Entire home

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Photo gallery for Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

Spring has sprung.
Spring is in the air (late March).
Interior
Outdoor dining, BBQ and gas fire pit in well lit outdoor patio garden.
Back bedroom with queen and closet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View map
Seattle, WA
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Space Needle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement bedroom/TV room

1 Double Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Only Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining

Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, known as the "Center of the Universe" meaning close to everything you will want to see. This garden oasis is a beautiful craftsman home built in 1909, with a private patio and an outdoor gas firepit, and indoor gas fireplace. This 2+ bedroom, 1500 sq ft house has all the craftsman details, but has been completely brought up to date, and decorated with a chic flair. It is a stunning mix of old and new. Enjoy!

WHY CHOOSE THE BOUTIQUE CHIC GARDEN RETREAT OVER OTHERS?

The Boutique Chic Garden Retreat is the most perfect spot for special occasions and relaxing getaways. It is fun and full of life. It exudes happiness and joy everywhere you look. Whether you are relaxing on the private patio surrounded by flower gardens and huge neighborhood trees, conversing with friends by candlelight around the dining room table, cooking in the fully stocked kitchen, reading by the fire in the living room, or getting a good night sleep on a medium firm bed in our air conditioned rooms, your heart will be full.

The Kitchen-

is small but user friendly. It has stainless appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and down draft electric stove. There is a rolling, stainless island and bar stools that can be used as a prep station or working office. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to make a nice meal.

Outdoor Patio Area-

is out through the kitchen and back door. The patio area is completely fenced in for privacy and has a gas BBQ and gas firepit. There is also a table for at least 6 to sit at.

Bedrooms-

There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, each has a queen bed, closet, luggage rack and hooks and hangers. The rooms are small like many old houses, but have everything you need. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans, air conditioning units and fun art on the walls. There is also an iron and ironing board in one of the closets. There is a 3rd makeshift bedroom with a dresser and TV in the basement, with a full size hide a bed that converts to a couch during the waking hours, and acts as a second living room and a place to watch TV

The Living Room-

is a very comfortable space to unwind, looking out at all the pretty trees. You would never know you are in the heart of a big city. There is a gas fireplace, couch and 2 chairs that sit in front of the fire, one on each side of the fire place. The lights are on a dimmer switch, so turn down the lights and relax at the end of your day in front of the fire.

The Dining Room-

is so fun! It has a dining room table with 6 chairs, and parrot wall paper that matches the chairs. The lights dim, the service wear matches, and red and white wine glasses and champagne glasses provided.

The bathroom-

is off the kitchen and back bedroom. It is stocked with fine Turkish towels. Unfortunately there is no bathtub, SHOWER only.

The front porch-

is a nice shady place to sit and watch the happenings of the neighborhood. You are surrounded by trees, so although you are out in the open it is still quite private.

The basement-

has just been updated in 2021. In the basement is an open floor plan with washer and dryer behind a curtain. It is a two room open floor plan. As you enter the basement is a room with a small desk/ table area for somebody needing to work from "home" with privacy. From the desk you can see the tv too. In the other room is a Hide-a-bed couch with a full size hide-a-bed, tv (the same tv you can see from office), & dresser. The basement is just over 400 square feet.

Parking-

Parking is not a problem here. There is always parking right out front or across the street, and it is free.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

It means that you are 2 -3 blocks from the bus stop to downtown, chain grocery stores, neighborhood market, breweries, restaurants, retail, a big park with a playground, and the Burke Gilman trail. With a walk score of 90 you know everything is real close.

You are located in the middle of Fremont and Ballard, a couple of the hottest neighborhoods in the city, with everything to offer. Between Fremont and Ballard there are numerous James Beard award winning restaurants, like Walrus and Carpenter, Rock Creek, Staple and Fancy to name a few. Between the 2 neighborhoods we have more than a dozen breweries. Not to mention some of the hottest breweries are right here like Fremont Brewing, Reubens and Stoup, all with hopping patios especially on a beautiful weekend. There are great music venues too. Check out the Tractor Tavern, Nectar, High Dive or the Fremont Abby where you can go to MOTH.There is great shopping ranging anywhere from multiple grocery stores to boutique stores of every kind, all the way up to car shopping. There are gyms, yoga studios, bikes, and everything else you can imagine with in walking distance.

Go to the Zoo and rose garden (1m), swim in or run around Greenlake (2 m), ride Lime bike/scooter on Burke Gilman Trail (2blocks) to Gas Works Park (1.5 m) while watching the boats come in from or go out to the Sound, or ride your lime Bike on Burke Gilman toward Ballard and go to the Locks (2m from house), or keep going past the Locks and go out to Golden Gardens Beach Park and watch the sunset (4.5m from house).

Pike Place Market, The Great Wheel, Crusie ship Terminal, Ferry terminal, Seattle Center ( Space Needle, EMP, Key Arena Memorial Stadium, Chihuly Glass Garden, Pacific Science Center, IMAX, MCCaw Hall, and Monorail to down town), aquarium, Outdoor Sculpture Park and downtown (all only approx.. 4 miles from the house), and the Stadiums (Seahawks, Sounders and Mariners)are only 5 miles.

THIS IS WHAT I MEAN BY THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!

If you are looking to enjoy all that Seattle has to offer and be in a gorgeous home you can’t beat the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat!!!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BOOK A WATERFRONT HOME ON VASHON ISLAND CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VRBO,.. THE SHABBY CHIC WATERFRONT RETREAT. YOU CAN SEE IT AT VRBO.COM/1028506

OR IF YOU ARE GOING TO KAUAI YOU CAN STAY AT VRBO.COM/2590311

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1) Quiet hours are 10pm to 8 am. 2) No parties or loud groups. No upsetting the neighbors. 3) 6 people max at the house without prior permission.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-000230

We should mention

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

About the area

Seattle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Fremont, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Space Needle - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Seattle Center - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • University of Washington - 10 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Outsider BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪frelard tamales & el sueñito brewing co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Last Call - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Chic Garden Retreat a Fremont Oasis w/ a BBQ, fire pit & outdoor dining located?

