Christmas and New Year's Special at This Beautiful Lakefront Lodge
- Minimum stay:2-4 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Ask Owner
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Bay Lake cabin description
Spend your Christmas or New Year's Holiday at 'The Moosehead Cabin' with family or friends, and get 20% off your stay*
The tree is already decorated and ready for your presents, the stockings are hung from the huge stone fireplace, and the hot tub is warm and inviting. With the leaves off the trees, watching the eagles fish in the lake is even more spectacular. While you're here, be sure to visit the Tacoma Zoo for the lights at night.
Only 90 minutes from Seattle, 'The Moosehead Cabin' is the perfect place to get-away with friends and family.
Nestled on the north shore of a beautiful, quiet lake, with 10 acres of surrounding meadows, forests and wetlands, you will feel like you are at your own private resort.
Our clean, well equipped lodge has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay for up to 12 guests. From stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, to the down comforters in the bedrooms, it's all here. Even the bathrooms come stocked with shampoo and soap. Gather in the great room by a roaring fire in the giant stone fireplace (under the moose) for games, movies, or to read a book. Plenty of all 3 are provided.
The outdoor hot tub and heated pool are just steps from the front door (pool is open May-September). The wrap around deck is the perfect place to watch the eagles sore over the lake, or enjoy outdoor dining around tables that seat up to 12.
A short path through the trees leads to a private 60' dock, with a rowboat, paddleboat and canoe for guests to enjoy on the lake. The kids will have fun on the play structure, at the full size vollyball net, or playing catch in the meadow. At night, gather around the outdoor fire-pit for smores under the stars.
Up the road 1/4 mile is one of Washington's best kept secrets...Penrose State Park...with wonderful salt water beaches on Puget Sound, and easy hiking trails through the woods. Lakebay Marina is also down the road, and is the 'happening place' during the summer with beer tastings, ice cream, and paddleboard rentals.
Whatever you do....(or don't do)....you'll create wonderful memories at THE MOOSEHEAD CABIN. Come discover our little slice of paradise.
*4-night minimum required for Christmas, and 3-night minimum for New Year's.
Property Type
- 2 story
- Cabin
- 2000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 10-12
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Books For Adults
- Books For Kids
- Games
- Games For Kids
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
Attractions
- Winery Tours
- Bay/Sound
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Marina
- Restaurants
- Zoo
Car
- Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Boating
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beachcombing
- Paddle Boating
- Walking
Location Type
- Lake
sports and adventure activities
- Fishing
- Golf
- Water Skiing
- Hunting
- Hiking
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Iron & Board
- Ceiling Fans
- Filtered Water
- Hair Dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Wood Fireplace
- Parking Off Street
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Microwave
Outside
- Canoe
- Boat With Paddles
- Pedal Boat
- Wood Deck
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Child's Swing
Payment Type
- Visa
- Mastercard
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
Reviews
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Best Vacation EVER!
Best Vacation EVER!
- Guest Scott & Aimee (Lake Oswego, OR)
- Date of stay 09/13/13
- Review Submitted 09/19/13
Amazing is not a good enough word to describe this house! We stayed for a weekend and wished we had stayed a month! The amenities in this house created memories that will last a lifetime. We have stayed in many houses, but never one like this. We will definitely come back soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Fantastic place that has it all.
Fantastic place that has it all.
- Guest JonB157 (Tacoma, WA)
- Date of stay 07/17/13
- Review Submitted 07/29/13
We have stayed at many vacation rentals over the years, but this by far was our favorite. Fishing was plentiful, property was private, and swimming was excellent. Everything listed was just as described. We spent a day at Penrose, but most of the time was spent on the back porch or in pool/hot tub, or rowing around on the lake. Highly recommend!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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This place has it all. Perfect for families.
This place has it all. Perfect for families.
- Guest Glamgrrl (Seattle, WA)
- Date of stay 06/29/13
- Review Submitted 07/20/13
Unpack and make yourselves at home! Our family felt so welcome to just have a fun getaway when we stayed here. The cabin has more of a lodge feel with room for everyone to relax. Sitting on the porch looking at the lake, watching the eagles, or sitting on the dock where a very large heron was looking over to us gave us a moments of serene peace. If you're adventuresome, take a kayak around the lake and check out the beaver lodge too. Kitchen facility is more than ample and well supplied. Homemade shortcake, BBQ and a massive clam/crab bake were all easy to set up!! Surrounding artisan cottage craft soaps, wines and other goodies are on the peninsula for you to discover. The newly reopened Lake Bay marina added a daily opportunity to check out the boats, grab a milkshake and explore Penrose Park. Just a short walk to many other activities. But when all is said and done, Moosewood has it all, enjoyed the hot tub early morning and before bed. During the day we used the pool and deck and took a break from all the kids!! The grounds gave everyone ample space to play. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We Love the Moosehead Cabin!
