Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle
The Heart of Seattle
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Welcome to our charming vintage Condo located next to the Convention Center in the heart of Seattle! This Condo combines modern comforts with historical character. If you’re looking for a unique experience in Seattle and appreciate the charm of older buildings, this is the perfect spot for you.
An ideal home base for business travelers and leisure visitors alike, this 12th-floor condo sits at the meeting point of Capitol Hill and downtown Seattle within walking distance to the Convention Center, easy access to I-5, Swedish Hospital, and countless restaurants, boutiques, and theaters. The condo itself is bright and comfortable, with east-facing city views and contemporary furnishings. There's a convenient desk workspace as you walk through the front door, as well as a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a pass-through window to the living room. You can watch Netflix as you cook, or wait to kick back on the sofa after serving dinner at the dining room table for four. Additional amenities include free WiFi, another desk workspace in the bedroom, a game room in the building (available upon request to the concierge), and a shared roof deck with views of downtown, Elliott Bay, Lake Union, and the Fourth of July fireworks.
Please note: Due to the historic nature of this building, you may encounter sounds and smells typical of older structures. The Elektra building features a boiler heating system typical of older buildings. While it provides warmth during your stay, you may experience some noise as it operates. These sounds are simply part of its story!
Things to Know In order to operate vacation rentals within this residential building, Elektra Condos require personal check-in service, which will be arranged with our Greeter within 24-48 hrs prior to your arrival. Full kitchen AC in the living room, in the warmer months only Coin-operated laundry on the second floor The electric fireplace is purely decorative and not for guest use
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. This rental is located on floor 12.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
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Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-21-000206
Property # 2388727vb
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
About the area
Seattle
Located in Seattle, this condo is in the city centre. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Seattle Aquarium and WaMu Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Lumen Field. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Seattle, WA
What's nearby
Seattle Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Paramount Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pike Place Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Seattle Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
King Street Station - 8 min drive
Westlake Station - 9 min walk
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Monorail Espresso - 4 min walk
Bombo Italian Kitchen - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Dough Zone - 4 min walk
Piroshky Piroshky - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle on 13 July 2026 start from AU$261, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Vintage Condo with Character in Heart of Seattle located?
Located in Downtown Seattle, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Paramount Theatre and Seattle Convention Center Arch Building. Pike Place Market and Seattle University are also within 15 minutes. Westlake Station is 9 minutes by foot and Broadway & Pike Stop is 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place was nice. Close to the Convention Center. The parking spot made this a clear winner in downtown Seattle. The room is next to the elevator which was super convenient to get in and out of the building easily. Would definitely stay again.
Parking spot was really good, the only problem I had was the smell of the unit. Couldn’t tell if it was the trash 12ft below us or the one on the unit. Other than that it was fantastic.
Easy to park the car and walk to our destinations.
Karen G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Alex B.
25 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
I was left out on the street my first night. They informed me someone would meet me at the door and no one ever did, despite clear communicate and repeated phone calls on my end. I waited for over 1 hour, then had to go get a hotel room for the night.Other than that, the room was fine. All was as expected.
This was an ideal spot for our stay in Seattle. Absolutely perfect location, an easy walk to everything. Beautiful condo with nice amenities; I especially appreciate the roof access and included parking spot, two items that can be hard to find!
Jay N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Harjasnoor C.
22 July 2025
Great Apartment in Heart of Seattle
We had a fantastic time in Seattle staying at this spot! It’s walkable to Pike Place, shopping, and other attractions. The space is also spacious and large — plenty of room for 2 people.
It’s a great location if you are planning to do the tourist stuff. Easy access to public transportation and great walking distance from everything. Highly recommend!!
This is an excellent location, you really can’t beat it if you are going to see a show or wanting a walkable spot. The apartment however left a little to be desired. The bathroom has no fan in it, there is no frame for the bed and some of the pull out sofa bedding was dirty when we arrived. It lacks comfort items like a working overhead light and fan in the main bedroom and the router for the internet was just flung on the floor. The router was also unplugged when we got there so we spent sometime trouble shooting that before we realized. Overall it was an okay place to stay, the kitchen was nice and the location was excellent. The hosts were good at communicating but I would say, you get what you pay for with this property.
Mary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Mary, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Genevra O.
21 Sept 2023
Great Location!
Fantastic location in downtown Seattle, good walking distance to space needle and public market. Older building but good security.
Genevra O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
1 June 2024
Book as soon as you can, great location and the kitchenette is fully stocked.
Kitchen has all the amenities, right down to a French press and a colander for a pasta night. Plenty of room and very quiet. Security is top notch, access code worked every time.
Greg D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Erica C.
8 Nov 2023
It was great
Close to the downtown sites.
Erica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Tina
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location.
The unit was great and communicating with the manager was easy.
Our only negative was the freezer made a loud noise nearly the whole time and the toilet water ran.
Definitely 8/10. We would go back anytime.
Our stay at Simon’s place was amazing. He was very accommodating, letting us check in a couple hours earlier upon communication. Simon gave us a tour of the apartment building (the rooftop is a must-see). Simon also gave us a list of cool recommendations for the city! The home is fully stocked and overall, a nice place to stay. The location is perfect. The safety is good. Overall, I would recommend staying here! Thanks for the great stay, Simon!
