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Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.

Top rated by guests

Outdoor dining

Private kitchen

Step down from kitchen to mud room.

Food and drink

Coffee beans, you grind for your desired cup.

9.4Outstanding

(40 Ratings)

"The neighborhood was wonderful, quick and easy to get to many other destinations. "

Jeremy L.

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Cottage in Ballard, WA

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this cottage rental

The quiet and cozy Captain’s Cottage is an homage to the unique history of Ballard, where a large population of Scandinavians worked in the boat building industry at the turn of the 20th century. Inside this 1915 cottage showcases many treasures from the Captain’s seafaring travels. The house is situated on a corner lot with a front and back yard, where one can sit under the shade of fruit trees or take a walk to explore the neighborhood full of great restaurants, cafes and breweries with outdoor seating. **If you have mobility issues please note steps are required to enter the property and access the bathroom.

Amenities at Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.

Family friendly

Map of Ballard, WA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

The Museum of Flight

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Things to know

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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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(40 Ratings)

"The neighborhood was wonderful, quick and easy to get to many other destinations. "

Jeremy L.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Cottage in Ballard, WA

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ballard, WA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

The Museum of Flight

Chihuly Garden and Glass

About this cottage rental

The quiet and cozy Captain’s Cottage is an homage to the unique history of Ballard, where a large population of Scandinavians worked in the boat building industry at the turn of the 20th century. Inside this 1915 cottage showcases many treasures from the Captain’s seafaring travels. The house is situated on a corner lot with a front and back yard, where one can sit under the shade of fruit trees or take a walk to explore the neighborhood full of great restaurants, cafes and breweries with outdoor seating. **If you have mobility issues please note steps are required to enter the property and access the bathroom.

Amenities

Family friendly

Things to know

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

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(40 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The neighborhood was wonderful, quick and easy to get to many other destinations.

10.0 / 10.0

Small but cozy. Nice amenities and perfect location for our stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Very cute and tidy. A little musty when we checked in. But cleared quickly. Had everything we needed.

2.0 / 10.0

The photos are not representative of the property. The exterior appears not to have been painted in years, and stairs to the front door look in disrepair. The yard does not resemble the pictures, neither front nor back, and the patio "furniture" needs replacing.There is a step down to the bathroom which elderly persons would have to navigate in the dark while using the toilet in the middle of the night. The bathroom itself is barely navigable, a large cast-iron bathtub dominates the entire small room where a large, older person would find it difficult to use the toilet, or even climb over the edge of the tub where the shower is located. Completely inaccessible for some folks, impossible for my husband, who is in his eighties. We abandoned the "cottage" as it was impossible for us to make it work.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect quiet location with parking for us to use as our Basecamp!

8.0 / 10.0

Cleverly decorated, small cottage with close access to downtown Ballard. Bathtub is huge, which was a plus for us.

10.0 / 10.0

This place was just perfect for our long weekend stay while visiting our son’s family. We would highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy, quiet home with kind and helpful owner's. I'll stay again in the future.

8.0 / 10.0

Clean, well supplied, great location. Very cute nautical decor.Yard/garden was full of weeds and dead flower heads. Too bad because it was a beautiful, sunny weekend, but the garden/yard was not inviting at all, House was great, yard so much.

10.0 / 10.0

A step back in time as the property has an historical feel so appropriate for Ballard. Definitely a charmer with gracious hosts. Loved the fresh flowers and seltzer water in the frig. Private little back garden made morning coffee even better

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage was perfect for a solo staycation! The decor was so wonderfully curated, and the house had everything I needed to be nice and cozy for a few days. Loved sitting in the garden, and there are so many great restaurants and amenities in walking distance. Renee checked in with me halfway through, and when I mentioned that I was sad that it had rained and I couldn't enjoy the garden as much as I'd planned, she popped by right away to bring over fresh dry cushions for the garden chairs!

10.0 / 10.0

Love the location, the ambience. Very comfortable.

8.0 / 10.0

Main problem was stepping over a high tub to get into shower although there was a sturdy grab handle it could really be a problem with someone of limited agility. The remainder of the bathroom was tiney. We layed out our toilet items in the kitchen which had ample space. Also a downstep was needed to get to the bathroom which calls for care especially at night.

10.0 / 10.0

The Captain's Cottage was perfect for our mother-daughter visit to Seattle. We loved being in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and in/out access. The house is tiny but had every amenity we could have hoped for.

10.0 / 10.0

This was a lovely place to rest and decompress, yet close to bus lines that took me right into downtown. I can’t think of anything that was missing. Do stay here; you’ll like it.

