Ballard stay.With a stay at this Ballard cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Golden Gardens Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Shilshole Bay Marina. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Discovery Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
University of Washington - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
Space Needle - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Roosevelt Station - 11 min drive
Edmonds Station - 24 min drive
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Little Coney - 14 min walk
Sunny Hill - 5 min walk
Mabel - 17 min walk
Thunderbird Tavern - 3 min drive
Pico Café - 19 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.
Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House
Enjoy Ballard's quiet Sunset Hill neighborhood in our backyard guesthouse. Seven minutes walk from one of the great viewpoints in the city which is a great place to take in the sunset over puget sound.
Easy access to Golden Gardens beach as well as restaurants, cafes, and bakeries.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Safe
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)
General
Unit size: 557 square feet
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
Please remove your shoes inside the guesthouse.
No unregistered overnight guests.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind on the property.
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-23-000305
Ballard - Sunset Hill Guest House Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 53 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline M.
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This guest house was an excellent place to stay. It was cozy, comfortable and quiet. It was clean. The washer and dryer are very good. The kitchen was well appointed. There was a patio we used for our morning coffee.It is a one bedroom but it was roomy. Yeon and Xavier are excellent hosts and answered all our questions in a timely manner. We would stay again.
Jacqueline M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb F.
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!
Deb F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz B.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and a great little cottage in a beautiful and quiet back garden. Street parking was convenient and always available. Everything was very clean and in great shape. Highly recommend!
Liz B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
nelly47673
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful weekend stay. The guest house is located on a quiet street, which is excellent for walking around. The house is fully equipped with everything one would need. The hosts were friendly and available to answer questions. Thanks for the lovely stay!
nelly47673
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan H.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little house in a cute, quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to restaurants, a bakery and a little market, as well as the beach and park at Golden Gardens. Host gives tons of helpful information about the area and recommendations. We really enjoyed it.
Ryan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine S.
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations in a beautiful setting. We loved having a full living room separate from the bedroom. The bathroom looked virtually brand new, loved the shower. And we actually used the washer dryer, it came in handy! Cafés, restaurants and supermarket were centrally located which was helpful. The owners were very lovely people as well, which is an added plus.
Katherine S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen G.
Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at this property. The location was perfect for us, and the outdoor patio was great.
Kathleen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
ELIZABETH M.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed this peaceful retreat. The guesthouse is in a safe and quiet but walkable neighborhood, tucked back from the street and in a lovely garden setting. Inside, it’s beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed including an electric teakettle—something we use at home and usually miss when we are away from home. There is even a washer and dryer—very nice to have. And the cottage is full of thoughtful moments, from labels light switches to the artwork to the charming little book that describes neighborhood walks, restaurants, and more. One of our best travel accommodations anywhere, and we will likely be back next time we visit our family in Seattle.
ELIZABETH M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
susan s.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Sunset Hill guest house
Just as described. Pleasant stay. Would consider again.
susan s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James K.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My girlfriend and I stayed here for a week and we loved it! It is perfect for two people and not too far from anything. The owners were very nice and were very good about communication. I certainly recommend this to anyone! Thanks to the owners!
James K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela S.
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
Yeon and Javier were amazing hosts! They greeted us upon arrival and checked in to make sure we were all set. The adorable cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The local wine and Theo chocolate was a thoughtful host gift. We enjoyed the courtyard and lovely gardens and the area was walkable to several parks/beaches/restaurants and on street parking was easy. We'll be back for sure!
I loved this Guest House. Very private and quiet. Spacious inside and very conveniently located. This is my favorite of the many places I've stayed in Ballard. Comfortable and clean.
Great property. Very clean inside and outside. Lots of amenities, like full kitchen, coffee maker and tea. Lots of natural light, and quiet. Comfortable bed and couch.
Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dora B.
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Dora B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Seattle stay
A really wonderful quiet getaway from the city. Gracious host who communicated very well and made checking in and checking out a breeze. A well appointed cottage very close to Ballard and walking distance to the waterfront. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a little slice of Seattle.
Dave M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilynn B.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Stay in Seattle
The Sunset cottage location was perfect for me. Just a short walk from Sunset Hill Park. I walked to the park every morning and evening. It was a very quiet neighborhood. The area was so beautiful with flowering trees and bushes. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. I felt genuinely welcomed. I found excellent bus connections to Ballard, downtown and Northgate--all the same bus. I'm planning on making it a yearly visit.
Marilynn B.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynne M.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Heaven
A lovely quiet cottage in a gorgeous Seattle neighborhood, walking distance to the beach. Convenient to everything. The bed was insanely comfortable, and the kitchen, well-appointed. I can’t rave enough about this place!
Lynne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenay C.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Cute, Comfortable and Convenient
What a great place! We enjoyed staying in this nice-sized VRBO with a separate living area, large kitchen, and good-sized bedroom. It is clean, cute, comfortable, and convenient. We were able to walk to nearby restaurants and Larsen's Bakery (one of our go-to Seattle spots). The owners were responsive and friendly. Highly recommend!
Jenay C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
kit w., Seattle, WA
Mar 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully relaxing
Great neighborhood, peaceful little cottage. Recommended!
kit w.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott P.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Very comfortable and clean studio. Very quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay there again.
Scott P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frederick O.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Frederick O.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth T., Los Altos, CA
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Ballard
We had a very enjoyable week in this spacious and well-appointed one bedroom ground floor unit in a west-Ballard neighborhood. Highly recommended!
Elizabeth T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
V W.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant clean and convenient.
Enjoyed our stay
V W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
CHERYL L.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
Great location. Very clean.
CHERYL L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
I loved staying here! Great little place, super comfy bed! Having a washer and dryer was a big plus. Would stay here again!