Arboretum Garden Apartment

The property is located in a quiet residential and green neighborhood, parking on the street is free, public transportation is convenient. The unit is clean and functional but could use a bit of a maintenance update/upgrade (heater in the bathroom, towel bars/hooks in the bathroom).

Pros: Clean, cute amenities, walking distance (5-10 min) to food, coffee, and the breathtaking arboreum trails, lower cost than other nearby stays, owner was an approachable woman I'd feel safe staying near traveling alone. Cons: She didn't send us check in instructions. I started messaging and calling through the app an hour after check in time and heard nothing for a half hour. I had to ring the doorbell of the main house and luckily she was home. She apologized and sent the instructions and was responsive after that though. The area has some dangerous roads (exact quote from our Uber driver) with multiple intersections with no stop signs any way, multiple blind turns into heavy traffic, most are two way roads with only room for one person so you have to turn off/back up to make room, so be prepared if you're from out of town. The path to the apartment is a bit overgrown and absolutely not accessible (you have to walk over path stones and some wobbled) so wouldn't recommend if you use cane or wheelchair or if you have clothes you dont want to get slapped by ferns and vines, but very whimsical and wild looking if you dont mind. She has 2 dogs that sometimes bark and one ran out of the house when I knocked on the door trying to check in and growled at me but did not lunge or anything. The house is quite old and has some unkempt parts but for the price I had everything I needed and it was clean.

Quiet and cozy. Convenient to the Arboretum. Close on-street parking.

Great accommodations. A couple of blocks from the bus line. Around the corner from Mt.Bagel (yum!!). The bed was very comfortable.

We had such a great, short visit to Seattle. This property was beautiful, quiet, and Carmen was super helpful and responsive. Neighborhood was within walking distance of many places to grab a bite and near the wonderful arboretum. Thanks for an awesome stay!

Yes, the apartment was comfortable, had all the essentials we needed and the host was friendly and responsive each time I messaged her. It is in a lovely neighborhood - safe and friendly with generous on street parking. We hope to stay there again.

Lovely stay. Great location within steps of the arboretum and walking distance to several restaurants and coffee shops. Host checked in to make sure I had everything I needed. Would definitely stay there again.

Lovely spot. Nice neighborhood.

Beautiful stay in a quaint, pretty neighborhood. Very close to the Japanese garden, the East MLK bus stop for easy transit, and a nice little shopping district with delicious restaurants. Close enough to downtown to get there in 30 min by bus, and felt like a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle. House rules were very reasonable. Check in and check-out were well-explained and straightforward. Host was friendly and communicative. Bed was super comfy, and the backyard was beautiful. My boyfriend and I will definitely stay here again if we come back to Seattle. We had a wonderful time!

Convenient to the bus line, the host was able to guide us from the bus line to the apartment which got us started on using the bus. Bed was very comfortable. We were there kind of out of season, but I bet the backyard was like a secret garden in the spring or summer. Very private and very quiet.

The garden apartment is just lovely! It's a perfect getaway spot-very cozy, well stocked and private. It's also an easy walk to Madison St. and to the Arboretum. I was there to see my daughter at Seattle U, so for any SU parents this is a great spot-easy 10 minute drive to campus. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Carmen!

The host was a great communicator. The bed and blankets were comfy. The space was very roomy. The courtyard was lovely. The location was superb. We would stay again.

Carmen was a very responsive and kind host. I appreciated her flexibility and comfortable, warm, clean space. I would definitely book again!

The host was great, very responsive and communicative. The property is amazing and in a great location. Our new go to place to stay for our Seattle trips.

This was perfect for me, quiet neighborhood, close to some great restaurants and coffee houses, nice pleasant walk around some awesome park space and arboretum. Capitol Hill and Groceries are only 25 minutes walk if you're fit for walking the big hills on Madison street. The host provided a great space that was private and complete kitchen to prepare meals. Wi-Fi was strong, entry and exit good, just use a light for getting to the entryway at night. All good stuff, I would stay here again for sure, and probably will next time in Seattle.

Great value; beautiful neighborhood; responsive host. Bed and bedding very comfortable.

We came to the area to enjoy the leaves and outdoor experiences. The location made it very easy to drive to other areas in the metro. The walk to the Washington Arboretum and Japanese Garden was beautiful. Quick trip to grocery store for breakfast items to prepare in the kitchenette. Cozy and comfortable bed and living room area. Easy to stream a favorite show on a rainy evening on the TV. Clean and good natural light.

Cozy room with easy access to public transit

Able to easily walk to Madison for shops and restaurants

The room and living area were amazing and Carmen as a host was wonderful and easy to communicate with. Not too far from any major areas and has amazing small businesses near by. My girlfriend and I would 100% love to stay there again

Very cozy and tucked away. Pretty views of the garden outside.

We enjoyed thoroughly our stay in Carmen’s garden apartment, it so private, quiet, and comfortable with the pleasure of viewing nothing but green through its French doors. It’s also in a lovely neighborhood very close to beautiful Washington Park with its arboretum and Japanese garden. A very special stay.

Great location, comfortable as advertised.

The place was adorable, although the bathroom had mold on the ceiling that was pretty significant. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the area and the stay.

Beautiful apartment tucked in the woods. Loved it.

Loved the area this was in! Was beautiful and quiet, a huge park and yummy restaurants within walking distance. Carmen was kind and responsive, and the listing was accurate.

Perfect little getaway and right next to one of our favorite parks the Washington Park Arboretum.!

great location, super close to everything. nice quiet neighborhood, very beautiful area. the space was clean and comfortable. thank you again!

This place was really nice, well taken care of, and in an amazing location!