The space

Remodeled home has modern amenities, a quiet location, and proximity to all that Seattle has to offer.

The living areas are spread over three levels. 

The entry level has a bedroom with lots of possibilities... perfect for groups of all different configurations (kids/adults, couples/singles).  It has a queen over queen bunk bed, as well as a twin over full bunk bed.  Just outside this bedroom is a full bathroom with bathtub.

Up one level is the main living area. This open concept space has a chef's kitchen with modern counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This flows directly to the dining area with seating for 8 (expands to accommodate more), plus stools at the breakfast counter. Continuing from the dining area is the living room, furnished with a queen futon, DVD, and cable TV. Enjoy our collection of games in front of the gas fireplace. 

Continuing up to the top floor, you arrive at dual master bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom.  One bedroom has a king bed and the other has a queen bed.  

The home also features a washer/dryer for use by our guests.

Please note
*Air conditioning is a real rarity in Seattle.  Please be aware that like most homes, this one is not air conditioned.  You will find a small fan in each bedroom.

Each of our homes has been decorated to pay homage to a meaningful facet of our lives.  This home ("Life's a Game") will soon be decorated with a theme celebrating fun and games!

Guest access

Access to the home is provided without a cumbersome lock box or key exchange. Instead, you will choose a 4 digit code, and the electronic lock to the home will be programmed work your code for the duration of your stay.

You will have access to the entire home, including off street parking for one car (and plentiful free street parking for additional vehicles). 

Interaction with guests

Your hosts, Andy and Lynne, live just down the block. We are here to welcome you and help you with any of your needs during your stay. We are happy to offer you advice for sightseeing and restaurant recommendations.

Guests will receive, in advance, our comprehensive homemade visitors' guide to Seattle, packed with our personal recommendations for dining, activities, and much more.

Do you plan to cook during your stay? By special advanced arrangement (depending on availability), we will fulfill your grocery list and have your home stocked for your arrival.
 

The neighborhood

This home is central to everything Madison Valley has to offer: great restaurants, parks, hiking, supermarkets, day spas, and more.
Your hosts made Madison Valley their home when settling in Seattle 5 years ago... and haven't looked back since.

We love walking the streets of this neighborhood, and we will gladly suggest fun walks depending on your interests. Stroll to the beach at Madison Park. Walk by multi-million dollar estates. Discover hidden neighborhood gems such as the farmhouse with horses in the yard and the home that doubles as an eclectic art studio and antique truck gallery. Take a walk through the fabled Arboretum to Lake Washington.

Once you have worked up your appetite, enjoy the countless restaurants that Madison Valley ("Little Paris") has to offer. In addition to French gems, try our favorite tapas restaurant or the best Japanese food east of Tokyo. Take your morning coffee in one of numerous bakeries. Or opt for Thai, pan-Asian, craft pizza, Tex-Mex or more.

Our home provides easy access to Downtown (Pikes Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Great Wheel), Seattle Center (Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum), South Lake Union (MOHAI), University of Washington, and Capitol Hill. All are accessible by car, bus (numerous bus lines a few blocks from home), or for the adventurous, by foot.

If all of this touring (and eating) has you tired, pamper yourself with a visit to a day spa or nail salon. There are several of each within a few blocks of home, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

Legal

• This listing complies with all applicable regulatory requirements and operates in the City of Seattle under short-term rental license STR-OPLI-19-003246 and Seattle Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) certificate 001-0121663.
• Seattle Vacation Home LLC manages this home on behalf of the owner/license holder.
• This home has a maximum sleeping capacity of 13.  However, Seattle regulations state that no more than 8 *unrelated* guests are permitted per booking.  Groups greater in size than 8 will need to affirm that there are no more than 8 unrelated individuals in the group.

Rental rates vary by season and by day of week. Prices change frequently to reflect market conditions. A rough guideline is as follows:
Off-peak weekday: $225-300
Off-peak weekend: $275-350
Off-peak holiday: $325-425
Summer weekday: $400-500
Summer weekend: $450-550
Summer holiday*: $500-600

Extra guest fee: $25 per night for each guest above 6
Cleaning fee: $180
Refundable security deposit: $1,000
Discounts are available for stays over 30 days

*Summer holidays include Memorial Day, July 4, Seafair, and Labor Day. Graduation weekend is priced above these dates and will require a 4 night minimum stay.