk to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s. Finished in 2016, this new, custom-built studio cottage is tucked away in a private setting. The 400 sq. ft. craftsman style space is thoughtfully designed to incorporate natural daylight through large windows and high pine wood cathedral ceilings. The tasteful, modern craftsman interior creates a cozy home away from home and offers all you need for an overnight or an extended stay. Your fully equipped kitchen offers quartz countertops, a sink with Grohe faucet, petite 4-burner stove with oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided!), and everything you need to prepare meals, if you prefer to eat in. You'll sleep comfortably in the queen sized bed with new memory foam mattress and enjoy a full bathroom with a brand new tiled shower/tub. A CB2 Flex Full-size Sleeper Sofa (rated best sleeper sofa by Apartment Therapy) can accommodate another guest. Your cottage is set back from the street in our private backyard, atop our garage (not parked in, and rarely opened), surrounded by trees and a greenbelt behind our house. It is designed to be eco-friendly with SIP panels, LED lighting, heat pump water heater and radiant floor heating. Serene, healthy, and beautiful - and close to everything! It's perfect for out of town guests, vacationers, a staycation, or business travelers. You have the benefit of a completely private space above our detached garage with full 24-hour access, free on-street parking, and a private entrance. There are 12 stairs from the driveway to the cottage, which is a second story unit. Fresh sheets and towels are provided for longer visits, upon request. Privacy is all yours, though we're happy to help you with navigate our neighborhood and Seattle, and provide recommendations if desired. West Seattle is a sought-after neighborhood that is perfect for foodies, shoppers, families, adventurers, outdoor lovers and those visiting the city and the great Pacific Northwest--and only a 10-15 minute drive from downtown! Visit famous Alki Beach & take a walk along Lincoln Park. Walk to one of our many locally owned coffee shops, or pick up some fresh flowers or artisan made goodies on Sundays at the local Farmer's Market. Enjoy one of our many delicious restaurants. The cottage is so walkable! Your cottage is very close to the Metro city bus lines (1-3 blocks depending on what # bus) which provides easy access to hot spots like West Seattle’s own Alki Beach, a sandy Puget Sound beach with a walking/bike path, paddle boarding, canoes, and numerous eateries and coffeehouses, or beautifully wooded Lincoln Park with walking trails and huge native trees. Or zip downtown Seattle (10-15 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus) to the take in the Waterfront, Pike Place Market, retail shopping, music venues, Seattle Center and the Space Needle, Washington State Convention Center, Starbucks headquarters, Seattle Art Museum and Pioneer Square art galleries, Safeco Field (baseball), CenturyLink Field (football), or a Washington State Ferry and much more. Light rail is also available to and from SeaTac airport with one bus transfer. You can also access Car2Go in Seattle if you have a membership. Street parking is free for Car2Go anywhere in the city. We have plenty of free street parking on our street for a vehicle or rental car. We are eager to welcome you to your cottage and enjoy the benefits of meeting new people from near and far. We are Northwest natives and college sweethearts, who have lived and traveled internationally. Now, we reside in Seattle, working to better our world through a child-focused international relief & development organization, and engineering for energy efficiency of our natural resources. We have children by birth and international adoption who are a tremendous privilege to parent. We hope you will join us soon for an overnight stay or longer!

Hummingbird Cottage in Quiet Residential Arbor Heights

We are 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from downtown with easy access to the beaches at Alki and Lincoln Park. Your quiet backyard refuge is newly remodeled with everything you’ll need for a weekend or a month. We are just a half block from the bus stop and access to Seattle’s great transit system. Whether you’re here for Business, visiting family, or on holiday, Hummingbird cottage should fill the bill. You have off street parking and the entire space to yourself, with laundry facilities and a full kitchen at your disposal. If you need a highchair or pack-n-play crib for your little one just let us know. I’ll be here to greet you (unless you come in very late), in which case I’ll give you the code for our August Bluetooth lock to get in when you arrive. We’re only 50 feet away if you need us but will give you your space if you don’t. Arbor Heights is a tranquil neighborhood halfway between the airport and downtown, plus only a few minutes from grocery stores, restaurants. and parks with amazing views. Alki and Lincoln Park beaches are also easily accessible. Seattle is a good city to get around in by car but if you’re going downtown you might want to leave the car and catch the 21 bus to save the parking hassle and cost.

