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Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Cottage near University of Washington in Seattle

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, music library

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Washington
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Phinney Ridge stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Phinney Ridge cottage, you'll find Woodland Park Zoo and Green Lake Park. University of Washington and Fremont Troll are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Green Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Washington - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Space Needle - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 6 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bongos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beth's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gather + Graze - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Flours Phinney Ridge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Petit Pierre Bakery - ‬14 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.

Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Clean and updated quaint cottage wedged in between Green Lake, Woodland Zoo, and Phinney Ridge. This is an ideal place if you are looking for a place to enjoy walks around the lake and quickly moving in between the Green Lake neighborhood, Phinney, Fremont, and Ballard. This is an ideal place for two coupled adults, a family of four, or if you're looking to work remotely with access to a one gig fiber line.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

A $200 security deposit hold must be authorized only with a credit card prior arrival. It will be released 5 business days after the check out day pen

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-22-001819

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Phinneywood Cottage Greenlake Zoo Phinney
Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney Cottage
Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney Seattle
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Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney Cottage Seattle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney to the airport?

This cottage is 3.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney to the beach?

This cottage is 10.5 mi (18-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney to downtown Seattle?

This cottage is 4.7 mi away from Seattle.

Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was so cute!! It was well taken care of and very clean. It was chilly, but we turned on the heaters and it didn’t take long to get warm and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tristan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a tremendously disappointing stay. We moved in with two dogs, including an 8 week old puppy, hoping this would be a refuge between a number of cross state moves, health issues, and new employment. Between the construction happening, the lack of basic household goods, the rundown aspect of the house in general (holes in the walls, exposed electrical from defunct HVAC equipment, peeling paint etc) and the extreme proximity to a very loud highway we were pretty on edge over the first week but were willing to stick it out because of the logistical pain of moving. However a week into our stay we were treated to the absolutely disgusting experience of someone power washing the house with unsealed windows and doors, spewing a misty stream of filthy water all over the living room, entrance vestibule, and bathroom hallway. We were forced to move out of the Vrbo completely, received no compensation or consideration from the host, and were forced to go 12 rounds with VRBO support before receiving a refund for the remaining days on our reservation. In short, A for VRBO support finally figuring out the gravity of the situation and F- for this host.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laney A.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I come to Seattle a couple times a year to visit family and booked this property for 9 nights because of the location and based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, I didn't have the positive experience noted in other reviews. The photos show a nice well-manicured front which didn’t accurately convey the foot high weeds I had to walk through to get to the front door. The interior was clean but the furniture was tired and not comfortable. I experienced multiple occasions where the outer door latch stuck in a locked position and I couldn’t access the house without having to contact the property owner. Other issues: a number of things falling apart or not working properly (such as the shower handle which had to be repaired by a handyman, mini blinds, the outer door handle, spotty internet, insufficient fans). The claw foot tub seems like it would be a sweet touch, but it’s awkward to shower in and there’s no place to put your toiletries other than the sink which requires you to open the curtain and get water all over the floor. Also the noisy street directly next to the house should not be underestimated. Even with the provided earplugs it was a restless sleep each night. I won't stay at this property for my any future trips.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Clean but Horrendously Loud

We booked this based on proximity of family and the Woodland Park Zoo. House is represented nicely on the website. However, Highway 99/Aurora Ave is quite literally in the backyard and traffic noise is 24 hours a day and horrendously loud. The house itself is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect dog friendly vacation

Charming one bedroom unit walking distance from a huge park and a delicious coffee shop. I drove my two golden retrievers to visit friends in the area and this was the perfect home base for our stay.Easy instructions to access the property and a great local guide was provided when I checked in for details about close points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

We needed a place to stay for some appointments at Harborview, over a weekend. The house was so clean and easy to get to. The only "negative" we had is the proximity to loud traffic on Aurora,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Seattle

Very happy with the house and location. Easy and quick communication with host.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Lake cottage

House is an older home,darling and the right size for only one or two. The heating is individual (older electric space heaters) so rooms are hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. No heating for kitchen area which was uncomfortable. Located next to a busy freeway(in back of home) be prepared for noise at night and early morning commuters to city. Overall, it’s a safe, decent location to Green Lake, and walking distance to good restaurants. Wish the manager would’ve been more flexible with a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

taylor h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy near downtown

This very cozy and comfy upstairs but still ground level suite was perfect for our little weekend stay. We were very plased with the location and the clean inviroment provided. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place in a very nice neighborhood

We had a very nice stay at this little cottage - it's in a great location nearby Green lake, with nice walking and restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Cottage itself is very nicely setup and is very comfortable - we had a great stay - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Lake Tahoe, Nevada/USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Very close to the lake and the park. Wonderful restaurants close by. Dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jan and Dave

The property was easy to find, pleasant appearance from ou, and parking was easy. The interior was clean and the kitchen was modern. It took a little while to warm up the baseboard heating because it was a cold night. But we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Great place to stay. Close to Greenlake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location but lots of street noise

This is a cute cottage but backs to a very busy road. Lots of street noise. To gain entrance, there is a very small keypad located inside the front door frame which is not easily visible. It took me and my college-aged daughter 15 minutes to locate it, and the owner insisted on texting back and forth instead of calling me (which would have solved the problem much for effectively). Further complicating matters was an older keypad and key lock box on the side door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

1 Week Stay

My wife and stayed in Vince’s sweet little cottage near Green Lake which is just a short walk after you cross Aurora Road. The house was a nice place to use as a base while we took care of our business in Seattle. Everything was clean and functional.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

CJ & Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, but not well supplied

Shower was not working although it was repaired the following day. Coffeepot not working -needs proper filters. Two of 4 mugs were chipped on rims. No sharp knife supplied - I couldn’t ‘ cut my bagel! Need night table on both sides of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pet friendly getaway.

Lovely little, clean, pet friendly apt right by Green Lake. Wonderful launch pad for a Seattle getaway. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the Zoo.

Very clean and comfortable facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vrbo

Lovely space and clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desirae R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Christmas!

My husband and I stayed here on Christmas Eve and we had a great time.Very clean and we got to bring our pup with us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little abode!

This property provided just the right amenities for my husband and I on a business trip to Seattle. The communication with the property owner was factual and left no questions hanging in the air. The home was spotless, and adequately stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed many walks in the neighborhood with our 4-legged counterpart. We felt right at home and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Sue H., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

cute but noisy

This is a small house with an updated, well supplied kitchen but it backs onto a very noisy section of fast moving, heavily trafficked Aurora Avenue. Auroroa is right behind the pretty trees in the photo. Unseen but not unheard! I got used to the constant noise but it was not a restful experience.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021