The Gateway House- Epic View and Yard | House in Issaquah

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 Gateway House is a 1550 sq ft farmhouse. It features commanding views of Tiger Mountain, complete with spectacular sunrise views. Surrounded by trees and nature, the space is quiet and peaceful, a perfect place to reset or rest up before another day of adventure.
You'll be inspired to cook with the full size kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, cupboards stocked with pots/pans and utensils galore. A coffee machine with complimentary grounds is on stand-by to give you your morning pickup. The kitchen breakfast bar and island 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 in the unit available for purchase. Salud!
A 6 person dining table is also available for sit down meals. The living room features soaring ceilings, a warm yet modern fireplace, 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 deep soaker bath/shower combo is a perfect place to refresh and unwind. Amenities include soft towels, hair dryer and bath toiletries.
Escape to the master room where you will sleep on a King Sized Casper branded mattress and ultra soft bedding.
Outside, a BBQ on the unit's back patio is provided along with ample seating to lounge in the outdoor bliss.
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.
In addition to the unit itself, guests are welcome to use the shared space with your sister Airbnb on property the Gateway Getaway: BBQ, outdoor dining area, fire pit and furniture. The sitting area in the backyard with blue Adirondack chairs and a propane fire table are private for the Gateway Getaway Guests. The front yard are private for you as a Gateway House guest. The shed is private and we ask you to respect that being off limits.
Our family lives very nearby just two houses away: We'll let you have your peace and quiet but will always be happy to answer a question or lend a hand if something is needed.
We actively maintain the property and the turnovers for the units so there is a high likelihood you will see us during your stay though we do try to do most things while you are not there if we can help it to allow your privacy.
A quiet small neighborhood that is a short walk to town and all tiger mountain hiking trails.
The Gateway units are located just 1 mile South of Issaquah’s city center and less than 2 miles from I-90, Seattle’s east / west artery running from the mountains to the sea.
Typical drive time from Sea Tac airport is 25-40 minutes (traffic dependent) and an Uber/Lyft will run you $40-$60 each way (surge price dependent)
Hiking, biking and activities are totally doable without a car especially in the summer months.
The closest bus stop is appx 0.8 miles away and there is a transit center 2.5 miles away.
For hiking outside of Squawk and Tiger Mtns, there are literally hundreds of hikable trails within a 40 minute drive of the Gateway House
Closest skiing is 40 min away (Snoqualmie Pass) with Crystal and Stevens running 2-2.5 hours away depending on traffic/weather.
Pets: The Gateway House welcomes friendly and well behaved dogs only for an additional fee. 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). Your dog needs to be pet and child friendly. We charge a $100 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 separately. The pet fee should cover use of the space but if its overly dirty there may be additional cleaning costs after your stay requested. Any stay longer than 7 days with a pet fee will have a $250 deep cleaning fee.
Kids: The gateway house is suitable with kids under supervision.
Activity planning: There are extensive bike and hiking trails that can be accessed within minutes of the Gateway House'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.
Note: Exterior security cameras are used for safety and security purposes only. They are located at the back entry, back patio, driveway, chicken coop (exterior road), DADU stairs, DADU door, and front yard.
My family lives 2 doors away and are fairly available if any needs are to arise. We are very responsive hosts and mainly interact via the platform though we always love meeting our guests and you might see us playing on the streets with our young boys or walking our dog.

The Gateway House- Epic View and Yard is located in Olde Town. The Gateway House- Epic View and Yard provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Gateway House- Epic View and Yard has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Olde Town has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Olde Town, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.