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Seattle Vacation Home: Life's A Game - 3 bedrooms each w/ dedicated bath

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Seattle University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paramount Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harborview Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Seattle

With a stay at this vacation home in Seattle (Central District), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Seattle University and 6 minutes from University of Washington. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Pike Place Market and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Space Needle.

What's nearby

  • Seattle University - 4 min drive
  • Seattle Convention Center Arch Building - 6 min drive
  • Pike Place Market - 7 min drive
  • Space Needle - 7 min drive
  • Seattle Waterfront - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Hill Station - 3 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squirrel Chops - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Communion R&B - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taurus Ox - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Macrina Bakery & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Gallito - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seattle Vacation Home: Life's A Game - 3 bedrooms each w/ dedicated bath

The space
Remodeled home has modern amenities, a quiet location, and proximity to all that Seattle has to offer.

The living areas are spread over three levels.

The entry level has a bedroom with lots of possibilities... perfect for groups of all different configurations (kids/adults, couples/singles). It has a queen over queen bunk bed, as well as a twin over full bunk bed. Just outside this bedroom is a full bathroom with bathtub.

Up one level is the main living area. This open concept space has a chef's kitchen with modern counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This flows directly to the dining area with seating for 8 (expands to accommodate more), plus stools at the breakfast counter. Continuing from the dining area is the living room, furnished with a queen futon, DVD, and cable TV. Enjoy our collection of games in front of the gas fireplace.

Continuing up to the top floor, you arrive at dual master bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. One bedroom has a king bed and the other has a queen bed.

The home also features a washer/dryer for use by our guests.

Please note,
*Air conditioning is a real rarity in Seattle. Please be aware that like most homes, this one is not air conditioned. You will find a small fan in each bedroom.

Each of our homes has been decorated to pay homage to a meaningful facet of our lives. This home ("Life's a Game") will soon be decorated with a theme celebrating fun and games!
Guest access
Access to the home is provided without a cumbersome lock box or key exchange. Instead, you will choose a 4 digit code, and the electronic lock to the home will be programmed work your code for the duration of your stay.

You will have access to the entire home, including off street parking for one car (and plentiful free street parking for additional vehicles).

Interaction with guests
Your hosts, Andy and Lynne, live just down the block. We are here to welcome you and help you with any of your needs during your stay. We are happy to offer you advice for sightseeing and restaurant recommendations.

Guests will receive, in advance, our comprehensive homemade visitors' guide to Seattle, packed with our personal recommendations for dining, activities, and much more.

Do you plan to cook during your stay? By special advanced arrangement (depending on availability), we will fulfill your grocery list and have your home stocked for your arrival.

The neighborhood
This home is central to everything Madison Valley has to offer: great restaurants, parks, hiking, supermarkets, day spas, and more.
Your hosts made Madison Valley their home when settling in Seattle 5 years ago... and haven't looked back since.

We love walking the streets of this neighborhood, and we will gladly suggest fun walks depending on your interests. Stroll to the beach at Madison Park. Walk by multi-million dollar estates. Discover hidden neighborhood gems such as the farmhouse with horses in the yard and the home that doubles as an eclectic art studio and antique truck gallery. Take a walk through the fabled Arboretum to Lake Washington.

Once you have worked up your appetite, enjoy the countless restaurants that Madison Valley ("Little Paris") has to offer. In addition to French gems, try our favorite tapas restaurant or the best Japanese food east of Tokyo. Take your morning coffee in one of numerous bakeries. Or opt for Thai, pan-Asian, craft pizza, Tex-Mex or more.

Our home provides easy access to Downtown (Pikes Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Great Wheel), Seattle Center (Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum), South Lake Union (MOHAI), University of Washington, and Capitol Hill. All are accessible by car, bus (numerous bus lines a few blocks from home), or for the adventurous, by foot.

If all of this touring (and eating) has you tired, pamper yourself with a visit to a day spa or nail salon. There are several of each within a few blocks of home, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

Legal:
This listing complies with all applicable regulatory requirements and operates in the City of Seattle under short-term rental license STR-OPLI-19-003246 and Seattle Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) certificate 001-0121663.
Seattle Vacation Home LLC manages this home on behalf of the owner/license holder.
This home has a maximum sleeping capacity of 13. However, Seattle regulations state that no more than 8 *unrelated* guests are permitted per booking. Groups greater in size than 8 will need to affirm that there are no more than 8 unrelated individuals in the group.

To respect our neighbors, this home may use internal NoiseAware sensors. These devices do not record audio within the home, but will alert Seattle Vacation Home when the volume exceeds a level that threatens neighborhood tranquility. We may also use EXTERIOR security cameras to promote the safety of our guests, neighbors and team members.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Seattle Vacation Home

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • Free off-site parking
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1465 sq ft (136 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-19-003246

