Escape to Lakefront Cottages, a unique & tranquil getaway, with a quintessential Pacific Northwest vibe! Enjoy the views of bald eagles, herons, turtles on this quiet lake, stocked with trout for fishing. Use the kayaks, paddleboards, paddle boat, fish & swim from your private dock. Magical views of the garden & lake from the deck with grill & pizza oven, or soak up lake views while relaxing by the firepit. Close to SeaTac, Seattle, freeways, shopping & restaurants, trails, & mountains.

Outdoor adventure so close to big city fun! This charming PNW property has the 2 bedroom Cottage House, plus the 1 bedroom Detached Cottage. It’s nestled among the cedars on the shore of Lake McDonald. It’s a quiet, non-motorized private lake with no public access- just for residents and guests to enjoy! Use any of our water toys, or take our floating dock with its electric trolling motor for a ride. The Cottage House has a full bathroom, a king bedroom, and a queen bedroom with twin loft, and the Detached Cottage is just steps away with another king bedroom, kitchenette, pull out single sofa bed, and bathroom, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a vacation with family and friends! And don’t forget, downtown Seattle is an easy drive, & we are only 20 minutes from SeaTac airport.

The Space

Unwind and enjoy nature at our bright Lakefront Cottages, designed for fun and relaxation.

• Prime location- the Seattle Space Needle or Lumen Field are about 20 miles away, 20 miles to Snoqualmie Falls, 46 miles to skiing at Snoqualmie Pass, 15 miles to SeaTac airport, nearby shopping in Issaquah, Renton, Bellevue, & convenient nearby grocery stores and restaurants.

• Outdoor Fun- check out the lake on any one of our various water toys (kayaks, paddle boat, stand up paddle boards, canoe, floaties, or our floating dock), fish the stocked lake, enjoy the lakeside fire pit, or grill up a lovely meal to enjoy on the deck with a lake view. Fenced Yard with unfenced shoreline.

The Cottage House & Detached Cottage at a glance:
Sleeps up to 8 | 3 bedrooms + 1 single size sofa sleeper

• King bedroom #1- large bedroom in the Cottage House, king bed, with workspace, closet with hangers, luggage racks, and washer/dryer
• King bedroom #2- views of the lake from king bed in the Detached Cottage, with dresser and space to hang your clothes with hangers, luggage racks, Smart TV for streaming
• Single bed- a convertible sofa bed in the sitting area of the Detached Cottage that would be great for a single child
• Queen bedroom #3- in the Cottage House, queen bed with a single twin loft bed above…great for a couple, or a room for the kids, large closet with hangers and drawers, Smart TV for streaming, XBOX One
• Living & Dining- open space with expansive views of the gardens down to the lake. Cozy living room with two large sofas, chairs, footstools, Smart TV for streaming, dining table for 8
• Kitchen- fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, single oven can convert to two separate baking compartments, large refrigerator, two drawer dishwasher, granite counters, barstools
• Kitchenette- Detached Cottage has island with 2 barstools, a 2 drawer refrigerator, coffee bar, toaster oven/air fryer combo, and a 2 person dining table
• Bathroom #1- tub/shower combo in the Cottage House
• Bathroom #2- walk in shower in the Detached Cottage
• Deck- dining table for 6 can easily fit 2 more, propane fire pit for ambiance or warmth, propane grill with tools, Ooni 3 wood pizza oven, views of the gardens down to the lake

Lakefront Cottages blends modern amenities, cheerful & cozy charm, and outdoor adventure in a magical lakefront setting. It doesn’t get better than this!

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A Friendly Reminder: the property is fenced, however the waterfront is not. Please consider this when booking with small children, or children who do not swim well. No lifeguards are available. We do have an assortment of life jackets. Feel free to ask if you’d like to verify sizes.

Steps & Accessibility: Please note that the landscaping is not always level, as the property is on a slope down to the lake and paths are made of pavers. Outdoor steps without railings are in several locations as well. Guests with balance issues and/or certain mobility issues may not feel comfortable walking around the property, even though the cottages are single story. Please refer to the photos and use your best judgment. Let us know if you have questions or concerns. We’d be happy to help.

No Parties or Events: Please note that we do not allow parties or events on the property. This is a family community, with neighbors who live here full time. Please observe our quiet hours of 9pm-8am.

Pets: since many of our neighbors have pets, and the lake has wildlife, we try to minimize any disruption by not allowing pets. *Allergy Disclosure- this property does have the owner’s dogs visit periodically, although the property is cleaned and maintained regularly.

Amenities: All amenities are inspected prior to every check-in, however, we cannot guarantee their working condition during stays. If any amenity or feature stops working during your stay we will make every attempt to repair the item, but cannot guarantee the repair can be completed during your stay, nor guarantee a refund of a portion of your stay.

Guests: minimum age of 25 to book a stay. Children are welcome. Maximum guest count of 8, no exceptions.

Parking: EV charger. Free parking for 3-4 vehicles onsite, free street parking available as well. Our parking area is gravel and sloped, with a steep paved entrance

Cancellations: While we have a generous cancellation policy, we would like to encourage you to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking if you are concerned about the possibility of canceling your trip last minute. We appreciate your understanding. Important Weather RelatedTravel Notice: This property is located in a wooded residential area in the Pacific Northwest. During significant wind, snow, or ice storms, power outages may occur due to fallen trees or damage to utility infrastructure. Outages can last from a few hours to, in some cases, several days. These events are beyond our control and are managed by the local utility provider. By booking this property, guests acknowledge and accept the possibility of weather-related utility interruptions. Refunds, credits, or compensation will not be provided for power outages, internet disruptions, road closures, or other impacts resulting from severe weather or utility failures outside the host’s control. We recommend purchasing travel insurance if weather-related disruptions are a concern. We always provide flashlights and extra blankets to ensure our guest’s safety and comfort during these events. Outages mainly occur during winter storm season, but theoretically can happen at any time. Please consider this possibility when making your reservation and prepare accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.