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The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard

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A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a dining area with a round table and bar stools. - The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard (Seattle)
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden shelves. - The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard (Seattle)
A modern dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, a vase of flowers, a sofa with cushions, and a large window with a view of a marina. - The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard (Seattle)
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a chair, a stack of towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains. - The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard (Seattle)
A room with a large window overlooking a marina, a wooden bench, and a small table with a bowl of fruit. - The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard (Seattle)
The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard

  • Welcome to The Ballard Loft! Experience the best of Seattle from this stylish and spacious 4-bedroom loft in the heart of historic Ballard. With designer interiors, water views, and a prime location just steps from top restaurants, shops, and nightlife, this modern retreat is perfect for families, professionals, or groups visiting the city.

    Steps to Ballard Ave’s best restaurants, shops & nightlife
    8 Min to Golden Gardens Beach
    15 Min to Pike Place Market / City centre Seattle

    ✨ Features You`ll Love:
    ✅ Sleeps 8: 4 Bedrooms – 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Twin Daybed
    ✅ Water Views: Overlook the marina from your private third-floor loft
    ✅ Centrally Located: Walk to Ballard’s top restaurants, shops & breweries
    ✅ High-Speed WiFi & Dedicated Workspace: Great for remote work
    ✅ 2 Full Bathrooms: Modern walk-in showers, plush towels, and premium toiletries
    ✅ Designer Interiors: Bright and airy with high ceilings and curated décor
    ✅ Record Bar: Spin your favourite vinyls on our stylish record bar, with a curated collection of vintage and modern records to choose from.
    ✅ Fully Stocked Kitchen: Stainless appliances, chef’s tools, and island seating
    ✅ Coffee & Tea Bar: Dual Keurig/drip machine with local coffee and a full selection
    ✅ Washing machine & Dryer: In-unit laundry for added convenience
    ✅ Comfortable Beds: All rooms feature Helix mattresses for quality rest
    ✅ ADA Accessible: Lift opens directly into the unit

    ✨LAYOUT
    - Enter the unit via lift which opens directly into the open loft space
    - Bright open-concept living room with statement furniture and smart TV
    - Chef’s kitchen with bar seating and modern appliances
    - Dining area with seating for 10
    - Two large bathrooms with walk-in showers
    - In-unit washing machine & dryer
    - Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed with additional seating
    - Bedroom 2: Primary King-size bedroom with workspace, 65 inch TV and chest of drawers
    - Bedroom 3: Queen-size bedroom with sun-filled windows
    - Bedroom 4: One Twin-size day bed, seating for meetings or podcast studio

    Located in one of Seattle’s most walkable and culturally rich areas, The Ballard Loft is your perfect base for work, play, or creative production. Whether you`re launching your next podcast episode, hosting a small team retreat, or just enjoying a stylish Seattle stay—this is the place to do it.

    Book now and experience Ballard like a local, with comfort, creativity, and convenience at your fingertips.

    House Rules
    No parties or events allowed.
    No smoking allowed.
    No unregistered pets allowed.
    No illegal substances allowed on the premises.

    No Pets Allowed

    Listing Access
    Guests will have full access to the entire apartment, including all listed amenities. The unit has a private entrance for easy and secure self-check-in. Street parking can be found nearby. Enjoy seamless access to your home away from home!

    Listing Interaction
    We value your privacy but are always available if you need anything during your stay! Our team is just a message away via the booking platform, text, or phone call. Whether you have questions, need recommendations, or require assistance, we`re happy to help. Self-check-in ensures a seamless arrival, and you’ll have the space to yourself for a truly relaxing stay.

    Listing Area Overview
    🌲 Welcome to Ballard – Seattle`s Most Charming Waterfront Area
    Nestled in Seattle`s northwest corner, Ballard is a vibrant, historic area that perfectly blends old-world charm with modern creativity. Once a Scandinavian fishing village, Ballard is now one of Seattle’s most beloved districts—known for its walkable streets, trendy boutiques, craft breweries, and coastal beauty.

    🛍 Shop Local: Just steps away from the loft, Ballard Avenue is lined with award-winning restaurants, independent shops, vintage stores, and local art galleries. Don’t miss the Ballard Farmers Market on Sundays—one of the best in the Pacific Northwest.

    🍽 Eat & Drink: From fresh oysters at The Walrus and the Carpenter to artisanal pizza at Delancey or a craft cocktail at Hazlewood, Ballard is a foodie’s paradise. There are also over a dozen microbreweries nearby, making it a hotspot for beer lovers.

    🌅 Explore Nature: Walk or bike to Golden Gardens Park to catch an unforgettable sunset over Puget Sound, complete with mountain views, beach access, and bonfire pits. The nearby Ballard Locks and fish ladder offer a uniquely local experience with views of salmon swimming upstream and boats passing between freshwater and saltwater.

    🎶 Live Like a Local: Catch live music at Tractor Tavern, rent a paddleboard at Shilshole Marina, or take a stroll through the scenic Ballard Commons Park.
    Ballard offers the best of both worlds—urban energy and coastal relaxation. Whether you`re here to explore, create, or unwind, this area has something special waiting around every corner.

