Vacation Rentals by Owner

Birding Buddies out for the Shorebird Festival

Guest: Birding Buddies (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 05/01/12 Review Submitted: 05/10/12

We are two couples who travel frequently together to bird in different locations. This home is a wonderful base for exploring all sorts of places around Grays Harbor for the migrating spring birds. We lucked out on the weather except for one day when it poured, but we went to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, a really great place! The shorebird festival is small, but well organized. This home is great for cooking and the supplies work on the "Law of the West", if you use something up replace it for the next visitors. The home is warm and cozy on those damp days, solidly built, clean and very user friendly with wifi. I would highly recommend a stay in this home with "nothing" around it, not on the main drag and even great yard birds. Kellie is wonderful to work with and this home is a real treat.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Peaceful and serene

Guest: Hawt Mama (Renton, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

This was just what the doctor ordered. The house was extremely clean and comfortable, and well stocked. The photos really don't tell the whole story of how great this place is. The deer and birds are everywhere. In fact, most of the time, the only sounds we heard were of the birds and the ocean in the distance. We're looking forward to coming back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Birthday Celebration

Guest: CWellClan (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

We recently stayed at the Salt Grass Cottage to celebrate my mother-in-laws 60th birthday. It was WONDERFUL! Great open floor plan for cooking, playing games and relaxing. All three beds were super comfortable. The views are nice (grassy open area), but you can't see the water. It's a short stroll to the beach. If you're looking for a quick get-a-way (only 2.5 to 3 hours from Seattle) I highly recommend this rental!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great family vacation and pet friendly!

Guest: Natasha (Lake Stevens, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/08/12

We just spent 4 nights 5 days here with our 3 boys (Age 13 and 5 Yr old twins) and our much loved family dog. We couldn't of been happier with our stay, the cottage is beautiful and comfy and so relaxing. We enjoyed sleeping in and big breakfasts and dinners made in the kitchen. The 3 boys and our dog walked and explored the refuge behind behind the house, we all walked to Little Beach to play. We also enjoyed the Family Fun Center in town for gokarts and bumper cars, the little toy store, driving on the big beach and exploring the beach near the Jetty and shopping at the book store. Deer came to visit the property daily and even though every day we were there it sprinkled off and on we still had fun. Perfect beach weather according to my not-so-sun-loving husband. And if the weather is questionable the Ace Hardware in town is the perfect place to go pick up rubber boots and rain coats as we did. We hope to go back, it was the perfect size for our family. The cottage is even nicer and more inviting then in the pictures, the home is clean and decorated nicely, Kellie was very friendly and helpful and we will recommend this vacation home to all of our friends and family.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sweet Escape

Guest: CT (Bremerton, Washington)
Date of Stay: 01/23/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We were having the tile taken up in the lower level of our home, and decided to run away to the beach for a couple of days to escape the noise and dust. We looked on the VRBO site and luckily come upon the perfect beach get away cottage. Everything was exactly as pictured...better actually, and dealing with Kellie was a pleasure. The cottage is cozy and comfortable, and was a welcome respite from the gale force winds, and torrential downpour we experienced in the bitter month of January. We enjoyed reading about the history of the home ,and about the loving hands that built it. Also, enjoyed reading all the journal entries of the many who have been in and out it's doors. As I wrote in the journal, it is almost if the walls really could talk. We are making return plans for the summer. Thank you for sharing your gift!

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

Perfect Way to Ring in the New Year!

Guest: KD (Kirkland, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

What a WONDERFUL place on the beach!! We were so pleased with the cottage, and the location was perfect. We took a long walk on the beach with the dogs and truly enjoyed just relaxing and hanging out. We had breakfast and coffee one morning at Cafe Amici where there was delicious food and great, friendly service. When we arrived, the cottage was clean, warmed up for us and we felt at home right away. There were plenty of things to keep us busy and the kitchen was very well stocked with supplies and utensils (i.e. se weren't searching around for a can opener or extra forks), which was nice. The beds and linens were very comfortable and cozy, the place was beautifully decorated, and there were plenty of games and magazines around for us to enjoy. Kellie was extremely easy to work with and very quick to respond to emails. She is very personable and we felt like she and her family were truly "welcoming" us to their cottage. Thank you again for your hospitality, for not charging crazy fees for silly things, and for making your family home a place we could enjoy as well! I would definitely recommend Salt Grass Cottage to friends and family.

