The Gateway House- Dog/Kid Friendly, Yard & View

Nestled between Issaquah's beautiful Tiger and Squawk Mountains you'll find the Gateway House. This 3 bed, 1 bath home is a great temporary home base. Featuring epic views of paragliders launching from Tiger Mtn, fresh updated looks housed inside a lovingly cared for home from the 1930’s. The yard is large and is ideal for relaxing or entertaining the dogs or kids. Trailheads are 2 blocks away and it's a short 1 mile walk or ride to Issaquah's bar and restaurant scene on historic Front St.
The space
The Gateway House is great combination of 1930’s farmhouse charm with plenty of modern updates. With views of both Tiger and Squak mountains that extend beyond a large front yard, you will be treated to beautiful views from sunrise to sunset either from inside or outside the home. Located on a large corner lot and directly adjacent to the lower reaches of the mountain, you feel like you could be miles away from the city in the countryside.

You'll be inspired to cook with the full size kitchen featuring high end stainless steel appliances, cupboards stocked with pots/pans and utensils galore. A coffee machine with complimentary beans is on stand-by to give you your morning pickup. The kitchen bar with stools is a perfect place to post up for a warm cup of coffee, entertain the chef or get a little work done. Finally, we've provided a curated selection of local wines for purchase, perfect to pair with a meal or conversation with friends and family for purchase. Salud!

A 6 person dining table is also available for sit down meals. The living room features a a cozy couch and side chairs to watch TV from, read a book in, or simply take in the amazing views. Netflix, Hulu Live, Disney , Paramount + and Amazon Prime are provided for your viewing pleasure.

The bathroom features heated tile floors and the bath/shower combo is great for families with kids (bath toys available upon request) or those that prefer a nice soak. Amenities include oversized towels, hair dryer and bath toiletries.

The downstairs master includes a king size Casper mattress to sprawl in and a tv is included for those who love nothing more than not having to get out of bed.

Upstairs features two themed rooms that reflect our passion and embrace of the beautiful outdoors. The National Park room has a Queen sized Casper and the Tiger View Room has a full bed.

Outside, the Gateway House shows off its best side. Choose from the well manicured front lawn full of terrific views which is dedicated space for those staying at the house, or take advantage of the shared patio space in back which includes loungers, outdoor dining for 6, BBQ and an outdoor living couch. Patio is shared space with guests at the Gateway Getaway.

Hiking, walking and mountain bike trailheads are less than a 5 minute walk / 2 minute ride from the front door. Downtown Issaquah restaurants and shops are a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk down a well used walk/bike path (Rainier Trail). Snoqualmie Pass skiing is a mere 40 minutes away or pop into the city for a meal, sporting event or show in less than 25 minutes.
Guest access
Guests have full exclusive access to the front yard which private and shared access with guests of the Gateway Getaway to the backyard/back patio.
Other things to note
Pets: The Getaway welcomes friendly and well behaved dogs only for an additional fee. The host's front yard is fully fenced though not fully enclosed (smart or small dogs can crawl underneath) for dogs. There is a small fenced area between the back/main entrance and the garage that is fully enclosed and private for the Gateway House guest. The shared backyard has a fully enclosed fence.

Pets are not allowed on the bed or any furniture (we kindly ask you not to book please if your dog is unable to stay off the furniture).

This can be an active property as its shared with the Gateway Getaway who can potentially be coming in an out often, so if your dog is very noise sensitive it is something to consider when booking. If quietness is something you are searching for it is often mostly quiet but not a guarantee. Your dog needs to be pet and child friendly.

We charge a pet fee for the 2 night minimum but anything beyond that we will charge an additional $15 per day (an additional $10/day for a additional pets) as a separate charge you will see billed over AirBnB. The pet fee should cover use, and wear & tear of the space but if its overly dirty there may be additional cleaning costs after your stay requested.

Kids: The Getaway House is very kid friendly. If you need a pack and play or high chair we are happy to provide those at no additional fee. If a crib is requested know that it has been well loved and will show those signs but is sanitized properly always. If you request a crib there will be an additional $30 set up fee.

There is a baby gate to close off the stairs in the National Park Room closet. Note the stairs are steep and not carpeted so watching and assisting young kids is necessary and required.

Wild Life Preserve: this property is right next to one so note its not uncommon to see wildlife.

Hosts live nearby: Please note we live 2 houses away from the property and can be easily reached if needed. We also actively manage and do the maintenance work on the property and its not uncommon to see us outside tending to the turnovers of the units or yard maintaining.

Activity planning: There are extensive bike and hiking trails that can be accessed within minutes of the Gateway's driveway. As a lifelong Issaquah resident, my family and I can help you design the perfect itinerary, whether it be hiking, mountain biking, brewery hopping, concert going or simply relaxing. We're proud of our Issaquah community and look forward to sharing some of it with you.