Near Woodland Park Zoo, Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €218
€218
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake
This smoke-free holiday home features free self-parking. The holiday home features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 3 metres
Street parking available
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Fee: USD 15 per pet per night
Service animals exempt from fees
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Restaurant dining guides
Location highlights
In a historical district
In the suburbs
Near a zoo
Near the boardwalk/promenade
Things to do
Theme park 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)
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: USD 94 per accommodation, per stay.
A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-25-006373
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Phinneywood Hideaway Zoo meets Lake
Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake Seattle
About the area
Located in Phinney Ridge, a neighbourhood in Seattle, this holiday home is in the suburbs and near a boardwalk. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Union and Alki Beach. Woodland Park Zoo and WaMu Theater are not to be missed. Visit our Seattle travel guide
Is Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake?
As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake on 20 Mar 2026 start from €218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake located?
Located in Phinney Ridge, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Green Lake Park and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.
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Phinneywood Basement Hideaway - Zoo meets Lake Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay and Vince was very responsive and helpful! The location was perfect! Definitely would like to return for a future trip. Highly recommend!
Joe
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Joann
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had 4 adults in our party and stayed for two nights.Easy access to downtown Seattle without getting on the interstate. Our stay was safe and comfortable. Appreciate the easy off street parking.Getting in and out of the basement unit was easy with the keypad code. We would stay here again.
Joann
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and clean
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
hector
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
awesome two room bottom floor, comfy beds! very clean and organized. you have primary parking at the house just in case you don’t feel comfortable parking in the street. everything is short driving distance.
hector
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana Lizbeth
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, quiet, easy access to freeway. Communication was great. Amenities were awesome
Diana Lizbeth
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was easy to find. The entrance process was clear and descriptive. There were two very clean bedrooms available. The bathroom was spacious and loved the privacy door to the toilet. Thank you.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean, comfy, and convenient
Immaculately clean, extremely convenient, quiet, comfortable. The payment process seemed a bit clunky but that was probably because I was unfamiliar with it. Overall very satisfied and highly recommend.
James
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect for our needs. Just a suggestion ❤️
We absolutely loved our experience at this location. My only wish would be that the advertising mentioned that this is a lower unit below another. There was a lot of noise (sounds of child and/or dog running)pretty early in the morning from the upstairs unit and would have liked some outdoor seating, but everything else was perfect.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cozy and in just the right spot!
Secreted away in a cozy pocket in Seattle's Phinneywood area, this place was great for a family traveling on a workation.
Within walking distance of good food (Try Yanni's, a short 15 minute walk away!), a nice zoo, a lake, and several nice looking pubs (didn't check them out, but they looked like the place for a brew), you can save some miles on the rental car and still have a great time. But if you've been to the Pike Place Market and got food for dinner, you're in luck, the kitchen is pre-stocked and ready for you to cook up a few meals!
We had a great time and if we are ever back in Seattle, we'll try here first!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
sandra
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We arrived at around 10 pm and departed the following morning, so I can't comment on the surrounding area but it seemed very nice. Despite the proximity of a highway behind the house, it was surprisingly quiet, never knew it was there until I walked out the next day. The cleanliness and communication were commendable. However, I would advise against renting this place if you have mobility issues, as the rental is not the front door that you see in the photo but an apartment in the basement, accessed from the back down some stairs on uneven dark terrain. It's quite charming, but had my mother been with us, we would have needed to find alternative accommodations. The property description should clarify this aspect. Additionally, I was unaware of tenants living upstairs, but fortunately, there was no noise disturbance at all. I felt bad for walking around the house trying to find the entrance in the dark, but I never saw anyone! This is my first time renting an short term rental on Expedia, I had to send them a deposit and ID, I understood why but it was somewhat of an inconvenience as hotels do not require that.
sandra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
ashley
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location, easy check-in, responsive host, everything was exactly what was mentioned in the listing.
ashley
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location for our plans. Missed having any Wi-Fi for the first 24 hrs.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura E.
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at Phinneywood Basement Hideaway. We slept very well. The property was easy to access and the rental was well equipped with kitchen items for cooking at home, and had plenty of bathroom accessories (towels & toilet paper). It was well lit at night and best of all, it was very affordable for our six-day stay. We hope to be back!
Laura E.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
McKayla
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay, there is a busy highway behind the house that was kind of loud but also convenient!
McKayla
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maira
1 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful place and super responsive
Maira
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Spent the day at the zoo and had a great night in Seattle. This place was perfect for what we needed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erika
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great property!
Beautiful home and so nicely kept up. We were very pleased. Thank you Vince!
Erika
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communications from the host
Greg
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Mackensey
14 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was hard to find where the actual entrance was based on the pictures. The stairs are actually around the other side. Once inside the property was fine, but we kept finding SO many spiders. Both dead and alive and some still smeared on the walls from previously being squished. Overall the stay was fine, the upstairs neighbors were kind of loud as well at some points.
Mackensey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
William
28 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Zoom Out
Zoo and concert at Washington University was quite fun ☺️
We loved the location and layout of the property. While we saw the pictures that showed that the structure was small, we were surprised it encompassed 3 rentals and not just one. Were disappointed we were allocated to the basement and had no outside sitting space. Althought it probably would have not bearing on it we reserved the space or not, I would have expected this information to be known to us before booking.
James
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was dark going down the stairs at night. Had to use my cell phone flashlight to see the stairs.