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

Get Ready To Relax

Guest: A&R Retreat (Port Orchard, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

Loved!!! My husband and I spent our anniversary weekend with 2 other couples here. Perfect place to rest, relax and enjoy nature. Tons of deer, birds, and the private trail to the beach was a treat. Got to shake off stresses of everyday and just kick back, hang with friends and soak in the quiet beauty of the ocean this time of year. The kitchen is truly stocked, whatever you need is there. Even though it was sunny for us, the temp was down around 30-45 degrees. We stayed perfectly toasty though using only the wood stove, no electric heat needed. The beds are super comfy, everyone commented on how great they slept. Started planning our next visit before we started packing up to leave. Thanks so much!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Serendipity

Guest: Kristy (Okinawa, Japan)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

The title describes the trip and this house. My family is flung to the far corners of the earth and we came together to take my Grami -about to turn 90- back to the shore after an absence of over 20 years. We walked the beaches together and marveled that our only company was the deer and birds. The cottage really spoke to us all and everyone soon began referring to it as " home." The fabulous beds allowed my husband and I to nurse our jet lag from Japan, while my Grammi and Dad and stepmom fed deer and bird watched which they all do back home too! It was really nice. While we lucked out with many sunny days, when it rained, the natural light from the windows was really amazing. And the kitchen...Well it's capabilities we're such that I was able to bake and my husband made some fabulous fried oysters and crab legs from Lytles. Thanks for that tip Kellie! My little tiny Grami threw down at that feast! :-). We even made it up to Lake Quinault and walked in the rainforest amongst the giants as a tribute to my grandfather. We know he would have loved this place to rest your head and the beautiful location as well. We are already talking of a return trip. Thanks to Kellie for all the e-mail traffic...Customer service with a personal touch such that my Grami talks of her as if she knows her. Truly a serendipitous trip.

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

Character and Comfort

Guest: Maria&Jeff (Twisp, Wa)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/11

This charming cottage has the character and comfort of a well loved haven. We enjoyed the owner's family history, really comfy beds, a thoughtfully supplied kitchen, ability to retreat to a nearly private beach, bringing our pets along and the kind and helpful communications with Kellie.

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

The best vacaton place ever!

Guest: Shandra (Shelton, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

I cannot say enough good about the time we had here! This place was so comfortable --the beds were to die for, well stocked kitchen, atmosphere (candles, etc.). We all loved everything about the house-how it had been built with love over time and it showed. Especially great was the communication during the rental process. My grandaughter did not want to leave and I told her we would come back --she wants next week!

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

Wonderful home!

Guest: Kristy (Lakewood, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

There was a goup of 6 of us girls that stayed in the cottage for my birthday weekend girls getaway. This was the perfect place to stay! The fire stove was amazing during a wild ocean storm. The home is beautiful, the area was beautiful, and you can't beat waking up to sunshine, a rainbow, and a mama and baby deer right outside the back deck. The bedding was super soft and cozy, so much so that you didnt want to get out of bed! lol We will definitely remember the cottage and we're already thinking of a stay next year! Thank you to the family!!!!! We stayed during Nov. 2010.

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

I can't wait to visit again!

Guest: Jeannie (Des Moines, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

A three-day weekend at Salt Grass Cottage was just what the doctor ordered for my 57th birthday! My friends and I all loved the house, the path to the beach, the decks, the deer! The house is furnished in such a comfortable, yet modern, easy to care for style. I felt at home immediately, especially in the kitchen! My friends and I are avid cooks and we were in there most of the weekend, and there really wasn't anything that wasn't provided for us, as far as supplies go. You are lucky to own such a treasure. Even though we had 75 mph winds and rain on Saturday night, we were all safe and secure and snuggly warm with the great wood stove. Thank you Kellie and Carlos for sharing your wonderful home.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great dog-friendly property

Guest: BT (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

This is exactly what a vacation rental should be. The location is excellent -- walking distance to a beach, short drive or longer walk to the main beach, quiet with an unbelievable number of deer passing through the property each day. The cottage was in great shape and really nicely furnished -- you felt like you were staying in a home, rather than a hotel or an IKEA showroom. The kitchen was well-stocked and easy to use, very important since most Ocean Shores restaurants are, well, lacking. Most important for us, though, is that it is pet friendly. Our dog had a blast running on the beach, splashing in the water, and barking at all the deer. Highly recommended if you're going to Ocean Shores.

