Location: Vashon Island, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (15 Minutes from Seattle by Ferry)
Accommodations: Waterfront Home, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
NEW THIS SEASON: BE OUR GUESTS FOR A COMPLIMENTARY SAIL DURING YOUR STAY ABOARD OUR CLASSIC 41 FOOT YACHT*
But first, about this wonderful house: it is Vashon Island's ONLY VRBO PROPERTY offering a pristine sandy beach on the warm, sunny side of the Island and within easy distance from the Seattle ferry. It's 180-degree view soars over an 11-mile expanse of water towards majestic snow-capped Mt. Rainier. While only 4 minutes by car from the Seattle Ferry dock, it enjoys perfect quiet due to the protection of Dolphin Point. Augmenting this exclusiveness is its “Residents-Only” access road. The house is located on over two miles of open beach from the Vashon Ferry Dock to the Indian Shellfish Reserve. It includes Winghaven, your neighborhood park, which is a little-frequented kayaking destination with walk/paddle-only accessibility and which has an area for Frisbee or croquet (provided). The only thing left to do is read Betty McDonald's "Onions in the Stew", written about this beach from her house nearby.
Imagine an evening soak in the Tiger River deluxe spa, stars overhead and city lights in the distance! Its Freshwater ozone filtration system requires only minute chlorine for freshness. Enjoy the Hydromassage jets or just soak in the quiet of the waves on the beach.
Enjoy views from every room. Prepare meals while virtually floating over Puget Sound with the music of the waves on the beach 8 feet from your house. Morning coffee or an evening cocktail from one of the lanais, privacy for two while the others do the dishes? BBQ at the Waterfront? Dine at the deck’s picnic table or at the dinner table for 8 in the expansive living area? Your leather couches and Lazy-Boy all have foot -rests. Private bedrooms feature comfortable plush beds (no "hide-a-beds" in the living room). The game room downstairs features X Box, Nintendo, Board Games, kids books, and toys. Enjoy beachcombing, beachglass gathering, and low tide wildlife viewing (guidebooks provided).
Paddle the house canoe or bring your own boat and tie it to the sturdy buoy out front. You can walk the beach 20 minutes to the Ferry Dock's restaurant for dinner or drinks in their waterfront bar. The latte stand there is open for early risers. Or, stroll onto the West Seattle Ferry for a fun ride to Endolyne Joe's Eatery for a variety of menu items and Northwest brews on tap. The Passenger-Only boat will transport you via catamaran to fabulous Elliot Bay and downtown Seattle and back in the afternoon (cheap cruise).
Walking south, pass Winghaven Park to the huge tract of land owned by the Mukleshoot Indians. The tribe has a small oyster and gooey duck clam hatchery on its beach. The town of Vashon is 6 just miles away by car. It offers a gourmet grocery, open-air farmer’s market, specialty shops, bookstores, two import wine shops, fine restaurants, art galleries, bakeries, movie theater and more.
* Boat is pictured. We will welcome you aboard this lovely vessel either in Elliot Bay or Quartermaster Harbor. This is a two hour sail and is subject to scheduling. Sorry, probably not available July and August. Two day minumum rental is required.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed: King bed convertible to two twins
- Queen Bed (2) : Two queen size beds. Pillowtop Mattresses, very comfortable
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV in living room
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Adequate, artsy. Video stores in Vashon with good selections
- Video Game Console: Nintendo and X Box
- Video Games (15)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: NEW!! TIGER RIVER SUMATRAN With Ozonator providing pristine drinking quality water.4/5 person capacity,On-Deck location
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: This is an open floor plan so the kitchen is separated from the dining and living areas by a bar.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: There are several caterers on Vashon Island
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Waterfront grilling on the Weber.
- Deck/Patio: The decks are four steps from the bulkhead, the beach is four steps down further, depending on the tides.
- Lanai (2) : 2 covered balconies on the upper floor provide cozy nooks for reading, eating or beach viewing.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Saltwater Puget Sound five feet from deck stairs.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Local calls on house phone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet: DSL
- Other Amenities
- Car parking area is approximately 100 feet from the house. There is a winding gravel trail OR 55 stairs to the house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Canoe available. Mooring buoy is in place for your boat. Sand toys and floats for the kids.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-September: $350/day or $2350/week
October-May: $275/day or $1750/week
July - August, one week minimum
Holidays use summer rate
Damage Deposit $500/refundable
Cleaning Fee $150/stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
We are sailors and ardent water/wildlive lovers.
Why the Owner Chose Vashon Island
We searched for years to find the "perfect" waterfront property. We finally gave up. The very next day, we found IT. Read whatever philosophy into this you like, but it is truly a "dream house" in every way for us.
The Unique Benefits of this Waterfront Home
With an acre of land behind it, long sandy beaches, big tides, large tracts of land nearby, the house is so serene!. We love beachcombing or trail hiking, our boat out in front for day sails. We glean firewood from logs afloat and mushroom hunt in the cooler seasons.
Property Photos
- Dream house. Note sandy beach - Vashon Island Rental
- Mt Rainier and yacht from the house - Vashon Island Rental
- Partial view of L.R. - Vashon Island Rental
- Kitchen
- Master Bedroom. 2 other view bedrooms not pictured
- Tiger River Spa
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