Vacation rentals in Duwamish Head

Guest suite in Seattle

Alki Beach Studio Oasis Quiet Escape & Sweeping Ocean Views

Looking to get away from your normal day-to-day household? Need a quiet space to “work from home"? Come to our quiet studio & walk down to the famous Alki beach or hike at Schmitz Park nearby. Unwind on the deck & watch for whales while enjoying great views of Puget Sound & mountains.Guests love our oasis that is still close to all Alki & Seattle has to offer Studio is ground level suite with own separate entrance, which is on opposite side of owners entrance. Located in a hillside area, but manageable. Free street parking on back & side of the house. No cooktop in studio due to insurance. Just imagine if you could wake up and see the ocean and hear the seagulls in the morning? Or, possibly sight an orca or some resting seals? Our studio offers you a true beach oasis getaway , minutes walk to Seattle’s infamous Alki Beach. FEATURES: This is a 450 square foot studio suite in the lower half (above ground basement suite) of our home. We live upstairs, but the studio suite has its own separate entrance on the opposite side of our entrance-- enables true privacy. You get exclusive use of the front patio overlooking the ocean as seen in the display picture. Morning views of the mountains and beach are always guaranteed, along with majestic evening sunsets. Brand new queen sized bed promises a comfortable night's sleep. Full private bathroom with a standing shower (no tub) with all your natural shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. We do NOT HAVE A FULL KITCHEN/stove cooktop. Please see below what we do have in our kitchenette and space. Many of our guests don’t find this to be an issue as they’re always out and about sightseeing or dining nearby. INCLUDED: Microwave, mini fridge with small freezer, coffee maker, water kettle, toaster, flat screen TV with ROKU system for access to Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, & plenty of other channels. Suitcase rack, 2 freestanding fans, towels, sheets, duvet blanket, pillows, full sized dresser, space heater. Plates, bowls, glasses, wine glasses, wine & beer opener, eating utensils, coffee, teas, sugar, salt and pepper. Natural shampoo, conditioner, lotion, 2 umbrellas, iron, ironing board, steamer, hairdryer, emergency kit, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector. Diffuser with essential oil for your use and a welcome basket with some travel essentials. Also available is our welcome binder with taxi contacts, local restaurants and business', emergency contacts, bus routes and schedules, ferry schedule, and other pertinent details to help facilitate a comfortable stay. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Summer time on Alki Beach is the best! The pirates come to Alki during Seafair weekend, the Art Walk happens on the occasional Thursday , bonfire pits are free to use and salsa dancing are some of the fun events that occur on Alki. Oh, and Taichi every Saturday morning from 9-10am. Winter brings about calm and relaxing walks along the beach. Many coffee spots for your warm cup of joe including Starbucks, Top Pot Donuts and Tully's. ALKI BEACH : 400 feet away (Literally 1 minute walk to the beach) WATER TAXI: 1.5 miles (scenic walk along the beach) BUS & SHUTTLE STOP: 100 feet away from studio RENTALS: Sport rentals such as kayaking, biking, and scuba diving are also available at the water taxi station. Kayak and Bike rentals are available on the Beach during the Summer months. Highly recommend renting the tandem double Surrey bikes and take it along Alki Beach. Less than 10 minutes to reach downtown Seattle (sans traffic) and only 25 minutes from the SEATAC Airport. Key-less entry. No hassle of losing keys as no keys are required :) Code to keypad will be sent via email a few days prior to arrival. We respect your privacy and know that this is your vacation. We also love meeting new people, so you just let us know if you'd like to be greeted in person and we'll swing on by! Otherwise, we are always available by phone, text, or email. All restaurants on Alki Beach are a short walk away, as are local shops, and there's a water taxi just a little further off. Alki Beach is a beautiful public sandy beachfront and location to numerous celebrations in the Summer months, including the Seafair Pirate landing party. All Summer long, you'll see bonfires, beach volleyball & kayakers. Head to the hip urban village at West Seattle Junction to enjoy many small shops, restaurants, and bars giving West Seattle an eclectic & community vibe. The free #773 or #775 shuttle is just steps away from our house and this will take you directly to the water taxi station (water taxi station is 1.5 miles walk otherwise). The Water taxi is 10 minutes ride to downtown and cost is about $5 per person, each way. Shuttle and water taxi run on limited schedules during the Weekends & Winter, sometimes not even in service so please inquire and check their website before booking if that's important planning of your trip. You can also rent these new but reliable city bikes that are left around. Just download the app (SPIN or LIME Bikes) and find out where the nearest available bike is, then leave it in any spot once done. Rate is about $1 per 30 minutes.- very economical and practical way to explore and get around our beach neighborhood :) Uber, Lyft, Car2Go are also viable options. ReachNow is also available with SmartCars, BMWs, Mercedes-Benzs and Mini Coopers. ReachNow is a one and two-way rental car solution that can be parked and left at our house. Approximate cost is $0.41 a minute. Traffic can get pretty heavy on the West Seattle Bridge if you're getting onto the I5- BUT one of the best parts about living here in West Seattle is the the "hidden" routes and surface streets you can take to avoid the traffic jam on the WS bridge. Parking downtown Seattle is always free on Sundays and Holidays. Otherwise, parking ranges from $2-5/hour and about $20 per day for parking garages. -There are 9 steps with no hand railing to get up to our studio entrance. Please keep this in mind for late night arrival and suitcases. The auto light sensor will come on at night to aid in the night time arrivals. -We live in a very hilly area where certain parts are steep. It is definitely manageable, but not recommended for elderly or people with slight disabilities. -We do not have a washer or dryer in unit. -No Air Conditioning Unit. -We have radiant in-floor heating and it will take a couple hours for the heat to rise to your desired temperature. -We do not have a full Kitchen. No Stove/cooktop. PHOTO SHOOTS OR FILMING* *The studio does rent for photo shoots and filming but this is NOT included in the vacation rental fee. Photo/Film shoots are a different price structure, and require acceptance of filming contract. Failure to obtain written authorization will result in full forfeiture of the Fees and Security Deposit.

Feb 6 – 13

Cottage in Vashon

Vashon Island Beach Cottage

A relaxing 20 minute ferry trip from West Seattle or Fast Ferry from downtown Seattle brings you to your own private cottage, right on the edge of the water. Watch the ferries go by and relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the Olympic mountains, kayaking, a forest hiking trail with sea and mount Rainier views, beach walks, barbeque facilities, Mermaid Market offering basic groceries, coffee, pastries and wine on the patio, all on your doorstep.

Guesthouse in Seattle

Quiet Seattle Cottage Nestled in the Trees

One parking space, nearby parks, on a quiet dead end street. Hostess is nearby for any questions and concerns. A friendly family lives in a house on the same property, but want you to enjoy your private apartment without disturbance. The home is in hilly West Seattle featuring stunning views of the sound and the Seattle skyline. There are several tasty restaurants to check out close by and also convenient access to Alki Beach. Check out the West Seattle water taxi!

Apr 24 – May 1