Seward Park 4BR — Private Basement Suite, Walk to Lake Washington

A 2,280 sq ft home in Seattle's Seward Park neighborhood, steps from Lake Washington and the Seward Park old-growth trail. Four bedrooms, a self-contained basement suite with its own living room, kitchenette, and full bathroom, and a private garden with patio. The layout works particularly well for two families traveling together or any group that wants privacy within a shared home — the basement suite operates independently from the main floor, with complete separation between the two spaces.

Seward Park is one of Seattle's best-kept secrets — 2.4 miles of lakeside trail through old-growth forest, kayak launches, swimming beaches, and some of the city's best dog-walking terrain, all within a 10-minute walk.

THE HOME

Two distinct living spaces across two floors — a main floor with three bedrooms and a full bathroom, and a self-contained basement suite below with its own king bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, living room, and dining area. The two spaces share the exterior entry but are otherwise fully independent. Groups can gather together or retreat to their own floor — it's a genuinely flexible layout that most 4BR homes don't offer.

Main floor:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed, closet, private en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, closet
Bedroom 3: Queen bed, closet
Shared full bathroom
Living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area, patio access to private garden

Basement suite:

Bedroom 4: King bed, closet
Full bathroom with tub
Kitchenette
Living room
Small dining area
Fully self-contained with its own entrance feel

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Seward Park is one of Seattle's most beloved green spaces — a forested peninsula jutting into Lake Washington with a 2.4-mile loop trail, swimming areas, kayak and paddleboard launches, and some of the most pristine old-growth Douglas fir forest left in the city. The neighborhood around the park is quiet and residential, with Columbia City's restaurant row 10 minutes by car for evenings out.

GETTING AROUND

Lake Washington & Genesee Beach — 10 min walk
Seward Park old-growth trail & lakeside loop — 10 min walk
Genesee Dog Park — 5 min walk (0.4 mi)
Lakewood Playground — 10 min walk (0.6 mi)
Lakewood Marina — short drive (1.5 mi)
Adams Street Boat Ramp — short drive (1.4 mi)
Columbia City Light Rail Station — 10 min drive (direct to downtown, SeaTac, stadiums)
Columbia City Historic District & restaurants — 10 min drive
Downtown Seattle — 25 min drive or 20 min by train from Columbia City Station
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — 25 min drive

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Self-contained basement suite — king bed, kitchenette, full bathroom, private living area
Wood-burning fireplace in main floor living area
Private garden and patio — outdoor seating, ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings
8-seater dining table — built for shared meals
Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig, K-pods, gourmet teas, cookware, and utensils
Central AC and heating
High-speed WiFi and dedicated workspace
In-unit washer/dryer
Driveway parking (2 compact cars) + street parking
Keyless entry
Pets welcome ($150/stay fee applies)
Pack 'n Play available (please bring your own baby bedding)

GOOD TO KNOW

Base rate covers up to 4 guests. Additional guests are $25 per person per night. No cooking condiments provided. For same-day bookings, check-in may be delayed to 6:30 PM — message us to confirm. Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM.