Can you spy tower tip over roof line? cement dancing patio & all 5 levels?
Location: Sequim, Olympic Peninsula & Pacific Coast, Washington State, USA (Sorry, map wrong- Wadsworth Drive continues to our castle.) View Map
Accommodations: Castle, 7 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 16-27)
Keywords: Large Family Home
Family Fairytale Adventure Tudor Castle in the woods for 27+, peaceful forest – Reunions, Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Seminars, Scrapbooking clubs etc.
5500+ sq ft on 5 levels- all necessities on main floor for medium wheel chair
Location- Pacific Northwest, WA State, Olympic Peninsula, 10 min easy access to City of Sequim
7 Bedrooms - (plus other sleeping. Seven twin beds set up in Unicorn Peak Attic)
1. Majestic Master Suite- King bed, carved oak entertainment center, TV & DVD/VCR, ceiling fan, vintage waterfall vanity, private deck, & private bath with oversize Jacuzzi recliner tub. Views to South, West and North, and the private deck sees in all directions.
2. North Winter Room (upstairs), has a Queen bed & round castle canopy drape, in blues, white & gold. A bay window to the North with unique antiques.
3. South Summer Room (upstairs) Queen bed, romantic burgundy & red hangings. Bay window to the South, gorgeous framed prints of Castle times and unique castle decor.
4. West Fall, Queen bed in Fall colors of greens, amber & gold, on main floor with two windows, (West & South).
5. East Spring Room, main floor bedroom, Full bed, in pastel fairy colors. East & south windows. Antique castle vanity & diminutive rocker in flower tapestry. The porta crib, blankets, and some toys are stored in the closet.
6. Wizards Hidden room, Queen bed, table, lamp, & second secret exit.
7. Dragon has dibs on the top wooden bunkbed, in the "Knights Wrest" There are also 2 twin beds in this room as well.
8. The Unicorn Peak Attic has sleeping arrangements for up to 7 in twin beds and cots.
Bathrooms= 4 --- One family bathroom on the main level, & another on the upper level, both have sinks divided from toilet/tub area for multiple use, plus another “throne” room on lowest entertainment level, & the Master Suite has its own private bathroom-towels & linens provided!
Large well-equipped Great Room Kitchen (open to dining & family rooms) --- centrally located radiant stove with smooth top burners in the island with chopping block. Microwave, & toaster, blender are provided. Large fridge with lower freezer in the kitchen & separate full upright freezer off dining room. Plastic (for kids) & ceramic dishes, plastic/glass cups, mugs. tableware, table cloths, cloth napkins, full kitchen utensils & knives set, (new gas BBQ on kitchen balcony deck). The hutch in the dining room has two sets of glass goblets, blue & gold, plus blue & white stoneware dishes. Platters etc too, with cookie sheets & pizza pan. And everything else we could think of that you would want to use during your stay.
Convenient Dining room --- seats 8 on main chairs or 10 using bay window seating (plus five more at breakfast bar) plus more on folding tables & chairs – Even more down on entertainment level.
Family room--- freestanding wood stove (wood provided) on custom massive real river stone surround, plus an in the wall electric heater if you don't want to tend a fire.
Entertainment Center built in (with doors), VCR/DVD player with large libraries (castle times themes+).
The furniture here is a full size couch with matching love seat & swivel rocker, a large recliner, a desk, & a coffee table. The rustic breakfast bar is in this room- & faces into the kitchen, with built in stools cut with a huge chain saw.
Wonderful Library---with bay window and seat, large antique desk, free high speed wireless internet, well stocked library (classics/contemporary- much medieval themed) Adult, youth and youngsters' books, Full Twilight Book Series, MANY OLD fairy tales and new ones too! Fablehaven, lots!
The GREAT HALL is a massive room (17’x 35’) on the Entertainment level, with 12’ high rough cedar lined walls & custom real river stone fireplace clear to the ceiling. The seating is two velvet couches, and two recliners, plus two upholstered chairs, & with the draperies open at parties people sit on the large window (there are three) ledges & the raised fireplace hearth. There is a massive antique European oak cabinet- (+ more folding tables and chairs in closet here).
Exceptional Extra Rooms
1. Romantic Swan Princess Tower (uppermost level)- with single bed (nice cot with air mattress), antique spinning wheel, 2 views!
