Waterfront holiday rentals in Seattle

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Flat in Belltown
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Seattle Studio w/ Rooftop Water and Garden Views

Location, Location, Location! Urban Living with Rooftop Views in Downtown Seattle We live onsite and manage the entire building. Always available. Experience the best of downtown Seattle from this stylish apartment with stunning city views and a spectacular rooftop deck. Walk to Pike Place Market, Post Alley, the Waterfront, Space Needle, and countless restaurants, bars, shops, and galleries right outside your door. Fully stocked and thoughtfully designed, your perfect downtown getaway awaits!

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Guest house in Federal Way
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 550 reviews

Beautiful 180° Puget Sound views, clean & private

Beachfront guesthouse on Redondo Beach. Detached studio unit, sweeping views of puget sound and Redondo Beach. Direct access to no bank, private sandy beach. Enjoy the views from the comfy queen sized bed or living area with 2 couches and a flat screen tv. The kitchen bar is perfect to enjoy a meal or glass of wine. Sit on the deck and take in the view Private Redondo Beach, 20 minutes (10 miles south) from SeaTac airport, 20 minutes from downtown Tacoma, 30 minutes from downtown Seattle.

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A modern living area is featured, showcasing a sleek, black leather sofa and an Eames-style chair. A vinyl record player and vinyl collection are positioned against a wall with decorative greenery. Natural light enters through a small window, with curtains softly framing the view.
Home in Ballard
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews

Unique Design space in Ballard

Unique space with modern design and art, located blocks from the Puget Sound. A short walk to Historic Downtown Ballard, with superb coffee, shopping, music venues, restaurants and bars (and the best Sunday Farmers Market in the city). Or walk a few blocks to the Ballard Locks or Golden Gardens, one of the Seattle's only sandy beaches to catch sunset. The spacious 2 bedroom is all yours! Stocked with records and coffee, comfortable bedding, full kitchen and shower. Heated floors and A/C too!

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A great room is featured with vaulted, beamed ceilings and large windows offering views of Puget Sound. A slipcovered couch and two chairs provide comfortable seating, complemented by a vintage trunk serving as a coffee table. Decorative plants enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Home in Crystal Springs
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Beautiful Crystal Springs - Private Beach & Views

Featured in Cascade PBS Hidden Gems, our completely renovated 1930's beach front cottage is located in the island's south end, sunny Crystal Springs neighborhood. Featuring a chef's kitchen, vaulted great room, wood burning fireplace and stunning Puget Sound view where you can take in sunsets from the covered lanai, deck or relax on 100 feet of private no bank waterfront. One of the few homes with a private, fenced yard and beach. Enjoy nearby trails & Pleasant Beach Village just minutes away.

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The living room features a comfortable seating arrangement with a dark sofa and two upholstered armchairs. A glass coffee table sits on a geometric area rug. Large windows provide a panoramic view of Lake Washington, allowing natural light to fill the space, complemented by decorative plants.
Cottage in Seward Park
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 325 reviews

Kinglet Cottage - Bright and Sunny Lake View!

Our cottage sits above Lake Washington with a beautiful water view. A peaceful respite, yet so close to the city. You can barbeque on the deck and watch the boats go by as ospreys fish in the little marina just below. Walk or ride bikes along Lake Wa. Blvd. to Seward Park offering its old-growth forest and pretty lakeside loop just one mile away. A short walk takes you to coffee shops and vibrant Columbia City is just 1.4 miles away with a convenient light rail station in the center of town.

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Guest house in Vashon
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews

Sea Forever Beach Cottage

A relaxing 20-minute ferry trip from West Seattle or Water Taxi from downtown Seattle brings you to your own private cozy, Studio cottage with sweeping views of the Sound. Watch the ferries go by, relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the Olympic mountains, kayaking, a forest hiking trail with sea and Mount Rainier views, beach walks, and downtown Vashon (less than 10 mins away!). Please note: The parking lot is a few minute walk from the cottage.

