Guest house holiday rentals in Elliott Bay

Backyard Cottage Retreat: Private, Cozy, Walkable

Perch on a stool at the breakfast bar under airy vaulted pine ceilings in this bright, cozy studio home. This modern backyard cottage is tucked away in a private setting, yet steps away from everything this hip neighborhood has to offer. Custom designed and hand-built by the hosts, this backyard cottage is a sanctuary in the city. After a day of exploring nearby beaches, beautiful parks, kayaking the sound or eating your way through the Farmer’s Market, come home and unwind on the private deck. Free street parking! A short walk to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s. Finished in 2016, this new, custom-built studio cottage is tucked away in a private setting. The 400 sq. ft. craftsman style space is thoughtfully designed to incorporate natural daylight through large windows and high pine wood cathedral ceilings. The tasteful, modern craftsman interior creates a cozy home away from home and offers all you need for an overnight or an extended stay. Your fully equipped kitchen offers quartz countertops, a sink with Grohe faucet, petite 4-burner stove with oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided!), and everything you need to prepare meals, if you prefer to eat in. You'll sleep comfortably in the queen sized bed with new memory foam mattress and enjoy a full bathroom with a brand new tiled shower/tub. A CB2 Flex Full-size Sleeper Sofa (rated best sleeper sofa by Apartment Therapy) can accommodate another guest. Your cottage is set back from the street in our private backyard, atop our garage (not parked in, and rarely opened), surrounded by trees and a greenbelt behind our house. It is designed to be eco-friendly with SIP panels, LED lighting, heat pump water heater and radiant floor heating. Serene, healthy, and beautiful - and close to everything! It's perfect for out of town guests, vacationers, a staycation, or business travelers. You have the benefit of a completely private space above our detached garage with full 24-hour access, free on-street parking, and a private entrance. There are 12 stairs from the driveway to the cottage, which is a second story unit. Fresh sheets and towels are provided for longer visits, upon request. Privacy is all yours, though we're happy to help you with navigate our neighborhood and Seattle, and provide recommendations if desired. West Seattle is a sought-after neighborhood that is perfect for foodies, shoppers, families, adventurers, outdoor lovers and those visiting the city and the great Pacific Northwest--and only a 10-15 minute drive from downtown! Visit famous Alki Beach & take a walk along Lincoln Park. Walk to one of our many locally owned coffee shops, or pick up some fresh flowers or artisan made goodies on Sundays at the local Farmer's Market. Enjoy one of our many delicious restaurants. The cottage is so walkable! Your cottage is very close to the Metro city bus lines (1-3 blocks depending on what # bus) which provides easy access to hot spots like West Seattle’s own Alki Beach, a sandy Puget Sound beach with a walking/bike path, paddle boarding, canoes, and numerous eateries and coffeehouses, or beautifully wooded Lincoln Park with walking trails and huge native trees. Or zip downtown Seattle (10-15 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus) to the take in the Waterfront, Pike Place Market, retail shopping, music venues, Seattle Center and the Space Needle, Washington State Convention Center, Starbucks headquarters, Seattle Art Museum and Pioneer Square art galleries, Safeco Field (baseball), CenturyLink Field (football), or a Washington State Ferry and much more. Light rail is also available to and from SeaTac airport with one bus transfer. You can also access Car2Go in Seattle if you have a membership. Street parking is free for Car2Go anywhere in the city. We have plenty of free street parking on our street for a vehicle or rental car. We are eager to welcome you to your cottage and enjoy the benefits of meeting new people from near and far. We are Northwest natives and college sweethearts, who have lived and traveled internationally. Now, we reside in Seattle, working to better our world through a child-focused international relief & development organization, and engineering for energy efficiency of our natural resources. We have children by birth and international adoption who are a tremendous privilege to parent. We hope you will join us soon for an overnight stay or longer!

