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Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    15 min walk
  • Lake Union
    3 min drive
  • Green Lake Park
    4 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Seattle

City center stay.Your stay at this Ballard cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake Park. University of Washington and Lake Union are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Washington - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Seattle Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Space Needle - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 7 min drive
  • King Street Station - 20 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballard Blocks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Woodland Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Next Level Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Urban Family Brewing Co - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden

This tranquil getaway is perfect for the travel enthusiast with an eye for the unique and artsy! In the cool fall and winter season enjoy the cozy ambience of the cottage featuring heated floors and a corner soaking tub. Our newly built bungalow features beautiful wood beams, stone, tile heated floor, king size bed, corner soaking tub with large rain shower head and a British Colonial/safari/world travel inspired interior. The cabana looks out into a secluded backyard with used brick patio, mature banana plants and bamboo, outdoor fireplace and gentle water fountains and beautifully planted flower pots. Spring and summer months are perfect for enjoying our lush garden with outdoor fireplace.

The space
The Banana Cabana is situated in the backyard of our property with the main house at the front. The bungalow is a fully separate unit with your own entrance by keypad. Upon your arrival, your choice of red or white wine or non-alcoholic beverage will be waiting along with a special Seattle treat. Sit along the raw edge wood bar and enjoy a glass!

You are welcome to enjoy any of the yard spaces and we'll be sure to respect your privacy while you relax in these shared areas. The garden in summer is a magical space with stone and stucco fireplace, flowing fountains, comfortable picnic space, many small lights (if desired), flowers and birds. In the colder seasons you are welcome to sit by the fire before you retire inside to the cozy space complete with heated floors and triangle soaking tub.

The living space includes a fun retro record player complete with an ecletic mix of records. You can also relax with your own bluetooth, play CD's, tapes or radio. You'll find a new 55" screen TV that pulls out to swivel toward living room or bed. We have Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime options available (and cable live TV through Hulu). The house is wifi enabled. We'll be there to help get you online. Large windows open out to the garden and a large skylight above create a bright and cheery space.

The bedroom is part of an open floor plan designed for one or two people. A comfy king size bed is made up with luxurious quality sheets, comforter and quilt. Overhead, you'll find a rattan fan to cool the room if needed. In cooler months, you'll find the floors toasty warm and wall heaters for your control. Cozy robes await your arrival.

A cute kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and accessories for all your cooking needs. We'll leave the basics such as sugar, seasonings, cooking oil, coffee and tea to help you get started. A hand cut raw-edge wood bar with bar stools look out into the garden and provide a great spot for a relaxing meal. We also have convenient electronic charging at the bar and at the record player.

The bath is well stocked with soft fluffy towels, hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Kick back after a day of sightseeing in the triangle tub with a glass of wine.

The house is being cleaned to the specifications of standards to ensure you have the best possible experience with us.

Parking is available on the street, usually right out front.

Guest access
The Banana Cabana is a fully contained, stand alone cottage with it's own keyless entry. The yard spaces are shared but if you are using an area we will give you your space and privacy.

Property manager

ALICE B RUDOLPH

Languages

Danish, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: It is not baby proofed and has indoor steps.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only registered guests on property.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Only registered guests on property. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-20-000766

Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful cabana and a great location. Outdoor spaces were very nice. Would definitely do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guera T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little hideaway
It was beautiful and so comfy and cozy! We plan on staying again in the future! The garden is so beautiful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing oasis
For our 10 year anniversary my husband and I decided to take the train trip from Kansas City MO to Seattle that we had talked about for years. I had looked at at least a dozen places to stay in the Ballard/Fremont. I just kept coming back to the listing for the Banana Cabana. The listing does not begin to do this cozy little cabin justice. The character in the cabin and the garden is what drew me in, but when we actually checked in after 3 days of travel, the little things like the comfy king size bed, the relaxing records, the relaxing lighting and the heated floors were the best start to our stay in Seattle. Our stay just got better when on the second day of our stay we enjoyed dinner in the garden after a full day of sight seeing. Our third day was our anniversary, and after we had dinner out, we enjoyed drinks in the garden with the amazing fountain going. The soaker tub was most certainly another perfect highlight to our stay. It was so great to relax our aching legs from all our sight seeing walking. I could go on and on with this review but all in all it was the amazing attention to the little details everywhere that just made the stay perfect. It was definitely one of the best rentals ever. It is clear that Alice and her husband have put great thought and care into this place. It was also perfectly located to everything. We would definitely stay again if we ever go back. Thank you so much for sharing this space!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rylie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at the Cabana
Had a wonderful stay at Banana Cabana - decor was super cute, clean, quiet, fun amenities. Patio was magical. Very nice neighborhood. Great communication as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best stays ever!
This guest house truly has everything! The host has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is well stocked, well appointed, and cozy. We loved having our morning coffee in the sitting area with records playing. We will definitely be coming back here if we are ever in the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The Banana Cabana was one of the best places we have ever stayed! I wish we had more time in the area. We brought our newborn and there was a perfect amount of space for a pack n play next to the bed. The bath and heated floors were amazing, and the host provided snacks and wine. The cabana is 10 minutes walking from local breweries and 30 minutes walk from Ballard. There's also a very clean and quick bus to and from the main square.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yaroslav s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seafood Fest
Great place to stay have stayed here before we love it for its funky vibe and its proximity to the Ballard seafood fest everything was very comfortable and laid out very nicely we will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved lt
The banana cabana was such an amazing stay. Loved what they have created. You can tell that very detail was well thought out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, oasis-like experience
Great destination in West Woodland. Convenient walk to grocery store in Fremont. Bus stops, around the corner, took us to all destinations near and far. Also a strong Lyft presence. The VRBO unit was beautiful appointed and offered a retreat-like experience. We also used the backyard sitting areas for r and r. The owner promptly answered all inquiries before and during our stay. No noise it was a quiet experience. I would welcome a return opportunity to stay here. Thank you, Alice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Banana Cabana
My partner and I had a great time at the banana cabana! We would definitely return when going back to Seattle. The place was very cute and imaginative and well though out. The items provided by the host were very nice extra touches and we felt at home. It was a short bus ride to get to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Banana Cabana Paradise
We absolutely loved our stay. The Banana Cabana is a funky, cozy and fun place. Alice was easy to communicate with, very sweet and thoughtful. She had wonderful Washington snacks and drinks ready for us. Would love to come to this sweet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E., Clarkston, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and well appointed
What a delightful repast. It was thoroughly clean and comfortable. 6 different ways to make coffee plus a fully functional kitchen! We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabana Critique
Very interesting property. The cabana was immaculate and we love the design. Seems the owners have thought of everything for this little place. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
We absolutely loved our stay at The Banana Cabana. A beautiful place with many interesting things to look at, it was spotless and so comfortable. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 STARS
Charming cabana, well appointed kitchen with windows to the garden where you can sip coffee and watch hummingbirds , comfortable bed, generous and kind hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
the cabana
It was all very comfortable with easy access and outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Banana Cabana!
Repeat customers of the Banana Cabana - we love the place, the location great, the owners are awesome & responsive, and we can easily walk to a lot of the breweries/eateries in the Ballard area. Thanks!!! Will always look for this place to stay when we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We do quite a bit of traveling and this has been, by far, my favorite place to stay. It was clean, comfortable and almost takes you to a magical place. The owner definitely did everything right; decor, appliances, extras! The only thing I would note is that it is one open space. The bathroom is even open on top. This was only a little issue for us bc my husband is an early riser and I stay up late. Couldn’t really turn on a light or take a shower without the other noticing. BUT I would still stay here again over and over. It was that amazing. Love. Love. Love.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This quaint gem is well worth checking out. So many thoughtful touches. very quiet and relaxing and in a beautiful neighborhood. Very easy communication with friendly and thoughtful property owners. Absolutely will be back if ever in Seattle!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away in style
This cabin was comfortable and well appointed and quiet. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the breakfast beverage station and little extras provided by the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby watch
Nicely appointed and well thought out in terms of guest needs/desires. Enjoyed our stay notwithstanding the Seattle rain.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and Comfortable
The cottage is unique, in a good way. Interesting garden, very well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We loved coming home to the Banana Cabana each day and loved waking up there. We will definitely seek this place out on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & quaint
We absolutely loved our stay at the cabana! Our weekend there was a very rainy one in December and it was so delightful cozy and comfortable inside. Communication was quick and easy - I highly recommend this lovely place ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Design+Charm+Location
Well-designed and well-appointed and tucked into our favorite niche of Seattle, this VRBO is the kind we love to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023