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Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney

Lakefront cottage in Seattle with kitchen

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, music library
TV, music library
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled between Green Lake, Woodland Zoo, and Phinney Ridge, this quaint cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Stroll around the lake or explore nearby neighborhoods like Fremont and Ballard while staying connected with one-gig fiber internet.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$380
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Add dates for prices

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Exterior detail

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
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

About the area

Map
Seattle, WA

What's nearby

  • Green Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Space Needle - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University of Washington - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 11 min drive - 6.3 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$379.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney located?

Located in Phinney Ridge, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Green Lake Park and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Phinneywood Cottage - Greenlake - Zoo - Phinney Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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

Catie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Loved the are and was peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Seattle

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

10/10 Excellent

taylor h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Corie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

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

6/10 Okay

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage by the Zoo.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vrbo

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

10/10 Excellent

Desirae R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Coinvent

Great location for accessing Green Lake , the Zoo and Seattle Center. House was very comfortable and well stocked with everything one would need. The two large fans were much appreciated for dealing with the warm weather we had during our stay. We would consider staying again anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Biru G., San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Home next to loud highway

We booked a 4 night stay but left early and booked a hotel for the last 2 nights due to being uncomfortable. We were not refunded (though we did not request) a refund for the last 2 nights. 1) We visited during the 2021 summer heat wave during which temperatures hit the low 100s. We knew the home didn't have A/C but were surprised that there were no fans at all in the home. We requested some fans upon arrival, to which the hosts responded that fans were sold out all over the city. They said they would try to procure one but did not get any to us during our stay. During our stay we drove by several local hardware stores with standing fans for sale outside on the sidewalk just a few blocks away from the home. Amazon, based in Seattle, also offers next day shipping. 2) Due to the heat, we had to keep the windows open at night in the bedroom. Unfortunately, the bedroom is directly on a very loud highway with active, continuous traffic noise throughout the night. The noise is so loud that the host proactively provides ear plugs. We did not sleep well the first 2 nights, and when we found ourselves awake from traffic noise at 3am on the 3rd night, we packed up and found a local hotel instead. 3) We do not feel the listing is accurate for the following reasons: -The listing implies that you have the entire home. This is not true - the home is split into A and B subunits, B being a lower floor. -There is access to a washer/dryer but it is not inside the home, and use is shared with the other tenants. You need to go outside, downstairs and past the downstairs unit to access the laundry. -We strongly believe the listing should mention the extremely loud traffic noise. We have never stayed at a place that actively provides earplugs, so this feels like a lie by omission. Unless you can sleep through loud traffic/truck noises or are OK using ear plugs, we do not recommend staying here. 4) Areas for improvement: -There is a nail sticking up from the kitchen floor in the area near the eating table. It is not visible and very painful to walk over. -Only about half the windows in the home have screens. During the evenings we could not open all the windows to cool down the home. -While the owners obviously have no control over the weather, not providing fans in a non-air-conditioned home during a heat wave is, quite frankly, extremely irresponsible. Continuing to not provide them for days after they were requested, is negligent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021