Detached Private Upscale Guest Cottage

This is a detached, completely private studio cottage. From the studs out remodel completed in 2014. It has a full travertine bathroom, washer dryer, full size kitchen appliances, miles of granite counter, work space, eating area, built in storage in closet, vaulted ceilings, queen bed. Free internet of course and Direct TV. Top of Queen Anne hill. Within half a block there is casual dining, Macrina Bakery, Bustle, Taco Shop, Targy’s Bar. Dry cleaning and Ken’s Market full grocery store also a half a block away. Full sized appliances, dishes, cookware, coffee pot, blender, and spices. Private outdoor courtyard with BBQ, eating and lounging areas. Private entrance to yard from off street alley parking for 1 car. Additional parking on street. We will be there if you need us but will set it up for you to come and go on your own. Since you're in our backyard, we're around in case you need any assistance. We will be happy to provide anything you need as far as special requests prior to your arrival and if you want special places to go we do have vast knowledge of everything fun to do!!! 6 blocks walk to Queen Anne Ave for all the shops, fine dining and nightlife. ½ mile walk to Kerry Park for the best view of Seattle in town. 1 ½ miles to lower Queen Anne and Seattle Center. Less than 3 miles to downtown and Pike Place Market. We are minutes from some of Seattle's best dining. My personal favorite restaurants within a five minute walk are: How to Cook a Wolf and Lloyd Martin. Groceries: Ken’s Market is on the corner but Safeway and Trader Joes are within a few blocks. Transportation: The #2 bus stop to Seattle Center and downtown core is on the corner, other bus lines are within a 3 block walk. There is a ZipCar at the 7-11 on Queen Anne Ave. There are usually Car2Go cars nearby. This is not only one of Seattle's more desirable and sought after neighborhoods we are also one of the safest neighborhoods. Walk six blocks to Queen Anne Ave for plentiful shops, fine dining, and nightlife. A little closer, Kerry Park has the best view of Seattle. Also not far away are lower Queen Anne and Seattle Center, as well as downtown and Pike Place Market.

Seattle Urban-Chic Studio Cottage

Come stay at this Northwest Green Home Tour 'Audience Choice' Award Winning Property! Gorgeous urbanchic Studio Loft in a backyard cottage located between the highly coveted Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods, complete with exposed beams/high ceilings, high end flooring and designer fixtures, chef's kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, sleeping loft with queen bed, balcony and private patio areas, and sunset mountain views. Amenities include a bottle of wine and all you can drink Seattle coffee! The main bedroom area is designed as a loft area with open access to the living space below. You access the queen bed in the loft via the ladder stairs seen in the photo. There is also a Queen pull-out couch made by Crate and Barrel. The loft comfortably sleeps 4 people between the two beds, but is ideal for a couple or a single person. This cottage is an easy stroll to the hip and restaurant clad, vibrant neighborhood of Fremont, or for a more metropolitan Seattle experience, the heart of downtown and Pike Market is less than 3 miles from the cottage doorstep. This very private, very quiet and self-cointained unit is accessible through the the alley (30 feet from plenty of street parking). Cottage front door is on second level with stairs, above garage area. The cottage is a stand alone building. No shared space or access with main house. The perfect mix of the Seattle high end, urban yet sophisticatedly-simple lifestyle!

Modern + Spacious Studio in Upper Queen Anne

Come explore one of Seattle’s quintessential neighborhoods! This modern studio is on a peaceful street yet a short walk to Queen Anne's best parks, restaurants, cafes and grocery stores. A few things you'll love: ★Walk score of 93! 2 blocks from Queen Anne Ave, full of great restaurants, shops and cafes ★7min drive (short bus ride) downtown. 10min drive to top neighborhoods Ballard, Fremont, Belltown ★Renovated with updated bathroom and new appliances ★Professionally cleaned before your arrival

Modern Magnolia | Luxurious House w/ Views & A/C

Welcome to 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Seattle hideaway with soaring windows, luxurious amenities and bay-and-mountain outlooks. • Floor-to-ceiling living room windows • Private outdoor area with dining, loungers, and BBQ grill • Smart home system, radiant heated floors, AC, and chef’s kitchen • Seattle’s Magnolia area with easy access to nearby neighborhoods • Views of Elliot Bay, Cascade Mountains, and Ballard Bridge Settle in and enjoy the views, then book when Modern Magnolia fits your plans.

