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MountForest Retreat

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Shoreline, WA
  • Place, Hamlin Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Washington
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson Park Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Shoreline

Located in Shoreline, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of University of Washington and Seattle Center. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Space Needle and 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Pike Place Market.
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What's nearby

  • Hamlin Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • East Side Off-Leash Dog Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Washington - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jackson Park Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 20 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Shoreline South/148th Station - 5 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mount&Bao - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

MountForest Retreat

MountForest Retreat is a home with a unique floorplan, designed as a 2 separate homes with separate entrances. Enter your spacious space (1500 sf) through your own main private entrance and make yourself at home in our freshly furnished unit. Your space is a private 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Suite complete with a full Kitchen, dinning room, Living Room with a recliner sofa, and sofa for 4, a piano, a Roku TV, a desk, office chair and & much more!.

Guest access
Guests have the main entrance with a self-check-in out experience after getting access card through a lockbox.

Other things to note
My wife and I live on the property and do our best to keep noise at a minimum.
Pet lives on property - We have a small dog named Oliver a Schnoodle who usually is on "assignment"on the weekends.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

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 complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Please leave the key on the locker Garbage bins are around the house by the deck

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

MountForest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karl K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was fine except the beds were really bad. Far too soft and spongey. Location was good in that it was close to our family in Lake City.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Shoreline Mountain Retreat

Check-in process instructions are clear and easy. Nice deck area in backyard for gathering. The rental area is only on first floor. Second floor belongs to the owner which has private access staircase outside. Bathrooms could use some updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great retreat

Lovely house, which is clean, comfortable, and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
While the house is a bit eclectic, it was comfortable and a good fit for our stay! We especially loved the backyard deck with the firepit—such a nice place to unwind. We appreciated that the host was very responsive when we had a request. All in all, a pleasant stay and a great home base for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters getaway

Home is well stocked and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Overall amazing area and views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald W.

Affordable, great place for the cost

The property was fine for us and the owner was hospitable and allowed us to have two guests. There was coffee, laundry supplies, toiletries and some snacks left which was a nice touch. The property is in need of some sprucing up and interior painting and the pictures of the bedrooms are not exactly accurate which stated there were pullout couches which were the single wide pieces of foam that are a chair that folds out on the floor. The deck is nice but it overlooks a yard that needs work. There are not a lot of walkable restaurants and shopping places to go and walking to them is through some questionable neighborhoods. If you are looking for an affordable place after a cruise, this should work well though
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

The home is very cozy and comfortable. Our daughter felt like we were at home the whole time. All the family needs were met and the hosts were friendly and helpful. Home was clean and spacious. Thank you for making our vacation unforgettable and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay

Met all of our needs. Nice parks nearby for walks, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental in the Seattle area

Super cute home! It was perfect for our family’s vacation; large, comfy, and centrally located to so many fun places for Seattle adventures!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, tons of parks!

Location is about 20 minutes to downtown Seattle, but a very quiet neighborhood with tons of parks. Great local food options and host was extremely quick responding to any questions we had. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seattle Review

The place was great, but I did have a couple of difficulties! A couple of things that I would like to note: 1. There were no kitchen knives available - my friends and I wanted to eat one cooked meal, but having no knife really hurt the process. 2. the lighting is really dim - it would have been nicer if the interior was brighter than the lights provided by the house. 3. The key check in was a bit difficult - we were very confused as to how to lock the house and had to contact the host to get separate keys because we locked ourselves out. Other than these small problems, the stay was great and comfortable. Thank you Carl!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Retreat

Our family stayed here while participating in our son's wedding! After arriving from New Mexico Karls was very helpful and welcoming. They are a lovely couple with a really cute and polite 🐕 The home was clean, charming and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Vancouver B.C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seattle trip

House was exactly as pictured. Host was very accommodating, clean and well stocked with essentials. We will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seattle Family Vacation

We had an Amazing time and stay in the home. The home was a perfect fit for our needs. The location was pretty much 20 minutes or so from all of our destinations. The home was very cozy and private. The neighborhood was very nice. There is a nice walking trail right across the street. The local laundry mat was good, get there early. Overall was very nice, Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area and house

3 days in Seattle and the house was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023