Vacation Rentals by Owner

Hilmes Family

Guest: Court (Spokane)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

We absolutely love this location, home and surroundings. Coming from Spokane, where there is an abundance of wildlife, we were pleasantly surprised by the beach - starfish, oysters and the wildlife - deer at the front door and hummingbirds buzzing by at all hours of the day. We had a great day exploring Poulbo and Silverdale. The fireplace on the main level provides a makes the living room very cozy. We enjoyed the beach fire too! Thanks again!

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

Beautiful Respite Location

Guest: TwoJims (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We decided to escape with friends to say farewell to 2011 and welcome the New Year. We really loved the location and the house. The views from the deck of the mountains and the canal are stunning. You can't beat finding oysters right in front of the house at low tide. There is a great fireplace in the living room, and the fireplace insert in the basement warms the house up nicely as well. The property is adjacent to a beautiful wooded state park. The beds were very comfortable, and the home is well appointed. We appreciated the ease of making arrangements with the owners. If you are considering an escape to a serene escape, we highly recommend that you check this property out.

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

October weekend!

Guest: TBONO (Redmond, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

Words will never adequately express how much we enjoyed the weekend at your cozy, charming & CLEAN cottage in Seabeck! It was spotless - fluffed & buffed - & very magical for us! We loved all of the personal touches & felt so relaxed & welcomed. Our favorite part were oysters collected on your beach & then cooked over an open fire. It was hard to leave. Thank you for everything!

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

This place needs a lots of work

Guest: Fred (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

We have decided to cut our stay short at your VRBO and leave on Thursday or Friday. My kids been sleeping on the upstairs couch (hid a bed is broken based on the note left on in the couch) and they do not want to sleep in the basement due to the smell. Also I feel like we are camping since kitchen is not very clean and we been cleaning and leaving dishes on the counters to reuse. My wife was suppose to come from Phoenix this week but I canceled her flight since she would be very upset with this situation (unhappy wife make thing even more miserable for me). I need to get a hotel at my next destination (we are heading to our next appointment much earlier which I hope that stay be a little more pleasant). We travel and stay at VRBOs and we have not encounter any big issues to date. Fact is your house is not ready, is not properly cleaned and some improvement needed (like having sleeping a proper arrangement, do something about a the smell in the basement, kitchen need cleaning and de-junked, etc.).

Owner response:As seen by the rest of the positive comments, most guests have a great stay at our place in Seabeck. We have asked several people if they noticed any strong smells downstairs and, other than a mild older house smell, they really didn't notice any. We are in the process of replacing or fixing the upstairs sleeper sofa. Other than a few small crumbs in the silverware drawer, we really didn’t see any cleanliness issues in the cabinets but have had our housekeeper do a thorough cleaning of them nonetheless. This is our summer home that we rent our when not using it so there are a some extra items (tools, cleaners, spices, cooking oils, nick knacks, etc) in the house that most people find convenient but could be viewed as excess.

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When your soul needs refreshing, this is the place to go.

Guest: Ellen (Birmingham, Al.)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

I must travel all the way from Alabama, but I do it gladly to stay at this lovely quaint home on Seabeck. Everything you could possible need is at your fingertips. The view is spectacular, one morning we woke up to a double rainbow, and were mesmerized with the beauty of the gentle rising fog. It's so peaceful and comfortable, the owners have seen to every possible requirement. Take a walk on the beach, fish, crab, shop in one of the not to distant towns, sit out on the deck and enjoy your catch and a glass or two of wine. Watch the sun set or rise - your preference. Truly a lovely place and I can't wait to go again. Blessings, EB

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

Excellent Retreat

Guest: IndieBLITZ (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 03/30/10

The senior staff of our company took a retreat here recently and it was perfect. Aside from all the amenities one would expect from a beautiful, beach front location in a quiet setting, Mike was helpful every step of the way with detailed information and ready to answer any questions in a second. I would advice you take him up on his suggestion of grilling some oysters on an open-fire-on-the-beach grill with some butter and garlic. Made the weekend.

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

Guest: LeeAnne Miller & Bob Hines (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/26/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

We (2 adults, 2 teenagers) had an absolutely wonderful 4 night stay at Seabeck Shores Aug. 09 and we're already checking our calendars to book for next summer. This is the perfect NW beach cabin: old, comfy, quirky and quiet. At night we would sit outside and listen to the critters rustling in the bushes and watching the meteor shower. We snorkeled, rowed around in the rowboat, read books, did puzzles, beachcombed, watched movies and did some serious napping. Food at Barbie's was great, as was Seabeck Pizza and sandwiches from Lone Rock Grocery. We'll be back!

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hood canal get - away

Guest: Khol (vancouver, canada)
Date of Stay: 08/22/08 Review Submitted: 09/12/08

Our stay at hood canal was really amazing. The cottage had everything we could use and even more. Most of all, our dog Khol enjoyed it a lot. She was able to be with us all the time. We were so comfortable that we decided not to try crabbing or looking for oysters, instead bought some at the Grocer's. I would love to bring my children here.

