The Best Vacation Rentals to Book in Seattle

In the Central District, near Seattle University, this stylish and well-appointed Seattle rental will be all yours. It sleeps up to 10, has three bathrooms, and a range of amenities including a well-equipped kitchen with minibar items, a large flatscreen TV with satellite channels, an open fireplace for those cold Seattle nights, and a patio for warmer evenings. You’re a 20-minute walk from the Japanese Garden and a 13-minute drive from downtown.

​​With design finesse worthy of Dr Frasier Crane’s apartment, this Central District rental is a good choice. It’s both near the university and under a 15-minute drive from downtown. Luxurious touches and amenities include hypoallergenic bedding, a rainfall shower, free toiletries, a well-equipped kitchen, and plush soft furnishings. You’re also minutes from the beautiful Madrona Park on the banks of Lake Washington.

This beautiful weather-boarded dwelling elevated among the trees has all the little touches considered. There are three bedrooms (some of which open onto a balcony or patio), a luxurious open-plan kitchen, fireplace, cable TV, and outdoor area. You’re minutes from the Japanese Garden, Lakeview Park and Lake Washington itself.

You’ll find this gorgeous townhouse in the heart of the Squire Park Manor district, around a 10-minute drive to downtown. Much like being inside an Ikea showroom, the rooms have a breezy, bright, Scandinavian air with pops of bright colors and thoughtful finishes. The open-plan kitchen is sleek and well equipped, and there’s a roof terrace/sun deck (if you can have such a thing in Seattle) with great views over the area.

Stay in this Capitol Hill vacation home to be in the heart of the LGBTQ scene. The area is packed with bars and boutiques and, if you feel like climbing the Space Needle, you’re just over a 10-minute drive from uptown, where you’ll find countless museums and arts centers. The rental itself, with beautifully decorated spaces, has a concierge service, terrace, garden, minibar, and TV with cable service.

This Scandi-chic studio is in the Roosevelt neighborhood, near the University of Washington, and a short drive from Ballard Bridge, National Nordic Museum, and the ruggedly beautiful Fort Lawton Beach. In the light and airy apartment itself, you’ll find a kitchenette with a fridge, a hob, a microwave and a dishwasher, a flatscreen TV with streaming services, and free toiletries. You can even bring your pet for an additional fee.

A 12-minute drive to downtown, this cozy and well-appointed townhouse has high-end finishes and luxurious touches. There’s an open-plan kitchen, double sinks in the bathroom, double bunk beds for the kids, and a generous outdoor deck for fairer days. Facilities include a free minibar, a well-equipped kitchen and a concierge service. You’ll be close to the Japanese Garden and Denny Blaine Beach.

This sleek and beautifully finished property has three bright and arty rooms, concierge services, laundry facilities, and even a restaurant. You’re under a 15-minute drive from downtown, where you should visit the Seattle Waterfront, WaMu Theater, Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, the Seattle Aquarium and, of course, the Space Needle. Then wind down back at your home from home, as you recline by the glass fireplace.