Phinney Ridge stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Phinney Ridge cottage, you'll find Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake Park. University of Washington and Fremont Troll are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Bongos - 5 min walk
Kidd Valley - 18 min walk
Diva Espresso - 19 min walk
Fresh Flours - 7 min walk
The Tin Hat Bar & Grill - 17 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.
Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney
Clean and updated quaint cottage wedged in between Green Lake, Woodland Zoo, and Phinney Ridge. This is an ideal place if you are looking for a place to enjoy walks around the lake and quickly moving in between the Green Lake neighborhood, Phinney, Fremont, and Ballard. This is an ideal place for two coupled adults, a family of four, or if you're looking to work remotely with access to a one gig fiber line.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-22-001819, STR-OPLI-19-002644
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ashley J.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We needed a place to stay for some appointments at Harborview, over a weekend. The house was so clean and easy to get to. The only "negative" we had is the proximity to loud traffic on Aurora,
Ashley J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tara K.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Seattle
Very happy with the house and location. Easy and quick communication with host.
Tara K.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Teresa H.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Green Lake cottage
House is an older home,darling and the right size for only one or two. The heating is individual (older electric space heaters) so rooms are hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. No heating for kitchen area which was uncomfortable. Located next to a busy freeway(in back of home) be prepared for noise at night and early morning commuters to city. Overall, it’s a safe, decent location to Green Lake, and walking distance to good restaurants. Wish the manager would’ve been more flexible with a late check out.
Teresa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
taylor h.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy near downtown
This very cozy and comfy upstairs but still ground level suite was perfect for our little weekend stay. We were very plased with the location and the clean inviroment provided. Would stay again 100%.
taylor h.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place in a very nice neighborhood
We had a very nice stay at this little cottage - it's in a great location nearby Green lake, with nice walking and restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Cottage itself is very nicely setup and is very comfortable - we had a great stay - highly recommend
Andrew H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S., Lake Tahoe, Nevada/USA
11 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Very close to the lake and the park. Wonderful restaurants close by. Dog friendly.
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Jan and Dave
The property was easy to find, pleasant appearance from ou, and parking was easy. The interior was clean and the kitchen was modern. It took a little while to warm up the baseboard heating because it was a cold night. But we were comfortable.
Janet S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corie J.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Great place to stay. Close to Greenlake!
Corie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Pat O.
17 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location but lots of street noise
This is a cute cottage but backs to a very busy road. Lots of street noise. To gain entrance, there is a very small keypad located inside the front door frame which is not easily visible. It took me and my college-aged daughter 15 minutes to locate it, and the owner insisted on texting back and forth instead of calling me (which would have solved the problem much for effectively). Further complicating matters was an older keypad and key lock box on the side door.
Pat O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Daniel L.
28 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
1 Week Stay
My wife and stayed in Vince’s sweet little cottage near Green Lake which is just a short walk after you cross Aurora Road. The house was a nice place to use as a base while we took care of our business in Seattle. Everything was clean and functional.
Daniel L.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
CJ & Fred W.
13 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, but not well supplied
Shower was not working although it was repaired the following day. Coffeepot not working -needs proper filters. Two of 4 mugs were chipped on rims. No sharp knife supplied - I couldn’t ‘ cut my bagel! Need night table on both sides of the bed.
CJ & Fred W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Rachel W.
25 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great pet friendly getaway.
Lovely little, clean, pet friendly apt right by Green Lake.
Wonderful launch pad for a Seattle getaway.
Will certainly stay there again.
Rachel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Doug N.
19 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the Zoo.
Very clean and comfortable facility.
Doug N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa F.
21 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Vrbo
Lovely space and clean. Had everything we needed.
Melissa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Desirae R.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Christmas!
My husband and I stayed here on Christmas Eve and we had a great time.Very clean and we got to bring our pup with us. Would definitely stay here again.
Desirae R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anita F.
23 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little abode!
This property provided just the right amenities for my husband and I on a business trip to Seattle. The communication with the property owner was factual and left no questions hanging in the air. The home was spotless, and adequately stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed many walks in the neighborhood with our 4-legged counterpart. We felt right at home and would definitely stay there again!
Anita F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
Sue H., Where do you live?
28 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
cute but noisy
This is a small house with an updated, well supplied kitchen but it backs onto a very noisy section of fast moving, heavily trafficked Aurora Avenue. Auroroa is right behind the pretty trees in the photo. Unseen but not unheard!
I got used to the constant noise but it was not a restful experience.
Sue H.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael E.
8 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Coinvent
Great location for accessing Green Lake , the Zoo and Seattle Center. House was very comfortable and well stocked with everything one would need. The two large fans were much appreciated for dealing with the warm weather we had during our stay. We would consider staying again anytime.
Michael E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
4/10 Poor
Biru G., San Mateo, CA
29 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Home next to loud highway
We booked a 4 night stay but left early and booked a hotel for the last 2 nights due to being uncomfortable. We were not refunded (though we did not request) a refund for the last 2 nights.
1) We visited during the 2021 summer heat wave during which temperatures hit the low 100s. We knew the home didn't have A/C but were surprised that there were no fans at all in the home. We requested some fans upon arrival, to which the hosts responded that fans were sold out all over the city. They said they would try to procure one but did not get any to us during our stay. During our stay we drove by several local hardware stores with standing fans for sale outside on the sidewalk just a few blocks away from the home. Amazon, based in Seattle, also offers next day shipping.
2) Due to the heat, we had to keep the windows open at night in the bedroom. Unfortunately, the bedroom is directly on a very loud highway with active, continuous traffic noise throughout the night. The noise is so loud that the host proactively provides ear plugs. We did not sleep well the first 2 nights, and when we found ourselves awake from traffic noise at 3am on the 3rd night, we packed up and found a local hotel instead.
3) We do not feel the listing is accurate for the following reasons:
-The listing implies that you have the entire home. This is not true - the home is split into A and B subunits, B being a lower floor.
-There is access to a washer/dryer but it is not inside the home, and use is shared with the other tenants. You need to go outside, downstairs and past the downstairs unit to access the laundry.
-We strongly believe the listing should mention the extremely loud traffic noise. We have never stayed at a place that actively provides earplugs, so this feels like a lie by omission. Unless you can sleep through loud traffic/truck noises or are OK using ear plugs, we do not recommend staying here.
4) Areas for improvement:
-There is a nail sticking up from the kitchen floor in the area near the eating table. It is not visible and very painful to walk over.
-Only about half the windows in the home have screens. During the evenings we could not open all the windows to cool down the home.
-While the owners obviously have no control over the weather, not providing fans in a non-air-conditioned home during a heat wave is, quite frankly, extremely irresponsible. Continuing to not provide them for days after they were requested, is negligent.
Biru G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alison A.
12 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location for Green Lake access
I greatly enjoyed the month I spent at this property. My dogs and I walked to the Woodland dog park everyday across the bridges. The unit was well equipped and clean. The traffic noise is a bit loud but that comes with city living I suppose and the owners did provide ear plugs. I highly recommend this rental.