Ballard Birdhouse - 93 Walking Score/Garage/AC

This is a west-facing 3bed/2bath 3-story house with no shared walls and features a fully loaded kitchen, dining room, top floor en-suite, 2 king/1 queen beds+futon, office space, private fenced patio, laundry, heating/AC throughout, home gym, and garage parking. Walking distance to all the unique shops, restaurants, breweries, and nightlife that make this neighborhood a top destination for visitors and locals alike, plus close access to transit, parks, and bike paths.

Classic mid-century house with hardwood floors and great natural light on a quiet street in the heart of Ballard.

* Keyless entry
* Quiet & private - no shared walls or security cameras on site
* Family friendly - pack 'n play, highchair, kid amenities provided. All stairs from main level have doors that can be closed for child safety
* 1 car garage + driveway = 2 on-site parking spaces + free street parking
* High speed Wi-Fi (~120Mbps) & dedicated office space with monitor provided
* Eco-friendly - Solar panels on roof with heat pump for heating/AC throughout
* Living room with large plush couch and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen: Stove/oven, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher, blender, electric kettle, food processor, cookware/utensils (including kids utensils), and everything needed to whip up great home cooked meals
* We supply locally roasted whole bean coffee, manual and electric coffee grinders, Bodum French press and programmable coffee maker, plus tea, creamer and sugars to start your day
* All bedrooms feature comfortable high-end mattresses, 100% cotton sheets, and hypoallergenic pillows and comforters.
* Plenty of fresh towels provided.
* Private top floor suite has a dedicated workspace with extra monitor, bedroom with king-size mattress, en-suite bathroom with 2 shower heads, and dedicated heating/AC
* Downstairs there is a rec room/home gym with smart TV, free weights & bench, rowing machine, yoga mats, floor pads, futon sofa, and heating/AC. Full size washer and dryer in laundry room
* Fully fenced private front yard patio with table and seating for 6

MAIN FLOOR
* Front door entrance
* Living room with large sofa and smart TV
* Dining room with seating for 6
* Fully stocked kitchen
* Bedroom #1 with 1 king bed with organic latex mattress
* Bedroom #2 with 1 queen bed with Bear mattress & blackout shades
* Bathroom with tub/shower combo
* Stairs leading down to basement and up to second floor - both have doors that can be closed for child safety
* Heating/AC

UPSTAIRS
* Bedroom #3 with 1 king bed with Molecule mattress, blackout shades & nook with room to set up a pack 'n play (provided)
* Bathroom with large double shower (2 shower heads)
* Office space with monitor provided
* Heating/AC

DOWNSTAIRS
* Rec room/gym with smart TV, kids books & games, rowing machine, free weights and bench, yoga mats
* Futon (full size) with bedding provided
* Laundry room with washer & dryer
* Access to 1-car garage
* Heating/AC

* One block to public transit, including Rapid D line for short ride to SLU, downtown and Pike Place Market
* 5-10 minute walk to Old Town Ballard with shops, restaurants, breweries and the best farmers market in the city (Sundays year round)
* 15-20 minute drive to downtown Seattle (Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, etc)
* 30-35 minute drive to Seatac or Paine Field airports

Guests will have the house and yard to themselves. You may park in the garage or driveway and there is free street parking in front of the house as well. Very walkable residential neighborhood. 93 walking score with tons to do nearby, and within a mile of: grocery stores, fast food, Target, Ballard Farmers Market, movie theater, shops and restaurants along Market St and Ballard Ave.

Ballard is a lively neighborhood along the Salmon Bay/Lake WA Ship Canal just north of downtown Seattle. It's known for great restaurants, craft breweries, shopping, the Ballard boat locks, Botanical Garden, the National Nordic Museum, plus quick access to Golden Garden Park, Discovery Park, Woodland Park Zoo, and downtown Seattle.

Downtown Seattle is about a 10-15 minute drive and there are e-bikes, e-scooters, and public transportation within walking distance.

Other Nearby attractions include:

* Ballard locks/Carl S English Jr Botanical Garden = 1.1 miles
* National Nordic Museum = 0.9 miles
* Golden Gardens Beach Park = 3.2 miles
* Discovery Park = 3.8 miles
* Woodland Park Zoo = 1.4 miles
* Green Lake = 2.6 miles
* University of Washington = 4.1 miles
* Space Needle = 4.7 mils
* Seattle Aquarium = 5.3 mils
* Pike Place Market = 5.3 miles

House is set for 6 and there is extra bedding provided for the futon in the basement/workout room.