Salt Grass Cottage...the Best of the Beach! Ocean Shores, Washington State Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 230167

Saltbox architecture features lofty cedar-clad ceilings in the living areas

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Location: Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)

One of the first homes built on the jetty, Salt Grass Cottage has stood the test of time, tide and more than a few gale force winds. Backing onto and focused upon the wide-open beauty of the Wildlife Refuge, the cottage connects to Little Beach, the less visited and much more sheltered harbor beach, via a short and easily followed game trail.

Little Beach was named and has long been a favorite of the young and not-so-young in our family due to its "friendlier" location (just out the back door, much less wind and rarely anyone else there), better beach-combing, and tranquil estuary-like vistas. There's still the roar of the ocean, waves break onto the beach and seagulls cry overhead...but it usually belongs only to you. Few others have such easy access!

Need more adventure? The rocks of the jetty and the pounding ocean surf are an easy 10-15 minute walk away on rarely used paved roads or bring your bikes and cycle over for more exercise and faster access! If nature's not your thing...why come to the beach?? Just kidding! There's plenty of restaurants, shops, and fun ways to spend money in town and of course the Quinault Beach Casino is ready and waiting to help lighten your pockets, too.

However you fill your time, Salt Grass Cottage will welcome you back at the end of the day with a cozy fire in the stove, a well-stocked kitchen and ultra-comfortable beds and bedding. Open the blinds to take in the gazillion stars on a clear night,the window just a crack for the roar of the ocean, the clang of the channel buoy or a distant fog horn. All the makings of a perfect night's rest...so you can wake refreshed, ready to do it all again!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Two rooms with queen beds featuring luxious linens and down comforters.
  • Bunk Bed: Third room has quality mattresses on a full/single bunk bed.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • CD Player
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: We're foodies! Better stocked than most vacation rentals but ask if you need specifics. Why pack it if it's there?
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: No ice maker...yet! If you're like us and like your refreshments on the rocks, you might want to pick a bag of ice up! Ice cube trays have a hard time keeping up.
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: Lots of deck space overlooking the refuge and sometimes, weather permitting, the far-off mountains.
• View/Location
  • Beach View: Lots of windows overlook the salt grass, harbor and jetty areas.
  • Ocean View: Head up to the bedrooms for views of the waves!
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Fully WiFi but limit yourself...you're coming to get away from all that!
• Other Amenities
  • Backs onto 50 acres of wildlife refuge with a footpath to Little Beach.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: A dogs paradise! Tell us about your pooch...he or she will most likely be welcome. Sorry, discriminatory I know, but no cats allowed.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Shelling
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Ideal for bird-watching, communing with nature and all-around general relaxation!

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May 1-Oct 31 Mon-Thu .. $150/night, Fri-Sun .. $180/night
Nov 1-Apr 30 Mon-Thu .. $110/night, Fri-Sun .. $140/night
(Peak rates on holiday wkends) Min of 2 nights rental/3 nights on major holidays
Agreed upon pets .. $10/night additional
No Extra Cleaning Fee!
$100 fully refundable security deposit.
We're happy to send more pics of all bedrooms and living spaces...just send a
request and we'll zip them to you:)

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

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• 11/20/09
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  Kristy Morrical , Marysville, WA
  • Such a wonderful place! This cottage had everything we needed for the perfect getaway. I will recommend to anyone who is planning a vacation to the ocean. The kids loved seeing the deer in the yard and playing all of the games. Thank you Kellie for making this vacation so easy!
• 11/11/09
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  Heather Gibbons , Issaquah WA
  • Thank you so much for letting us have our baby girl's 1st Birthday party at your lovely cottage. It felt very cozy and could tell alot of love has been put into it. We especially enjoyed the comfortable beds and warm stove. More importantly it was great to read the story about the cottage. We hope to return again someday.
• 10/17/09
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  • The Salt Grass Cottage was an amazing getaway, and i can't wait til i have another chance to go back. The wind and rain made the stay so cozy, and i loved being able to walk to the beach from the cottage. Thanks again for such a peaceful place.
• 10/15/09
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  Bonnie Miller , Puyallup, WA
  • WE found Salt Grass cottage to be modest on the outside, but luxurious inside. The kitchen was comfortable and well appointed, the living room and dining room looked out picture windows to the wildlife reserve, but the wildlife seemed to congregate in the backyard: a whole herd of deer greeted us in the mornings. This is a great spot for people who like birding as it is close to many kinds of habitat. It was also nice that we could bring our dog with easy access to the outdoors, unlike most condos.
• 10/07/09
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  Kathy France & Crowell Herrick , Kent, WA
  • We had a wonderful time at the Salt Grass Cottage. It was a great place to unwind - quiet, just far away enough from home to call it a vacation, and we were able to bring Barlow the dog. Thank you!!
• 10/06/09
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  , Monroe, WA
  • The Salt Grass Cottage is truly a special place. The house is full of thoughtful little touches that make you feel at home. We especially appreciated the opportunity to bring our dogs. On our last morning two deer came within five feet of us on the back deck. We left feeling restored and so grateful to the family who made this experience possible for us.
• 09/07/09
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  Kerri Barnes , Everett, WA
  • We had a wonderful time at Salt Grass Cottage. We were welcomed by the cozy atmosphere of the cottage and felt comfortable there. It provided everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The luxurious bedding was especially nice! Thank you for opening up the cottage to us and for sharing the history of it too. We plan to be back next year for a longer visit! Kerri, Nathan, Ellie and Mia Everett, WA
• 08/31/09
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  Randy Lisa & Gracie , Puyallup Wa
  • 8/21/09 This house was built with alot of care and love. We felt right at home. The deco was great- couldn't of asked for a better location. Our dog watched alot of "Deer" tv, even though she didn't quite know what they were. Great food, lots of stars,sunny days. Defiantly a be back. Thank You!!
• 07/24/09
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  Lisa Bartley , Yakima Wa
  • We loved the Salt Grass Cottage! We were able to bring our dogs, we had deer in the yard everyday, there were so many personal touches, and no close neighbors, so it was like your own personal sanctuary!! The owners were also very wonderful to work with, we will be back!
• 07/09/09
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  Mike & Linda , Seattle Wa.
  • Our stay at Salt Grass was truly the true meaning of the word "Vacation"!!!So nice not to see cars whizzing down the street..starring up at all the twinkling stars without streetlights interfering with their beauty and the thrill of "Our very own Breakfast Club". Five Deer joined us right outside the window and even patiently posed for pictures. Sure beats seeing your neighbor run out to retrieve his morning paper in his P.J's.Thankyou for sharing the history of this quaint and cozy little cottage...made our stay even more special!!! Without a doubt "We shall Return" Our hope is that anyone who spends time at "The Cottage" will enjoy their stay as much as we did!! Thankyou again very much!! Sincerely, Mike&Linda/ Seattle Wa.

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