    Listing Transit
    The Ballard Loft is conveniently located near several public transit options, making it easy to explore Seattle without a car.
    🚶‍♂️ Walking: Ballard is a pedestrian-friendly area, with cafes, parks, and shops within a short walk.
    🚌 Public Transit: RapidRide D Line: Runs between Ballard and city centre Seattle, approximately a 10-minute walk from The Ballard Loft.
    🚲 Biking & Trails: The Burke-Gilman Trail is easily accessible from The Ballard Loft, providing a scenic and direct route for biking, jogging, or walking through Seattle.
    🚗 Rideshares & Car Hire: Uber, Lyft, and Zipcar are readily available in the area for added convenience.
    🚊 Light Rail: Accessible via Route 44, this station connects you to the Link 1 Line, providing service from Northgate through city centre Seattle to Angle Lake.

    Listing Notes
    This is a third floor apartment in a commercial building, the apartment can be accessed with a key card and an lift key.
    No parties or events allowed.
    No smoking allowed- $500 fine if discovered.
    No unregistered pets allowed.
    No illegal substances allowed on the premises.

    NO PETS
    - Toilet use: Do not flush wipes, tissues, paper towels, or feminine products.
    Guests will be responsible for any plumbing damages caused.

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About the area

Ballard, a neighbourhood in Seattle, is home to this apartment. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Check out an event or a game at Climate Pledge Arena, and consider making time for WaMu Theater, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Seattle travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A parking lot with several flags and a vehicle.
    National Nordic Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tractor Tavern
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ballard Salmon Bay Aerie 2141
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballard Farmers Market
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portland Building
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • U District Station
    9 min drive
  • Edmonds Station
    25 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Old Stove - Gardens In Ballard
    4 min walk
  • Bad Albert's Tap & Grill
    1 min walk
  • King's Hardware
    3 min walk
  • Arashi Ramen
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard located?

Located in Ballard, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Nordic Museum and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Ballard Locks Fish Ladder and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Ballard Loft | Water View in Heart of Ballard Reviews

7.4

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and amenities were perfect for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location was perfect, the communication was great, the kitchen was nicely done and well stocked. Definitely not as fine and finished as the pictures make it look though. The bathrooms are extremely basic (think college dormitory), lots of exposed wiring and such in the open beam ceiling (open beams can be a cool look, but came off kind of junky). Heat system wasn’t even throughout the unit (bedrooms were saunas by the time the living area got tolerable). That said, there are very few options for 4br places to rent in Ballard and this worked for us. Just expected something a bit nicer for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came in for a business trip with a colleague. I used to live in Ballard so I wanted to show them my old home. The place is very well situated at the beginning of the Burke Gillman trail which we used to skateboard and bike as a commute in to the city.Huge place that would be great for four people. Overkill for the two of us but still cheaper than two hotel rooms for a week. I read some of the other reviews:Did it used to be an office building: yes probably. Does it have a urinal and what used to be M/F bathrooms: yes.Does any of this matter: No, shutup, this place is cool as hell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location in a vibrant neighboorhood full of interesting bars, shops and restaurants; all within walking distance. As city stays go, parking is limited and there can be some street/business noise in the evenings. The loft was clean and well appointed. The communication was great from booking to checkout and we even had a quick opportunity to meet the owners upon checkin who were a lovely couple and very helpful. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The positives were a very responsive management company, close proximity to the Sunday market, comfortable beds, and spacious kitchen. This was one of our most expensive and disappointing of many VRBO stays though. The unit isn’t quite ready for vacation stays. You can tell it was an old office space, and aside from the updated kitchen, it feels very much like staying in an office. The bedroom and bathroom doors are all heavy fire doors, but the open ceilings don’t provide any noise barriers between bedrooms, so you can hear even quiet conversations between bedrooms. On the weekend, there was loud music from the bar across the street until 2AM, and we could make out actual conversations from the gallery below until late at night. The bathrooms haven’t been updated from their commercial use, and there are no towel bars. The kitchen is updated and nice, but it’s missing a lot of cooking utensils that are common in most rentals. We wanted to stay in Ballard, but this particular location wasn’t picturesque and the area didn’t feel safe. My teenager and I rented scooters to see the area, but had to abandon the idea really quickly after we got into terrible traffic and a bad area just two blocks away. Parking was also a nightmare. The street right outside is always full and had some campers parked permanently outside, and all the nearby lots are paid but without come and go privileges. We would have been much better off staying in a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
If you are looking for a getaway from the everyday grind of being a home owner, this is NOT the place for you. We arrived (from Alaska and Pennsylvania) at 4:10 pm when check-in was at 4:00. Surprise, the cleaner was still there trying to make the unit ready for us. Once we were able to get in and settled, surprise #2: a toilet which had no seat on it, just a lid covering the bowl. This same toilet also had a cracked tank which leaked all over the bathroom floor anytime there was water in the tank. The host was unable to find another property to accommodate our 6-8 person group, nor make the repair that day as it was getting close to end of business when we isolated the source of the water on the floor. We had to turn off the water to the commode after each use and back on again to flush it to prevent flooding in the bathroom. We also bought and installed a new toilet seat so we had two working commodes. The next day a plumber came in but the host wouldn’t approve the repair cost; but rather sent another plumber the following day. Now this was the day we had 8 people getting dressed and ready for a huge event, and we’re down to one working commode! We asked the host to have the repair done after we left for our event, but oops, the property manager didn’t see the message and arrived with the plumber and replacement toilet while we’re scrambling to get dressed. They were kind enough to step out until we left and then made the repair. The unit also had house warming guests; liv
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025