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

Guest: Yvonne2 (Bothell, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/08 Review Submitted: 05/29/08

This was a great place to take advantage of the warm weekend. Our family had great time exploring the rocky beach and eating smores by the campfire. The views were beautiful and the house cute and comfortable. Thank you for flexibility with our last minute request for accomodations.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/19/06

We loved our stay at Seabeck Shores! The views are wonderful, the darling cottage is very cozy, comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for a memorable getaway. Mike and Kelly are so gracious and helpful, we will definately be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/01/06

Mike and Kelly run a top notch rental. The house is charming and very welcoming. We conducted a weekend retreat for our company and found that there was more than enough room for all of us and that their thoughtful attention to details ensured that we had a wonderful and productive weekend. HRI highly recommends this rental as a retreat facility or just a weekend get-away with the family.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/20/06

Staying at the Seabeck Shores home is truly a pleasure. The view is outstanding and the home is very comfortable and includes all amenities. In early August the water in the Canal was perfect for swimming! We were pleasantly surprised to find that so much thought had been put into the needs of guests. I highly recommend the Seabeck Shores home as a place to get away and treat yourself to one of the most beautiful views and areas in Washington.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/30/06

We had a wonderful 4 nts,the cottage felt like home,it was comfotable had a well equiped kitchen,lots of firewood for the fireplaces inside as well as the firepit on the beach.Lots of wildlife,saw 3 Bald Eagles,a beautiful woodpecker,leopard seals Great oysters !! we ate them raw and cooked them on the fire (like Mike suggested) w/butter and garlic.Even saw a submarine.We will be back again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/05 Review Submitted: 10/15/05

I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time at your house! We got oysters both nights. I don't know if I can eat oysters any other way! Too fresh!!! The 2nd night was dry so my husband and I took a short walk along the beach and hung out on the bulkhead and stargazed. I really love the view. We drove that night to that Guillemot Cove, but it was a dark and windy road and we drove 4 miles and didn't get to the end. So we ended up turning around. The 4 of us went to Green Mtn trailhead and tried to get to the vista, but halfway through I think, the trail took to a steep climb, so we turned around. It was foggy anyways! It was a nice 2 hour hike. My sister's boyfriend is a Yankees fan, so we stayed home Sunday night, watched the game, started a fire and made some crab chowder and pumpkin pie. Silverdale is so convenient. We ended up there a couple times for grocery shopping and lunch at Silver City. Excellent food and great microbrews. It's right next to Kitsap Mall on Silverdale Way. Highly recommended! Thanks again for letting us stay at your picturesque home!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/17/05

We had the BEST time staying at your place in Seabeck. What a beautiful view of the Olympics from your place. We've never seen so many Oysters on a beach before. Had fun walking the beach. The dogs had a blast playing in the water and chasing the SeaGulls. Didn't get to see any Orca's this time. We did see a sealion swimming near the shore. We'd love to come back and stay again! Thanks for letting us stay at your place. We had alot of fun!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/10/05

What a great house! It was a great place to write (the quiet contemplative part of the week) and then to enjoy family (the playful part of the week.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/05 Review Submitted: 02/22/05

What a wonderful place to stay for peace and quiet. It is truly a spot in paradise. We only wish we could have stayed longer. The beach is perfect for taking a long walk. The mountains and sunsets are beautiful as well. We will be going back as soon as we possibly can. The house was quite comfortable and very relaxing. It has wonderful little touches throughout. Thank you for letting us share your piece of paradise for a little while.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/06/05

My family enjoyed our stay very much. This was a wonderful house with amazing veiws. We will definately visit again.

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Guest: Suzanne (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/01/04 Review Submitted: 12/26/04

This is a completely charming cottaqe right on the edge of the water. Sitting on the deck I watched the Olympic mountains appear and disappear, I saw Seagulls getting dinner by dropping a mollusk from on high so that the shell broke open. I saw a seal chase a fish, catch it, and, to the disappointment of the following gulls, toss it in the air and swollow it! A great fireplace (and lots of wood) a fully stocked kitchen, a great neighbor, what else could you ask for! I recommend it highly!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/04 Review Submitted: 11/27/04

A magical week! Nothing could have been more perfect, a beautiful beach, a beautiful house. Great for families, very child friendly but also wonderfully romantic. The house has everything and Mike and Kelly are the perfect hosts. We can't wait to come back and neither can our friends and family who visited us while we stayed there. You will love it!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/22/04

We can't say enough about our stay! The accomodations are wonderful, the views incredible and the hosts are so nice and helpful! Thanks Mike & Kelly.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/22/04

Beautiful cabin and location. We never had to leave the cabin for anything. Fully equipped with all the amenities. Would surely go again. Thank you Mike and Kelly for sharing your lovely home. The Jaramillo's

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/15/04

The view from the deck is too spectacular for a photo to do it justice. It has to be seen to be appreciated. The house is very well stocked with bedding, towels and eating utensils. We all had a great time.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/20/04

My family had a great experience at Seabeck Shores. The weather was fantastic and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The house has everything you need to enjoy your stay. It is very kid and pet friendly. We will definitely make this an annual family weekend from now on.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/01/04

We thoroughly enjoyed a long weekend in this house, our group consisted of 4 adults and 2 kids. Their is plenty of room for everyone to play together or have their own space, as needed. We found it to be very comfortable and easy to use, pretty much everything we needed was there. Thanks for a great mini-vacation!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/20/04 Review Submitted: 04/20/04

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at your place in Seabeck. You have a great cabin in a beautiful location. It’s a very kid, dog and adult friendly place!- The Kimbell Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/19/04

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at your place in Seabeck. You have a great cabin in a beautiful location. It’s a very kid, dog and adult friendly place! - The Kimbell Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 03/31/04

We had a wonderful time at the house. Very easy to get to, yet you felt as though you were worlds away. Very beautiful location and the oysters were insane. We will be back very soon. Thanks Mike and Kelly for a truly relaxing weekend! The Pruett's

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