Property is also known as

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Seattle Vacation Home: Life's A Game - 3 bedrooms each w/ dedicated bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seattle Holiday
We loved the home. Thanks for having such a clean and orderly place to relax in a great neighborhood. Our family loved our Seattle holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
We needed somewhere central to really get the teens a sense of Seattle and whether or not they are interested in living there later. This unit met our needs perfectly and the overall process was very efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seattle Girls Trip
Great property!! We all enjoyed the house as well as Seattle. Plenty of room for us all. Hosts were very responsive when we had questions and they were very respectful when communicating Thank You!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and great accomodation
We have absolutely enjoyed our time here - the place was clean and tidy, plenty of space for our group. The location was lovely with a short drive to downtown and just nice neighborhood to walk around. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
convenient and easy
A convenient location, and convenient communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phylicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
This property definitely fot our needs as a troop, we were so grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
Very practical home
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Lots of room, great location, parking a tad tight; overall, we enjoyed our stay. Three of us rented the home for a weekend in Seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family stay.
Responsive management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The hosts were incredibly accommodating and understanding of our situation. Their home is perfect, clean, big and in such a great location, great price and so many bathrooms! They had everything we needed to cook at home. The hosts were very responsive when I would reach out. I really cannot express how great this place is, and I am grateful I stayed here because now I know where to stay when I go to Seattle.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Satisfied
We were very comfortable at this home. It was clean and well stocked for our needs. The owners were very accomodating and had great communication throughout our stay. The location was great to the area hospitals. Parking was painless.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, central location!
Clean property with lots of sleeping spots. Large open kitchen, dining area, and living room made it easy to mingle with the whole group. The location was awesome! Walkable neighborhood close to amazing restaurants and bars. Checking in/out was the easiest I’ve ever experienced. Will book with them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boys cycling trip 2023
Nice quiet location, nice neighbourhood, close walk to places to eat and drink. Fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Eugene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maintenance issues need to be repaired
I was contacted and asked if there was anything that needed repair. Below is my response. "Yes, the heaters in the basement are not working correctly. The one in the bedroom does not work at all. The one in the hallway works for a few minutes and stops. You have to turn it down, wait a few minutes and try again. They brought a portable heater for us, but we never could get the lower level warmed up properly. The same thing happens in the far bedroom heater. Also, that heater is too close to the end table and is a fire hazard. We also had the fire alarms go off this morning. Apparently the shower set it off. After that one of the alarms chirped a bit and stopped. The fire alarm in the far bedroom is hanging by the wires. The bathroom fan in the far bedroom is not working. I brought my niece and grandnephew and grandniece with anxiety problems here and it was not a good experience. I will not be giving this stay a good rating." Their response. "I am sorry we were not able to meet your expectations on this trip. Thank you for the notes so that we can improve our offering for subsequent guests." We had maintenance come 3 times and they did not take care of the problems. Do you think my expectations were too high?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
We all loved the house! Plenty of room, gorgeous view, and close to Pikes place! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viviana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Game Night With Friends
We had a small get together for board/card games. It was very hard to get to the place due to the snow and a number of our party couldn't attend (we booked for 10 people staying and only 5 did). We couldn't get to the parking spot due to the ice and snow but luckily we found a spot on the street. There was one broken chair and a dirty mug but otherwise things were nice. The place was a little smaller than anticipated but we were very glad it was warm though we had it at 60 and it got very hot. The fireplace was very cute too. We thought the bunk beds were so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place in seattle
My sisters and I were all in town for a wedding and the life is a game house was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option for large parties
Our party was a group of friends in town for a wedding, and even with 13 of us there was plenty of space. All the rooms were clean and there was enough space for everyone. It's also in a great, central location to reach downtown or the suburbs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We were in town for a wedding and thought this place was great! We had four women and one child with us and everyone was comfortable, especially when it came time to get ready for the events there were lots of bathrooms. Loved sitting in the window overlooking the herb garden during my morning coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family post-Covid(ish) reunion
Had a great time staying here with my wife and family on vacation. Convenient parking close enough to downtown to visit while far enough to avoid traffic if going somewhere else. Andy and Lynne were attentive and responsive hosts, and our whole stay went off without a hitch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H., Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness
Thirteen thumbs Up!
We had a large group- our Girl Scout troop. We traveled from Southern California, and this was the big trip for which the girls had saved their Cookie proceeds. My co-leader and I LOVED how easy it was to have all of us in one house as opposed to multiple hotel rooms. We were able to buy groceries and eat meals at the house. The beds were comfy and the water pressure on the showers was AMAZING. Everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The bus stop was a short walk from the house, and we were able to take the bus to all of our Seattle destinations which saved us a ton of money. Thanks Andy and Lynne!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

Great stay
We had a great time hosting family and friends at the house. It was very central, and plenty of space for our group! We also had great communication with our host from beginning to end. The only challenging part about the townhouse was finding it. It is not straight forward to see the house from the street. But once we found it it was no problem from there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina T., Phoenix, AZ

Family Football weekend
Place was great for everything we had planned, Saturday College football and NFL football on Sunday! As the other reviews stated it is very difficult to find and definitely not suitable for someone with bad knees. We planned on using the kitchen during our 4 days, although not enough pans for cooking. I must say that Andy and Lynn were amazing to our needs. We needed more towels and they had some sent over right away. We asked for early check in and they were able to accommodate. They were wonderful and the group loved the snacks n wine left for our party. The personal welcome note hand written was a perfect touch. I will definitely use them again as they have many different properties in the area!! Thank you Lynn and Andy for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Crissy P.

Very Lovely Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the home. Comfortable beds and nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Lena D.

Property was not easy to find. It was extremely hot & stuffy in the house.
Property was suitable for 10 but can use some updating & maintenance. Hospitality was great. We were greeted with wine & lots of snacks for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018