Vashon Clam Cove Cottage Waterfront with Views

Great 180 degree Views from south end of Vashon Island. Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier and Pt. Defiance. Tacoma city and Commencement Bay lights up views at night while Pt. Defiance is dark. This cozy 1 bedroom has a king size bed, 1 bath with a shower and unique 1/2 size tub. The views are amazing from the bedroom, kitchen and living area. At high tide you feel like you are on a boat. Access to our private boat ramp for kayak, SUP, or other small watercraft. Come enjoy being on the water!

Modern townhouse/Seattle/Rooftop/10min to Downtown

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located 2 Bedroom 3 bed, 3 level Townhome that is minutes away from downtown Seattle and the sport stadiums (Baseball/Soccer/Football). There is a great row of restaurants and pubs few streets away from the property. There is a great famous bakery just across the street and a Philly Cheesesteak spot that I personally go to! Easy access to the freeway North and South. No hills! Starbucks is a 2 minute drive and Costco a 5 min drive. Great local spot!

Blake Isle View 1B patio apt in West Seattle

Enjoy unique West Seattle, with a private outdoor patio that enjoys the sunsets over Fauntleroy Ferry . One bedroom apt with full size kitchen, 6ft granite counter peninsula, stainless steel appliances and large five burner stove-top. Perfect for cooking up the goodies from West Seattle's year-round farmers market! Modern remote controlled gas fireplace and TV, sofa-bed and washer/dryer. 15 min from Seatac airport and 20 min to downtown Seattle. Private off-street parking. ADA friendly

Cute West Seattle suite with remote working space

Live like a local in West Seattle’s Highland Park neighborhood. Come stay in an adorable, fully equipped, private basement unit and be a walk away from coffee, award winning restaurants, and nightlife. Take a quick trip to Alki Beach or Lincoln Park and be minutes away from the Fauntleroy Ferry. Our location makes a perfect base camp for trips to the Olympic peninsula, Mount Rainer, or the lower Cascades. Need to get some work done before play? No problem with a quiet, dedicated work area.

A lovely lofted 1-bed/1-bath in Seattle

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish home in West Seattle. This lovely loft is a beautifully constructed, well decorated space longing to be occupied by those seeking respite in a big city. Prepare delicious meals in the modern kitchen. Unwind with a salt bath and step out onto heated flooring. Sleep like royalty on a firm, handmade mattress from Scotland. Cozy up with a book in the unique loft space. Close proximity to parks, shops, freeway access and ferry dock. Welcome to Seattle!

Spacious Modern 1-BR

Panoramic views on top of charming Beacon Hill offer a hilltop hideaway to stage your Seattle experience. 10 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the stadiums, and centrally located between several charming burrows offers a launchpad to all Seattle has to offer. New construction and high ceilings offer a unique setting to enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the rooftop deck, games or a meal on the 10 foot walnut dinning table, and movies and sports on the 56 inch TV. NO PARTIES or Gatherings

"The Trees House" 1 Bedroom Private Apartment

Welcome to The Trees House! This is a newly renovated, private, second-floor walk-up. Enjoy natural views from your private deck, where you can grill dinner on the propane grill or relax by the glow of the tabletop outdoor fire bowl. Inside, you'll find an exceptionally comfortable queen-size bed and a sofa that is very comfortable for one person to sleep on, and there are extra linens in the living room closet. Stay entertained with personal streaming and live TV on the Fire TV.

West Seattle Guest Studio

Enjoy your stay in beautiful West Seattle in our recently renovated guest studio complete with queen sized custom made Murphy bed, Egyptian cotton 1,000 thread count sheets and comfortable foam mattress. Full kitchenette with cooking tools and utensils, full bathroom, and fenced in back yard access with hammock to relax and enjoy. Free street parking in this quiet, laid back, residential area. Conveniently located just 15 min south of downtown and 15 north of the airport.

Cozy Studio with Kitchenette and Laundry

Everything is included in this cozy studio. The perfect place for a long term traveler to refresh their laundry and take a break from eating out every day. Walking distance to both Westcrest Dog Park for your pups and downtown White Center with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and even a roller rink and bowling alley. Just off of 509 and 99. Close to the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal for easy island access. Exactly mid-way between SeaTac airport and downtown.

West is Best! Quiet, cozy West Seattle guest suite

Welcome to our geographical oddity in West Seattle – it’s only minutes to just about anywhere! Walk to restaurants and shopping; take a quick trip to the beaches at Alki or Lincoln Park; downtown is just a short drive or bus ride away. Guests have full access to their own modern, quiet, comfortable private guest suite on the lower level of our home, plus a fenced garden/patio area. We're very pet friendly; all well-behaved dogs and cats are welcome!