Vintage Vibes . Clawfoot Tub . Carriage House

🏆 Rated AirBNB top 5% Come experience a cozy, boutique hotel experience! ✅ Hotel quality linens ✅ Fully equipped kitchen ✅ Gas fireplace ✅ Super fast wifi >500 MBPS ✅ Spacious bath w/walk-in shower + clawfoot tub ✅ In-unit W/D avail on request ⭐️ 5 mins to: DTWN, Space Needle, Climate Pledge Arena ⭐️ Walk to Kerry Park / Trip Advisor's #6 of 835 things to do - "Hands down one of the best Airbnbs I’ve stayed in." - "...incredible bath tub, nicely stocked kitchen - loved this place thank you!"

Ocean view loft with private rooftop deck

The Lofthouse is your 3-story urban oasis is nestled in the trees of Queen Anne Hill, 7 mins. from downtown Seattle & CRUISE SHIP TERMINALS. This newly remodeled 1-bedroom guesthouse gives "zen-vibes" with its lush garden, waterfall, pond, ROOFTOP DECK VIEW, modern kitchen/bath, & cozy patio. Walking distance to local cafes & shops. Hostess lives on the property & strives to provide a relaxing stay for all guests. We're close to everything that Seattle has to offer w/o the “busy” city life.

(NEW) Wallingford Cottage with Stunning Views!

The "Wallingford Nest" is in the heart of one of Seattle's trendiest neighborhoods and walking distance to Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Groceries and Shopping! You’ll also love our place because of its close proximity to: South Lake Union as well as downtown and the University of Washington. It's perfect for couples, parents visiting their student, city adventurers, and business travelers. Plenty of (free) street parking and the bus stop is across the street, to downtown, UW + more.

Cottage Loft w/ parking & private patio in Fremont

The comfortable Cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Fremont with private parking in driveway and a fenced-in courtyard. The Cottage is within a short walking distance to downtown Fremont, Greenlake, Phinney Ridge, Woodland Park Zoo and several award winning restaurants and coffee shops. Please Note!! The spiral staircase, to access the loft more easily, is a narrow and tight fit! It is not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. Pet’s - We are dog friendly only

Guest House with a view above the beach.

Come explore beautiful Bainbridge Island and stay in our comfortable guest home. Located 5 miles from the ferry on the Northeast side of the island. This home is a separate dwelling with it's own driveway and private entrance located on our property. The short walk to the beach is about 5 minutes where you can have a beach fire, build a fort or simply relax and enjoy the views of the shipping lanes, Mt. Rainer, herons, eagles, orcas and our neighborhood sea lions.

Seattle Alki Beach Cottage Studio

Welcome to your private, quiet retreat, featuring a tiny footprint with luxe features in a garden setting. Only 1-block from Alki beach, experience the best of PNW beach living. Your own secure building (325 sq ft studio) with kitchenette, queen bed, washer/dryer and air conditioning. The cottage studio has the added feature of its own lovely private outdoor area that is filled with garden blooms during the spring and summer. Find us on IG @alkicottage.

Near City, Walkable To Beach & Top Restaurants

Welcome to our private backyard studio oasis–perfect for solo travelers or couples. Nestled behind our home, enjoy the quiet, peaceful beauty of our lush backyard and the thoughtful amenities of the studio. A short walk from Alki Beach, an old growth forest, and top restaurants. Easy transit to downtown and stadiums, plus only 20 minutes from SeaTac. Relax, explore, or cheer on your team during events like the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026!