2. Unicorn Peak Attic- with sleeping set up for 7 singles or children (6' ceiling center peak is "A" shape) with windows to North, East, South and skylight/laundry chute. Intercom throughout the house including this room for communication. One wing has a single bed in silver/blue, one wing another in pink for a girls, the other two wings are 2 beds in blues to the North, and 2 set up for sleeping to the South with the Unicorn forest colors from the tapestry.
3.Dragons' Dungeon Game room - tables and chairs, many board games, puzzles, air mattresses
4. Dancing patio-- fire pit, lots of seating, large dancing area under the stars, hammock, ancient orchard in & outside the fenced backyard
--- forest views out EVERY window (can’t see ANY neighbors!) Wild natural forest, with wildlife, real creek waterfall, ponds. Many deer and you may see wild elk, raccoons, ground beaver, squirrels, chipmunks, owls, skunks (rarely bobcat, coyote, bear or hear a cougar!) We back onto the State Forest too. If you go exploring/hiking etc- and get lost - go downhill to the North to find civilization again!
1. Large fenced back yard (kids safe fence),
2. Yard games, badminton, volleyball, etc (provided).
3. Balcony/Deck off kitchen, with gates that lock at the ends for toddler play area safety, and stairs to back yard.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : High Efficiency Maytag washer, in castle private laundry room, with chutes from floors above.
- Dryer : High Efficiency Maytag washer- with the steam refresh features! This is so great to use, a time and wear saver for the freshest clothes in minutes!
- Linens Provided : Yes--of course all that-- we also supply several choices of table cloths & cloth napkins plus a system for each person to hang their towel in their closet.
- Garage : Yes, two car garage, with large upright freezer on the way to the kitchen, so frozen things can be easily put away.
- Covered Parking : Yep, this too, for a third car-- and it has a covered ramp up to the family room, for wheel chairs of those not wanting any stairs.
- Off Street Parking : So much we have never counted how many cars could be parked- did you notice the picture of the house from the back with the sweeping drive way and grass on each side? Plus more in the front (South) of the house too.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Some- best in the summer, pretty muddy in the fall.
- Wood Fireplace : This would be the huge one in the Great Hall, with glass doors and a huge space. It was custom made, and has a blower feature too, plus the real river stone heats up and stays warm for hours.
- Wood Stove : The freestanding wood stove is in the family room, (also glass door) and it is surrounded by a real river stone foundation and sides etc. Kid safety guard put up by Grandpa.
- Beds
- King Bed : In the Master Suite of course.
- Queen Bed (4) : Four Queens -- 2 in upstairs bedrooms and one on the main floor, the last is in the hidden room.
- Double Bed : One on the main floor-- in the smaller of all the large bedrooms.
- Twin/Single Bed (9) : One in the romantic Tower, 2 in the Knights Wrest (basement), and the rest in the Peak (attic- 6' height A shape ceiling).
- Bunk Bed : One set of bunk beds in the Knights Wrest (basement).
- Convertible Bed (3) : There are 3 full sized sofas and a love seat that kids love to choose to sleep on with blankets and a pillow to be close to "the action"
- Child Bed : This is a toddler bed which uses a 6 year crib mattress, it is closer to the floor too, and has a side rail-- it is stored in the Summer South bedroom.
- Crib : There is a porta- bed for infants- that is the kind with mesh sides and can be moved from room to room.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Oversized jetted tub located in the master bathroom.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We have collected about 150 or more movies, mostly video, some DVD, suitable for family watching-- with a FEW PG-13 (which are kept in the Master Suite- where all the DVD's are)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : We have book and sheet music to go with the piano and electric keyboard and practice guitar plus other instruments we provide.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large gourmet kitchen with dishwasher, stove, oven, fridge, lobster pot, toaster, microwave, grill (on the back porch outside the kitchen door), spices, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Yes-- we got some great new ones from Costco. Fully stocked with everything we could think of that you would want.
- Refrigerator : Large family one with freezer on the bottom. Plus a large size upright freezer in the coat/craft room to the garage.
- Dishwasher : Yes, and it works great too.
- Microwave : One smallish one in the kitchen
- Catering Available : There are quite a few places in town, if you need some recommendations just ask.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Medium sized BBQ right out the kitchen back door, on the balcony porch-- so convenient to eat inside or on picnic tables etc.
- Deck/Patio : Master Suite deck, has a table, plus the kitchen deck can be used (but we moved the benches so kids couldn't use them to go over the railing!) and the huge cement patio below.
