If you’re visiting Seattle with your family, forge an overpriced, cramped hotel. This carriage house hit the mark in every way. Well located, clean, and room to spread out in a quiet, cozy place to come back to you at the end of each day. We felt like locals for five days and had a great launchpad to explore the city. Nothing was more than 10 to 15 minute drive. Property owner was particularly helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.

House was great. Our kids loved the chickens and the upstairs and all it’s nooks. Neighborhood was convenient, walked to sushi and coffee and good take out pizza. Would definitely stay again.

I had high expectations for our stay here because it looked so cute in the pictures and we were so excited about the chickens. This place exceeded our expectations! I was so happy they had books and games and toys for my kids because we did not pack anything like that. It’s really hard traveling as a family, but staying here. Made it fun and easy.

We wanted a family friendly place to stay and found the best location! The Coachhouse was a wonderland to our 3 year old, and he loved saying hi to the Chickens in the back morning, afternoon and night! Just a 10-15 minute drive anywhere you’d want to go in Seattle and while it was close the the highway, for us, the noise from the street was relaxing like white noise. We would highly recommend this location.

We came for my daughter's UW graduation and LOVED the carriage house. Great location, adorable place with all the extra touches. We will definitely book again for futurw trips to Seattle.

We so enjoyed our holiday here. We had never been to Seattle. Jill and Dick’s place was amazing and well stocked . They were very accommodating. This place is close to downtown . We went to Vancouver Island by Victory Clipper. We went to a wonderful park, Arboretum. Rented a car and drove to Vancouver . It was such a fun holiday and we would definitely stay here again . We highly recommend this place.

Convenient location, lovely neighborhood, excellent hosts and clean!

We stayed at the Carriage House for two months. It was our home away from home. Everything about it was perfect. Jill thought of everything you might need and made sure it was in the house! It was rare we needed to contact her but when we did she responded quickly. We loved the location. We could walk to the French Bakery in one direction and in another walk through beautiful neighborhoods. We were close to downtown and could see Union Bay and Lake Washington. I hope to visit Seattle again and definitely want to stay at the Carriage House again

This is an adorable cottage. So clean with all the little extras!! Fresh eggs in the morning were my husband's favorite. We felt so welcome and spoiled!! The hosts are very accommodating, friendly and super helpful with logistics. Would highly recommend. If we ever have another house flood...or want a retreat...we will be back!

This Carriage house has all the charm of years past with the convenience of all modern conveniences. The bathroom is spa like, the kitchen is full stocked with everything you would need to pull right up, unpack and enjoy! The location is prime and walkable to many charming restaurants and coffee shops. We will definitely come again.

Jill does an amazing job of welcoming her guests. The carriage house is very charming and comfortable. Our kids loved the upstairs bedroom or as they called it, the lair. The location is great for exploring Seattle.

Thank you Jill for being a great host. Your spot was amazing and super cozy. Thoughtful personal touches that my family loved. Highly recommended.

My family really enjoyed the layout of the house - the upstairs is perfect for kids/teens to spread out and have their own space. Gathering eggs was a fun treat, as was walking to the market just down the alley. Elaine is a thoughtful host, and communication was great! We’d absolutely stay in the carriage house again.

I travel a good amount and always use VRBO whenever I can and I'll tell you, this place is as good any other I have stayed at. Location is right off I-5 so easy to get downtown. Very clean and warm feel to the house. The outside courtyard is great for relaxing and grilling out. But best of all, the Chickens!!! They are just awesome!! Very friendly and will eat right out of your hands. I miss them already!! Overall, this place is top self if you're looking looking for a great place to stay for a group of friends or family. Book this place if you can. I plan to do again!

I travel a good amount and always use VRBO whenever I can and I'll tell you, this place is as good any other I have stayed at. Location is right off I-5 so easy to get downtown. Very clean and warm feel to the house. The outside courtyard is great for relaxing and grilling out. But best of all, the Chickens!!! They are just awesome!! Very friendly and will eat right out of your hands. I miss them already!! Overall, this place is top self if you're looking looking for a great place to stay for a group of friends or family. Book this place if you can. I plan to do again!

We live nearby and needed to be out of our house for a long weekend. Jill and Dick are wonderful hosts and on top of everything. Central location makes it easy to get everywhere in Seattle. The Carriage House has all you need for your stay - well thought out amenities and if you’re a reader - it would take many lifetimes to get through all the great selections they have - would stay again!

We live nearby and needed to be out of our house for a long weekend. Jill and Dick are wonderful hosts and on top of everything. Central location makes it easy to get everywhere in Seattle. The Carriage House has all you need for your stay - well thought out amenities and if you’re a reader - it would take many lifetimes to get through all the great selections they have - would stay again!

We live nearby and needed to be out of our house for a long weekend. Jill and Dick are wonderful hosts and on top of everything. Central location makes it easy to get everywhere in Seattle. The Carriage House has all you need for your stay - well thought out amenities and if you’re a reader - it would take many lifetimes to get through all the great selections they have - would stay again!

Nice visit in a unique setting well equipped property!

