The Best Lodging In Ballard!
About this cottage rental
Situated in Ballard, this charming cottage for $221 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. The reviews are in! "The Carriage House has absolutely re-defined luxury for us." - Sarah from Boston "More like staying at the Ritz than the Marriott." - Diane from New York City "An incredible gem in Ballard!" - Craig from Seattle "This is no ordinary Airbnb." - Kyle from Seattle "If you want a local, lovely, home with local, lovely, professional host, this one is above and beyond." - Liz from California This fully furnished “tiny mansion" is has tons of vintage Seattle charm incorporated throughout. Located on a residential, tree-lined street, the Carriage House is perfect for a romantic weekend or family getaway. Exceptional design features include old growth and reclaimed cedar ceilings, vintage doors, clam wood mantle and high end kitchen and bath finishes. An efficient heating and cooling system will ensure your complete comfort year-round. The two-story Carriage House is located on our property, tucked neatly behind our home. Thoughtful fencing and landscaping provide as much privacy as any of us city dwellers can expect. There is a private garden and outdoor dining area for your enjoyment. The Carriage House is accessed via a driveway with off street parking. The Carriage House is stocked with assorted board games and a lending library to keep you entertained on those evenings you wish to tuck in early. The TV (with cable, Netflix and streaming options), reliable wifi and Bluetooth speaker will round out all of your entertainment needs.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ballard, WA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(53 Reviews)
5.0
My husband and I had three nights to enjoy this little gem in Ballard. You will want for nothing if you are lucky enough to also stay. Virginia has generously provided great toiletries, kitchen and food items, laundry detergent, and more. It is comfortably furnished with a cabin-y feel, enhanced by the little gas stove heater, dark wood trim, and antique doors, making everything attractive and solid feeling. At the end of their driveway (exclusive to you) it nonetheless feels very private and is super quiet. While there are lots of windows, the natural light is not great for reading, so I second another reviewer's suggestion for a lamp by the couch. Seattle restaurants are NOT cheap, so a recommendation is Maggie Bluffs, a casual but good restaurant at the marina (near the cruise lines), at the bottom of Magnolia bridge. Tricky to find but worth the trip and tables always available. Thank you Virginia for creating our sweet home away from home! We had a great stay :-)
5.0
A great stay
5.0
Wonderful cottage. Felt like a home away from home. Great attention to detail throughout the cottage. Will definitely return.
5.0
This back yard cottage is perfect. Every imaginable convenience and amenity. Very quiet. Sustainable everything. Easy access with off-street parking.
5.0
Lovely little home, very functional layout and beautiful build quality. The bed is like a cloud - I’ve never slept so well in a stay-away bed. We hosted family for brunch and Virginia, the host, brought over a leaf for the table and an extra chair.
Parking spot off the street is a great perk, too.
The neighborhood is single-family homes and sidewalks - getting hard to find in Seattle. We walked to the park that overlooks Shilshole marina to work off the cinnamon rolls we grabbed from Piccolino’s bakery for the brunch. Great restaurant for dinner, as well.
We would like to just move in. ;-)
5.0
This home is just as it appears in the listing...it is peaceful and perfectly located! In our opinion, the Ballard neighborhood is one of the best parts of Seattle...we enjoyed the easy access to local restaurants, breweries, and attractions. If you're wanting to spend time sightseeing in Seattle, you don't even have to get on I-5. There is a quick "backroad" drive that gets you to the Space Needle, Pike's Market, etc. within 15-20 minutes. The home was supplied with everything you could need to cook there. The home is comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our 10 day stay and would certainly recommend it!
5.0
This was an amazing experience. My gf and I stayed here on a getaway weekend. The host went above and beyond to make us comfortable and have an amazing time in Seattle. This is one of the best.
5.0
Home away from home
This cottage could not be more cozy and functional. Absolutely the best vrbo we’ve stayed at. They have a pillow bar!! Looking forward to returning.
5.0
We had an amazing quick trip to Seattle and could not have loved the carriage house more. So clean, welcoming and cozy - the perfect home base for exploring the city!
5.0
Awesome Seattle stopover
We had an amazing quick trip to Seattle and could not have loved the carriage house more. So clean, welcoming and cozy - the perfect home base for exploring the city!
5.0
I LOVED this property. Every detail in the cottage is thought out in anticipation of what a guest might need or want. The decor is done so well with a nautical theme that is fun but extremely tasteful. My local friend wishes she could live here instead of her apartment. I will definitely come back and wish I could stay longer this time! Thank you
5.0
No detail was missed in preparing this lovely carriage house. The neighborhood is a beautiful walking area. We will be back .
5.0
Fantastic getaway
No detail was missed in preparing this lovely carriage house. The neighborhood is a beautiful walking area. We will be back .
5.0
This lovely rental checked all of the boxes. Clean, updated, private cottage. Appreciated the equipped kitchen, extra plush towels, laundry within the bathroom. Zoned split heat/ ac units.
Perfect for two people.
Also robes and spa slippers included and a selection of bed sleeping pillows soft to firm!
Enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Perfection
I LOVED this property. Every detail in the cottage is thought out in anticipation of what a guest might need or want. The decor is done so well with a nautical theme that is fun but extremely tasteful. My local friend wishes she could live here instead of her apartment. I will definitely come back and wish I could stay longer this time! Thank you
5.0
Adorable cottage rental in Ballard.
