Captain's Cottage, historic cottage on corner lot.
The quiet and cozy Captainâs Cottage is an homage to the unique history of Ballard, where a large population of Scandinavians worked in the boat building industry at the turn of the 20th century. Inside this 1915 cottage showcases many treasures from the Captainâs seafaring travels. The house is situated on a corner lot with a front and back yard, where one can sit under the shade of fruit trees or take a walk to explore the neighborhood full of great restaurants, cafes and breweries with outdoor seating. **If you have mobility issues please note steps are required to enter the property and access the bathroom.
Everything was perfect!We liked the location, the theme (Captains Cottage), and the character of the place.Will rent again when one or both of us are in Seattle again.
We enjoyed our stay here. We felt safe and comfortable and it had everything we needed. Itâs an older property so there was a musty smell, from old moisture, I suspect. I donât think everyone would be sensitive to that though. Over all it was as clean as would be expected of an house that age. And the door frames are low if you are over 6 foot tall. My husband, who is 6â4â hit his head several times. The bed was comfortable, and kitchen amenities were great. We loved the location.
A step back in time as the property has an historical feel so appropriate for Ballard. Definitely a charmer with gracious hosts. Loved the fresh flowers and seltzer water in the frig. Private little back garden made morning coffee even better
Clean, well supplied, great location. Very cute nautical decor.Yard/garden was full of weeds and dead flower heads. Too bad because it was a beautiful, sunny weekend, but the garden/yard was not inviting at all, House was great, yard so much.
This was a lovely place to rest and decompress, yet close to bus lines that took me right into downtown. I canât think of anything that was missing. Do stay here; youâll like it.
My stay in this nautically themed cottage couldnât have been nicer! It is a sweet older home that has been charmingly decorated and outfitted with all the modern conveniences. I highly recommend this cute VRBO.
The Captain's Cottage was perfect for our mother-daughter visit to Seattle. We loved being in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and in/out access. The house is tiny but had every amenity we could have hoped for.
A fun little retreat in Ballard, close to shops and restaurants. Quite neighborhood, clean and convenient. Renee is great with making you feel welcome. Iâll definitely stay again, thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazingly cute little cottage with us. We've loved staying there! It's cozy, warm and very welcoming. You've provided all the things that make it homely and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to escape to Ballard. If I am asked to come back this way for work, I will be reaching out to you to see if there is any availability.
This cottage was perfect for a solo staycation! The decor was so wonderfully curated, and the house had everything I needed to be nice and cozy for a few days. Loved sitting in the garden, and there are so many great restaurants and amenities in walking distance. Renee checked in with me halfway through, and when I mentioned that I was sad that it had rained and I couldn't enjoy the garden as much as I'd planned, she popped by right away to bring over fresh dry cushions for the garden chairs!
The property was in disrepair with uneven path stones leading to the front steps. I recommend using a light at night when walking them. The yard was half overgrown. The bathroom was tiny and not easy to move around in. The high tub took up so much of the room and required a large step to get into it. It would present a problem to anyone not comfortable doing that. The grab bar was not convenient. The kitchen had ample frying pans but few pots. The stove burners were not all working. It needs renovation like a walk-in shower and larger vanity. The owner was prompt in replying to our questions. There was no winery experience as your review demands we rate.
My husband, toddler and I stayed in this cute cottage for 3 nights while visiting the Seattle area. Very cute and quaint cottage! It was just the perfect size for the three of us and the house itself had so much character. Truly a historic home in an adorable neighborhood. We had quick access to everything we wanted to see and enjoyed every moment of our stay. There were even raspberry bushes in back of the home growing fresh raspberries on them! We would recommend any couples or small families stay here. We had a nice time!
The Captain's Cottage is an homage to a bygone era and the local history of Ballard. With the Captain as my muse, I enjoyed curating the space with a subtle vintage nautical theme.
With a high walk and transit score and a unique history, this quiet location in central Ballard is the perfect place from which to visit Seattle, the nearby mountain ranges and explore the Salish Sea.