Ballard Cottage (Seattle) - Sleeps 2

Seattle, WA, United States

2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

Welcome to The Earl Carriage House, your home-away-from-home in the heart of Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Our little cottage is neatly tucked between houses that dot the idyllic tree-lined street. The Carriage House is the perfect base for your Seattle stay, designed to put you right at home from the moment you step through the door. Inside, you'll find a spacious interior with with rustic wood accents, cozy textiles, and natural elements that create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Good to know

The Earl Carriage House is ๐™– ๐™˜๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ, ๐™ฉ๐™ฌ๐™ค-๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™œ๐™š, tucked away behind our home, offering plenty of space for a couple. While technically it is considered a โ€œbackyard cottage,โ€ it is accessed without ever entering our yard or shared spaces. You will have ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ซ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ. You'll also have dedicated ๐™ค๐™›๐™›-๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ in the driveway in front of the Carriage House. The open layout downstairs features a comfortable living area with ample seating, a charming electric stove, ๐™˜๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š ๐™๐™‘ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ, and a dining area adjacent to a ๐™›๐™ช๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™š๐™ฆ๐™ช๐™ž๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™˜๐™๐™š๐™ฃ, complete with full-size stainless steel appliances. All-Clad cookware and a selection of regional cookbooks will inspire your culinary adventures. On Sundays, don't miss the nearby Ballard Farmers Market for the freshest ingredients. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy bedroom and spacious tiled bathroom with ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™จ๐™๐™š๐™ง ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™™๐™ง๐™ฎ๐™š๐™ง. Relax in the ๐™ฆ๐™ช๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ-๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฏ๐™š๐™™ ๐™—๐™š๐™™ while gazing up through the skylight overhead. The stunning quartersawn oak antique doors salvaged from Seattle's Palladian Hotel add to the ambiance. We take your comfort seriously and have provided a Simmons Beautyrest mattress with ๐™ก๐™ช๐™ญ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ž๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™จ, embroidered robes, slippers and a ๐™˜๐™ช๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™›๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™จ encased in hypoallergenic covers. For entertainment, we have assorted board games, a lending library, a TV with cable, Netflix, and streaming options, reliable Wi-Fi, and a Bluetooth speaker. ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™›๐™›๐™š๐™š, ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™–, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™–๐™จ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™˜๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ก ๐™—๐™–๐™ง๐™จ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ซ๐™ž๐™™๐™š๐™™. What really sets The Earl Carriage House apart is our commitment to hospitality. We take pride in providing exceptional service to our guests, and it shows in our glowing reviews. Whether you need recommendations for local attractions, help with a reservation, or just a friendly chat, we're always here to help.

Other Details to Note

Please note that there are many young families in the neighborhood (including our own). You will likely encounter the exuberant sights and sounds of children playing during your stay, especially during the summer months, though we've yet to have a guest be disturbed.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Internet and office

  • Pocket wifi

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

The Earl Carriage House is located on a beautiful tree-lined street in a quiet, residential pocket of the exciting Ballard neighborhood. A handful of coffee shops and restaurants are just a few blocks away, or take a 15-minute stroll to historic downtown Ballard. You will be close to public transportation, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens and so much more. Late March and Early April visitors will be treated to a magnificent display of Cherry blossoms! Located in the northwestern part of the city, Ballard is known for its maritime heritage, Scandinavian roots, and thriving food and arts scene. Start your day with a stroll to the Ballard Farmers Market, open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm, where you'll find fresh produce, flowers, artisanal crafts, and food trucks serving up local delicacies. Explore the trendy boutiques, coffee shops, and galleries along Ballard Avenue, or head down to the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where you can watch boats pass between the Puget Sound and Lake Union. Foodies will love Ballard's diverse dining options, from classic fish and chips at the iconic Ballard Smokehouse to gourmet farm-to-table fare at Stoneburner or Staple and Fancy. Sample local beers at the many microbreweries and pubs, including Stoup Brewing, Reuben's Brews, and Lucky Envelope Brewing. Ballard is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Golden Gardens Park, which offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, and the Ballard Commons Park, which hosts community events and concerts throughout the year. With its mix of urban charm, natural beauty, and cultural offerings, Ballard is the perfect base for exploring Seattle. And with your cozy accommodations at ECH, you'll have everything you need to relax and recharge after a day of adventures.

Guest Access

You will have complete and exclusive access to the Carriage House, driveway and the adjacent garden and outdoor dining space. The Carriage House could technically be considered a guest house since it is on our property, but you will find all of the privacy you need thanks to strategic fencing, landscaping and our respectful hosting style. Before your visit, we will provide you with a unique access code for easy check in, usually the last four digits of your phone number registered with Airbnb.

