Title: Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle Family-friendly vacation home in Seattle ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192596/04d312d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192596/9c06dd06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192596/7d900ce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192596/b47d0d4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99192600/99192596/34f7c75f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle Nestled in a residential area in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, enjoy all the comforts of home and benefits of living in Seattle whether you're here to explore, work or play. Modern open concept house with comfortable arrangements designed to be your home away from home. Walk to cafes, parks, playgrounds, a bakery and local meat and seafood shops as well as bus lines connecting you to the city center and Northgate transit station which connects to the SEA-TAC airport. Minutes from local beaches like Golden Gardens and Carkeek park. Features a fully stocked kitchen and spacious patio for eating at home. Enjoy restful nights with ©Helix mattresses and Quince™ Organic cotton bedding. Outside patio space with large gas grill and seating for 6. High speed internet and access to your streaming platforms through a SmartTV keeps you plugged in and entertained. Feel a part of the community featuring local coffee and art celebrating the city and WA-based artists. A long walk (1-2 miles) or short bus ride gets you to the commercial areas of Ballard featuring restaurants, local shops, bars and breweries, museums and the Ballard Locks. Approximate travel time to local attractions (traffic could increase times): \- Beaches: 8min drive or half hour walk to Golden Gardens and 12 minutes drive to Carkeek Park & Beach. \- Downtown Seattle/Public Market: ~20 min by car and ~45-50 min by public transit (some express buses operate during rush hour times only and have shorter routes downtown) \- Seattle Center (Space Needle): ~16 min and ~45-50 min by public transit \- University District/Medical Center: ~20min by car and ~45-50min by public transit (1 transfer) \- T-Mobile Park/Lumen Field: ~20min by car and ~1hr by public transit \- Woodinville Wine Tasting Rooms: ~50min by car (reservations recommended) \- Snoqualmie Mountain & Ski Areas: ~1.5 hour by car ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88367000/88366928/3fb26363.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Ballard Townhome w/Rooftop Views Ballard - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews CA $183 CA $505 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=88366928&PinnedHotelID=88366928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90987200/90987155/6e227ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 3BR in the Heart of Ballard | Private Patio Ballard - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews CA $209 CA $592 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=90987155&PinnedHotelID=90987155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33742800/33742717/734ea192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2bed-2bath Ballard Courtyard Apartment Walk to Old Ballard! 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For stays longer than 28 days, please contact the host before booking to discuss! ### Pets Pets not 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 Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-23-000963 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Ballard, a neighborhood in Seattle, is home to this vacation home. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. [Visit our Seattle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle.dx178307) [View more Vacation homes in Seattle](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178307-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.68264%2C-122.38506&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kLAJnUr13uK22-1PHxLhuLFwzQE=) Seattle, WA ### What's nearby - Shilshole Bay Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 10 min drive - 6.8 km - University of Washington - 11 min drive - 6.2 km - Space Needle - 12 min drive - 8.7 km ### Getting around - Roosevelt Station - 11 min drive - Edmonds Station - 23 min drive - Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Un Bien - ‬10 min walk - ‪Tacos La Cuadra - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mabel - ‬6 min walk - ‪Thunderbird Tavern - ‬9 min walk - ‪Saleh's Delicatessen - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle located? > This family-friendly Seattle vacation home is located in Ballard, within 2 mi (3 km) of Golden Gardens Park and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Woodland Park Zoo and Shilshole Bay Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballard Home Base - Comfy Modern House in Seattle Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl G. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Highly recommend this property ##### Cheryl G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon J. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was perfect for our family! Great house that had great amenities and safety features for our little toddler. Definitely recommend for families of little ones! ##### Jon J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann F. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House This is a lovely, peaceful house and was perfect for our family to spend quality time together. ##### Ann F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky K. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heart of Ballard/Loyal Heights Great, pleasant, rental. Good communication with host. Would definitely use again ##### Becky K. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia D. Nov 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Came for Thanksgiving and Apple Cup This was a really nice property, very well appointed. Space was clean, and easy to hang out in, walkable to so much, just very comfortable! ##### Claudia D. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie V. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a trip to Seattle The house was great and clean located in a quiet neighborhood. I really appreciated having parking in the drive. Communication with host was great. My teenagers loved walking to the local coffee shop in the morning. ##### Natalie V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vince C. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family home in Ballard We enjoyed the stay at this family home in Ballard Seattle. The temperature stays cool in the hot summer days. The place is clean and comfortable. All the materials and things are functioning well, good quality and upscale. We would stay at the place again for sure. ##### Vince C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalie E. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vrbo We would have liked a bathroom downstairs, but not important overall. Clean house, responsive owner ##### Rosalie E. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly T. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kelly T. 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