Secluded Backyard Cottage on Walkable Phinney Ridge

Top rated by guests
The cottage is completely separate from our house with a private entrance.
Refrigerator, stove top, microwave.  We  machine wash dishes between guests.
The cottage is down the driveway.  Parking on the street or in our driveway.
Your own private patio.  Easy to find shade or sun all day.
The patio in the rain.
review stars
10.0Outstanding
(154 Ratings)
"Don't let the pull-out bed dissuade you. It was very comfortable. Perfect location - close to family I was visiting.Cozy cottage was perfect for my short visit."
Betty J.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(154 Ratings)

Cottage in Phinney Ridge, WA

2 guests · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Welcome! Our backyard cottage is:

Clean: The cottage is all new construction from 2011. We clean professionally between guests and we work to keep the living spaces uncluttered and open. We will follow Vrbo guidelines for cleaning in this time of the pandemic, and we will leave at least three vacant nights between guests. For more details, please request one of our attachments that describes our response to the pandemic. ("The Phinney Cottage in the Time of the Pandemic.")

Private: The cottage is a completely self-contained unit detached from our house. The entrance to the cottage is down seven gentle steps (see photo) from our driveway. It includes a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower stall. Enjoy your own patio for outdoor eating, coffee drinking or reading. You may park off-street in our driveway if you require that.

In a Great location: Easy neighborhood walks will take you to all manner of restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, and the usual retail attractions of the big city. The Woodland Park Zoo is so close we can hear the siamangs at feeding time. Phinney Ridge rates as “very walkable” with a 79 “Walkability Score.” If you walk over the top of Phinney Ridge, go down to and around Greenlake, and then return to our cottage, you will have taken one of America’s best urban five-mile walks. The location also is perfect for parents visiting children going to the University of Washington or Seattle Pacific U.

Comfortable: The cottage has natural light on all four sides plus a skylight. All the windows have shades (and screens in season.) The bed is a queen-size top-of-the-line convertible couch. [The cushions on the bed were replaced in 2018.] There is plenty of hot water from a dedicated water heater. The mini-kitchen includes a microwave oven with an exhaust fan, a two-burner stovetop, a mini-fridge, an automatic water boiler, a blender, and a toaster. We have supplied the kitchen with the basics if you want to take meals in. There is plenty of short-term storage, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPhone hook-up so you can play your own music.

Safe: We live in a quiet neighborhood with families with kids and grandkids. Our cottage is at the end of our driveway and it is illuminated by motion-detection lights and protected by dead-bolt locks.

Attention to detail: Rick Treston, one of Seattle’s true craftsman builders, managed all construction. The bathroom and the foyer are finished with imported Italian tile. The patio features tumbled blue stone pavers. There are hand-finished surfaces throughout. The kitchen counter is granite. The landscaping was designed and installed by Classic Nursery and Landscaping of Woodinville, WA.

Solar powered: As of early 2013, the Phinney Cottage is now powered by solar panels on our property. Go green!

Tale of the Tape: Inside dimensions over-all: 13’ x 25’ or 325 square feet; Main room: 206 sq. ft.; Bathroom: 38 sq. ft.; Patio: 112 sq. ft.

Updated: 3July2020

Keywords: cottage, private entrance, quiet, University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University

Map of Phinney Ridge, WA


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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(154 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    Great location and true to listing. Easy access to the cottage from the driveway. Loved the private patio to watch birds and squirrels in the morning. Peter and Anne were great hosts!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Don't let the pull-out bed dissuade you. It was very comfortable. Perfect location - close to family I was visiting.Cozy cottage was perfect for my short visit.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Peter and Anne were lovely and their place was exactly as described/pictured. Such a great neighborhood and will definitely be coming back to stay with them!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Perfect location. The owners are very friendly. Place is very clean and has a beautiful sitting area in the garden. Great place for a glass of wine!
    10.0 / 10.0
    I really enjoyed my stay in this pleasant neighborhood. The cottage and area were clean and safe. If you're a walker there are quite a lot of things to do nearby. I would stay here again if in the area.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We en joyed our stay in Peter and Anne’s cottage. Quiet neighborhood and the sofa bed was comfortable. They have thought of everything! The lovely gardens were in full bloom. Thank you!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location, really nice/accommodating couple. Would definitely stay there again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a wonderful stay. The space was perfect for the two of us, and is located in a beautiful neighborhood. Peter and Anne are wonderful hosts and we're very accommodating..

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Secluded Backyard Cottage on Walkable Phinney Ridge. 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 Secluded Backyard Cottage on Walkable Phinney Ridge pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"


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