Ruby Refuge

Seattle, United States

5

1 review

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Telephone:
+1 206-999-4883
Website:
www.rubyrefuge.com
Address:
1818 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
at N 8th Ave
Westlake
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
650 ftDexter Ave N & Howe St
720 ftDexter Ave N & Newton St
0.2 miWestlake Ave N & Galer St
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Description

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Welcome to Ruby Refuge! Big Ruby is a 32′ Sundowner Tugboat moored on Lake Union, available for overnight stays.

Big Ruby is a creative space, a romantic hideout, a quiet retreat, a place to focus or be inspired — or someplace to unplug completely.



Big Ruby has a galley (kitchen/​living area) a pilot house, a berth (sleeping nook) and a head (small bathroom). There are also lots of places on the deck to relax and soak in the sun… when it’s around.

History

Established in 2015.

We were inspired to create this place for writers, artists, dreamers and creatives, but Big Ruby is also for anyone else who wants to stay aboard a really cool boat in the heart of Seattle! Choose your own adventure…

Meet the Business Owner

Kristin and Marcus M.

Business Owner

We are two Seattleites who love boats, unique places, and creative pursuits. Fixing up Big Ruby has been a labor of love, and we’re excited to welcome you aboard where you too can enjoy all of our Seattle favorite things!

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1 review of Ruby Refuge

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Place rating: 5
Tacoma, WA
We needed a place to stay when were attending an event in Seattle, and decided it would be fun to stay overnight on a tugboat on Lake Union. Big Ruby was quiet, cozy, and stocked with everything we needed or wanted.
The little bedroom nook in the hull felt like a childhood fort, with lots of pillows, but also all grown up, with a foam top and nice bedding. The sound of the rain was soothing on the night we stayed, and with the subtle rocking of the boat – we slept well.
Boat «heads» (bathrooms) are usually pretty tiny and dark and not exactly luxurious, but this one was bright and nice!
The living area/​kitchen had sharp knives, lots of cookware, and copper Moscow Mule mugs! We made some coffee (part of a cute welcome spread we found waiting for us when we checked in) and had a really peaceful morning, just lounging and reading at the kitchen table. We’ll definitely be back in the summer!