Location was perfect. Attending conference and we were literally 2 minutes from the front door. Close to Pikes Market, downtown, Capital Hill. The building is clearly dated but our unit was renovated, very clean*, and well equipped for a short stay. * About the bathroom, it needs deeper cleaning and the mold issue around the tub absolutely needs to be addressed.
Toni R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Toni, thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home. Please know that our guest services team is working on the issues reported and will have them addressed as soon as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Catherine F.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
We left after one night because in the dining room/living room, there is a window that’s propped open by an air conditioner tube. The apartment is on the 12th floor and it’s impossible to lock this window. To make matters worse, the window is very close to the chairs at the dining room table. We have a two year old who likes to climb and it would have been no problem for her to climb on the chair, open the window and scramble out. It’s extremely unsafe for young children.
Catherine F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We apologize if our standards were not met during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
karyn f.
18 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family weekend away
Perfect location
Nice portable AC unit in family room
Plenty of kitchen amenities
Broken blinds need to be replaced
Kitchen shower curtain bar coming out of wall
Bedroom was hot
No internet or TV, was attempted to be fixed but did not work out entire stay (we were told we would get a discount but I have yet to see it).
karyn f.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review and we apologize for the issues that you have experienced during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Molly L.
10 Aug 2024
Good location, 3.5 stars overall
I loved the location of this rental for accessibility to all of the things we wanted to do. The rental itself has seen better days. The furniture is pretty beat up, the bed is woefully uncomfortable, and the wifi (and TV) didn't work the entire time we were there. Vacasa staff was consistently pleasant and responsive to the wifi issues, and attempted to address it, but nothing was resolved and we were without wifi during our stay. Vacasa did make it up to us, which was gratifying.
Molly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Molly. We're delighted to hear that you loved the location of the rental and found it accessible to all the activities you wanted to do. We also appreciate your kind words about our staff's pleasant and responsive service. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the furniture, bed, and WiFi. We regret that these aspects did not meet your expectations and impacted your stay. Your feedback is valuable, and we will address these concerns with our local team to ensure that necessary improvements are made. We are glad to hear that our team made efforts to resolve the WiFi issue and that you felt gratified by our attempts to make it up to you. . We hope that the refund that you were given has helped with some resolution of the issue you experienced. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide a much-improved experience.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kristen P.
28 Oct 2023
good location, run down inside
a 5 min walk to the convention center, chair falling apart and sofa stained badly. pillows on the bed smelled like armpits, the bathroom had fresh towels but hadn’t been cleaned. greeter did not reach out to me to set up key exchange before i called vacasa support.
Kristen P.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Hi, Kristen! We're glad you stayed and apologize anything was amiss. Housekeeping has been addressed, and we are working with the homeowner on making this home as guest ready as possible. Thank you!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Curtis G.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mixed review
Wifi password and user name given was incorrect. We checked on the modem for correct one. Water leak sensor went off and we had to deal with it ourselves as the property manager was unavailable. No leak but battery dying. Property looks somewhat beat up and neglected although mostly clean. Stains on upholstery and blankets. Hardly any towels. Felt secure and great location just off pike street; fairly easy walk to main areas.
Curtis G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you had and, most of all, for the lack of communication from us. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
We enjoyed our 3 nights in this condo. Nice big bed in the single bedroom. Pull-out sofa bed worked well for the kids. Kitchen and dining area were nice. We appreciated the building security (need code for the main entrance, and a fob to get in from the back parking lot we used).
Communication with our check-in guy was good; only issue is he had to check in somebody else first, so we had a little wait. While we did get the code to enter the building in advance, we had to wait for the physical keys to our unit. I also wish they would give exact parking instructions prior to arrival, considering it's a big city; we parked a few blocks away on the street, then luckily were able to walk in and get parking info from the building desk attendant before meeting with our check-in guy. Our parking space was in a small back lot that you need yet another code to drive into. The door for one of the building's 3 elevators also happens to be right outside the unit, which was nice.
Michael C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced during your check-in time. We do hope we will have another chance to host you for a truly carefree stay in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Olivia S.
18 June 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Room for Improvement
We contacted customer support day off because we had not heard from the greeter. The email said we would hear from them 1-2 days prior to arrival. Customer service said we already had all the info we needed, which we knew wasn’t true. The greeter contacted us 2 hours prior to check-in. Upon arrival, our off street parking spot was taken and the greeter said it would get resolved within a few hours, but we would have to pay for parking until then. One of our reasons for choosing this place was for the off street parking. There was no offer to pay for our street parking until it was resolved. I did not hear an update within a few hours so I had to reach out to the greeter again. Finally the car did move late at night. There were also no sheets for the pull out couch which we needed. I contacted the greeter in the evening and he said he’d try to get us some sheets. We woke up to him pounding at the door at 12:20 am with no communication prior that he’d be coming by. The place wasn’t the cleanest but ok. The dishwasher hadn’t been unloaded and the WiFi wasn’t even plugged in. After all of this was resolved it was an ok stay, just a rough start. Location was good - walking distance to just about anything which was great!
Olivia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Olivia. We apologize for the issues that you encountered upon arrival. We appreciate you bringing this item to our attention during your stay and allowing us to review and address it accordingly. Our local operations manager has been made aware of your concern, and they address all the issues. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.