- Balcony : Yes, this is off the Kitchen.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : I believe that most every window to the North shows the ocean and on a clear day you can see Victoria, Canada.
- Water View : Yes-- I explained above plus there is a neighbors pond below- that ONCE in 20 years we saw other people at. I think we enjoy the view more than they get any use of it. :)
- Mountain View : Beautiful Bell Hill is to the North of us, and sometimes on clear days you can see other mountains. We are on a side of a mountain-- where the trees continue to grow- so secluded. :)
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Yes, and it is a line of site very fast one.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 20 Natural Forested Acres (ancient trees of many varieties), wildlife abounds, backed by state forest, ponds, private spring water throughout house, ocean view to Victoria etc. Costumes for castle times available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Ramp on covered car port to East has access to the house, and main floor has all of your needs-- though over sized wheel chairs will not work through the doors.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Smaller wheelchairs will fit, but bathroom is smallish.
- Kid Friendly : Lots of safety features built in (I'm was a worst case scenario Mom-- and continue so in my grand mothering.:) Slats in hurricane fence prevent children climbing out, rails designed also to prevent that, and much more.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : We require that our renters be over 25, or with an adult responsible family member or chaperone. We hope to avoid "spring breakage"
- Smoking Not Allowed : Thanks for not smoking here!
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Costumes are available for pictures in sizes infant-4X, Piano & other instruments & music- beginners to experienced, Deer in the back yard and lots of other natural wild life! Private camping on the 20 forested acres Natural private spring water, Secluded in the woods, others can't see the house!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
September 1 through March 31: Weekdays $295, Weekends $395 (weekly $1970)
April 1 through August 31: Weekdays $395, Weekends $495 (weekly $2570)
Holiday rates are subject to peak rates
Rates are based on 12 people. 13+ guests are $20 per night per person.
Cleaning fee: $190
Refundable damage deposit: $600
Two night minimum stay
Credit Cards accepted through PayPal
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1976
Why the Owner Chose Sequim
We didn't buy this for a vacation rental we BUILT it 20+ years ago to live there! In Sequim, we believe the best of all things are found, ocean beaches, mountains, winter sports, forests and wildlife, shopping and close enough to Seattle for events there, while still enjoying the small town lifestyle. There is local live theater, lots of franchised restaurants, along with local ones for great dinning. There is so much to do in the castle and on the 20 acres that you may not even want to leave. We even made our own snow board run one year! Still there are so many other things to do and see, so close by that you will probably end up wishing to come again to experience it all. Maybe a day trip to Victoria, Canada on the ferry (passport needed!) or snow sports at Hurricane Ridge, or charter a boat for all the water and boating adventures. The options are endless.
The Unique Benefits at this Castle
Secluded, peaceful, nature, room enough for all of our large family to sleep under one roof. Our Castle was the setting for two wedding receptions, banquets for 70, and even a Formal Ball for all the young single adults in our church from the whole Peninsula - clear to Forks! We love nature and with so much to do on the property and in the castle it is great to invite the people we want to be with, while it is wonderful to be secluded from seeing any neighbors when we want our privacy.
Owner's Map of Sequim
"Each Mans' home is his castle,
True love makes a Queen of his wife,
All the worlds' children are royal,
When the Light of the Lord fills your life."
Other than the first line, I wrote this poem, which is now in professional calligraphy and framed in the entry way of our dream home family castle. We raised our five children here, and then went on to welcome 20 foster kids over the next 10 years. The seclusion was perfect for keeping us all safe. Now our children all are happily married with families of their own and we still love to gather at the castle in the woods for celebrations or retreats. We hope that your dreams will come true as we share our castle home with you.
Property Photos
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- Can you spy tower tip over roof line? cement dancing patio & all 5 levels? - Sequim Washington Vacation Home Family Friendly
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- Partial spring view of the dance patio and fenced back yard - safe for kids! :) - Sequim Washington Vacation Home Family Friendly
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- Great Hall 12' ceilings on the entertainment level. - Sequim Washington Vacation Home Family Friendly
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- Dining table for 8 - Can you see the kitchen/family room beyond & bay window?
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- The kitchen is the center of the great room with double island, built in stools
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- Family end of Gr. Room. wood stove, Ent. center built in on right, seats 9+.
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- Master King suite, 4 VIEW windows & jacuzzi oversize tub + private deck
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- Romantic Southern view of forest from Queen bay window to right of picture
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- North Ocean view out bay window left of royal Queen bed (7 bd rms in all)
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- East Spring view window, full bed, castle vanity on the main floor
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- View down tower spiral stair to second larger spiral (3rd spiral not shown)
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- Can you spy the hidden forest pool? What wildlife will you find?
