"The Bend" on Hood Canal

• Family Holiday Gathering

  Family Holiday Gathering

  • Guest Dick & Donna
  • Date of stay 12/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  Six families spent a Holiday weekend at "The Bend" and had a very good time. There was plenty of room for all of us at the same time as well as being able to 'disappear' when we wanted quiet time. Thank you for sharing with us. We REALLY want to spend some summer time there, too. The NELSON's Kirkland, WA

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: It was such a delight to have you and your family here for the holidays. We look forward to seeing you in the summer. Thank you for your business. Warmly, Bonnie

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• Our experience at The Bend....

  Our experience at The Bend....

  • Guest "Ditzy Chicks"
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  The house was beautiful, the view out-standing. Everything one could wish for. I enjoyed my stay!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• A Perfect House In a Perfect Location!

  A Perfect House In a Perfect Location!

  • Guest Brianna
  • Date of stay 10/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/08/12
  I booked this house for a family reunion. I live in WA near Seattle, and I had 20 people, coming in from CA, WY, MT, AZ, and MO, with 14 adults and 6 kids (one baby, three four-year-olds, and two-year-old twins). I had some concerns about the granite floors with the little kids, but it was completely fine. The house is gorgeous, and the views are spectacular. The kitchen had plenty of room to cook meals for the group, as well as allowing people to sit around the counter and chat. There is a small park down the hill with a playground, and it's a short walk into town. The house is about 90-120 minutes from the airport (give or take, for traffic), but the drive is beautiful. We spent most of the weekend with the doors wide open enjoying the fresh air, and if you have a musical family you will love the acoustics. We put the families with kids in the downstairs bedrooms so that they'd have some quiet, and while you can hear people walking upstairs (the main floor is the upstairs) and chairs being moved, it's really not noisy at all. A bunch of us sat up late playing and singing one night, and all the kids slept right through it. One word of warning: the house is very open, and the deck has stairs down to the yard, which has some very tempting (to a child) boulders surrounding it as part of the retaining wall. The owner clearly states in no uncertain terms DO NOT CLIMB ON THESE! but this is not a place that kids can be left unattended indoors or outdoors. There's no way to fence off an area for little ones. We brought a pack-and-play for the smallest kids, but if you have toddlers you should consider bringing a freestanding fenced ring. Out front, the driveway loops up and this results in a straight drop of about 8-10 feet onto blacktop, with no fence. One of my twins went running full speed towards it at one point and gave me the scare of my life (or the weekend, anyhow). This house is great for kids in many ways (they have a good long run around the main floor, and the deck has excellent fencing and is not wood, so no splinters on tiny bare feet) but they MUST MUST be supervised! There are some pretty kid-safe rooms downstairs for a little more relaxed play time. That said, assuming you are an involved and aware parent, I can't think of a single downside to this place. It was spotless, everything worked, the (MANY) light switches were well-labeled, the owner was so helpful before and during our stay, and the whole experience was wonderful.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Absolute Paradise!

  Absolute Paradise!

  • Guest Sandy
  • Date of stay 09/14/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  I can't say enough about "The Bend". We just spent three wonderful days with our family (all 21 of us) and the experience was beyond my highly anticipated expectations! Bonnie and her husband went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect from the moment we arrived until our departure. The view is spectacular, the accomodations remarkable and I can't wait to find a reason to return as soon as possible! If you have never been to Hood Canal, it is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth, and this is the perfect way to experience it. It's just a short drive to the beach where you can swim, hike and play, or just stay at this beautiful home and enjoy the view, a warm fire and the company of family and friends. It truly is PARADISE!!! Thank you Bonnie. You are amazing!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Perfect for a Large Family Gathering

  Perfect for a Large Family Gathering

  • Guest Crowley3
  • Date of stay 08/20/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  Thank you Bonnie! Our family of 15 (5 families) had a lovely time staying at The Bend. Every detail was as described and the location couldn't have been more beautiful. Each day and evening blessed us with amazing views from sunrise to sunset to a full moon. We enjoyed sipping wine on the balcony each evening and then talked fireside with the kids while making s'mores before going to bed. Each family had their own comfortably appointed room, and the little kids (5, 6, and 8) were beyond thrilled with the bunk beds and the WII room. The teenagers slept in the downstairs tv room so were able to enjoy the WII until the "wee" hours of the night. The a/c worked perfectly and kept us cool during the heat of the day, but opening the windows in the late afternoon was such a comforting treat. The home couldn't be cleaner - loved the hand soap and ample towels. The kitchen was well appointed and provided us with everything we needed. We all went kayaking (rented at Alderbrook) and drove to Hama Hama on Saturday and brought home oysters and clams. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare that feast. The grill worked perfectly and was very clean. Thank you, thank you! We will forever have fond memories of this much needed family retreat, and hope to stay again in the future.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: It was a great pleasure meeting you and your family. Thank you for such a wonderful review. We hope to see you again in the future.

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• Brader Shaw Wedding

  Brader Shaw Wedding

  • Guest Erik and Steph
  • Date of stay 08/03/12
  • Review Submitted 08/26/12
  We had our wedding and Reception at the Bend house and we couldn't be more happy with our choice. Bonnie and staff went out of their way to make our stay amazing. The views are fantastic and the house is amazing. I can't wait to book the house again for an anniversary. Thanks again for the great memories. Erik and Steph

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities.

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• Our Family Reunion and 75th Birthday Celebration

  Our Family Reunion and 75th Birthday Celebration

  • Guest Donna
  • Date of stay 07/13/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  Lovely setting in a beautiful home above Hood Canal with room for everyone ! We had a sit down dinner for 30 in the dining room and other meals were prepared in the best equipped gourmet kitchen I have ever stayed in! We would certainly stay there again! For the amount of people needing overnite accommodations, it was much more cost effective and we all got to be together yet have our own space too! You know how it can be with Family after a few days! LOL Bonnie was so easy to work with and even provided trasnportation from the SeaTac airport. She was always available for any questions and made the planning of this event go very smoothly!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Absolutely Amazing

  Absolutely Amazing

  • Guest Melissa Brune
  • Date of stay 11/18/11
  • Review Submitted 11/21/11
  I highly recommend "The Bend" to anyone looking for a get away with a large group of friends and family. This home was very accomodating and the layout along with the view was amazing. Plus the owner was super nice to work with and ensured we had everything we needed. Great home and we can't wait to make this a yearly tradition.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

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• Amazingly Beautiful & Comfortable House

  Amazingly Beautiful & Comfortable House

  • Guest Chad & Ally
  • Date of stay 11/18/11
  • Review Submitted 11/21/11
  We stayed here for our pre-Thanksgiving event, and this house was beautiful, accommodating, and comfortable to say the least. We had a great time, and the views are beautiful.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• the website doesn't do this property justice. i can't wait to go back

  the website doesn't do this property justice. i can't wait to go back

  • Guest Paul
  • Date of stay 11/18/11
  • Review Submitted 11/21/11
  we had a large group and had no problem fitting everybody in beds. There was every amenity imaginable. the weather was perfect, the house was perfect, we are looking for excuses to go back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

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Peak Season 3 night min...... May 15-Sep 15 & Holidays .......... $799/night
Off Peak Season 2 night min.. Sep 16-May 14 excluding Holidays .. $699/night
$750 refundable dep. & non-refundable cleaning fee $250 + tax@ 8.4%
All Holidays require 3 night minimum stay.
The Bend recognizes the following Holidays as 3 night minimum stay
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, & 4th of July
Checks. cash, visa/mc 1/2 to secure rental balance due 90 days prior to arrival

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.