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Our Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes for 2021

At Greenlake Guest House, we started a tradition of baking special, daily Christmas cookies for our guests a few years ago. We call it “25 Days of Christmas Cookies.” We bake cookies that we don’t serve here during the rest of the year, drawing on a variety of sources including friends and family. This year, …

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Why Stay at Greenlake Guest House This 2021 Holiday Season?

Updated November 22, 2021 Why stay at Greenlake Guest House this holiday season? It's all about the location, the breakfast and amenities, neighborhood restaurants and shopping, festive lights and Christmas cookies, holiday performances and more!   Lakeside Location Guests love our location right across the street from beloved Greenlake Park. The 2.8-mile pathway around the …

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New Light Rail Expansion Makes Getting Around Seattle Easier

Light Rail Expands to the North We’re happy to report that getting from the airport and downtown to Greenlake Guest House just got easier with the grand opening of the Roosevelt light rail station. The U-District, Roosevelt, and Northgate stations opened on October 2, after nearly 25 years of campaigning and construction. Originally opening in …

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A Perfect Day Trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island is one of our favorite day trips from Greenlake Guest House for guests who have a car and want to explore beyond the Seattle city limits. Read more to learn where to go, what to do, and why it is worth a visit. Why Go to Whidbey Island? It is beautiful in every …