Recommended for:Pet owners

Guest: Marianne
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

Remember the bit of conversation in The Velveteen Rabbit when one of the characters asks what it means to be ‘real’? He was told that it was “ a thing that happens ... when a (person)... loves you for a long, long time”. Salt Grass Cottage is about as real as a house can get,infused as it is with the accumulated good vibes of the people who built it and of those who maintain it. When ‘the fam’ go on short holidays together, we tend to draw inward, weave our ties closer ,and do home-things: cook together, go for walks, sit under the stars on a deck with children nodding in our arms - you know the sort of thing. Salt Grass Cottage let us do all these and more. And more.Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Guest: Anita
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Salt Grass Cottage was the best Vacation spot we have ever stayed in , We started out with vacation plans with best friends and ended up watching them get married on the beach, the cottage is so calming and puts off such a warm and welcome feeling that we didn't want to leave, the bear and all the deer were a treat, and star gazing at night made it hard to go inside and sleep. We will return ...again and again.

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Guest: Rebecca
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Our family had a WONDERFUL stay at Salt Grass Cottage! It is a charming and comfortable get away. The short walk to the beach was fun for our kids and pup as well. It is nice to find a vacation rental that accepts dogs with open arms, and even sets out a dog dish for your pup! The owners take such pride in their cottage and you can really feel the love that has been shared there for many years. This cottage is unique and stylish, yet still has a handmade flair that is very much like the homes many of us grew up in, thus very welcoming. We will be back for sure!

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INCREDIBLE!

Guest: JenniferBR (Bremerton, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

This place is totally amazing!! We have had amazing vacations there. It is warm and inviting and its a peice of home away from home! Don't even get me started on the beds, have you ever slept on a cloud? We love that it s pet friendly. Our dogs love the Jetty area and wide open areas to explore!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Rainy Day at the Ocean is Better Than..........

Guest: EVT (Everett)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/07/10

Our family all gets together for Memorial Day and since we do own a 1 bdrm small house in OS we always rent a house for the kids and grandkids. This was our 1st year in the Salt Gras Cottage and it was voted the best ever by sons and daughter-in-laws and grandkidss. We played a lot of cards and had quality family time in the best of the best setting ever. Thank you to Kellie and Carlos!

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

Guest: Dan and Sally (Ephrata, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

What a delightful long weekend we had at the Salt Grass Cottage. Only wish we could of stayed longer. The care and love that has gone into this home is evident everywhere you turn. Thank you so much for sharing this quiet, peaceful haven with others. The walk to the beach through the dunes and the wildlife were wonderful. We hope to return next year.

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We found peace

Guest: Angie & Danny (Lacey, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

I was looking for a place to celebrate my 10th Wedding anniversary, and I could not have found a better place that this amazing hidden treasure. The Salt grass Cottage was the perfect place for my wife and kids to celebrate, not just our anniversary, but my return from Iraq. The peacefulness, exquisite views, the easy access to the “secrete beach” was all we needed to unwind and celebrate life. But that was not all we found in this little paradise, we spend hours walking on the sand collecting shells or just taking the ocean air. We experienced nature with every walking-trip to the beach. In the evenings we would seat by the fire with a nice cup of wine and enjoy every second together. My 14 year old daughter (like any other teenager) didn’t think this place was for her, until she saw it. She fell in love with it as we all did. My wife and I have found our special place and can’t wait to go back, we really did not want to come back. This place is a life refreshing spot. Kellie and Carlos took care of us, they truly care about their guests. PS. Everyone writes about the Salt Grass Cottage bedding, well you must experience it to understand why!

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

Guest: Library rat (West Richland, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

We had a wonderful vacation at Salt Grass Cottage! We only had a weekend, but really loved the location, charm & wildlife. A family event in Hoquiam brought us (3 couples) and we're sure glad we found this place- a black-headed towhee kept us entertained as he sparred with his image in a window on the deck. The deer strolled by twice a day, the paths through the salt grass brought us to uncrowded beaches. Kellie was very helpful in helping us make arrangements- it felt like we were staying at a friend's house. Very quiet and peaceful. Scrumptious bed linens made for a lovely night's sleep. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Salt Grass Cottage.

