Sunset Hill Bed and Breakfast

When we come back — we will stay here. You can’t beat the experience this B&B offers. I’ll list out the highlights below:
* Fantastic Hosts: Lori & Doug could not be more welcoming.
* Incredible Breakfast: You will be hard pressed to find better in my opinion.
* Relaxing Setting: Having my am coffee on the porch with the chickens was a treat.
* Great Location: We wanted to stay close to the city but not in a downtown area — this was perfect.
(Stayed in Summer of 2014)

What a wonderful place to stay!!! My family (wife and 8 year old son) was visiting my brother and we wanted to stay near him but not stay in a hotel. I’m so glad we chose to stay here as we completely enjoyed our time at the B&B.
The room was very clean and comfortable (Rainer Room) and had lots of nice touches (high thread count sheets, A/​C if needed, private bathroom; very cozy overall). The garden is fabulous and the hens were a real treat for my son to see. Lori and Doug (the innkeepers) took the time to let my son feed the hens and help educate him about them. The great bonus is that they use the eggs for breakfast and also whatever is ripe within the garden (they also use other produce or meats from the local area). The breakfasts were some of the best I’ve ever had!
They are also in a great location, where you can walk to some nearby places to eat or visit the locks which was very interesting and had a beautiful garden.
We will absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this B&B.
Thank you Lori and Doug!

Seattle was full due to the University’s graduation activities. I had a business trip and couldn’t change the dates and so my hotel searching started extending beyond the typical biz travel hotels.
Some Unilocaling and TripAdvisoring and Guardian articling brought me to Sunset Hills.
The place was out of the way — but that was a benefit. It was nice to relax after a day of meeting rooms and conference chairs to a home in an actual neighborhood. The room was comfortable, clean and private. I was tucked away but Über made it easy to connect to meetings, dinners and other general business travel.
It was also easy to walk to nearby places to get food and sundries, dinner and coffee (for those mornings when I was out to early to get the breakfast part of the b&b).
Looking forward to staying there again.

This was our first visit to the Ballard area, and we had a lovely stay at the Sunset Hill B&B. The proprietors did everything they could to make us comfortable. Breakfasts were great, and the location is perfect — walk west to a beautiful view of Puget Sound, south to the Chittenden Locks, and south-​east to the center of Ballard with lots of hip restaurants and night life. Highly recommended.

Enjoyed our stay!

This was my SECOND stay at Sunset Hill B&B. Now what does that tell you? This place is top notch! And for what you get, the price is definitely reasonable.
Now, I’m not the sort of gal that’s into doilies and femme stuff like Victorian décor. If anything, thar sort of thing pretty much annoys me. Even the term B&B conjures up negative images in my mind that sets me running the other way! I’ve had other B&B experiences before, and they have all been positive, but this B&B sets itself apart from the rest. :)
I LOVE this place. It’s the antithesis of what I expected from a typical B&B. Very cozy and comfortable, and modern in that zen and Northwest kind of way. It’s quite lovely, really.
First off, it’s nestled in the historic, and beautiful Ballard neighborhood, about 20 minutes north of downtown Seattle.
And what makes this place so special? Doug and Lori. They really make you feel right at home. :) I mean, they really do.
I stayed in the Magnolia room during my two visits. It’s furnished with the basics, which is what I was looking for: a queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a private toilet, shower in the corner, and a European style sink with mirror. And yes, it was basic, but by no means did it feel that way. Quite the contrary. It was clean, quite cozy, equipped with ample plush towels and linens, homemade soap, and a wonderful view overlooking their cute garden/​farm and the neighborhood.
The breakfasts here are DIVINE. I mean they really are DIVINE!
The evening before, guests are given a printed menu where they are to select one of the several breakfast options. The filled out sheet can be dropped off downstairs by the kitchen. I like options. :) And not only this, but Doug and Lori are very accommodating when it comes to guests’ dietary restrictions/​needs, which I really appreciate.
Upon waking up, guests will smell the wonderful aroma of HOMEMADE scones or muffins and coffee. They really are wonderful. So delicate and memorable in taste and texture.
And breakfast??? Oh, WOW. Be prepared to be wowed. Everything is HOMEMADE, using local organic ingredients from their garden, or from some other place around town.
On the table, guests will find honey from Doug and Lori’s own beehives, and depending on the season, some type of jelly with rosemary, juice from a local orchard, and so much more. Doug and Lori really pay attention to the source of their ingredients, as it pertains to their philosophy of being good tenants of the Earth.
While enjoying your delectable meal, enjoy conversation with Doug and Lori (it’s so easy to get caught up in long conversations with them, since they are such likeable people). Also, both times at the table, I have thoroughly enjoyed intelligent conversations with other guests.
If bringing a car, there is plenty of parking on the street (not something I’m used to as a Los Angeles resident). Guests will also find that there is little need for use of a vehicle since Ballard is such a great neighborhood for all sorts of adventurous fun. Central Ballard is only about a 10 minute walk. And if you want to go to downtown Seattle, take the bus, Route 40 from NW Market St & Ballard Ave; it will get you there in about 20 minutes. Get the ORCA transportation card for extra convenience.
My second time around, was definitely better than my first, especially since it was a three night stay, instead of a one night stay. And saying goodbye to Doug and Lori was like saying goodbye to good friends. I plan on coming back!

