Our home in the Seaview Neighborhood of West Seattle boasts sweeping views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. While our street is private and safe, we are located within an easy walk to Lowman Beach, Lincoln Park and numerous restaurants. We are a short e-bike ride from famous Alki Beach and the ferry to Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. Downtown Seattle is a short water taxi ride away via Alki. Seattle is within an hour of the Cascade Mountains, with great skiing and hiking opportunities. if you are looking for the best of both worlds: city amenities with the coziness of a west coast beach town, you will love staying in our home.
The space
Our home is located on a private street and offers an open-concept floor plan on the entry level, with sweeping views of the Puget Sound from every room of the main living space. The primary bedroom, laundry and a small sitting room are upstairs. Furnished decks can be accessed from both the living room and primary suite.
We are offering use of two small children’s bedrooms on the first floor, separated by a barn-style door. Both children’s bedrooms contain twin-sized daybeds that can be converted to king-sized beds, if needed. Children’s bedrooms are across the hall from a full bathroom.
The airy primary suite has vaulted ceilings and skylights, with sliding doors that lead to a covered patio. The upstairs bathroom has a jetted tub, two sinks and a shower.
Notes
Our home has five bedrooms, but we are currently offering three for exchange, as we are hosting an au pair through September 2024. Her bedroom and that of our oldest child will remain locked during the exchange (they will not be home). In the future, we will be able to host up to 8 guests.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Last minute
Good public transport
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Seaview is located on the western side of West Seattle, facing the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. You can watch cargo ships, sailboats and ferries float by from both levels of the home. On occasion, one of the resident orca pods can be seen swimming in our stretch of water.
Walk to the nearby beach to enjoy paddle boarding, picnicking or even scuba diving (if you’re willing to brave the chilly ocean waters). Walk a bit further, into Lincoln Park, to find a playground, wading pool, trails and sport courts. During the summer, you can enjoy Lincoln Park’s public saltwater pool.
We can offer two e-bikes for your use. We are a 10-15 minute bike ride from sandy Alki Beach, with tons of restaurant, coffee and entertainment options. The Junction, West Seattle’s downtown area, is within easy walking or biking distance, as well.
Getting to my home
Reach our home via SeaTac airport and Uber or use public transportation into our part of the city.
Nearest airport
SeaTac: 20 minutes away
Getting around
If you are looking to enjoy West Seattle’s beaches, parks and restaurants, you can get around via bike, walking or Uber. Get into downtown on the bus or water taxi. If you are looking to explore the mountains or nearby areas, you will want to rent a car.
Map of Approximate Location
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“Little Library” upstairs is full of games and children’s/ youth books
Children’s beds can be expanded to accomodate two guests
Master bedroom with skylights, balcony and en-suite bathroom
Alki beach can be reached by car in 5 minutes or by e-bike in 10
Fauntleroy ferry terminal can be reached by car in 5 minutes or by e-bike in 10. Ferry takes you to Vashon Island or Kitsap Peninsula. Orca pods can frequently be seen swimming in our waters.
Seattle skyline view from West Seattle
We have several e-bikes available for your use
Overhead view shows West Seattle, Downtown and Lake Washington
Our resident troll, Brun Idun, is a 15 minute walk away in Lincoln Park
Colman Pool is a public saltwater pool in Lincoln Park with views of the Puget Sound. It’s open from late May until early September and is within walking distance of our house.
Mount Rainier National Park is 57 miles from our home and offers many opportunities for skiing, hiking and camping.
Nighttime view of the Seattle skyline from West Seattle
Play volleyball, paddleboard, sunbathe, picnic, scuba dive or stroll along Alki Beach