We Love the Moosehead Cabin!
- Guest Harris family (Portland)
- Date of stay 07/03/13
- Review Submitted 07/19/13
What could be better than starting our day in the hot tub overlooking the lake while a bald eagle flies between the tall fir trees above us? Your cabin has everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation: comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, huge deck, great accommodations and all beautifully decorated! Our kids had a blast on the dock and of course, the pool. We had fun roasting marshmellows in the fire pit by the lake and loved exploring Penrose State park that is so close to the property. And, it was really fun to walk to the Marina to buy ice cream cones. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin. We are already planning a return visit!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We Love the Moose Head Cabin!
We Love the Moose Head Cabin!
- Guest Harris family (Portland)
- Date of stay 07/03/13
- Review Submitted 07/19/13
What could be better than starting our day in the hot tub overlooking the lake while a bald eagle flies between the tall fir trees above us? Your cabin has everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation: comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, huge deck, great accommodations and all beautifully decorated! Our kids had a blast on the dock and of course, the pool. We had fun roasting marshmellows in the fire pit by the lake and loved exploring Penrose State park that is so close to the property. And, it was really fun to walk to the Marina to buy ice cream cones. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin. We are already planning a return visit!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Favorite summer vacation spot
Favorite summer vacation spot
- Guest Mary S.
- Date of stay 07/02/13
- Review Submitted 07/18/13
This is our 5th summer vacation at the Moosehead Cabin, and we hope to keep coming back. Highlights this year include: -milkshakes and beer tasting at the recently renovated Marina -a huge shellfish extravaganza on the outside deck table (literally, we dumped crabs, clams, sausage and corn on the cob in the center of the table, and everyone dug in) -pool vollyball games -big bon fires at night, with JC on the guitar -early morning hike at Penrose park up the street and best of all, just relaxing with friends and family. Just like camp as a kid, I'm always sad to go home.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfectly peaceful...
Perfectly peaceful...
- Guest Amy C.
- Date of stay 07/03/13
- Review Submitted 07/17/13
We've stayed at Moosehead Cabin many times, and always come away feeling rested and relaxed. I love crawling into the hot tub with a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, and sitting on the deck with a pitcher of margaritas in the late afternoon. The kids live in the pool or out on the lake. There are birds to watch, and quiet roads nearby for walking or jogging. Altogether it's a great vacation spot.Owner response: Amy, thanks for the great review, and we hope you can make it down to the Moosehead Cabin again soon. -- Rebecca
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Nice place to take a family vacation!
Nice place to take a family vacation!
- Guest Maria S. (Marysville, Washington)
- Date of stay 06/17/13
- Review Submitted 07/16/13
Overall this cabin was a beautiful vacation away from home. The forecast predicated rain but we had nothing but beautiful sunshine. The pool was awesome for my kids. The cabin itself was clean and cozy. The lake was beautiful. Only (3) complaints: Anyone upstairs walking or moving about could be heard downstairs. Number 2, the phone would ring at the cabin and it would be a solicitor asking for Steven ( I assume this is the owner's name). Number 3, I wish that the play area with the swing and slide were fixed or either torn down as it presented a problem for my two youngest boys who wanted to climb into it and also swing but found that they couldn't and so I had to keep them from going over there by themselves. Nonetheless, we did have a great relaxing time and thank the owners very much for sharing their cabin with us.Owner response: Maria, Glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin. We got the swing replaced, so next time you come down your sons can enjoy it. Our landline phone is there for emergency purposes and can always be turned off if you don't need it. As for hearing noise from upstairs, we've never had anyone else complain, and the upstairs is carpeted and insulated. But fortunately, there is only one bedroom downstairs (under the bunkroom), so at the very least, this would be the only room with noise issues. Perhaps put the kids downstairs next time!! Hope you can enjoy the cabin again soon. --Rebecca
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So memorable we forever long to return!!
So memorable we forever long to return!!
- Guest Debbie I.
