Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown

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A deck with white chairs and a table, a wooden door, and a small tree.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy loft bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern living room with a sofa, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Camp Long
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, West Seattle Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Seattle

Located near the beach, this cottage is in West Seattle, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alki Beach and Lake Union. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park, or consider Seattle Center for a night out. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like golfing.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Camp Long - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Seattle Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lowman Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lincoln Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Youngstown Cultural Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • SoDo Station - 8 min drive
  • King Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upwell Wine & Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪West Seattle Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Void - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard Cottage Retreat, walk to restaurants—close to beach, and downtown located?

Located in West Seattle, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lincoln Park, Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park. T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This West Seattle location is perfect for a 10 minute walk to the Junction - tons of shops and restaurants. The room was super comfortable and quiet. Sarah was very easy to work with and a great host! We would definitely recommend this great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within easy walking distance to restaurants. The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah and Mark were so accommodating for my family and promptly answered any questions I had. My mom and sister LOVED the place! It was cute and in a perfect location! So grateful for Sarah and Mark! They were wonderful hosts :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely neighborhood, easy walking distance to a variety of places to shop. Quiet, pleasant, restful, which was exactly what I was looking for. Thank-you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. Location was great. We were able to walk everywhere. Sarah was most helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

Great place in a nice neighborhood. Hosts were friendly and easy to work with. Hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was hands down the most clean, organized, convenient, cozy and STUNNING stay we’ve ever experienced. Sure hope we’re able to stay here again someday. 6 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Location, Location, Location

Well cared for property with responsive host. Walkable neighborhood in proximity to many things to do. This was exactly what I was looking for, I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean

The property was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 nights in Seattle

Beautiful neighborhood!! We felt safe and comfortable. Thanks Sarah!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PRO - Great location, very clean, well stocked, comfortable bed and seatingCON - Host was delayed providing check-in instructions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely studio

Exactly what I needed. Cozy and ansthetically interesting. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and Peaceful

We booked this cottage for a friend and colleague and it was just perfect. The hosts were lovely and he very much enjoyed both inside and the beautiful garden and birds in the morning. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice treehouse

We loved the open airy high ceilings feel of Sarah's VRBO. But even more importantly the bed and linens were very comfortable and I have stayed in a lot of places where that is not true. It's things like that that make me want to come back. And the TV was easy to figure out for a TV challenged person like me .Very quiet, easy parking. Will stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a lovely, quiet, private, cozy space. Well equipped with all I needed for a visit to family who live nearby. Nice Nespresso coffee maker, comfy bed, lots of natural light. I would liken it to a boutique hotel suite. Communication from Sarah was warm and timely. Easy check in and check out. Neighborhood is walkable with lotd of restaurants, coffee shops, and unique lical shops, plus quick drive (or longish walk) to Lincoln Park's lovely woods and waterfront. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaked pleasure

The exceptional over garage apartment was close to family and shopping in the Junction. Very clean and comfortable. Check- in was easy with instructions from hosts on day of arrival ( even when flight plans are delayed) by email. Hosts are very friendly, helpful and super nice people. E&J from VA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay but missing a few things

Lovely comfortable cottage but needs a few changes. A coffee pot that most people know how to use. Extra kitchen and bathroom towels for guests. Other then that great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Elizabeth, it was a pleasure to host you and your sister. I’m sorry you didn’t know how to use the Nespresso machine. I would’ve been happy to help you. It makes excellent coffee. We also had a traditional drip coffee maker I could have brought up had I known that you didn’t prefer Nespresso. We are always happy to provide additional linens, like towels, next time please let us know if you need anything at all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place convenient to all of West Seattle

Terrific little studio apartment above a garage with separate entrance. Seemingly all brand new or recently renovated - bonus is the gorgeous lofted ceiling. Quiet location with plenty of on-street parking. Hosts could not have been more helpful. Be aware that the unit is heated with radiant-floor heat (we added a space heater from our son's place as an abundance of caution, but might not have needed it), and there is a tiny oven with 4-burner stove. No dishwasher. Plenty nice if you just want breakfast/lunch there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property exceeded expectations-will stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to land after spending busy days out. Quiet, great neighborhood, clean, really nice sheets, comfy bed, nice bathrobes, big windows with a lot of natural light which was nice. Not a lot of privacy though, as houses in W. Seattle are close together. No privacy shade, only black out curtains, so neighbors and host could look into the windows. Low water pressure in shower, and a fan in the main living area that you can't turn off that hums pretty loud. There's a white noise machine, but if you are sensitive to sound, you may want to think twice. Street parking was easy, it was a little weird that the listing made a big deal about off street/garage parking, and then check in instructions say to park on the street. I initially booked for off street parking, but since it's a residential street, there is plenty and the street seems safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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