Fern Hollow - the Gathering Place
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
A beautiful 2.5 acre private farmhouse estate at the base of the Olympic Mountains and just steps away from the Dungeness River.
Property Type
- 2 story
- Farmhouse
- 4000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Massage
- Private Chef
Suitability
- Events Allowed
- Limited Accessibility
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
- Honeymoon Suite
- 1 king
- Dupont Suite
- 1 queen
- Heirloom Suite
- 1 queen
- Paddock Suite
- 1 queen
- Tom Cat Suite
- 1 queen
- Each bedroom has a private bathroom and cable television.
Bathrooms
- 5.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Heirloom Suite Bath
- tub, toilet, shower
- Claw foot tub, separate toilet room, 2 sinks
- Dupont Suite Bath
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- vessel sink located in main room area.
- Heirloom Suite Bath
- toilet, shower
- pedestal sink
- Paddock Suite Bath
- toilet, shower
- Pedestal sink
- Tom Cat Suite
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Console sink, separate toilet area.
- Powder Bath
- toilet
- Console sink
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Toaster
- Microwave
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Living Room seats 13
Entertainment
Communications
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
Theme
- Spa
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Fitness Center
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hunting Big Game
- Hunting Small Game
- Roller Blading
- Golf
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Laundromat
- Racquetball
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Library
- Marina
- Recreation Center
- Winery Tours
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Beachcombing
- Gambling Casinos
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Whale Watching
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Sledding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Groceries
- Basketball Court
Other Activities
Reviews
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Beautiful Retreat
Beautiful Retreat
- Guest robbnjess
- Date of stay 08/30/12
- Review Submitted 12/17/12
What an amazing location. We were pleasantly surprised by the utmost care to detail in every aspect of this beautiful estate. From the landscaping to the interior decoration. The kitchen was fully loaded with all the equipment we would need to make a delicious meal. The owners were more than accomodating and provided us with tons of information on local area attrations and activities. We really can't express what an amazing stay we had. We will definitely be back. We stayed at Fern Hollow for a family reunion and were very glad with our choice. The patio served as a perfect location for our group to gather for meals and relaxation. So perfect.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$350 | |||||
| Peak Season Apr 1 - Oct 31 3 night min stay |
$450 | |||||
| Off Peak Nov 1 - Mar 31 3 night min stay |
$350 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservations are confirmed.
For rental rates in conjunction with an event, please see our website www.fernhollowvenue.com
100% due at time of booking to confirm reservations.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
The rate shown is for renting all 5 bedrooms, sleeping 10 guests.
$300 cleaning fee
10.4% tax on overnight stays
$750 damage deposit
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: William R Fairchild International Airport at 15 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Washington State Ferry - Bainbridge-Seattle at 55 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 101 at 2 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Dungeness Spit - Dungeness National Wildlife Refug at 5 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Cedars at Dungeness at 5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: Fern Hollow’s owners were born and raised in Sequim. Bill and Patti Kimler, have a history in Sequim and especially on Taylor Cut Off Road, which is nestled near the Dungeness River at the foothills of the stunning Olympic Mountains. Patti’s grandmother, Elsie, was a child of Sarah and Amos Cameron, pioneers of the Olympic Peninsula. Patti spent many hours on Elsie’s 25 acre ranch on Taylor Cut Off Rd in the 1960’s and 70’s. In 1986 Bill and Patti bought the property next door to what is now Fern Hollow. They lived there for 12 years, raising two daughters in the rural Sequim area. This is where they met and came to love Fern Hollow’s prior owners, Ruth and Jack Fechter.
Why the Owner Chose Sequim:
Ruth and Jack had come, upon retirement, to this sunny Sequim location where they made their home for the next 27 years. In 2006, the Fechter’s knew the time had come to relocate closer to family in Montana, so they reluctantly put their beloved farmhouse and acreage on the market. The economy unfortunately was on a downward turn. Real estate was not selling and the Fechter’s were looking at the overwhelming demands of a crumbling barn and 1943 farmhouse, which was heated primarily by several wood stoves, including a wood cook stove they still used in the kitchen. With winter fast approaching, the Kimler’s decided to step in and relieve their dear friends of what was proving to be a long futile effort to sell the property. Bill and Patti used their accumulated savings to purchase the property in October of 2007.
It has been a 3 ½ year process. While Bill completed the restoration of the barn, Patti consulted with landscape designer and architect, Francis Spillane, to come up with both a concept for the grounds and plans for the renovation of the house. The landscape vision was eventually realized. The on site participation of Brett Schafe was instrumental in the completion of everything from peeling of logs for barn repairs, to application of masonry on 73 river rock columns. Brett, along with other contractors, participated in all phases of the house remodel, including the framing, cabinet installation, tile, and trim work. What you will find here is a culmination of vision and hard work with the intention to create a beautiful, serene, natural tribute honoring some of Bill and Patti’s fondest memories. It was also their intention to permanently retain the essence of the premise’s unaffected beauty as a tribute to the dearly loved neighbors who peacefully tended and cared for this property for 27 years.
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
Bill and Patti wanted to create an environment reminiscent of the past, somewhere you could celebrate with the nostalgia of a simpler time, in awe of the beauty nature provides and with the expansiveness necessary to enfold your love ones away from the noise and bustle of modern life.
We hope you will enjoy your visit here. Please take the time to stroll around the property. We have a covey of quail living in the large Red Twig on the north property line. There is at least one pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers that frequent the Weeping Birch at the pond and it is not unusual to see a Great Blue Heron or Bald Eagle pass by on their way to or from the Dungeness River. We think you will find feng shui here…a captivating spot to get together with friends and loved ones…a natural setting to enjoy while celebrating each other…all in all, the perfect gathering spot.
Contact us
- Primary: 360.504.2323
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Photos
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The farm house from the front pond.
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Paddock Suite
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Dupont Suite
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Tom Cat Suite
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Living room with gas fireplace.
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Grand piano in the library.
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One of the beautiful ponds on the property.
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The barn from the hand laid brick patio.
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The beautiful view of the Olympic Mountains from the decks.
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The front porch.
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Gas fireplace in Honeymoon Suite
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Claw foot tub and 5' shower in Honeymoon Suite.
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Tom Cat Suite
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Upstairs Honeymoon Suite with private balcony.
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Children enjoying the paths.
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The Olympic Mountains from the back lawn.
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A view of the barn from one of the many walking paths on the property.
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A bride on the Honeymoon Suite balcony.
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