Location: Vashon Island, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (20 Minutes from Seattle by Ferry)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Waterfront Home
This wonderful house 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, walk the beach, walk 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.
Please note: House is not suitible for parties or large family gatherings. We have an 8 person maximum occupancy at any one time, day or night. Parking is limited to 2 standard size cars.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove : Gorgeous stone stove with viewing window, firewood provided
- Beds
- King Bed : Memory foam king bed, convertible to two twins
- Queen Bed : Two queen size beds. Pillowtop Mattresses, very comfortable
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : King converts to two comfy twins, upon request
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : NEW!! TIGER RIVER SUMATRAN With Ozonator providing pristine drinking quality water.4/5 person capacity,On-Deck location
- Cable/Satellite TV : Hi Def 1080 TV. Dish Network in living room, HDTV,
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Adequate, artsy. Video stores in Vashon with good selections
- Video Game Console : Nintendo and X Box in the Recreation Room, along with many board games
- Video Games : Xbox, nintendo
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Rock, classical, eclectic
- 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 : Fully outfitted kitchen with most of the items needed by a good cook.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : There are several caterers on Vashon Island, Island Girl Taxi will shop for you, errands, etc.
- 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 covered balconies on the upper floor provide cozy nooks for reading, eating or beach viewing.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Saltwater Puget Sound and one of Vashon's few sandy beaches five feet from deck stairs.
- Mountain View : Mt. Rainier in full view across Puget Sound
- Golf Course View : Available at Vashon Country Club
- Communications
- Telephone : 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 lighted gravel trail OR 55 stairs to the house,
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Canoe available. Sand toys and floats for the kids.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NEW! Lower off-season weekly rate($1495),
September 4 through June 14: $275/day, 2 day minimum or $1495/week
June 15 through Labor Day: $2350/week, one week minimum, $350/extra day,
Quoted rates are for up to 6 people, $35 per person/day for additional people
House maximum 8 people at any one time.
Major Holidays use summer rate
Cleaning Fee $150/stay. Damage Deposit $500/refundable
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 House
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
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- Dream house. Note sandy beach - Vashon Island Rental
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- Mt Rainier and yacht from the house - Vashon Island Rental
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- Partial view of L.R. - Vashon Island Rental
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom. 2 other view bedrooms not pictured
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- Tiger River Spa
Traveler Reviews (3)
Great Vacation Home with Fantastic View
Guest: Greg Fink
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
This property is a great place for 6 or so people. The house is very comfortable with a nice big kitchen dining room and living room. The hot tub is sheltered beside the house...but still has a fantastic view. The big "wonderful" surprise was the amazing view of Mount Rainier. The trail from the parking lot to house is challenging for older or disabled folks (and should be taken into consideration)...but fine for others.
Recommended for:
Vashon Island Vacation
Guest: terespence
(Rock Hill, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
What a wonderful place for a vacation. The views from the home of Puget Sound and Mt Rainier are spectacular, and if you're familiar with the beaches in Puget Sound which are very rocky... their beach is actually sand! What an experience to see deer walking down the beach and see otters playing right outside your doorstep. The little town of Vashon is fun and has great places to eat as well as shops to browse thru and art galleries filled with local artists wares. We will definitely be back for another vacation!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Home away from home
Guest: Sam
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
Six of us rented this house for the weekend as a special way to celebrate my partner's 30th birthday. We had an absolutely wonderful time and really enjoyed the place. Given that it was November, we mostly cozied up inside and enjoyed the outdoor hot tub. It was exactly what we were looking for and had amazing views of the Puget Sound. We made full use of the kitchen, which has just about everything and anything you might need. The owners were very friendly and relaxed and the house itself was very home-y. It was really a special weekend and super fun. I only wish we could've stayed longer! But now we know which place on Vashon to rent in the future. I can only imagine how great it would be in the summer with the large outdoor deck, outdoor eating balcony off the kitchen, and the beach only steps from the house. It's only a quick ferry ride from Seattle but feels like a world away. Definitely try to get this place!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
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