This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay in Seattle! The house is in a fantastic location (about a 10 minute drive to everything we wanted to do in the city) with readily available street parking in a quiet neighborhood, and with a great place for coffee in walking distance (Little Lago). We also appreciated the cleanliness of the property and the friendliness and accessibility of the owners. An elementary-aged child in our group LOVED meeting the chickens, hanging out in the loft, and cozy kids' space on the staircase landing. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. This house is also a book-lover's dream - SO many books to borrow for readers of all ages and interests and games available during your stay. The only caveat is that it is located quite close to I-5. This makes hopping on and off the freeway easy, but it does create quite a bit of exterior noise. It's much less noticeable in the house, but something to be aware of if you're sensitive/a light sleeper. But staying anywhere in Seattle can have city noises, so not necessarily something that would be "better" elsewhere. The house is an early 20th-century carriage house, so history buffs (like me) will get to experience a little taste of old Seattle. A binder in the kitchen contains historic photos of the house. I can't recommend this place enough! We certainly hope to be back next time we're in Seattle!!

This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay in Seattle! The house is in a fantastic location (about a 10 minute drive to everything we wanted to do in the city) with readily available street parking in a quiet neighborhood, and with a great place for coffee in walking distance (Little Lago). We also appreciated the cleanliness of the property and the friendliness and accessibility of the owners. An elementary-aged child in our group LOVED meeting the chickens, hanging out in the loft, and cozy kids' space on the staircase landing. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. This house is also a book-lover's dream - SO many books to borrow for readers of all ages and interests and games available during your stay. The only caveat is that it is located quite close to I-5. This makes hopping on and off the freeway easy, but it does create quite a bit of exterior noise. It's much less noticeable in the house, but something to be aware of if you're sensitive/a light sleeper. But staying anywhere in Seattle can have city noises, so not necessarily something that would be "better" elsewhere. The house is an early 20th-century carriage house, so history buffs (like me) will get to experience a little taste of old Seattle. A binder in the kitchen contains historic photos of the house. I can't recommend this place enough! We certainly hope to be back next time we're in Seattle!!

The Portage Bay property was as advertised. Everything was clean and in good order. Jill was a fantastic communicator and answered all my questions and was very helpful. The snacks waiting for our arrival were much appreciated after our long journey. Thanks

The Portage Bay property was as advertised. Everything was clean and in good order. Jill was a fantastic communicator and answered all my questions and was very helpful. The snacks waiting for our arrival were much appreciated after our long journey. Thanks

Very nice property, well taken care of. Enjoyable stay.

Walked in and was immediately impressed by the 'hotel level' ambiance...perfectly made beds, subtle background music, clear instructions, L'occitane bathroom products. The carriage house is extremely spacious and well laid out. I just wish I could've shared it with others (next visit). Walking distance to several coffee shops and easy access to UW, downtown and Cap Hill. Highly recommend this spot and look forward to staying again in the future.

Walked in and was immediately impressed by the 'hotel level' ambiance...perfectly made beds, subtle background music, clear instructions, L'occitane bathroom products. The carriage house is extremely spacious and well laid out. I just wish I could've shared it with others (next visit). Walking distance to several coffee shops and easy access to UW, downtown and Cap Hill. Highly recommend this spot and look forward to staying again in the future.

Unfortunately I found the interior of the carriage house depressing. Very dark wood paneling and very little outside light that can come into the house. The upstairs is quite pleasant but the tv located there has a poor picture in the center of the screen. The kitchen needs a serious upgrade. It is impossible to enjoy the little garden because of the tremendous noise made by the traffic on I5. I knew before arriving that this was qa potential problem but completely unaware of how deafening the traffic was. The Italian market down the street sells pizza and wine. I was expecting a real Italian grocery store. The entire neighborhood is unremarkable.

My family of 6 stayed in the cottage for 4 nights and had a great stay. It was super clean and the owner has anticipated every need and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. It didn't take us long to get used to the ambient noise from the freeway and enjoyed sitting outside reading. Gathering eggs from the chickens was a fun and unusual experience. We never had a hard time finding parking right in front of the cottage either. Would definitely stay here again.

My family of 6 stayed in the cottage for 4 nights and had a great stay. It was super clean and the owner has anticipated every need and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. It didn't take us long to get used to the ambient noise from the freeway and enjoyed sitting outside reading. Gathering eggs from the chickens was a fun and unusual experience. We never had a hard time finding parking right in front of the cottage either. Would definitely stay here again.

The arrival process was very easy. Our kids had a great time with their own space and thoughtful toys, books, and games. The chickens in the backyard were a delight and the owner let the kids feed and hold the chickens with her supervision. There is a sweet local market with great coffee and the wine selections were great. It was easy access to downtown and the water. We loved staying here.

The arrival process was very easy. Our kids had a great time with their own space and thoughtful toys, books, and games. The chickens in the backyard were a delight and the owner let the kids feed and hold the chickens with her supervision. There is a sweet local market with great coffee and the wine selections were great. It was easy access to downtown and the water. We loved staying here.

This property is historically interesting, in a great location (including interesting walks & restaurants nearby), and exceptionally well furnished & equipped. Jill was very responsive before & during our stay, including lending us their kayaks. The freeway noise didn't bother us indoors, but made the outdoor courtyard uninviting; we expected this based on the description and reviews, and it was a very minor issue compared to all the plusses. We brought along our corgi, who enjoyed observing (warily) the chickens. Collecting fresh eggs was a treat. All in all, a big A+. Would love to return again in the future.