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Guest: Gayle C. (Bainbridge Island, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

This was our first stay at Salt Grass Cottage and it won't be our last! We were very pleased with how well the floor plan fit our family! Our older children enjoyed occupying the upstairs bedrooms/bathroom, while my husband and I had the master downstairs. We all commented on how comfortable the bedding and mattresses were. Our two dogs found the easy trail to the beach an adventure! The Little Beach is peaceful and private - a great place for the dogs to run and play! Your cottage was just the perfect spot for us to sit by the fire, play games, relax on the beach and have fun!

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Weekend with friends

Guest: Library rat (West Richland, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

This property exceeded all our expectations! We were 3 couples sharing the cottage as a quiet place to rest while attending an event in Hoquiam. We loved the birds singing us awake and the frogs singing us to sleep. The fireplace/woodstove, candles, deck, comfy beds & well equipped kitchen were wonderful. Very quite & relaxing. Found a path to a deserted beach- what more could you ask for?

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Lindsey22 (-)
Date of Stay: 03/24/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

We had a wonderful time at the Salt Grass Cottage! We enjoyed watching the wildlife right out of our door. At one point there were 10 deer in the yard! This was the perfect place for our little ones first trip to the beach! Thank you for sharing your beach house with us!

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Guest: Brandi Welch (Port Townsend WA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/10/10

Salt Grass Cottage is an oasis of peace!! I have two small children who are not fans of hotel rooms but at Salt Grass, they felt right at home, even bedtime was a breeze. We saw deer daily (My 4 yr old loved putting the deer food out every day), we also saw 2 hawks flying only feet from the gorgeous view from the dining table. But there is an amazing view from every window; the beach view from the upstairs window is my favorite. The hike to the peaceful beach was invigorating and regenerating. Our gracious hosts made us feel like family friends and I would recommend this loving cottage to anyone and everyone!! Thanks again Kellie for everything!!

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Guest: Brandy17 (Auburn,WA)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

We just got back from staying at the cottage this weekend for my youngest daughter to celebrate her 10 year birthday. She and her friends had a blast! We had deer waiting for us when we got there and a personalized welcome goodies left by the owners! The decor was beautiful and the beds were so comfy after our long day at the beach which is only a short walk away! We loved it loved it loved it!

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Guest: Kathee Lyndon (Issaquah, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/15/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

Salt Grass Cottage - (much roomier than it's name implies!) made for a great weekend for us. We enjoyed reading it's history, and could tell it was crafted by loving, skilled hands. The setting worked especially well for us; I prefer Puget Sound type beaches (which Little Beach is) while my husband is partial to the ocean beaches-- Where else but here could we have both?! We'll be back!

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Guest: Kristy Morrical (Marysville, WA )
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/20/09

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!

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Guest: Heather Gibbons (Issaquah WA )
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/11/09

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

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.

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Guest: Bonnie Miller1 (Puyallup, WA )
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

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.

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Guest: Kathy France & Crowell Herrick (Kent, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/07/09

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!!

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Guest: Keven M. (-)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

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.

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Guest: Kerri Barnes (Everett, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 09/06/09

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

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Guest: Randy Lisa & Gracie (Puyallup Wa)
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/31/09

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!!

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Guest: Lisa Bartley (Yakima Wa)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/24/09

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!

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Guest: Mike & Linda3 (Seattle Wa.)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

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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Guest: Shannononie (Woodinville, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

My family and I had a wonderful stay at your cottage over the 4th of July weekend! Thank you for sharing your place with us, it really felt like home. We enjoyed watching the deer from the back deck, taking a stroll down the trail to the beach and flying our kites! It was just what we needed to get away for a long weekend. Thanks again!

