Capitol Hill 3BR Townhouse — Rooftop Space Needle Views, Walk to Light Rail

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8.8Excellent
(3 Ratings)
"Excellent property! It had everything our family of 5 needed and we could walk most places. My only complaint is that the living room floor and master (upstairs) were quite warm during the day. The ..."
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House in South Lake Union, WA

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

A 4-story Capitol Hill townhouse on Summit Ave E with a private rooftop deck and Space Needle views — confirmed by over 50 guests who've made their way up there. Three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings, floating stairs, and a private ground-floor patio for morning coffee. Two outdoor spaces — rooftop above, patio below — which is genuinely unusual for a Capitol Hill townhouse.

Capitol Hill Light Rail is a 10-minute walk — downtown Seattle in 4 minutes by train, Pike Place in 5, SeaTac in 20. The bus stop on E Olive Way & Summit Ave E is a 1-minute walk and connects directly to the station. A 96 Walk Score and Cal Anderson Park 8 minutes on foot means you can do most of your Seattle stay without ever getting in a car.

THE HOME

Four floors of open-concept modern design — floating stairs, 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a rooftop deck at the top with Space Needle views. Every bedroom has its own bathroom — 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths total, more bathrooms than bedrooms — which is rare even in premium Capitol Hill townhouses and means no scheduling or sharing for any guest.

1st floor: Bedroom 1 (two queen beds), bathroom with shower, private patio access

2nd floor: Bedroom 2 (queen bed, closet), full bathroom with shower

3rd floor: Living room, kitchen, dining area (foldable table, seats up to 6), half bathroom with washer/dryer

4th floor: Bedroom 3/master (queen bed), full bathroom with tub, rooftop deck access

Note: Stairs required throughout — 3 flights between ground and rooftop. Not suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations. Compact garage parking available behind the home — street parking on Summit Ave E is recommended and typically easy to find. Queen air mattress available on request for groups over 8.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Capitol Hill is consistently rated Seattle's best neighborhood for dining, nightlife, and walkability — and Summit Ave E is one of its quietest residential blocks, giving you the energy of the neighborhood without the noise. Cal Anderson Park is 8 minutes on foot. The Pike-Pine dining corridor has everything from Kedai Makan and Optimism Brewery to Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Rhein Haus. Unicorn and the Garage handle late nights. Kerry Park and Gas Works Park are short rideshares for skyline photos.

GETTING AROUND

Bus stop E Olive Way & Summit Ave E — 1 min walk (connects to Capitol Hill Light Rail)
Capitol Hill Light Rail Station — 10 min walk (downtown in 4 min, SeaTac in 20, UW in 6)
Cal Anderson Park — 8 min walk
Broadway dining, bars, and coffee — 8 min walk
Pike-Pine Corridor — 8 min walk
Pike Place Market — 4 min by train from Capitol Hill Station
Space Needle & Seattle Center — 10 min by train
Starbucks Reserve Roastery — 10 min walk
Lumen Field / stadiums — 8 min by train
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — 20 min by train

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Private rooftop deck with Space Needle and city skyline views — outdoor seating included
Private ground-floor patio — outdoor seating at street level
3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms — every bedroom has its own private bathroom
10-foot ceilings and floating stairs throughout
Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig, K-pods, gourmet teas, cookware, and utensils
Luxury hotel-grade Sealy beds with hypoallergenic white bedding
55" Smart TV with Netflix (no cable)
High-speed WiFi and dedicated workspace
Efficient heating — no central AC; portable AC available on request
In-unit washer/dryer
Compact garage + street parking on Summit Ave E
Pets welcome ($150/stay fee applies)
Pack 'n Play available (please bring your own baby bedding)

GOOD TO KNOW

Base rate covers up to 4 guests. Additional guests are $15 per person per night. No cooking condiments provided. No central AC — portable units available on request for warm days (Seattle summers are mild but can have warm spells). For same-day bookings, check-in may be delayed to 6:30 PM — message us to confirm. Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM. Due to proximity to a greenbelt, occasional insects may be encountered during rainy season — routine pest control is maintained.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(3 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Excellent property! It had everything our family of 5 needed and we could walk most places. My only complaint is that the living room floor and master (upstairs) were quite warm during the day. The master took a significant amount of time to cool down at night. It was cool outside and we had the windows open, fans set up and portable AC on, but it took hours to cool down the master when the temperatures were in the 80’s outside.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2025
It was a great and trendy place. Would not recommend if you have an aversion to stairs.You can see the Space Needle from 3 out of the 4 stories. Clean place.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2025
Overall this is a great property! There is a small garage but we were able to park a minivan by leaving the garage door open. The house is on 4 floors so there are a lot of steps. The beds were very comfortable, the house is well stocked and there are plenty of bathrooms. The biggest issue is the noise the floors make when walking around.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Capitol Hill 3BR Townhouse — Rooftop Space Needle Views, Walk to Light Rail. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Capitol Hill 3BR Townhouse — Rooftop Space Needle Views, Walk to Light Rail pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Capitol Hill 3BR Townhouse — Rooftop Space Needle Views, Walk to Light Rail?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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