10.0 / 10.0

This was our second stay at the Captains Cottage at Christmas time. small house, but warm and inviting. In the Woodland neighborhood within walking distance of Ballard central amenities and the brewery district (and our grandson!). Only a few blocks to the express bus stop to get down Town Seattle. I would bet it’s every bit as great in the summer when you can hangout in the front yard and watch the world go by! The hosts were very accommodating and kept a tidy and unique property.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved staying at the Captains Place. It was really convenient to our sons location and places to eat. A perfect way to spend a few days in Seattle.

8.0 / 10.0

Loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed for 5 days in this whimsically themed Captain's Cottage that was thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed, including air conditioning. Despite its compact size, the house felt remarkably spacious for just my husband and I, with wonderful light and every comfort we needed. Renee was a wonderful host, responding quickly to every message. The location, in a quiet residential neighborhood, was convenient to restaurants, grocery stores, and transportation. We recommend to others and would happily stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

My husband, toddler and I stayed in this cute cottage for 3 nights while visiting the Seattle area. Very cute and quaint cottage! It was just the perfect size for the three of us and the house itself had so much character. Truly a historic home in an adorable neighborhood. We had quick access to everything we wanted to see and enjoyed every moment of our stay. There were even raspberry bushes in back of the home growing fresh raspberries on them! We would recommend any couples or small families stay here. We had a nice time!

10.0 / 10.0

My stay in this nautically themed cottage couldn’t have been nicer! It is a sweet older home that has been charmingly decorated and outfitted with all the modern conveniences. I highly recommend this cute VRBO.

10.0 / 10.0

A fun little retreat in Ballard, close to shops and restaurants. Quite neighborhood, clean and convenient. Renee is great with making you feel welcome. I’ll definitely stay again, thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Thank you so much for sharing your amazingly cute little cottage with us. We've loved staying there! It's cozy, warm and very welcoming. You've provided all the things that make it homely and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to escape to Ballard. If I am asked to come back this way for work, I will be reaching out to you to see if there is any availability.

6.0 / 10.0

Needs some improvement A queen bed should fit

10.0 / 10.0

Old established Seattle neighborhood with easy access to buses to everywhere and walking distance to all the great stuff in Ballard. Not a roomy cottage, but it certainly more than works and in summer with the yard, would be fantastic. The hosts were great and I would definately stay here again

10.0 / 10.0

Captain’s cottage was perfect for my week in Seattle. Such a quiet neighborhood but an easy walk to everything I needed like local restaurants and grocery stores and to downtown Ballard, Nordic museum and the Locks. I would love to stay here again, maybe in warmer weather so I could sit outside. I also loved all the Captain’s art in the house. Thank you for sharing this cottage!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely, well-equipped place. Close to tons of food and shopping, quiet neighborhood. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Reminded me of belowdecks on my grandfather’s wooden sailboat, 1960s: cozy, cunning, comfy.

10.0 / 10.0

This Ballard bungalow was the perfect landing spot during a busy long weekend in Seattle. Clean, quiet, cute & comfortable! We loved our stay!

8.0 / 10.0

Overall the cottage was a good fit for my daughter and I. The kitchen was well equipped. Lots of attention to detail inside. The location was perfect for our stay with many of the sights we wanted to take very close by.

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed at Captain's Cottage for a quick trip to Seattle! We needed easy access the the city but were traveling with our two kids....the cottage house was perfect! Close to the city but also tucked in a sweet and quiet neighborhood, the fenced in yard was a great place for our kids to play in and they loved all the Captain's touches! They kept asking when the sailors were coming home! Clean and well stocked for a comfortable stay! Thank you Renee...

10.0 / 10.0

The property itself is small but quaint and had everything we needed. Renee was excellent at communicating. The washing machine and dryer was a pleasant surprise. Everything you could possibly need was provided. The property was close to all the places we wanted to go to. I would recommend staying in this property for couples. We would definitely come back.

10.0 / 10.0

The Captain's Cottage was perfect for us. Just a few blocks from our daughter in a quiet neighborhood. My husband loved sitting out front with his coffee in the morning. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Renee provided everything needed. The washer and dryer were especially welcome. I would definitely stay at the cottage again.

10.0 / 10.0

Charming cottage in great neighborhood

Charming cottage in great neighborhood

Yes, it’s tiny. Lots of homey touches, huge old claw foot tub, Well appointed kitchen. Everything we needed. I slept great.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.. 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 Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot. pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and family friendly.

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