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Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views

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Plenty of free unrestricted street parking out front
Living room and wood fireplace on the main floor
Kitchen on the main floor
View from the sunroom and office space on the main floor. No photo filter!
Sunroom and office space on the main floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Shilshole Bay Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views

Unique mid-century modern Pacific Northwest home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views in the quiet neighborhood of Sunset Hill in Ballard. They call it “Sunset Hill” because it has the best sunset views in Seattle! The full glass sunroom and office space that overlooks the quiet neighborhood has some of the best sunset views over the Olympic Mountains that you’ll ever see. Wake up to the cool ocean breeze off the Puget Sound and the sound of sea birds, harbor seals and tugboats in the distance while you watch the ships and sail boats pass by.

Just a 5-minute walk to the “Secret Beach” to relax and swim, or to Baker's, our favorite neighborhood cocktail & dinner spot, or to Molly’s Bottle Shop for natural wine tasting, or to Salmonberry for the best bread and baked goods in Seattle, or to Un Bien for the most amazing Carribean sandwich you’ll ever have!

Just a 15-minute walk through the beautiful flora and "old Seattle" neighborhood homes to Sunset Hill Park for a picnic and stunning views, or to historic downtown Ballard for shopping, bars and restaurants and its famous farmer's market on Sundays, or to the hidden gems Sunny Hill Restaurant for pizza and Cafe Fiore for coffee. Not to mention, the unbelievable Golden Garden's Beach that’s also walkable!

The house itself was built in 1963 by the former owners and has a vintage, mid-century vibe and aesthetic with two wood fireplaces. The home is older but well-appointed with intentionally-sourced vintage mid-century furnishings. This is not your typical "modern" short-term rental so please note that before booking. As an example, there is no dishwasher so you'll need to slow down and wash dishes by hand the old fashioned way!

Please note that there's a separate guesthouse in the backyard so you may run into your new neighbors from time to time. But the entire beautiful backyard sanctuary, including the outdoor fire pit, sunny patio and garden, is all yours!

Since this is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, please be sure to check all of our house rules to ensure that they align with your plans.

Heads up that the backyard fence is being remodeled and, although it's almost finished, there's a little work left that will be done by the end of May.

Property manager

Lisa
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet neighborhood. Please respect our neighbors! Parties and gatherings beyond a few people are not permitted. Quiet hours are 10pm - 8am.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-22-000772

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Seattle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pike Place Market and Northgate Station. Check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena, and consider making time for Woodland Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Space Needle - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Seattle Center - 14 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Northgate Station - 13 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardoon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mabel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lockspot Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tall Grass Bakery - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique mid-century modern home with amazing sunset, mountain and ocean views located?

Located in Ballard, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shilshole Bay Marina and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Golden Gardens Park and Discovery Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location! We stayed for 4 nights while in town to visit friends and enjoy Seattle. The views, the decor, the amenities, the garden - we loved it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

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

Lovely mid-century modern home

Perfect location for adult family visiting relative in Ballard. Had everything we needed and the garden in back is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence S.

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

Amazing location Super Cozy Spot

We spent 3 nights and the location was incredible. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and shopping. Very short car ride to everything. The house is super cozy and has everything you’ll need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Best days in WA

Most beautiful neighborhood, great neighbor, great beds! Best vacation ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great neighborhood beautiful view, serene and relaxed stay, close to an amazing Italian restaurant

Despite a few blips in the check-in process, our stay was wonderful. The kitchen is vintage as described in the property details, but it suited our purposes well. Beds and bed linens were extremely comfortable, too! I worked during the day while there, and the wifi as well as the ambiance were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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

Perfect place to stay!!

This property was so beautiful, It’s obvious that a lot of time and care has gone into curating this home. It’s the perfect place to stay to be close to Seattle and to be surrounded by stunning beaches and views. We had an amazing and unforgettable time here!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Clean, lots of space, amenities were great. We loved walking around the area, and definitely recommend walking to Hidden beach (or even just the top of the road) to watch the sunset. Host was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, and the location has absolutely stunning views. The home features beautiful mid-century modern styling throughout. The hosts are wonderfully communicative and responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neomi N.

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

The Ballard House

Our stay was short and sweet!The home was so beautiful and welcoming. We were really fortunate to be able to find this place that looked over water! The kitchen had everything we needed for a quick breakfast and coffee! The record collection was also a wonderful way to end the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

garrett h.

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

Awesome pad & neighborhood

Our party of three thoroughly enjoyed this house and the neighborhood. When I lived in Seattle, I always thought I might want to live in this part of town, so it was fun to play pretend for a long weekend. We all felt right at home here. Amazing walks at sunset, great bakery and restaurants nearby, We’d love to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Ballard water view

This house is great. It’s clean, comfortable, and convenient to Ballard restaurants and breweries. You can see the sea from the house. The decor is very hip and retro.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is calm and quiet with the kindest neighbors. Just a 5-minute walk to the "secret beach" and other favorites like Baker's, Salmonberry and Un Bien. Just a 15-minute walk to Sunset Hill Park for amazing views, the hidden gem Sunny Hill restaurant or the famous Ballard Farmer's Market on Sundays.

What makes this property unique

Well-appointed mid-century modern home built in 1963 with a vintage, yet modern feel, two wood fireplaces and a serene backyard sanctuary with a fire pit.

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English

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