The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard
Welcome to The Holdfast, where classic Ballard character meets modern comfort. The Holdfast is the spacious daylight lower level of one of the neighborhood’s original homes, thoughtfully preserved while surrounding properties have been redeveloped. That legacy means something special for today’s guests: generous indoor and outdoor space just a short walk from the heart of Ballard. Stroll to cafés, restaurants, boutiques, parks and the year-round farmers market, or hop on a bus one block away. Downtown Seattle is a 15-minute drive, making the Holdfast an ideal home base for exploring the city.
Inside, you’ll find a cook's kitchen, heated floors, and natural stone tile. Three inviting bedrooms, with a king, queen, and full-size bed, provide workspace and privacy, while the living area offers room to gather. Media lovers will appreciate fiber internet and four TVs with syncable soundbars. A walk-in shower with pebble floors and endless hot water gives spa vibes. Live plants grow in every room and original works by Pacific Northwest artists grace walls framed by exposed fir beams.
Kids and pets are welcome. The fenced yard provides room to play, and feline guests have access to a massive catio. The property is neighbored by an elementary school and community center, providing access to playgrounds and ballfields. Your host grew up in the area, lives upstairs, and is happy to offer recommendations or other help, including childcare and pet care.
After a day exploring the Ballard Locks, Nordic Museum, or Golden Gardens, relax among seasonal blooms in the garden, shaded in the afternoon by Ballard's best known trees, two gigantic London planes designated Seattle Heritage Trees. Catch the sunset at home or jog up to the bluffs at Sunset Park for water and mountain views. Listen, and you may hear seals, trains, or a foghorn blow.
Whether you’re visiting Seattle for adventure, work, or time with loved ones, the Holdfast offers an unusual combination of space, privacy, nature, and neighborhood life in one of Seattle’s most beloved communities. Beginning fall 2026, the Holdfast is welcoming short-term guests for the first time.
Questo appartamento si trova a Seattle, in Ballard, e vanta una posizione strategica vicino alla spiaggia. Space Needle e Pike Place Market sono due delle principali attrazioni della zona. Per chi ama le attività, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 e Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 sono due tappe assolutamente da non perdere. Seattle Center è un'ottima meta per una serata, e non perdere WaMu Theater se viaggi con dei bambini. Qui non manca niente per divertirsi sulla neve con attività come lo sci di fondo, lo snowboard, le escursioni in motoslitta e il pattinaggio su ghiaccio. Vai alla guida turistica di Seattle
Gli animali sono accettati presso The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard?
Sì, questa struttura ammette gli animali domestici (massimo 3 in totale) con peso inferiore a 453 kg per animale.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard?
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A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard?
Orario del check-out: 12:00.
Dove si trova The Holdfast: Rare 3-Bedroom Garden Retreat Near Old Ballard?
Con una buona posizione vicino alla spiaggia, questo complesso di appartamenti per famiglie a Seattle si trova a 2 km da luoghi d'interesse come National Nordic Museum e Passaggio per pesci Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. Golden Gardens Park e Discovery Park si trovano ugualmente a meno di 3 km di distanza.
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Very comfortable and clean oasis that is walkable to so many cool places.
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We were so grateful the Holdfast joined VRBO just as a booking we’d planned for months fell through. We needed somewhere that would work for four generations of our family for two months, and it ended up being a great fit.The garden is amazing. There always seemed to be something new blooming. There’s a nice breeze off the water and these huge old trees that keep the house shaded when it gets hot. There are a few steps up to the yard and then a few down to the entrance, which is worth knowing if you have anyone with mobility issues. There’s a parking spot in front of the garage that was usually available, although occasionally someone would park where they weren’t supposed to and block it.The kids had a great time here. They rode their bikes around the neighborhood, played at the ballfield across the street, and there are two playgrounds within a block. We also took the Metro shuttle to Golden Gardens a few times. The house had beach chairs and other beach stuff we could use, even a little gas firepit, which is allowed when fires aren’t. The owner grew up in the neighborhood and was great about suggesting places to go and things to do.The location is hard to beat. We could walk to restaurants and everything going on in Ballard, but the house is next to a park and other homes. You can hear games at the ballfield across the street, but it was joyful noise that felt like part of the neighborhood.We cooked at home a lot and really appreciated how well stocked it was.