- Date of stay 05/17/12
- Review Submitted 04/09/13
The Moosehead Cabin is immaculate and appealing- the perfect touch of cozy, while accommodating even a generous number of guests! The ideal ratio of romance and sensibility! Very well outfitted for the many activities which may allure. There is literally something for everyone. The atmosphere of both the cabin and grounds will rejuvenate your soul. I was impressed with the quality of even simple things- announcing "welcome to a friend" rather than "just a rental". Highly recommended.Owner response: Great to hear you enjoyed your stay Debbie. With 10 acres of privacy, a pool, a hot tub, volleyball, boats, the lake, and a great state park up the road, there really is something for everyone. Of course, some guests prefer to just relax with a book, which is perfectly fine too!!
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Wonderful Time
Wonderful Time
- Guest Happy campers (Seattle)
- Date of stay 09/02/12
- Review Submitted 11/26/12
Wonderful place and totally beautiful. I had hard time coming back home... Thank you!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| SUPER SAVINGS (low season) Dec 1 - May 31, 2014 2 night min stay |
$195 | $285 |
$1400 | |||
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Notes: Fridays and Saturdays must be booked together. Please contact us for holiday rates/minimum nights. |
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| DISCOUNTED (shoulder) Jun 1 - Jun 30, 2014 3 night min stay |
$225 | $300 |
$1650 | |||
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Notes: Fridays and Saturdays must be booked together. Pool fee applies if pool is open. |
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| PEAK (summer/holidays) Jul 1 - Sep 7, 2014 4 night min stay |
$295 | $330 |
$1950 | |||
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Notes: Fridays and Saturdays must be booked together. Please contact us for holiday minimum nights. |
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Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates:
Fees and Taxes:
- Tax Rate 9.5%
- Cleaning $125
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Location
- Nearest Airport: SeaTac at 60 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Southworth at 30 Miles
- Nearest Train: Tacoma at 30 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 16 at 15 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Penrose State Park at 1 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Horseshoe Lake at 12 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Key Center at 6 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: Hello from The Schellings. Our family of 5 enjoys traveling and lots of activities. Since we have three boys, spending time outdoors is a MUST. That's why we love spending time at the Moosehead! We built The Moosehead Cabin 15 years ago. We wanted a place we could get to easily for the weekend (less than 2 hours from Seattle), and had lots of space for our boys to run. We also wanted a lake where we could enjoy activities like water skiing, fishing, and canoeing. When we stumbled on on Bay Lake, we knew we had found the place. Steve was nicknamed 'moose' throughout his school years, so we thought it would be fun to build a mini-lodge with a moose as the centerpiece. And so it began. The Moosehead Cabin has been a labor of love, and we enjoy every minute we're there. We hope you do to.
Why the Owner Chose Bay Lake:
Close to Seattle. Lots of privacy. Lake allows motorized boats. Great Southern exposure with lots of sun.
Good restaurants and shopping in charming Gig Harbor.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
When we looked at other 'destination' lakes, the houses were all close together, and you were staring at your neighbors bar-b-que. We love the fact that no one sees us on our property, and we feel like we're miles away...yet really not at all!
Contact us
- Primary: +1 206-999-2074 9am-9pm PST
- Fax: 206-528-7776 secure line for rental agreements and credit info
Links to more information:
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Photos
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Private heated pool and hot tub just steps from the front door!
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Great room complete with stone fireplace and 'moose'.
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Hot tub
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Upstairs bedroom #2 with king bed, double sofa sleeper, and twin bed (not shown)
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One of 2 bathrooms, both with bathtub/shower, toilet, and 'vintage' sink vanity
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Fire pit is close to house and lake, and great for smores!
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Private 60' dock has canoe, row boat, and paddle boat and lifejackets for guests
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Dining table seats 12, and the kitchen has everything you need.
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Lake has great bass fishing.
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Vollyball net on property
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You can moor your boat on Puget Sound, across the street at Lakebay Marina
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THE MOOSEHEAD CABIN. Seven private acres of lakefront.
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Great room built in wall unit with 48' TV, books, DVDs, games, stereo and CDs
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Main floor bedroom with king bed and twin chair sleeper
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Upstairs bedroom #3 with double/twin bunk, 2 twin beds, and double sofa sleeper
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Seating area on one side of deck overlooking the lake, with sunny South exposure
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View from the house deck.
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Two single kayaks with paddles are also available for guests
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Stainless appliances in the large kitchen.
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Private play structure on property for the kids
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Bring your motorboat for waterskiing (or jet skiing). The lake is never crowded