Traveler Reviews (14)
A different kind of experience
Guest: Chris
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/29/11
We loved this house specially due to its castle like look and unique architectural elegance. House and garden are spacious and are well suited for adventure seekers. Owners had provided many costumes and and game/sports equipments for our pleasure. The manager of the property is very professional and handled an issue related the security deposit in the best professional manner. Thank you for this wonderful piece of property.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.
Great family get away
Guest: Suzy
(Marysville, WA )
Date of Stay: 12/24/10
Review Submitted: 02/10/11
My family (12 adults) spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the "castle". We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was able to have their own bedroom. There was a dining table large enough to seat us all together. The kitchen had everything we needed to make our large meals too. The downstairs was ideal for opening our gifts. We all enjoyed looking at all of the decorations and beautiful bedrooms with costumes. We have spent Christmas at rentals homes for quite a few years now, but we all agreed this one was the most unusual and the most comfortable. We plan to come back, during the summer, so we can enjoy the beautiful grounds as well.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children.
Fun, fun, fun castle adventure for our whole family!
Guest: PattyM
(Federal Way, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
My group of 13 - ages 8 to 61 - really enjoyed our time at the castle. From grandparents to parents to kids, our group had fun with the decorations, games, and the whole ambience. The kids especially loved their rooms - the girls in the princess room and the boys in the hidden room.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Annual Girls Weekend
Guest: Renee
(Snohomish)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
What a wonderful place and setting. We had a great time and would recommend this to anyone. Want to go back.
Owner response:Renee, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks! Hopefully we will see you again sometime.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Amazing
Guest: Dee
(Monroe, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
Just home from a Girls getaway. We so enjoyed our long weekend at the castle. Plenty of room for everyone. We even dressed up in the gowns. Wished I was small enough to stay in the princess suite. A little girl's dream come true. Don't forget to take a ride up to Hurricane Ridge. Had a great lunch at El Cazador Mexican Restaurant. I would certainly recommend staying here. You'll love it!
Owner response:Dee, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Oh, and yes El Cazador is yummy, especially the sopapillas!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great family reunion
Guest: Becky
(Rockford, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
We had a wonderful week at Woodhaven Castle-all 21 of us! A well-supplied kitchen was certainly a plus when dealing with that many people. We usually have trouble finding places that are flexible with large numbers of guests who often can't commit until the last moment, so we were very pleased with how the managers handled our changing numbers. We had several great trips to the Olympic National Park, Dungeness Spit and area towns. We enjoyed the fresh air and abundance of stars-as well as the dress-up opportunities and ping pong tournaments.
Owner response:We love to have families stay at the castle, that is what it was built for originally - a home for a large family. Thanks!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Mary and friends
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Date of Stay: 02/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/27/10
Grama Jane, Thank you for providing a beautiful place for old friend to gather and reminisce,. We appreciate the large comfortable great-rooms. The lovely themed bedrooms, and the well stocked kitchen. And the costumes! The ability to find sizes to fit all 16 of us and share in the hilarity of a group picture was the highlight of the weekend. God Bless, Deborah (and Julie, Catherine, Maria, Julie, Ester, Mary, Rachel, Christie, Carla Erin, Lynn, Schema, Ki, Katheryn and Teri)
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Excellent Getaway!
Guest: UPRESIDENT
(University Place, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10
Review Submitted: 05/09/10
Perfect for families with children and groups! Exciting secret rooms and passage ways! Would stay there again anytime!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Excellent Getaway!
Guest: UPRESIDENT
(University Place, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10
Review Submitted: 05/09/10
Perfect for families with children and groups! Exciting secret rooms and passage ways! Would stay there again anytime!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/17/10
Review Submitted: 03/17/10
Our group of college girlfriends stayed at Woodhaven this year for our annual get-together. Given the size of our group, we often have trouble finding a place that can accommodate all of us middle-aged ladies while offering comfortable spaces where we can cook, eat and relax together throughout a long weekend. The castle was the perfect solution. Jane paid careful attention to every detail as she prepared the property for our arrival. What a gracious hostess, and what a fun place to get away from it all. The house is private, Sequim is a quick few minutes away and Port Townsend is an easy drive. The costumes are just an added bonus!
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