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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Seattle, WA
  • Lake Union
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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 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 Colanade 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, gas range, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, stereo system, high speed internet, cable for two tv's, Nintendo Swtich, tons of movies, games and books.

Sleeps quite 6 comfortably 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, 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 eggs 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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Union. Features include a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Washington and a few minutes from University of Washington Medical Center
A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival. offers its guests a water park.

This Seattle cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jill McCormick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke in the courtyard :)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must sign pet waiver and provide $50.00 pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a portable crib, high chair and baby gate.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please ask about specific event policies.
Long-term renters welcome
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-001515

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Restored Two story Carriage House in the Heart of Seattle!

A charming little city cottage with backyard chickens awaits your arrival. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M., Atlantic Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts and home!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming cottage. The house was very clean, had everything we needed to feel at home, and the beds were very comfortable. What really set this experience apart, however, were the incredible hosts. From the moment we booked, they were thoughtful and attentive, but they truly went above and beyond when they learned that my daughter was injured skiing. They were so kind and accommodating, even moving things around to make her comfortable and able to navigate in a wheelchair. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Spot on description of the property. Beautiful. Rustic. Chickens were great. Jill was highly communicative. Would rent this place again in a heartbeat. Just charming, simply charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane r.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the right touches
We enjoyed the cottage which was full of character and history with all the necessary amenities and more. Adorable children's nook upstairs. Comfortable beds. Perfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home
We truly enjoyed our stay at the "chicken house". Jill provided so many amenities and we had fresh eggs whenever we wanted. The home was perfect for our week stay and we would certainly come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage.
My family and I(wife and 2 boys 3 and 6) stayed few days for a little getaway. Didn’t need much communication back and forth with host, but before showing up we had pretty much all information we needed. The boys absolutely loved the chickens and wanted to look for eggs as well as feed them every day….eggs were delicious! House is in a nice neighborhood area and didn’t have to travel more that 20ish mins each way to locations, one of them being downtown. Little courtyard area in back was fun to be in and let kids burn more energy off they had a little cornhole style game but kinda built for golf chipping but had beanbags as well which were definitely used…super plus that since I took golf clubs out of car for trip and didn’t have for the golf version I asked about a club and was handed a wedge within mins and got a few swings in which felt great. I would absolutely look at this place when going to Seattle again and would suggest it to anyone looking at a place to stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cutest Cozy Carriage House!
Look no further— this cute, cozy Carriage House is perfect! The house is beyond adorable and a nice mix of historical meets modern day. Everything with our stay was absolutely wonderful! We really enjoyed all the extra touches Jill has done and the amenities she’s added to make the house so warm, inviting and convenient. We also loved visiting with the chickens and collecting eggs each morning! The location is perfect and close to so many things. We definitely will be back to visit the Carriage House again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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

6/10 Okay

Beatrice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute and cozy!
Wonderful stay! The hosts were so helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akash G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Annika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip Adventure
We stayed at this property for 3 nights before we took off on a cruise. The house was quaint and filled with nooks and crannies and things to do! Our toddler loved visiting the chickens and looking for eggs every day! The host, Jill, was great, very helpful, and very communicative! We really enjoyed staying at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family city cottage
From booking to checking in/out, everything was smooth about our stay at the city cottage. Jill was attentive and easy to communicate with. She was warm and inviting of her property. The property was easy to get to, right off the highway, and on street parking was never an issue. The area was safe and within walking distance to some playgrounds, restaurants and coffee shops. A quick ~20 minute drive got us into the city for all of our sight seeing adventures! We met our family (4 adults and 3 children in total) in Seattle for vacation for a week. We comfortably fit in the two bedrooms and loft room with an additional futon. There were fans available, as well as an air conditioner in the loft area. It was great to have a washer/dryer in the cottage, as well as a stocked kitchen with all of the necessities. The kids loved visiting the chickens in the backyard and collecting their eggs. They also enjoyed all of the games, books and toys in the cottage. The kayaks and paddle boards were available to us (they have life jackets) but we did not use them as we were out sightseeing for the majority of our stay. We highly recommend staying at the city cottage for your visit in Seattle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best way to see Seattle
If you’re visiting Seattle with your family, forge an overpriced, cramped hotel. This carriage house hit the mark in every way. Well located, clean, and room to spread out in a quiet, cozy place to come back to you at the end of each day. We felt like locals for five days and had a great launchpad to explore the city. Nothing was more than 10 to 15 minute drive. Property owner was particularly helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient charming fun rental with chickens
House was great. Our kids loved the chickens and the upstairs and all it’s nooks. Neighborhood was convenient, walked to sushi and coffee and good take out pizza. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun for the family!
I had high expectations for our stay here because it looked so cute in the pictures and we were so excited about the chickens. This place exceeded our expectations! I was so happy they had books and games and toys for my kids because we did not pack anything like that. It’s really hard traveling as a family, but staying here. Made it fun and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seattle with the Chickens
We wanted a family friendly place to stay and found the best location! The Coachhouse was a wonderland to our 3 year old, and he loved saying hi to the Chickens in the back morning, afternoon and night! Just a 10-15 minute drive anywhere you’d want to go in Seattle and while it was close the the highway, for us, the noise from the street was relaxing like white noise. We would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in Seattle
We came for my daughter's UW graduation and LOVED the carriage house. Great location, adorable place with all the extra touches. We will definitely book again for futurw trips to Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Avon I USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Seattle Carriage House
We so enjoyed our holiday here. We had never been to Seattle. Jill and Dick’s place was amazing and well stocked . They were very accommodating. This place is close to downtown . We went to Vancouver Island by Victory Clipper. We went to a wonderful park, Arboretum. Rented a car and drove to Vancouver . It was such a fun holiday and we would definitely stay here again . We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevievee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring
Convenient location, lovely neighborhood, excellent hosts and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenifer c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Carriage House
We stayed at the Carriage House for two months. It was our home away from home. Everything about it was perfect. Jill thought of everything you might need and made sure it was in the house! It was rare we needed to contact her but when we did she responded quickly. We loved the location. We could walk to the French Bakery in one direction and in another walk through beautiful neighborhoods. We were close to downtown and could see Union Bay and Lake Washington. I hope to visit Seattle again and definitely want to stay at the Carriage House again
Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing retreat!
This is an adorable cottage. So clean with all the little extras!! Fresh eggs in the morning were my husband's favorite. We felt so welcome and spoiled!! The hosts are very accommodating, friendly and super helpful with logistics. Would highly recommend. If we ever have another house flood...or want a retreat...we will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Seattle Carriage House
This Carriage house has all the charm of years past with the convenience of all modern conveniences. The bathroom is spa like, the kitchen is full stocked with everything you would need to pull right up, unpack and enjoy! The location is prime and walkable to many charming restaurants and coffee shops. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location and Amenities
Thank you Jill for being a great host. Your spot was amazing and super cozy. Thoughtful personal touches that my family loved. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022