This lovely rental checked all of the boxes. Clean, updated, private cottage. Appreciated the equipped kitchen, extra plush towels, laundry within the bathroom. Zoned split heat/ ac units.
Perfect for two people.
Also robes and spa slippers included and a selection of bed sleeping pillows soft to firm!
Enjoyed our stay!
5.0
There are just too many wonderful things to list about this property but to name a few...the neighborhood is quiet and beautiful, off street parking is available, snacks, coffee and other comforts of home provided, communication with Victoria was excellent and to add to all of that, the cottage is just so lovely. We would definitely check for availability next time we're in Seattle!
5.0
Cozy and inviting!
There are just too many wonderful things to list about this property but to name a few...the neighborhood is quiet and beautiful, off street parking is available, snacks, coffee and other comforts of home provided, communication with Victoria was excellent and to add to all of that, the cottage is just so lovely. We would definitely check for availability next time we're in Seattle!
5.0
Wonderful place to stay!
This is our favorite place to stay in Seattle. It’s in a lovely, quiet neighborhood, yet is walking distance to vibrant Ballard, and an easy drive to downtown and many other fun Seattle neighborhoods. The cottage is cozy and very well appointed, and off street parking is a nice bonus. Communication and checkin/checkout were completely smooth. Highly recommended!
5.0
Beautiful place, well appointed, great neighborhood
Lots of nice touches to this well designed and tastefully decorated carriage house. Virginia allowed us accommodations to our stay. We wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Amazing stay at the cottage. Excellent host and accommodations. Many extras and highly recommend.
5.0
Excellent stay
Amazing stay at the cottage. Excellent host and accommodations. Many extras and highly recommend.
5.0
Great place to stay
So easy to access, very clean, lots of extras such as coffee, tea, granola bars, choice of pillows, bath amenities, robes, slippers, easy to operate TV. Owner responded quickly to my texts. Will stay again.
Could only suggest some better lamps for reading downstairs. All in all we loved It and we’ve stayed at a lot of places in Ballard.
5.0
The best rental i’ve stayed in. So cute, cozy, and comfortable. Communication was easy and amazing, and so helpful!
5.0
Cutest Ballard Oasis
The best rental i’ve stayed in. So cute, cozy, and comfortable. Communication was easy and amazing, and so helpful!
5.0
Excellent place to stay
Cottage was clean and well maintained. Of all of the VRBOs I’ve used, this was probably the best one yet
5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much! We loved the quiet neighborhood and walking to local coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Perfect spot for exploring the city.
5.0
Wonderful - thanks.
5.0
Perfect Getaway
We enjoyed our stay very much! We loved the quiet neighborhood and walking to local coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Perfect spot for exploring the city.
5.0
Terrific!!
Wonderful - thanks.
5.0
Great stay in Seattle
A perfect place for two to stay and use as a base for this really fun city. We had the cool weather we came for and so didn't need to use the A/C, but we did cook some and everything we needed was there. Did help that we had a car because the house is a long walk from Ballard's business district, but I saw that on the map.
5.0
Wonderful place for a couple to stay, down to the antique-style push button light switches!
Easy peasy.
5.0
Great location
15 mins from downtown, 5 mins from best parts of Ballard.
Loved the location and it was perfect for my wife and I to have our wkd get away.
5.0
Charming, clean cottage. Very quiet. Like new condition Great communication. Everything provided for and thought of. Loved the pillow selection. Very special.
5.0
Private cozy cottage
Charming, clean cottage. Very quiet. Like new condition Great communication. Everything provided for and thought of. Loved the pillow selection. Very special.
5.0
Perfect size, had everything we needed. Fantastic design and build quality. No overdone or vacation knickknack decore. Clean. Hosts very responsive. We will come back.
5.0
Quality through and through
Perfect size, had everything we needed. Fantastic design and build quality. No overdone or vacation knickknack decore. Clean. Hosts very responsive. We will come back.
5.0
Perfect "home" base for exploring Seattle
Probably the most welcoming property we've ever walked into....fresh flowers, music, bottle of wine, snacks, coffee to easily make. Considering houses are close together in the area the space seemed very private. Nice area to just walk around and easy to navigate to "the city" or plenty to do nearby.
5.0
Cozy Carriage House
Our host, Virginia, went above and beyond to create a warm and welcoming stay for our family. Upon arrival, wonderful jazz music was playing from the retro radio and Virginia provided an oscillating fan, as requested. Light snacks, a bottle of wine, plush towels and a very comfortable bed were just what we needed after a long days travel. The location in Ballard could not have been more perfect. Don't hesitate to book this wonderful property! We look forward to going back soon :)
5.0
There is nothing these owners haven’t thought about in outfitting this place. From the bottle of wine and snacks that made breakfast and sightseeing snacks so easy to a pick your pillow closet, this place has it all. Spotless and refurbished with no detail left behind. So much character & comfort. Very safe, quiet, and ideal location. Everything was just easy & homey. Hostess went out of her way to get me an early Check-in. It’s hard to document how much is right about this luxurious & beautiful little carriage house. I didn’t want to leave & now I want a reason to come back!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ballard?
The average price for a rental in Ballard is $154 per night. This rental is $67 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Best Lodging In Ballard!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Best Lodging In Ballard! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Best Lodging In Ballard!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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