Designed by Pritzker-recognized architect Tom Kundig, this Portage Bay waterfront home is one of Seattle's most distinctive rental properties. A dramatic wall of floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping views of the Montlake Bridge and the bay beyond, where rowers and sailboats glide past at sunrise — a view that never gets old, whether you're sipping morning coffee or watching the light fade over the water at dusk.

The water is yours to explore. A shared dock welcomes your boat, while two paddleboards and a two-seated kayak are ready for morning paddles across the bay over to Saint Bread for some fresh baked goods. Four private decks offer front-row seats to the ever-changing life of Portage Bay— from crew teams at dawn to sailboats drifting through on summer afternoons or late western facing sun along the front of the house. As evening settles, the waterside fire pit becomes the natural gathering place, with the Montlake Bridge and the tree-lined Montlake Cut glowing in the background.

Inside, Kundig's signature aesthetic — warm materials, industrial precision, and modern restraint — creates a home that feels both architecturally significant and deeply livable. Three bedrooms and 2.5 baths accommodate families or small groups comfortably, with spaces designed to encourage both togetherness and quiet retreat. Year-round comfort is assured by a modern heat pump system providing both heating and air conditioning, keeping the home perfectly temperate whatever Seattle's weather brings.

Arrival is effortless. A two-car garage and ample private parking mean no circling the block — a genuine luxury on Seattle's waterfront. Unload, settle in, and let the bay do the rest.

The neighborhood is a destination in its own right. Directly across the street, a beloved gourmet market and café serves wood-fired pizza, smash burgers, and a carefully curated selection of local beer and wine — the kind of place you'd seek out on any Seattle visit, and here it's simply part of your daily rhythm. Portage Bay sits at the intersection of the University District and Capitol Hill, putting you minutes from some of Seattle's best restaurants, independent shops, and cultural institutions. Downtown Seattle and SeaTac are both an easy drive.

Few homes in Seattle bring together architecture of this caliber, direct water access, and a neighborhood this alive. Whether you're here for a weekend escape, a family gathering, or an extended stay in one of America's great cities, this is a home that rewards every day you spend in it.

This is Seattle at its best. There is nothing else quite like it.

PS. Our home was available for long term renters while we lived overseas in 2019/2020 and we can forward reviews if helpful.