Location: Poulsbo, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (18 miles from Bainbridge-Seattle Ferry, 70 miles from Seatac) View Map
Accommodations: Private House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
The Edgewater Bluff Retreat. For the escape of your dreams, stay in this charming high bank waterfront home on the Hood Canal just north of Poulsbo. Wake to the sounds of birds and sea life or just the quiet. You can sit in the park-like gardens or on the deck, and watch the eagles soar or boats go by (even submarines). In the evenings, eat on the deck and watch the sun set behind the Olympic Mountains.
If you are feeling more adventurous, you can walk to the beach and collect clams, mussels, and oysters for dinner (with license), or use the community tennis and basketball courts. If duty calls, you can connect with civilization via wireless broadband internet throughout the house. Even work becomes tolerable when you do it in this environment. This is a place where activities abound, but even better yet, do nothing and just be.
Poulsbo, a charming tourist destination with waterfront shopping and sport activities like kayaking and sailing is 10 minutes away. Restaurants are plentiful, but world’s best gourmet food market (Central Market) with fresh seafood and meat markets, sushi bar, weekend barbeque, great wine selection, and not to mention, 15 varieties of olives in the olive bar, is only minutes away.
If you are into gaming, the Clearwater Casino is 20 minutes away, located in Squamish at the Agate Pass Bridge. Less than an hour from the retreat reside the majestic Olympic National Park, Port Townsend and Port Ludlow. 1 hour drive to the Pt. Angeles ferry and you could be on your way to beautiful Victoria, BC. Seattle is a short 30 minute ferry ride away. Simply walk onto the ferry and enjoy a perfect day of shopping/sightseeing in Seattle. Conclude your day in one of the gourmet downtown restaurants, all within walking distance to the ferry terminal.
Living area: Open floor plan with modern furnishings, unobstructed 200 degree view of the Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains. Digital Cable, DVD and CD players, wireless broadband internet access available throughout the house. Phone and answering machine.
Kitchen: Corian counters, microwave/dishwasher/oven. Instant hot water dispenser, food prep appliances such as Cuisinart, blender, mixer, electric grill, coffee grinder, toaster oven, coffee machine, stovetop espresso maker. Gourmet cooking utensils.
Bedroom one has a queen-size bed. Handicap friendly bath with hand rails and seating in the shower, and a large washer and dryer. Bedroom two also has a queen-size bed, desk area, and full bath.
The deck has a barbeque grill, patio table and chairs, glider, garden, park benches, outdoor table and chairs.
Experience our " TURN KEY SERVICE ", we even shop for you! Have the convenience of a BB, but the privacy of your own home.The only cost to you are the goods and a $ 25.00 fee, we will shop for fresh meats and seafood, organic vegetables, artisan bread, breakfast pastries and lunch fixings, even superb prepared deli foods from our local gourmet grocery. It is true ! Send your list ! All you have to do is RELAX and ENJOY !
Our Specials for You :
Ask about our early check-in and later check-out at no extra cost.
Our home is professionally cleaned with TLC and inspected prior to your arrival to make sure you feel at home away from home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Crabbing, Clamming, Whale Watching,
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer( June - September )/holiday rates $175 - $230...$1350/week (Fri-Fri)
Spring / Fall ( October - May ) rates $155 - $195...$1050/week
Inquire about our specials ! Early check in - late check out options.
Ask about our three night weekend special October - May.
Fees : cleaning $ 75.00 and 10.6 % taxes
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Edgewater Bluff Retreat- Water-Mountain View !
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Poulsbo
Living in the heart of Silicon Valley in California year-round, Edgewater Bluff provided us the much needed escape from the noise, the crowds, the daily hustle-bustle and the start-up company stress. For years, we did not feel the need to own a TV or have internet service. Simply sitting in the living room and looking out the window, reading a book or napping was very satisfying. We noticed that the clouds, the water on the hood canal, the reflection of the sun on the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the colors and patterns changed constantly. With continuously moving wildlife, various small birds, bald eagles, occasional dolphins and seals or the naval vessels (yes, even a submarine), crab fishermen, University of Washington research vessels sailing by, we felt that we owned world’s largest “flat-screen”. We enjoyed the garden and its hundreds of species of flowers and plants lovingly and painstakingly maintained for many years. We entertained friends on the deck, sipping wine and enjoying the sunset. We no longer woke up to the sound of traffic under our window, but by a bald eagle flying by or seagulls teasing a goose. We did not realize it was so late when the sun stayed up past 10 p.m. during summer. We felt like we were in a different, relaxing, carefree world.
Owner's Map of Poulsbo
We are busy medical device professionals who are based in the California Bay Area. We spend our time in California, Washington, and the Mediterranean coast of Turkey when not traveling for work.
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- beach area in walking distance
- dining
- master bedroom
- cozy living area with gas fireplace
- kitchen open to living area - cook and entertain with the family
- garden area
- garden sitting area
- view from the kitchen and living
- open floor plan
- beach in walking distance
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Chuck Scarano , Dove Canyon, CA
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In July 2003 we stayed at Sharon & Niyazi's lovely house with our two granddaughters, ages 16 and 14. It was perfect in every respect. The house and surroundings exude peace and serenity, and we found we could hardly tear ourselves away, even for day trips to nearby locations. In fact, we cancelled one day of planned sight seeing to remain at home relaxing, spending part of our time walking on the beach below collecting shells and just enjoying being in this beautiful setting. The view is spectacular both from inside the house and from the backyard where we often saw eagles flying by and ships passing. We are avid bird watchers so we were thrilled with the array of birdlife visiting their lovely flower garden. We used their home as a base for touring and easily visited the Olympic Peninsula, Seattle, and other nearby destinations on day trips. I can definitely vouch for the Central Market. Because all of us wanted to stay home every evening to have dinner in their backyard with its stunning view, we purchased food for all our meals from the vast array of delicious choices available at the Central Market. We look forward to returning in the future--staying there made for a great vacation, and our granddaughters loved our time there as much as we did.