The space Birch Tree Cottage The Birch Tree Cottage is a nicely remodeled Cape Cod-style home conveniently located in the quiet north Ravenna neighborhood. Perfect for families coming to Children’s Hospital, UW Medical Center, or visiting the University of Washington. This home boasts a prime location just one block from groceries, bakeries, and restaurants. Park for free in the off-street driveway. You can easily take the bus to Children’s Hospital or head to the Light Rail Station, which is only eight minutes from downtown. A charming community library is just one block away. This home has been lovingly redone by the owners with an attention to energy conservation. It has mini-split heating and AC with on-demand domestic hot water and LED lighting. There are two full-size bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a sleeping loft. There is AC on the main floor and in the primary bedroom keeping the the main living spaces comfortable all summer. Step inside and be greeted by the light and bright interior with gorgeous hardwoods, kitchen and bath, and personal touches throughout. The private primary bedroom is downstairs with a king bed, en suite bath, and spacious closet. A second comfortable bedroom is on the main floor. The sleeping loft upstairs has two sleeping spaces with a twin bed in each area. The sleeping loft is the only area of the house without AC and can be quite warm in the summer. This vacation rental has Pack ‘n Play, children’s books and games, and a large deck off the kitchen with a gas BBQ perfect for summer cooking. The deck is a delightful place in the trees for dining and morning coffee. The entire lot has mature landscaping with flowers and trees all around. The Birch Tree Cottage is in a unique location close to local shops, yet tucked in a quiet residential street for a serene Seattle stay. The surrounding Ravenna and Wedgwood neighborhoods offer all kinds of amazing places to explore during your stay in Seattle. With a walking score of 82, you can easily walk to Top Pot Donuts, Grateful Bread Bakery, Grand Central Bakery, Starbucks and Safeway. University Village Shopping Center, University of Washington, Children’s Hospital, and UW Medical Center are all a short neighborhood drive away. Stay in this cozy cottage and let us help you discover the charm of this north Seattle neighborhood. Things to know No parties No pets Free parking on the street or in the back driveway Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. Air conditioning is only available in certain parts of the home. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximun occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices -not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. Registration number STR-OPLI-19-003332