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City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Union
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking

Live like a local at City Haven III! Two bedroom, one bath, ~ 800 sq ft daylight basement apartment (76" ceilings) in 1920s Craftsman home. Completely renovated and ready for your arrival!

Built in response to the popularity of our other City Haven Listing (VRBO 741854- upper apartment unit of this home).

Centrally located between the popular Fremont, Green Lake and Wallingford neighborhoods and just a 7-10 minute drive to downtown Seattle. City Haven III is your home base to explore the city.

- Separate, private entrance with key code access (no keys!)
- easy alley access with free, designated parking space
- Fully equipped, newly renovated kitchen
- shared, secluded patio
- in-unit full sized washer and dryer with complimentary laundry soap/dryer sheets
- utility room with storage space for 1-2 bikes
- one block to downtown express bus stop - no car needed!
- 7-12 min bus ride to explore Pike Place, Space Needle/other downtown destinations
- 3 blocks to grocery store
- walking distance to many restaurants, bars and coffee shops
- complimentary starter coffee and tea
- hair dryer
- iron and ironing board
- complimentary soap, shampoo and conditioner dispenser in shower

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-002224
Property # 862918vb
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

About the area

Seattle

Located in Phinney Ridge, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Space Needle and Pike Place Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Climate Pledge Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Green Lake Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fremont Troll - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Union - 4 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 5 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone’s Throw Coffee And Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Cup - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kidd Valley - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Diva Espresso - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Haven III: Blocks to Zoo, Groceries, Downtown Bus with Parking located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Washington and Seattle Center. Climate Pledge Arena is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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. 445 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 471 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful, comfortable beds, nice kitchen, convenient location. The host was great and very communicative throughout our stay. Parking is a little tight if both spots are in use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean and well stocked duplex. All the utensils and dishes you could need are there. Fridge and microwave are adequate and the coffee maker works well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
parking was a little tight but besides that it was a pretty nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always so comfortable, clean, near my son and everything we need!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was exactly what we were expecting. Listing is accurate. Rooms/beds were comfortable. Neighborhood and upstairs renters were quiet. Having a designated parking spot was great. Washer/dryer was good to have as well. Host was easy to reach if needed. Nightly rate was good compared to similar listings. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped, laundry room great , everything spotless and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great stay and very nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Emaculate. Nice neighborhood. Had the best time. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandeep P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, and clean place. The ceilings of the basement unit are quite low and can feel stuffy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to restaurants and grocery! We loved our stay! Played scrabble while watching tv in the evening was so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geanine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place lovely host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, just as listed, would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and perfect location! Second time here and we plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and perfect location! Second time here and we plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Comfortable and clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time in Seattle! The location was an easy bus ride to King Station and downtown Seattle and close to plenty of bars, restaurants, and cute shops.Our host checked to make sure we were able to get in easily and see if we needed anything. Very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mischelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay with the City Haven III stayed for 4 days to support youngest daughter during spring training/regatta at SPU. Teresa, host/owner, was attentive to our timing and offered earlier check-in, as the unit was clean and available. She checked in the next day to make sure all was well and if we had any needs. Everything was wonderful clean and fresh, generous amenities and the linens were NOT synthetic nor heavily fragranced. This is a huge bonus for my sensitivities ! While the ceilings (basement apt.) are little lower than normal, my son, 6'3" managed just fine beyond being mindful of the doorways. Beyond the ceiling difference, it was bright and welcoming with plenty of windows; each had blinds to manage privacy and daylight. Finding this coven of comfort in a accessible area of Seattle was a blessing and we will be back! Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heloiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
City Haven III was exactly as described. We arrived to a clean, warm, welcoming apartment, complete with a hand-written welcome sign. The home was quiet and well-equipped with everything we needed and was a relaxing place to land at the end of a long day of travel. It should be noted that the ceilings are VERY low in this home, and if you are 6 feet or taller, this apartment is not the one for you! But for us average height folks, it was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the amenities were great. Checked all the boxes for our short stay. Property manager was very pleasant and easy to deal with. Only caution I have is the ceilings are very low - not good for tall people.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location with easy access to downtown Seattle. Very clean. Everything was perfect for my husband and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place to visit my daughter and her 3 month old baby. We didn't need a car because the amenities we're close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

socorro b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything from this house was great from location to the host being amazing,Teresa was checking on us the whole time to ensure our stay was great and it was we will be using this property in the future no doubt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Simon

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City Haven III was built in response to the positive feedback we received from the original City Haven (vrbo Listing 585829) which is located right next door and upper unit of this home (vrbo listing 741854).

These homes are part of a love story that started back in 2004 when I purchased this house. The following year, my now husband moved from New York and bought the house next door. When we met, I asked him to move his garbage cans out of my driveway. But soon I started asking him to salsa dancing. And then he asked me to dinner. We fell in love! The man who bought the house next door married the girl next door (me!). Two kids and a few years later, we kept the homes a rentals and moved a few blocks North.

I left my job at Microsoft and we started buffing, remodeling, scraping and decorating these homes we've come to love. City Haven III is the result of a recent remodel that's turned this old 1920's Craftsman into a modern beauty with period charm.

We're Team Simon and our whole family works to make this a place you'll love to call home for a while. We love it! And we hope you'll love it, too.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home for the same reason you'll want to stay here.... close to Green Lake (swimming, paddle boats, golf)! Close to the Zoo (animals, outdoor summer concerts)! Grocery store 3 blocks away (last minute wine and snacks)! Right next to the express bus to downtown and close to all the great restaurants in Fremont (cook, schmook... let's go out to eat)! It's the perfect centralized hub to live like a local while still being close to everything the downtown area has to offer. Home away from home!

What makes this property unique

Have a large group visiting the area? Rent both City Haven (vrbo 585829), City Haven II (vrbo 741854) and this apartment as well (vrbo 862918) There's enough room between the two homes to accommodate 14 people. Please ask for more info or check availability through our updated calendars in the listings.

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