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Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga

2.0 star property
Family-friendly vacation home in Seattle

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Escape to the tranquil Thornton Creek retreat, a serene haven in Seattle's peaceful neighborhood. Unwind with high-speed Wi-Fi, cozy living spaces, and streaming TVs or relax in your own private BBQ area with a covered gas grill and cooktop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga

Welcome to your peaceful Thornton Creek retreat – a cozy, pet-friendly home surrounded by nature and comfort.

- Sleeps 4 | 2 bedrooms | 2 beds | 1 bath
- Shared backyard w/ fire pit & private BBQ area
- Fully stocked kitchen & dining for 6
- Creekside setting w/ space for yoga & play
- Family-ready w/ crib, high chair & baby gear
- Pet-friendly & long-term stays allowed

Communication is paramount to a comfortable stay. We try to anticipate any questions & needs that you may have but rest assured that you will have access to your host during business hours and as needed. A detailed guest book is provided both online and in print. Suggestions for activities, restaurants, parks, breweries, shopping, Farmer's markets, hikes & neighborhood activities will be enclosed.

Explore the Charm of Thornton Creek and Beyond
Located in the peaceful Thornton Creek area, our home offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The neighborhood is known for its quiet streets, lush greenery, and welcoming community, making it an ideal spot for families and those seeking a serene environment.

Convenient Location:
Despite its tranquil setting, Thornton Creek is conveniently located near some of Seattle's most popular attractions. Just a short drive away, you'll find the Northgate Mall, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The proximity to major highways ensures easy access to downtown Seattle and beyond.

Outdoor Activities:
You’re surrounded by nature at Thornton Creek, with scenic parks and trails just steps away. Walk or bike through peaceful green spaces, unwind in a nearby park, or simply stroll the neighborhood. Don’t miss our private yoga and forest bathing area, it's your personal sanctuary for deep breathing, stretching, and reconnecting with nature. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure

Local Attractions:
The neighborhood is not only close to shopping centers and parks but also a short distance from cultural and entertainment venues. Benefit from convenient access to UW Husky Stadium, T-Mobile Park, Lumen Field, Climate Pledge Arena, and Memorial Stadium. Enjoy a day trip to downtown Seattle to visit iconic landmarks like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Aquarium. When you’re ready to unwind, come back to the peaceful calm of Thornton Creek to retreat after a day of adventure.

Community Events:
You’ll love being part of the vibrant Thornton Creek community, where local events and gatherings bring neighbors together year-round. From seasonal festivals to fun community activities, there’s always something happening to enjoy. Be sure to check the local event calendar during your stay, you might meet some friendly faces nearby.


Keyless entry lets you arrive on your schedule. You'll receive your unique access code and detailed instructions on how to use the lock 24 hours before check-in. And just in case—there’s an emergency backup key on-site if the internet ever goes down.

The sound of flowing water drifts through the trees as you sip your morning coffee beside the creek. Light filters through the branches, the air still and fresh, and the day unfolds at your own pace. Evenings invite you to gather around the fire pit under string lights, sharing stories while the scent of the BBQ drifts through the fenced yard. This Thornton Creek retreat offers a calm balance of connection and solitude, a home that feels both restful and alive.

Sleeping arrangements
Designed for up to 4 guests, the lower unit features two welcoming bedrooms and one shared bathroom. Each room includes a comfortable bed with a memory foam hybrid mattress and thoughtful touches to make you feel at home. The Tree Room offers a streaming TV, dual nightstands, and a full-length mirror, while the Wood Room includes a rustic accent wall and a workspace with office supplies. The shared bathroom provides a combination tub and shower, a well-lit vanity, and bathroom essentials for a relaxing start or end to your day.

Kitchen & dining
The kitchen is fully equipped for everyday cooking, complete with stainless steel appliances and space to prepare your favorite meals. A dining table with seating for six allows you to gather for breakfast, a casual dinner, or local takeout. You’ll also find a coffee and tea bar stocked with options to suit every morning ritual.

Living area
The bright living room offers a 50-inch smart TV, record player, books, and board games, creating an easy space to unwind. Natural wood tones and soft lighting make it ideal for cozy evenings indoors, whether you’re reading, watching, or simply relaxing with family and pets.

Outdoor living
Step outside to a private BBQ area with a covered grill, cooktop, and picnic table shaded by an umbrella. The fenced backyard, shared with others, features a fire pit with seating, open space for yoga or play, and the calming backdrop of Thornton Creek. Bikes are available for exploring the neighborhood, and beach essentials are ready for day trips to the water.

