So glad I found this property! Less than a 10minute walk to my son’s condo, straight shot to Starbucks on Market st., incredible shower with tons of hot water to warm the blood during a Seattle winter day, and a nice, comfy bed. The only suggestion would be to include instructions to lock the door when leaving. Maybe it’s just me, but it was not obvious until the host gave me instructions over the phone. Thank you for the quick response and remedy when I called.

Thank you for the pleasant stay and use of your home!

Perfect size for our family of 4 adults. Really enjoyed our stay!

This property and its kind hosts were exactly what we needed for a 30-day stay. The home is expertly equipped with nice quality cookware and linens. It is very spacious, including more-than-adequate closet space. Gorgeous gardens, outdoor furniture, and the walkable neighborhood let us park the car for days at a time. Mary and Bob were available and responsive. 10/10! Thank you Mary and Bob.

We were delighted to discover this beautifully redone house in a very walkable part of Ballard, especially since our daughter and granddaughter live only 5 minutes away. The quality of the house was exceptional, beautiful kitchen, easy entry through the well-lit back yard using a door keypad, numerous windows throughout and so much natural light! The bedroom had a spacious closet, plus a dining room and separate living room that allowed many options for comfortable seating and eating. The front and side yard were enclosed by a white picket fence, and we were able to enjoy the massive flower garden, watch hummingbirds at the feeder on the front porch and a variety of birds happy to munch at the feeder. Convenient to walk to a QFC, Bartell’s Drugs, and only four blocks to downtown Ballard with shops and numerous places to eat. This incredible property will be our go-to choice whenever it is available for our future trips to Seattle! Mary and Bob were delightful and we visited with them in person a couple of times when they stopped by to work in their garden. Bonus: a private parking spot in the driveway was definitely a big plus!

Lovely hosts and an amazing place! Well-appointed rooms, comfortable spaces, lovely kitchen with everything you need including a breakfast table, bay window dining area for games and socializing, beautiful gardens and an outdoor dining spot, robust wi-fi, great TV couch with cable options. We loved the location, walked to brew pubs, coffee shop, French bakery, restaurants, fave ice cream shop! You can catch public trans in to sightseeing in Seattle like MoPOP and Pike Street. Looking forward to our return!

Spacious, inviting, comfortable, very well furnished. Old Ballard was the perfect location for us while visiting family in Ballard. We hope to visit again in the future.

Everything about The Ballard Victorian is excellent. The property is beautifully maintained, super clean and tidy, while being comfortable and feeling like home. Everything we could have wanted was included. Great Kitchen, well equipped. Same for living room, bathroom, dinning room and bedroom. The location is great. The reserved parking is convenient to have in a rather crowded neighborhood. I hope we are fortunate enough to be able to return again and again. Thank you hosts!

well equipped / modern /comfortable /clean and convenient to all Ballard has to offer

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute, yellow home. The neighborhood is quiet and with an easy walk to Ballard and to a great bakery.

Enjoyed our fourth stay at the house…this time does three weeks. Very comfortable and convenient to Ballard dining district, Golden Garden Park, and other locations. Super local bike/walking trails.

The house was spacious, clean and well appointed. Very comfortable for my wife and myself. It would easily work for a group of 4 or even 6 people. The owners were readily available. Great neighborhood within walking distance of multiple stores and restaurants. We would strongly recommend it and would stay here again

The apartment was wonderful. Exactly how described in the listing. Both my wife and I were working and the internet allowed both of us to do video meetings. Location is terrific. And they have a parking space! would certainly stay there again.

We stayed at Mary and Bobs place for two months during the pandemic while working from home. Everything was perfect and the hosts were incredibly responsive and attentive. The kitchen is very well stocked, the grill and outdoor area are a joy and the wifi runs perfectly. The home is walking distance to the farmers market and a ton of restaurants and shops. Really the best place in Ballard for a short or long term stay. We’re hoping to come back at another time once covid passes and we can make more use of the city life.

My parents rented this home for a week while helping me move to Seattle. The place is adorable and we really enjoyed having the nice kitchen to prepare breakfasts and dinners. Within walking distance from several local shops and restaurants. One of the biggest perks was the designated parking spot off the alleyway. Made it super convenient to come and go. My parents will definitely be repeat guests when they come to visit Seattle.