One of the hardest things about traveling is probably is where we are going to sleep. Seattle can be challenging as it is a very busy city and can be expensive.
Well we found a gem. The cutest old house, the yard is packed full of flowers with their own home grown honey bees working hard. They have cute chickens in their protective little area, a super clean house packed with character and yes, a home cooked, gourmet breakfast.
They have a daily menu with several lovely items to choose from, but I love a super modest breakfast, just want an egg with toast, and they were so accommodating, my husband chose one of the items on the menu.
One of our favourite places in Seattle is Ballard and so this bed and breakfast is very close to so many restaurants and shops we like. Its close to the Ballard Locks, close to Freemont and close to so many small micro breweries that we like to try.
We can’t wait to stay there again!

Really fantastic place, we had an amazing time staying here with my family. I was sold when I saw chickens in the front yard, and Doug and Lori really sealed the deal: they took time out of their day to show off their bee hives, cook us incredible breakfasts [I’m not a breakfast person, but I was honestly impressed], and just do everything they could to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommended!

Spent one night at Sunset Hill B&B, and it was a wonderful experience. Doug and Lori were great hosts – welcoming, friendly, helpful, and ready to make our stay a delight. The room was so clean and cozy and the breakfast in the morning was fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend their place!

My first experience at a B&B and it was a delight. Located in a charming neighborhood in the heart of Ballard within walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks. The rooms are spacious and cozy, each with a private bath. The property is just beautiful and as previously stated, the house has a great porch and yard to enjoy the remnants of the day or fresh coffee in the morning listening to the hens rustle about. Breakfast each morning was fantastic, delicious scones, muffins and fresh eggs from the front yard. The hosts /​owners are just lovely and made us feel very welcome and at home, even going out of the way to pick up something extra at the store for my mom. I am happy to give 5 stars to the Sunset Hill B&B and recommend to anyone looking for a special experience in the city.

It’s hard to believe that you can have the taste of the farm just blocks from city life!
Such a relaxing, warm and welcoming place to spend a weekend. The owners/​hosts were so friendly and accommodating, breakfast was delicious, the front yard was a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and hang out with the chickens. Between the location, locally sourced/​sustainable efforts of the owners, fantastic nights sleeps and the general coziness of the place I am happy to say yes to the 5 stars, the night spent here was truly as good as it gets :)

I hardly think of a cozier place to spend a night and relaxed morning in the city. The location is outstanding at just a short walk from the heart of Ballard. The rooms are both clean and comforting, each having their own unique ambiance. The finer touches of sustainability are icing on the cake with most everything sourced locally and none of extra waste you’d expect at a hotel. Breakfast was equally delightful with eggs, veggies, scones and coffee warm and waiting.
If all that weren’t enough, the service was top notch and we were treated like royalty through and through. It’s readily apparent that the owners take utmost pride in their establishment and the experience they deliver. Taken as a package, this place is hard to beat!