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Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden

Cottage with kitchen, near Woodland Park Zoo

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Welcome to the Banana Cabana, a tranquil retreat in a secluded backyard with lush gardens and outdoor fireplaces. This unique bungalow features heated floors, stone walls, and a British Colonial-inspired interior with beautiful wood beams and tile floors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden

This tranquil getaway is perfect for the travel enthusiast with an eye for the unique and artsy! In the cool fall and winter season enjoy the cozy ambience of the cottage featuring heated floors and a corner soaking tub. Our newly built bungalow features beautiful wood beams, stone, tile heated floor, king size bed, corner soaking tub with large rain shower head and a British Colonial/safari/world travel inspired interior. The cabana looks out into a secluded backyard with used brick patio, mature banana plants and bamboo, outdoor fireplace and gentle water fountains and beautifully planted flower pots. Spring and summer months are perfect for enjoying our lush garden with outdoor fireplace.

The space
The Banana Cabana is situated in the backyard of our property with the main house at the front. The bungalow is a fully separate unit with your own entrance by keypad. Upon your arrival, your choice of red or white wine or non-alcoholic beverage will be waiting along with a special Seattle treat. Sit along the raw edge wood bar and enjoy a glass!

You are welcome to enjoy any of the yard spaces and we'll be sure to respect your privacy while you relax in these shared areas. The garden in summer is a magical space with stone and stucco fireplace, flowing fountains, comfortable picnic space, many small lights (if desired), flowers and birds. In the colder seasons you are welcome to sit by the fire before you retire inside to the cozy space complete with heated floors and triangle soaking tub.

The living space includes a fun retro record player complete with an ecletic mix of records. You can also relax with your own bluetooth, play CD's, tapes or radio. You'll find a new 55" screen TV that pulls out to swivel toward living room or bed. We have Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime options available (and cable live TV through Hulu). The house is wifi enabled. We'll be there to help get you online. Large windows open out to the garden and a large skylight above create a bright and cheery space.

The bedroom is part of an open floor plan designed for one or two people. A comfy king size bed is made up with luxurious quality sheets, comforter and quilt. Overhead, you'll find a rattan fan to cool the room if needed. In cooler months, you'll find the floors toasty warm and wall heaters for your control. Cozy robes await your arrival.

A cute kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and accessories for all your cooking needs. We'll leave the basics such as sugar, seasonings, cooking oil, coffee and tea to help you get started. A hand cut raw-edge wood bar with bar stools look out into the garden and provide a great spot for a relaxing meal. We also have convenient electronic charging at the bar and at the record player.

The bath is well stocked with soft fluffy towels, hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Kick back after a day of sightseeing in the triangle tub with a glass of wine.

The house is being cleaned to the specifications of standards to ensure you have the best possible experience with us.

Parking is available on the street, usually right out front.

Guest access
The Banana Cabana is a fully contained, stand alone cottage with it's own keyless entry. The yard spaces are shared but if you are using an area we will give you your space and privacy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
We hope you had a wonderful time! No need to do any departure chores - just please turn off the lights. If you leave early, please send me a quick note so I know you've left. Thanks so much!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: It is not baby proofed and has indoor steps.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-20-000766

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Seattle, this cottage is in the city centre. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park or Climate Pledge Arena. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Seattle travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo featuring cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals
    Woodland Park Zoo
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seattle Lake Washington in autumn. Tall trees with golden leaves
    Green Lake Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Union showing a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Lake Union
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Woodland Park and Rose Garden
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seattle Pacific University
    4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • U District Station
    7 min drive
  • King Street Station
    20 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Urban Family Brewing Co
    10 min walk
  • Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom
    5 min walk
  • Stoup Brewing
    10 min walk
  • Fair Isle Brewing
    8 min walk
  • Four B's
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden located?

Located in Ballard, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Woodland Park Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Washington. Green Lake Park and Fremont Troll are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cozy Banana Cabana w/ soaking tub heated floors in secluded garden Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Great stay!

Clean, cute place in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Lovely! Welcoming! We really enjoyed our stay at the Banana Cabana. Well appointed, quiet, cozy and relaxing. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mesa L.