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Guest: Sharon Kirkpatrick (Hansville, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

Wow! grandkids from Albuquerque, who have never seen the ocean; grandkids who are living through divorce and death. And we all came together and enjoyed our time together. What did we do? we talked about life and future families. we played dominoes and monopoly; we cooked and ate together. We watched a movie together. We walked to the beach together. We watched deer peek at us around the garage. We sang with the birds nesting around the cottage. We ate a huge watermelon together. We took lots of pictures. We roasted marshmallows. We looked up at the stars at night and named them. We slept, finally, with windows open and ocean breezes blowing....heaven must be like this! As the "adult in charge" AKA grandma, my dream of having 6 of my 16 grandchildren in one place at the same time came true. Cousins connected, bonded, shared, and tattle-taled on each other. How much more perfect can life get? I was brought to tears with the preciousness of family. thank you Salt Grass Cottage, for working your magic!! PS - the price was so affordable for this "retired" grandma. The kids had no idea, but none of this could have happened at an expensive resort or other high priced facility. so I appreciated the affordability which made it all possible.

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Guest: Jennifer130 (Seattle area)
Date of Stay: 05/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/11/09

Salt Grass Cottage is amazing; the location is quiet and it's just a short walk to the beach, the cottage contains everything we needed for a relaxing vacation, and the owners obviously love the house and wish to share this special place with others. I've rented vacation cottages in many states, and Salt Grass Cottage was far and away the nicest I've stayed in. We spent a wonderful week watching the swallows, hummingbirds, eagles, osprey and deer. We hope to return soon!

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Guest: Michelle93 (Yakima, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/17/09 Review Submitted: 04/17/09

We just got back from a 3 night stay at the Salt Grass Cottage. A wonderful time was had by all!!! We had my parents, sister and her new husband and our family, which includes us and our 20 month old daughter. As well as our 4 legged friends. The house was perfect for us and the layout worked really well. We enjoyed watching the deer come by feeding, watching the hawks and one afternoon, a bald eagle. We enjoyed our bottle of wine one night with pizza from town, yummy!!! Planning another trip for summer, when the weather might be warmer. Our daughter's 1st experience with the ocean was so fun, she didn't want to leave the beach and would cry the whole way back to beach house. Thanks for the great getaway location!!!

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Guest: Dorothy Munsey (Puyallup, Wash.)
Date of Stay: 04/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

Hi, My family enjoyed the Salt Grass Cottage over Easter and had a wonderful time. The cottage is charming,clean and very comfortable. It was perfect. Thank you so much . It was a memorable Easter vacation. God Bless, Dorothy

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Guest: Michele Stamaris (Puyallup, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

Our family rented the house for Easter weekend and had a wonderful time. It is very restful and decorated so tastefully. It was a stormy weekend,very rainy and it was fun to watch the weather. Very cozy. The bunk beds turned out great for the kids. We wished we had more time to walk the game preserve, but we will do that next time! Thanks again. We had a great time.

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Guest: Reginald Opara (Puyallup, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/16/09 Review Submitted: 03/15/09

The Salt Grass Cottage was a relaxing and delightful experience. The cottage was warm and welcoming upon entry, and the owners took extra care to make the experience memorable. Large windows open the home to the outdoors where you can see a herd of deer come to feed. A glass of wine paired with the warmth of the fire was a relaxing escape from the coastal winds.

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Guest: Brandon and Toni (-)
Date of Stay: 03/05/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

Deer, Pheasants and Falcons, Oh My! As I contemplate what we saw and felt as we looked over the salt grass and heard the roar of the ocean in the distance, I can't believe we ever actually left! I sat bewildered as a white Falcon hunted in the morning, effortlessly gliding over the brushes, bushes and salt grass and diving for his/her breakfast meal. Later looking at a four point buck with two does on his heels. Hearing the crackling of the wood burning in the stove. A relaxing glass of wine in the late evening by the fire. We can't wait to come back. The simple and gentle elagance of the Salt Grass Cottege is still with us.

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Guest: Jackie37 (-)
Date of Stay: 02/27/09 Review Submitted: 02/27/09

Wow...what a peaceful and relaxing get-away! While I have stayed in fancier vacation homes the 'Salt Box Cottage' was delightful...and the perfect setting to enjoy a few days away from the city. We loved the amazingly short walk over to 'little' beach(which was like a private oasis) to watch the sunset and finished up the evening with dinner and wine...and much needed sleep. Its so quiet and tranquil...I can't wait to return.

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