Find us

Seattle, WA, United States

Ballard is an excellent home base for your visit to Seattle and provides easy access to many of Seattle's attractions. If you are flying into Seatac Airport, it is about a 30-45 minute drive to the Carriage House. Alternately, you can take the light rail from the airport to downtown and hop on a bus that will drop you about four easy blocks away. For visitors who are traveling by car, ECH offers private parking for up to two cars in the driveway. From our location, it's easy to access major highways and explore the city's many attractions. ECH has a rating of "Very Walkable" from Walk Score and is four blocks from public transportation that will take you downtown or anywhere you want to go! Public transportation in Seattle is operated by King County Metro, which offers bus service throughout the city and surrounding areas. There are multiple bus routes that can be accessed within just a few blocks. Visit the King County Metro website for schedules and fare information. If you prefer to explore Ballard on foot or by bike, there are several bike rental shops and walking tours available in the area. The Burke-Gilman Trail, a popular multi-use path that spans 18 miles from Ballard to Bothell, is just a few blocks from our Carriage House. Seattle is also home to several ride-sharing services, including Uber and Lyft, which offer convenient and affordable transportation options throughout the city. No matter how you choose to get around, our Carriage House in Ballard is the perfect base for exploring Seattle's many attractions and neighborhoods.

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Reviews

Kara
January 2026 · Airbnb
This was such an amazing, beautiful & sweet place to have a vacation. Virginia was an amazing host, super responsive. The tiny details really added to the stay. We really felt right at home. My partner proposed to me on this trip & it just made for the perfect spot to celebrate our engagement. Thanks for providing us with a memorable experience Virginia! would definitely book again.
Sarah
January 2026 · Airbnb
Hands down the best Airbnb I have ever stayed in! From the beautiful space to the little details, this place is absolutely perfect. I was in town alone for a busy work trip and was so relieved every time I walked through the door. The stress just melted away! I will absolutely seek this place out every time Iโ€™m in Seattle!
Jessi
November 2025 · Airbnb
One of the favorites of places weโ€™ve stayed by far! Virginia and Brian were amazing hosts and the carriage house is absolutely gorgeous. It was comfortable and peaceful. We did walk the neighborhood at night and found some of the great recommendations Virginia supplied. We were pleasantly surprised by the closet with pillow options from soft to firm. They did an outstanding job and we would definitely go back.
Kristin
November 2025 · Airbnb
I highly recommend the cozy and cute Earl Carriage House. A stay at this cottage across the driveway from Virginia and Brian's home brings the added feature of off-street parking โ€” a huge benefit in this quiet neighborhood. And we appreciated the bins to sort for recycling, composting and garbage. Everything we needed for our 3-night stay was available. We prepared and ate three dinners in the cottage because the kitchen features a nice stove and a solid assortment of pots, pans, plates and cutlery. There is also a diminutive yet effective dishwasher. The Earl Carriage House is a getaway for two and enough space for two folks who sleep together, as there is not another bed. There is a modern washer/dryer upstairs off the bathroom. There are also a number of nice touches throughout, including a repurposed hardwood antique bathroom door. We also appreciated the regional chocolate treats and a bag of USDA-certified organic whole bean coffee from Discovery Bay Coffee Co.
Ben
November 2025 · Airbnb
Virginiaโ€™s Ballard guest house is easily one of the best experiences we have had on the AirBnB platform. Our experience began a week before when she sent detailed instruction for check in and a thoughtful list of places to eat and things to see in the Ballard area. Check in on the day was exactly as described in her messages and we were able to get settled in quickly. The carriage house is beautiful inside with thoughtful details throughout. Slippers, robes, and a selection of pillows in different firmnesses made getting comfy easy. The bedroom and bathroom are on the second floor and only accessible by stairs so keep that it mind if mobility is a problem for you. Otherwise the space was an amazing and peaceful space as a getaway for two of us. Absolutely book with Virginia if you are fortunate enough to find it available on your dates.
Shannon
November 2025 · Airbnb
Treat yourself to this spot! It really is special. Everything was wonderful! So much care, thought and detail put into creating this lovely spot. We were so happy, comfortable, cozy and peaceful during our time at this home. The host Virginia goes above and beyond and completely hits it out of the park. She is a very kind, proactive and gracious host. It would be amazing if all Airbnb hosts were like her. When the possibility arrives we will happily be back!