9200 42nd Ave NE

Unplug and recharge at this uniquely peaceful wildlife refuge, located within a forest designated Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) in Wedgwood. Tucked deep in the forest, this cedar cottage sits on almost 3/4 acre, just 20 feet from Maple Creek. Its soothing, round-the-clock melody drifts through every bedroom, accompanied by the ancient calls of pileated woodpeckers and great horned owls. Enjoy the covered 400-square-foot clear cedar deck, featuring an extra-large Big Green Egg nestled within a cabinet crafted from American steel and beautiful African hardwood. Should the evening turn cool, two 6,000-watt infrared heaters are available at the flick of a switch. A clean electric Mitsubishi Heat pump provides the cozy to the cottage, and for those 90 degree days, just twist the dial for AC on demand. The Burke-Gilman Trail is a four-block walk, Mathews Beach is seven blocks, downtown Seattle is a 10-minute drive, and the airport is rarely more than 30 minutes away.