Eight cool and loopy Seattle-area Airbnbs to ebook for a summer time staycation

With travel in and around Seattle recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, some residents are choosing to stay close to their homes this summer and avoid the crowded airports and overcrowded hotels.

Fortunately, Seattle’s Airbnb scene manages to be diverse in its experiences, which makes a getaway nearby pretty easy.

From houseboats to tree houses to cozy huts on the hill, we’ve rounded up 8 of the coolest, craziest Airbnb vacation rentals in Seattle that you can book now for a summer getaway.

Hobbit House on Bainbridge Island

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Hobbit house on Bainbridge Island Island

Tuck your head under the round door frame and sleep on a hillside on Bainbridge Island near Manitou Beach. Straight out of a JRR Tolkien novel, this quaint, grass-roofed hobbit hole features an outdoor fire pit, sunset views and elven exclusivity for those looking for a one-of-a-kind vacation.

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Escape to the treetops in Redmond

This 280 square meter tree house in Redmond is also called “The Squirrel’s Nest”. Be on top of the world with a loft and two balconies with rocking chairs, immersed in the green of the fir trees. The tree house offers space for up to four people and is insulated, heated and electrically wired.

The rental has a queen bed paired with two twin beds, set in a fully wooded interior for $ 215 / night.

Henry Hideaway

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Fremont’s Henry Hideout

Looking for artistic inspiration? This colorful Fremont apartment features stylish interiors with murals by famous Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward. You are a stones throw from some excellent breweries, happy hours, and sunsets from Gas Works Park.

Sleepless in a houseboat in Seattle

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Houseboat “Sleepless in Seattle”

Enjoy a quiet break or a work vacation on one of Seattle’s famous houseboats. Featured on Discovery Channel’s “Ultimate Homes”, this award-winning floating home features brand new appliances, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large windows for lots of views, and a bubbling hot tub just in time for summer nights.

The owner spreads out month-long rents so you have to spend a little over $ 8,000 a month. But imagine the faces of your colleagues when you log into the Zoom meeting with Lake Union behind you.

West Seattle Waterfront AirBNB

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Waterfront Retreat in West Seattle

West Seattle deserves another stay gem with this waterfront property that offers sweeping views for just $ 125 a night. It houses a queen-size bed and a sofa bed, as well as access to the beach via the deck, which also houses its own BBQ area.

After a long day, relax in the on-site bubbly hot tub or snuggle up by the indoor fireplace with sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Waterfront apartment near Pike Place.

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Pike Place apartment

This waterfront apartment offers uninterrupted views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains and will impress you with magnificent mountain sets in summer. And since you are just minutes from Pike Place Market, you can rediscover your favorite shops and restaurants.

Urban farm stay

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Urban farm stay

Who Said You Have To Get Out Of Town To Hang Out With Farm Animals? Get close to nature without ever leaving town at this cozy vintage-inspired farmhouse near Beacon Hill, especially since two resident goats, Max and Linda, are on the property to greet you – and scratch your chins and asking for goodies. Naturally.

Houseboat on the island of Vashon

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Houseboat on the island of Vashon

Leave the hustle and bustle of urban life behind and enjoy a houseboat retreat on nearby Vashon Island, where you can look for aquatic life, take a beach hike, or canoe on the calm waters.