Unique and Amazing 1 bed 1 bath (Seattle, WA)

Unique and Amazing 1 bed 1 bath

Location location location This is the perfect home-base for your Seattle visit. Built in 1922 and converted to condos in 2007 the building offers a touch of charming character in our high-tech city. We think of the studio as our Jewel Box . With windows opening onto an interior courtyard it s light-filled and quiet a good retreat at the end of a long day of site-seeing or meetings. Veteran travelers ourselves we ve equipped our pied a terre to maximize the urban experience. We ve made coordinating check-in a breeze with a conveniently located lock box that allows you to pick up the keys on your schedule. We ll send you instructions and the lock box code 72 hours before your arrival. 2132 5th Ave Seattle WA 98121 To help you plan your visit we ll email the New York Times 36 Hours in Seattle (customized with our hometown insight) along with your booking confirmation. Once you arrive our robust guestbook is filled with suggestions on how to enjoy Seattle (including thoughts on getting around where to eat and how to find a drop in yoga class) so you ll have the local perspective at your finger tips during your stay. The Jewel Box is in a pretty perfect location. Here s what you ll find on a 10 minute walk Stroll North and you ll be at the Seattle Center featuring the Space Needle Pacific Science Center Key Arena and Experience Music Project. The Gates Foundation is just across the street. Head South and you ll be at the flagship Nordstrom store Zara and a ton of great shopping. You ll also find the Washington Convention Center in this direction. Meander West and you ll be on your way to Pike Place Market the Seattle Art Museum the Great Wheel Seattle Aquarium and the Ferry Terminal (take a ride to Winslow an enjoy the views and village). Walk East and in four blocks you ll be at the center of high tech Seattle Amazon Microsoft and a number of innovative start ups have offices here. Plus a slew of great restaurants. Dining. Seattle is a very foodie town and within a block and a half of Swallow s Rest you ll be spoiled for choice. (and the flagship Top Pot Doughnuts is just 20 steps from the building s front door). If you want to dine in there are three grocery stores within walking distance including a Whole Foods. With a Walk Score of 99 you truly can get just about everywhere on foot. We don t recommend renting a car for your visit you can grab a cab at the airport or take the Link light rail to the Westlake station (35 minutes 3) and you re 4 blocks from the condo. If you do drive there s a parking garage half a block away with competitive overnight rates. To explore Seattle s other neighborhoods Ballard Capital Hill Fremont Madison Park and more try Uber or (website hidden) any of these options South Lake Union Streetcar (2 blocks away) Pronto Cycle Share (around the corner) Trip planning King Country Metro (bus stops nearby) If you want to explore outside the city Avis Hertz Enterprise and Budget all have offices within walking distance. Great day trips include wine tasting in Woodinville or visiting Port Townsend The Ho Rainforest and Mount Rainier.