Family & pet-friendly comforts
This home is pet-friendly and family-ready, offering a crib, pack ’n play, high chair, baby bath, toys, and children’s dinnerware. For safety and convenience, there are baby gates, outlet covers, and a baby monitor, along with a two-child bike trailer for outdoor adventures.

Comfort & safety
You’ll have heating, air conditioning, portable fans, blackout curtains, and a washer and dryer for easy comfort. The property includes smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. A smart lock allows self check-in, and exterior security cameras monitor the entry for your safety.

Neighborhood
Nestled in the peaceful Thornton Creek area, the home offers quiet surroundings while remaining close to shopping, dining, and Seattle’s iconic attractions. Green parks, walking trails, and local community events bring the neighborhood to life, creating an inviting place to relax, explore, and reconnect.

You’re just 7 miles from downtown Seattle and perfectly positioned near the University of Washington, major healthcare facilities, and the city’s top sporting venues. Getting around is easy! You're only a mile from the Northgate Light Rail station and a 5-minute walk to the Rapid Ride bus line. Hop on the Link Light Rail for a quick, affordable ride to UW, downtown, Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, or Sea-Tac Airport. It’s just $3.50 and trains run every 8 minutes—making your commute or game day a breeze.

Before booking, please review the house rules to ensure this home meets your needs. This peaceful home is part of a separated duplex, offering a private and comfortable space for you to enjoy and relax. For affordability, this unit is a 3 bedroom that has one room locked off.

Each unit features its own entrance, as well as separate BBQ and outdoor living areas, ensuring you have plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. You’ll have all the privacy you need, while also enjoying the tranquil ambiance of the neighborhood, yard and creek. We have a shared yard for recreation & relaxation, dogs, and children. Additional pet fees and policies apply and proof of vaccination/flea & tick protection will be required prior to stay.

Thornton Creek is wheelchair accessible and we have provided a wheelchair ramp, shower chair/grab bar for any disabled visitors with advanced notice.

We are dedicated to offering a comfortable and natural environment for all our visitors. Please note that some of our bedding contains down feathers, and our decor includes natural and cowhide elements. Because we are a natural environment, animals and insects are seen on occasion. We have professional, environmentally friendly, pest control services monthly.

Exterior cameras are at the front door of each unit and another overlooking the parking area. There are NO inside cameras. However, we do monitor for sound decibel levels, smoke, and number of people present.

We support eco-friendly, sustainable, and environmentally-considerate purchases and practices wherever possible. We forgo single-use items such as Keurig coffee pods, use Brita pitchers for filtered water, and recycle extensively.

Your Thornton Creek host is a registered nurse, and we are proud to offer patients of our local hospitals and their families lodging during necessary but difficult times. We are centrally located to the following medical facilities:
Kaiser Permanente Northgate Medical Center: 1 mile
University of WA Medical Center Northwest: 2 miles
University of WA Medical Center Montlake: 5 miles
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, 6 miles

Exterior cameras are at the front of each unit and record sound and video. There are NO inside cameras. However, we do monitor for sound decibel levels, smoke, and number of people present.

Prior to your stay, we require you to complete our Pre-Arrival form, and sign and agree to our Rental Conditions.
Potential Fees:
Dog fee $100/stay
Unapproved Pets: $500
Damage Waiver: $50
Unapproved event: $1000

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet hours 10pm–8am, inside & out. Noise over 75dB alerts us via monitoring system. Please respect neighbors.
No smoking/vaping of any substances & no animals without prior approval — $500 fine for violations
No events, parties, or unapproved guests. $500 fine and immediate expulsion without refund.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-24-000209

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About the neighborhood

Lake City, a neighborhood in Seattle, is home to this vacation home. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Northgate Station and Pike Place Market. Traveling with kids? Make time for Woodland Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Lumen Field. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Northgate Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Green Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • University of Washington - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Seattle Children's Hospital - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 6 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BARK! espresso - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪32 Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kelly Cannoli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tengu Sushi Japanese Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga located?

This family-friendly Seattle vacation home is located in Lake City, within 3 mi (5 km) of Northgate Station, University Village, and Green Lake Park. Lake Washington is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away. Northgate Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Forest Bathing by the Peaceful Creekside Firepit , Football Ready, BBQ, Games & Yoga Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay! Had all we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great location, super clean and well appointed and timely, clear communication. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved how they had peaceful sounds playing when we walked in! This place was very clean and darling! Close to anything in the University district! I liked how communicative the hosts were. They also have snacks and coffee. Love that! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025