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Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches

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A marina with numerous boats docked in rows, a clear blue sky, and a mountain range in the background.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a potted plant.
A patio with a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.
A modern building with a beige facade, a yellow door, and a window reflecting the sky.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near National Nordic Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, National Nordic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shilshole Bay Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Suite Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Seattle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Station. Consider Seattle Center for a night out, and don't miss WaMu Theater if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Northwest 60th Viewpoint - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Nordic Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballard Locks Fish Ladder - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 12 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard Smoke Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ocho - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cloudy Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Boathouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pagliacci Pizza - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,827, 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 Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Goldfinch House - Scandinavian Modern Near Beaches located?

This family-friendly Seattle holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of National Nordic Museum and Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. Golden Gardens Park and Discovery Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best vacation rental I have ever stayed in, the host truly has thought of everything. The house is well appointed with all that one would need for time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place - perhaps the best VRBO we’ve rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic and Relaxing

I stayed with my family for just under a week and could not be happier with the property, location, and communication with the owner. Leslie has a wealth of knowledge about the area and genuinely enjoys helping guests have a great time. We all fully enjoyed every second of our stay and will absolutely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thanks for your lovely review, Samantha! I really enjoyed meeting you and your family, and I'm so glad you had a great time on your visit! I would love to host you again the next time you're in the area. I hope you enjoy the rest of springtime! Best, Leslie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The house is very comfortable and well equipped. And it is in a convenient location in a nice neighborhood in a fun part of the city. The only drawback is that for late sleepers the two bedrooms on the main level do not have adequate shades to keep the morning light out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Hi Steve, We're happy you enjoyed your stay at our Ballard home! I'm surprised to see your comment about blackout curtains, since you didn't mention this when booking, when you arrived or at any time during your stay. We would have happily worked to create a temporary fix for this if we had known it was important for you. You are the first guest we've heard from about this--the bedrooms are quite dark, since they're on the north side. You are welcome back at any time, and we'll of course make sure to remedy this for you prior to your visit. We hope you have a wonderful summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fantastic!

Unsurpassed attention to every detail! Quality, quality, quality! We cannot wait until we return to this fabulous property with fabulous Hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2024
Wow, thanks for your amazing review, Randy! I think what makes a difference is that this is our actual home part of the year, and we like nice things. :-) I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves! We'd love to have you back whenever your plans bring you to Seattle--and hopefully we'll have a chance to meet, next time. Take care and enjoy the winter!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful, very well maintained house. The grounds, especially the backyard patio and landscaping are so relaxing. The kitchen was a chef's dream and well supplied. Leslie was very communicative and easily reached. Check-in was simple as was check out. The house is in the outskirts of the city and in a quiet neighborhood. I will continue to rent here as long as our son lives in Seattle. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
We're so happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at our Ballard home! It's our dream home that we look forward to returning to at some point, and so we filled it with everything we love, ourselves. And it's so meaningful when our guests feel the same sense of peacefulness and relaxation in our garden. Your review made my week! Of course you are very welcome to return at any time. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing clean home, great location !

Leslie, the homeowner, provided excellent pre-arrival communication and greeted us upon arrival to acquaint us to the house and surrounding area. The home is extremely clean, well stocked with every amenity needed, and well appointed. The beds and couches were all very comfortable. The backyard is a wonderful private oasis. The property is located conveniently to everything in Ballard. There is parking in the driveway and on the street. Leslie is very knowledge of the area and was helpful in restaurant recommendations. We had a wonderful visit and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thanks for your lovely review, Linda! I really enjoyed meeting you and your family, and I'm so glad you had a wonderful time at our home. I'd love to host you again at any time in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch!!! New and super modern, clean, comfortable!

Absolutely one of the BEST VRBO rentals we have stayed in!!! Leslie, the host, has ensured all the comforts of home plus many more. The home and furnishings are brand new! The heated bathroom floors were a treat and the beds were super comfortable! The kitchen is overstocked with everything you could ever need/want to prepare a simple or gourmet meal. We made a large Thanksgiving dinner and had every dish, pan, mixer, serving platter, etc that we needed and some (there was even a gravy server). We would definitely stay here again and again! Thank you, Leslie!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Oh my gosh, thanks for your lovely review, Laurie! It was really fun having you and your family, and such a joy to see how excited your boys were as they explored the house and talked about all the fun things to do here. You guys were great in every way! Next time you visit Brian and I would love to show you around or join you for a meal at one of our favorite seafood restaurants!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at Goldfinch House was absolutely fantastic and we will definitely book here again! The host was excellent at communicating and was super accommodating! Right after booking we received a welcome email with a pdf file that outlined everything we need to know about the house and included so many wonderful recommendations for restaurants and attractions in the area. The host even produced extra recommendations for questions that I had. The home is so beautiful and clean. The garden was also very beautiful. We came with 2 small children who loved having the outdoor space. The kitchen is well stocked and the bathrooms had a lot of great supplies, like black face towels and shampoo, conditioner, body soap and extra towels. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

STOP LOOKING, THIS IS THE HOUSE!

First and foremost, this is the cleanest home we have ever stayed in!! The small cobblestone patio out front is perfect for morning coffee and taking in the cool morning air. The back patio is a private oasis with seating for your entire family. Absolutely beautiful and so relaxing. The downstairs media room was perfect for our teenagers to escape and have their own space. The entire home is furnished with top of the line linens and furnishings. If you like to cook, this is your kitchen! Our family came to town for the Taylor Swift concert and to explore different areas of Seattle. We didn’t want to stay in the heart of the city with the thousands of other visitors. This home is located in a quiet, safe and charming neighborhood. There are a number of restaurants and outdoor activities within walking distance. Leslie was like having a private travel guide. She asked our interests and created a list of everything in the area that would meet those needs. It was unlike anything we have ever seen when booking with VRBO. She was genuinely happy to provide us with her wealth of knowledge. It was such a pleasure working with her and made our stay that much more enjoyable. We will absolutely come back to Brian and Leslie’s home for our next trip to Seattle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Wow...Thanks so much for your amazing review, Tiffany!! I'm just so happy you enjoyed yourselves so much! Our home was a brick bungalow identical to its neighbors until Brian turned it into a contemporary home, and we filled it with our own art and everything we most enjoy. It's my happy place! And as for helping with your planning, it's so rewarding to me to be able to help our visitors find the activities they most enjoy. As a native and a travel writer, it comes naturally! I hope you enjoy these last days of summer, and would love to meet you on your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May Seattle Visit

We enjoyed the accommodations at Goldfinch House very much! We had 3 generations staying and all felt comfortable. Master bedroom is fabulous. The heated floors in the bathroom were especially nice. Showers were clean and there were plenty of plush towels. We cooked there a couple of nights including use of the gas grill. The kitchen is well stocked and spacious for cooking meals. The appliances are top quality and easy to use. The upstairs sitting area has multiple seating options including a comfy sectional.The house is located in a terrific location in Ballard in a quiet residential neighborhood. However, it is a close drive to groceries, Norway Museum, Golden Gardens, Ballard Locks and restaurants. The only thing to be aware of if you stay here is that the guests sleeping down in the basement will hear lots of the noises above as it has an open stairwell and no bedroom door to close down there at night. It worked out fine with all adults staying there, but we did have to be very quiet upstairs while college students were sleeping in the basement. In addition, the 2nd bathroom that is shared by Bedroom #2 and #3 is a bit tight. We had 4 adults using it and there wasn't much counter space for supplies. However, the shower and heated floors in there are wonderful! Plus, it has a huge skylight for natural lighting during the day. We would definitely stay at Goldfinch House again sometime. The owners were very easy to communicate with and worked hard to make our stay terrific!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thanks for your lovely review, Sara! We would love to have you back at any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

House was beautiful and located in a great neighborhood. Gorgeous back yard is a great addition. The kitchen was incredibly stocked......anything you could possibly want! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind words, Steve! We're so glad you and your family had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Had a great dinner in the backyard. Bed was too soft for mom and dad, but it's probably a top-notch bed just like everything else in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed our beautiful backyard! There are lots more exciting surprises to come with it next season. I'm sorry to hear that the bed did not suit your parents' tastes. As you surmised, the mattresses are brand-new and top-of-the-line. So far all our guests have loved them, and our last guests asked what they were, so they could purchase the same mattress when they got home. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your Seattle visit, and would love to have you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wondeful home away from home!

We've had good and bad experiences with renting at other places, but this home was wonderful and relaxing from beginning to end. The home is perfect, from the gourmet kitchen and amazing media room, to the backyard oasis, a great neighborhood for walking, and beautuful home design inside and out. Our hostess was great, and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Mary! I really enjoyed meeting you two, and would love to introduce you to Brian the next time you're back in town. You left our place absolutely immaculate, and I love the flowers you left--they're some of my favorites. We look forward to hosting you again! Next time maybe you can schedule to be here on a Sunday, when our farmers market is going on--it's absolutely fabulous!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

First-time Renters

It was a wonderfully relaxing experience. We were spoiled with the little luxuries in every room. We immediately felt at home in a lovely neighborhood within walking distance to lots of attractions, shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having you and your family, Melinda! This is my dream home, and we designed it with high quality and luxury in mind, so it's wonderful to hear you found and enjoyed all the little extras. And yes, we are so lucky to be situated where we are, so close to everything. We'd love to have you back the next time you're in town!
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