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A welcoming front patio features stone pathways and two elegant water fountains. Lush greenery cascades from above, providing shade. The view extends toward Puget Sound, showcasing water and sky. Advertisements for free breakfast and parking are subtly displayed, emphasizing convenience.
Villa in Alki
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Seattle Luxury Ocean Waterfront Beach View Villa

Amazingly beautiful beachfront water view villa on Puget Sound. Watch whales and seals frolic in the waves. Bring your kayak or sailboard or rent them nearby. Dedicated bike lanes or roller skate! Dine at La Rustica Restaurant across the street. Relax in Alki Spa nearby. Chef’s kitchen w/Viking appliances. King-size bed w/attached stone bath. Owners live onsite but you have your own private apartment w/separate entrance, beach access, free parking & complimentary Continental breakfast!

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Apartment in Pike-Market
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Luxury Waterfront Condo Steps to Pike Place Market

This is the ONLY condo building on the Seattle Waterfront so you can't get any closer to the water than this! Steps the new park/stairs to Pike Place Market. Watch ferry boats slip by from your living room. This modern and luxurious condo is within walking distance to the shopping district, Pike Place Market, museums, Safeco and Quest Fields. This 2 BR sleeps 4 comfortably. A King bed in the master, and a new queen bed in the 2nd bedroom, provide plenty of room to sleep and relax.

Top guest favourite
A dining area features a long wooden table surrounded by chairs, with large windows offering views of the water. A minimalistic centerpiece decorates the table, while modern bar stools sit adjacent to a stylish kitchen with sleek cabinetry.
Cottage in Sammamish
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviews

Lake Sammamish Waterfront Mid-Century Modern Gem

Recreate, relax & rejuvenate at water’s edge on Lake Sammamish! Enjoy sunsets from the private dock, the deck or the hot tub at water-side. Kayak or swim in the lake. Run or walk the Sammamish trail from the back of the house. Mid-century modern meets lakeside living. Enjoy the peaceful and intimate connection to nature and wildlife. Gaze through the expansive glass from the living room, dining room and kitchen just mere feet from the water.

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A waterfront view is captured from the private balcony, featuring serene water and distant coastal outlines. Modern buildings frame the scene, while a shoreline pier extends into the water, enhancing the connection to the surrounding landscape.
Apartment in Pike-Market
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Free Parking! Stylish Pike Place Market Condo

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located waterfront condo with a walk score of 96 and transit score of 100. Enjoy views of Elliot Bay, ferries, cruise ships and beautiful sunsets from the living room and private balcony. Easily walk to Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, the Sculpture Park, Cruise Terminal, and ferry terminal. Located within walking distance to Belltown, Queen Anne, Space Needle, stadiums and more.

Top guest favourite
A spacious living room is highlighted by large windows allowing natural light to fill the area. A comfortable sofa faces a modern television, while a round coffee table sits in front of a fireplace. A small accent chair adds to the cozy ambiance.
Apartment in Belltown
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Puget Sound Retreat

Bayview condo with walking distance of Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Cruise Terminal, Ferries, Victoria Clipper, Belltown, and Sculpture Park. A five-minute walk up to Pike Market where you are steps away from all the shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and culture this iconic market area has to offer. Water Landing Condominium HOA requires each tenant to sign the Rental Reservation Form & Community Rules.

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The image showcases a serene waterfront scene with the Seattle skyline in the background. The Space Needle is visible among the buildings, and a large cruise ship is anchored in the water. The soft colors of dusk reflect on the calm surface of Puget Sound.
Flat in Alki
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

West Seattle rental unit 5 min from Alki beach

With stunning views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound, this 1-bedroom rental unit is perfect for a couple’s getaway! It is located on the West Seattle waterfront, just a 5-minute drive from Alki beach, across the street from favorite local restaurants and kayak/SUP rentals, and only a 10-min water taxi ride from Pike Place market/downtown Seattle!

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    Seattle holiday rentals start at £22 per night before taxes and fees

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    Seattle stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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    Seattle’s top spots include Space Needle, Seattle Center and Seattle Aquarium

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