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

Perfect Location

This place is a little gem! Plenty of space for my husband and I. Walking distance to the Fremont Brewing district. A perfect place to crash after wedding festivities. The soaking tub was amazing and a great way to relax after a long day. We don’t use the kitchen much, but it seemed well stocked. Heated floors were a special treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great stay

Beautiful cabana and a great location. Outdoor spaces were very nice. Would definitely do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Great place!

Adorable, comfortable eclectic! Great location. The hosts were warm and welcoming and provided information throughout the property. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guera T.

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

A little hideaway

It was beautiful and so comfy and cozy! We plan on staying again in the future! The garden is so beautiful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude C.

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

Feels like home

Perfect location, easy to access public transportation and good communication with our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Place

We absolutely loved our stay at The Banana Cabana. A beautiful place with many interesting things to look at, it was spotless and so comfortable. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

yaroslav s.

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

Seafood Fest

Great place to stay have stayed here before we love it for its funky vibe and its proximity to the Ballard seafood fest everything was very comfortable and laid out very nicely we will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauralee C.

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

Lovely Stay!

We were very impressed with our stay. Very clean, cozy and comfortable. Also very quiet with a great record collection to listen to while we drank coffee and planned our day checking out breweries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rylie P.

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

Lovely stay at the Cabana

Had a wonderful stay at Banana Cabana - decor was super cute, clean, quiet, fun amenities. Patio was magical. Very nice neighborhood. Great communication as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Banana Cabana for the win!

The Cabana is a deliberately curated step into the tropics. Truly delightful. Owing to the cold PNW winters, the heated floors were a real treat! We will definitely bookmark this property for the next time we find ourselves in Seattle. Easy street parking but a great location - close to all the things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tucked away in style

This cabin was comfortable and well appointed and quiet. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the breakfast beverage station and little extras provided by the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura K.

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

the cabana

It was all very comfortable with easy access and outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

One of the best stays ever!

This guest house truly has everything! The host has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is well stocked, well appointed, and cozy. We loved having our morning coffee in the sitting area with records playing. We will definitely be coming back here if we are ever in the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Love the Banana Cabana!

Repeat customers of the Banana Cabana - we love the place, the location great, the owners are awesome & responsive, and we can easily walk to a lot of the breweries/eateries in the Ballard area. Thanks!!! Will always look for this place to stay when we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelice P.

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

Cozy & quaint

We absolutely loved our stay at the cabana! Our weekend there was a very rainy one in December and it was so delightful cozy and comfortable inside. Communication was quick and easy - I highly recommend this lovely place ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Banana Cabana Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay. The Banana Cabana is a funky, cozy and fun place. Alice was easy to communicate with, very sweet and thoughtful. She had wonderful Washington snacks and drinks ready for us. Would love to come to this sweet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Charming and well appointed

What a delightful repast. It was thoroughly clean and comfortable. 6 different ways to make coffee plus a fully functional kitchen! We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOAN N.

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

5 STARS

Charming cabana, well appointed kitchen with windows to the garden where you can sip coffee and watch hummingbirds , comfortable bed, generous and kind hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Fun and Comfortable

The cottage is unique, in a good way. Interesting garden, very well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We loved coming home to the Banana Cabana each day and loved waking up there. We will definitely seek this place out on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Amazing place

This quaint gem is well worth checking out. So many thoughtful touches. very quiet and relaxing and in a beautiful neighborhood. Very easy communication with friendly and thoughtful property owners. Absolutely will be back if ever in Seattle!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Perfect stay

The Banana Cabana was one of the best places we have ever stayed! I wish we had more time in the area. We brought our newborn and there was a perfect amount of space for a pack n play next to the bed. The bath and heated floors were amazing, and the host provided snacks and wine. The cabana is 10 minutes walking from local breweries and 30 minutes walk from Ballard. There's also a very clean and quick bus to and from the main square.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

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

Banana Cabana

My partner and I had a great time at the banana cabana! We would definitely return when going back to Seattle. The place was very cute and imaginative and well though out. The items provided by the host were very nice extra touches and we felt at home. It was a short bus ride to get to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable king-sized bed, adjacent sitting room, cool decor, kitchen (which we didn't use). This was a perfect home base when we were in Seattle. Seattle streets are often unnervingly narrow, so we parked a few blocks away after we dropped off our suitcases. Good communication from hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023