Highly recommended!

This was our second time renting this property. The location gives us easy access to downtown and surrounding areas. The owners are readily available if needed. They had been working on water issues as we arrived and stayed in communication as to when they’d be by. They were very considerate in making sure we were in the loop and that everything was in good working order. Of course we will definitely stay here again.

Warm and homey. Well located for walking to good restaurants or groceries if you prefer to cook in the well equipped kitchen. And while eating in the dining room enjoy the view out the south facing bay windows of the rose garden and the pedestrians strolling by.

A wonderful house with everything you need for your stay. Easy access to downtown Ballard.

This is the beautifully restored and updated spacious first floor of a Victorian era single-family house in the residential Ballard neighborhood in the northwest of the city. We had the use of the eat-in kitchen (with upscale appliances), dining room, bedroom, updated bathroom, and living room with flat-screen TV, as well as a parking place in back of the house. We had no trouble using the WiFi. The owner was very conscientious and friendly. There are a drugstore and upscale supermarket (with parking) within 2-3 blocks, and the Market Street retail area is within walking distance with boutiques, a bookstore, and eating places. The fabulous new Nordic Museum is also nearby. Driving into downtown Seattle is not difficult.

Location was great and the apartment very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked...allowing serious cooking. We cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner for eight people.

We spent two and a half weeks at Mary and Bob's house in Ballard and had an excellent experience. The house is perfectly situated - close to transit options, the Market Street and Ballard Ave commercial corridors, etc. It's in a quiet neighborhood but close to the hubbub. (We were there with our toddler, who loved walking down the street to the Ballard Branch Library.) The space worked really well for our family of three. It's nicely updated, exceptionally clean and has everything you need for either a short or long stay. Mary was fantastic to coordinate with and clearly puts a lot into ensuring that her guests have a great stay.

The house was very pleasing and perfect for my needs. The location was perfect, just a block away from my daughter’s family. The accommodations were comfortable and the house was very clean.

Remodeled to original detail - victorian apt on the 1st floor - the hardwood floors don't even squeak. Large kitchen with a gas cooktop. Walk to restaurants, shops, farmers market, grocery store bakeries. Explore the area on foot - the busy Ballard Locks, watch the salmon in the fish later. Walk along the Shilshole Marina. Easy public transportation options to downtown.

This apartment is spacious and comfortable. Has been decorated beautifully and has a lovely garden surrounding the home. Great neighborhood for restaurants and pubs, with easy access to public transportation into center city Seattle. One of the nicest places I have ever rented thru Homeaway.com

We had another wonderful stay at the Victorian Retreat this past week. The house is in a great location for walking to the library, farmer’s market, and all the shops and restaurants in Ballard. You have easy access to Seattle Center and downtown via the Rapid Ride and it’s a quick drive to the zoo, or to play at Greenlake or Golden Gardens. The apartment is super clean and well maintained and has been in all the years we’ve stayed here. We love this place!

Perfect place, perfectly cared for in an ideal location. Thank you SO much for keeping it available

Would definitely keep it on my list for next time. Great location, sweet abode.

We came to Seattle to meet our two month old granddaughter. This home was just terrific for my husband and me. Lots of space to spread out in, so much better than any hotel room. I’m sure this home is better than most other VRBOs around. There were only two of us, yet four people could stay here with out being on top of each other. Great equipped kitchen, large dining area and then a nice sized living area, not to mention a bedroom and bath..and laundry! For another extended Seattle stay, we will stay here! Owners were accommodating prior to our arrival. We didn’t need them once here, but I feel they would have been attentive if necessary. No noise from the upstairs renter, surprised me. PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT

We came last year and had the upstairs, which was wonderful, but no longer available. So, we (2 friends) stayed in the downstairs unit this year and it was fabulous. The owners show they are detailed oriented and deliver a very comfortable homey house. Close to Old Ballard; a great bakery down 2 blocks; has a parking spot this year; comfortable beds and nice bedding. Even in the rain of Seattle, you could easily stay put all day in this house and relax.

We've stayed here many times. Grandchildren love to come over a day stay the night. We'll equipped kitchen, TV an wifi

A wonderful place to stay and very convenient to everything.