Far Exceeded Expectations

Guest: nature10 (Savannah GA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

Our family (of 4 ) rented this wonderful property for one week at the end of July, 2011. First of all, the pictures on the website cannot even compare to the eye-popping gorgeous view the property offers. We spent practically 10 hours a day outside. The lot is very large, private, quiet and beautifully landscaped. The home sits on a street that dead ends and is off a good distance from the main highway. For outdoor enthusiasts, the activities are limitless: 1. This home is walking distance from the Olympic discovery trail for running or bike riding. 2. Not too far to drive to get to some wonderful hiking trails outside of ONP. 3. Olympic National Park is only 45 minutes drive. 4. Kayaking in the bay is a must! The home has steps down to the bay for put in. I am a "home" chef and love to cook, how happy I was to see such a well stocked kitchen. The kitchen had more than enough equipment for everything I wanted to cook. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nice airy and well stocked. The beds, linens and towels were of high quality. For families with kids, the game room is only an added bonus. The game room was stocked with movies, games, TV, darts, and much more. We even found a crochet set and managed to fit in a game a day with all the other outdoor activities that beckoned us. Our kids, ages 12 and 14, just loved it and felt like they had a place of their own for some down time. The property managers, Mark and Debbie were extremely helpful for all our questions/needs from the first phone call to the end of our stay. They are doing a very good job! I highly recommend food shopping at Sunnyfarms. The next door neighbors who take care of the lawn and garden were the nicest people to meet as well! I have and would highly recommend this property to friends and I hope to stay here again in the future. Best Advice to the owners: I would knock down the wall (or even open up some window space in the wall) that separates the kitchen from the family room to open up that gorgeous view to the kitchen while cooking. Once again, a wonderful property!!! Coming from a family why has rented at least 35 rental homes around the world.

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

This Place Takes the Cake!

Guest: Jude (Castro Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

My husband and I stayed here for our 34th anniversary, and what a gift we gave ourselves! The place lived up to our expectations and then some. The description was spot on. We poked around down on the beach, curled up and read by the fire, watched a dvd or two, sat at the firepit and sipped a little wine, napped whenever we wanted to, and watched those gorgeous sunsets. But the highlight was preparing one another gourmet dinners in the oh-so-well-equipped kitchen. And this is where the "Takes the Cake" comment comes in, because my husband actually prepared the most sensational chocolate souffle in honor of our anniversary. Will we be back?? You bet!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

So good we didn't want to leave!

Guest: Fantasia (Walnut Creek, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

My family and I stayed here for a week last summer and it was awesome! We contacted the owners and brought along our own kayaks, carried them down to the beach, and there we were within minutes, paddling out on beautiful Sequim Bay! Could a location get any better? The house was great for our family to spread out in. We could all be together and also have some alone time which is important when you are traveling with teenagers. It also makes a great base-camp and there are lots of great day trips you can make to the surrounding area. My family likes hiking so we headed for the Olympic National Park just up the road. Make sure you leave some time for the wonderful fire pit overlooking Sequim Bay, where we watched nightly beautiful sunsets and toasted marshmallows. There's game room downstairs where we had a full-on family foosball battle. We will be coming back next year for more kayaking, day trips and a foosball rematch, so get ready, Chris and Brandon!!

Owner response:Our WATERFRONT property is p-e-r-f-e-c-t for launching kayaks. Please come back anytime!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.