Vacation Inspiration: Harrison Modern

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First of all, it's kind of strange to look at vacation rentals in one's own city; a furnished apartment seems a bit more like playing house than a hotel does, and why would we do that in the town where we live? But second of all, how did we miss this place? The modern box sits on a corner in Capitol Hill, one of Seattle's densest, hippest, youngest neighborhoods.

But then again, we are talking about one of Seattle's densest, hippest, youngest neighborhoods, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised. The building houses three thoughtfully laid-out units, each rentable at nightly rates very competitive with area hotels.

We wish we could find a bit more information on the history of the building, but maybe we'll just have to check it out first-hand.

• Harrison Modern

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Anybody know where I can find the couch of the first 2 pictures (or an approximation)? It would be perfect for me and mine.

posted by frenchfry on April 28th 2009 at 2:57pm
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"Anybody know where I can find the couch of the first 2 pictures"

That's a typical microfiber sectional and ottoman that's been split up and moved to opposite sides of the room.

posted by bepsf on April 28th 2009 at 3:17pm
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Call me crazy, but for the kind of money they're asking I'd rather stay someplace special like Hotel Max and feel like i'm on vacation rather than paying someone to house sit.

http://www.hotelmaxseattle.com/

posted by bepsf on April 28th 2009 at 3:31pm
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I love Hotel Max. Stayed there just after they renovated.

Has anyone stayed at Harrison Modern? I have cousins who live in a super small place in Capitol Hill that can't accommodate all of us. Having an inexpensive place in the neighborhood where 4 or 5 of us can crash sounds like it could be appealing.

posted by sara mc on April 28th 2009 at 4:36pm
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I realize it's a sectional; anybody know where I can find it? Thx, ATers.

posted by frenchfry on April 28th 2009 at 5:07pm
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I live in a very tourist city where rental homes/condos/villas are the norm and meet a variety of needs for different families/executive long term stays. This place would be on the high end cost wise....but worth it to many people.

posted by baileyb on April 28th 2009 at 8:50pm
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I've been by this place many times in my travels over the hill as I live in one of the countless rental apts on the hill as a regular resident.

I think it's actually late 50's, perhaps early 60's when built and is about halfway up the west slope of the hill in a nice area of the neighborhood.

posted by ciddyguy on April 29th 2009 at 1:09pm
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