Located in Fremont, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Washington and Seattle Center. Fremont Troll and Lake Union are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect little spot for our family. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the home for families staying in Seattle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a girls trip here, it was absolutely beautiful property, the owner was amazing. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, host was helpful. Great neighborhood and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Great responsiveness by the host, beautiful house, and great location - walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chic Garden Retreat

The house is charming and well stocked with everything. And it is in a great neighborhood. Also parking was always easy right next to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Vist

We stayed here last month and were excited to come back. It’s the perfect location for the Seattle center. Finding this was a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Cozy Seattle home. Upadated, Super clean, comfortable- great access to Ballard and Fremont areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a fun location

The house was as-advertised and the owner very responsive. There are lots of nearby restaurants, bars and shops in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Love Island Birthday Getaway!

My best friends and I stayed at the Boutique Chic Garden Retreat for my 30th Birthday! We decorated it to the theme of “Love Island” and had a great night filled with good food and games! Alycia was a great host with amazing communication! I would most definitely stay here again, it was a very unique place with unforgettable memories I’ll share for a lifetime with my friends!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football game/Family vacay

Property was super cute and very clean. Plenty of extra towels and blankets. Loved being able to park our truck in a safe feeling neighborhood, while we ubered into downtown. The only thing my husband would have liked was a bigger shower as he is over 6 feet tall:) haha
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

We had a great time. The communication with Alycia was very easy and really helpful with ideas for eating out and sights to see. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed Seattle to the full. The house is comfortable and great to have a secluded garden. There is a bus stop across the road so super convenient. Recommend - Pikes market, Space Needle/Gardens, Ballard lock, Gasworks Park, Bainbridge Island wandering around Fremont and watch the Seattle Mariners (10 bucks a ticket and they won!). Food was good - liked Hooligans and Ha! (for Mexican breakfast).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun, beautiful house

We loved our stay here! The house is even cuter in person, and even had a few holiday decorations up. It was spotless when we came in. The fireplace turns on with a light switch and makes the living room feel so cozy. The dining room table was plenty large enough for a night of board games with 6 people. The kitchen was so well stocked - we were lazy and ordered takeout, but it would be so much easier to cook in than the usual place that hardly has more than a couple pans. The beds are comfortable (on the soft side). Alycia was responsive and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was exactly where we wanted to be just outside downtown Seattle, walking distance to groceries, cafes and bars. Plenty of street parking for a low stress experience. We enjoyed many an hour reading by the fireplace and cooking our own meals. Laundry in the basement is always a lifesaver for packing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mike n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
So many things were right. Listing has 3 bedroom I believe. It really isn't!Couch in living area is very uncomfortable!Mattresses in both bedrooms are very old.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again! Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house. Very clean and close to good food and supermarkets. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot, great for a girlfriends weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is clean, well appointed, in a great location, and we would definitely stay here again. Funky, eclectic, and comfortable. Easy communication with host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of charm. Quite neighborhood that’s conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in adorable place! The only issue is the beds and pillows were very very soft and thick.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean in a nice quiet neighborhood. I would definitely stay again. Close Uber ride to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 5 Visit Seattle

My family and I had a comfortable stay (8 days) at this cozy property in July, 2025. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom had great water pressure, the location was convenient, and the neighborhood was quiet. I also appreciate the quality of cookware in the kitchen because we had dinner at the property each night (Trader Joe's a few minutes away). There are a handful of additional things that I really appreciate about this property such as the close proximity to the park, additional towels/linens, and outdoor BBQ area. Keep in mind that there is only 1 bathroom, and it has a standup shower, so that might be a dealbreaker if you need a bath tub. My twin 9-year olds, 12-year old, wife, and I made it work but it took a little bit of coordinating. After long days exploring the Seattle area, we had very comfortable evenings watching movies in the basement bedroom, playing card games in the living room, enjoying the cool breeze on the front porch, cooking in the back yard, and enjoying meals in the dining room. Really, we had a comfortable and enjoyable time in this home away from home. I'll also add that the decor of the home was cheerful; such a charming and bright place to relax in.I'll end this review by sharing how helpful Alycia (property owner) was with sharing information. I sent her a few text messages about good neighborhoods, schools, and activities in Seattle. She responded with very thoughtful and thorough insights. Sooo nice to have a great host. Many thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. All bedrooms and common living area was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Area!

We loved our stay here! The neighborhood was great, and we enjoyed exploring from here as our home base!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alycia Prather

Host profile image
I was born and raised in Eastern Washington, and have lived in Washington most of my life except for the 6 years I lived in Hawaii. I have lived in Seattle for the last 20 years. My husband and I have 6 long term rental units in Seattle, and one short term vacation rental on Vashon Island (vrbo.com/1028506). We have slowly been adding to our rental inventory for the past 19 years, and earlier this year we bought this gem of a house.

Why they chose this property

We live in Fremont, and know the person who owned it previously. When we heard he was selling it, we were delighted because it is such a cute house on a corner lot. All the plumbing and electrical had been updated, but all the old world charm was still in tact. So we bought, decorated it and now want you to enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

The benefits are endless, but the main ones are it is close to literally everything Seattle has to offer yet it is still private. It is beautifully decorated with a lot of color and designer furniture and lighting. It is surrounded by trees and flowers, fire pit outside, fireplace inside, indoor and outdoor dining, warm in the winter, cool in the summer... I could go on and on. Come check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests