Waterfront - Rural Island in Puget Sound - Ferry from Seattle

• Comfy cottage

  Comfy cottage

  • Guest Beth
  • Date of stay 06/22/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  Our group was able to comfortably spend a beautiful weekend in your home. As I have vacation rentalon the southern Oregon coast I am always checking out other places. I was pleased with how well stocked the kitchen is and the other amenities of the home. I particularity enjoyed the outdoor grill, fire pit, deck and beach access. We all took some amazing photos and viewed some water creatures. The water cooperated making for an awesome bonding adventure for our group. Thank you for the access to your home.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Church group of 14 from So.OR attending the AREA X Handbell Festival in Tacoma

  Church group of 14 from So.OR attending the AREA X Handbell Festival in Tacoma

  • Guest Barb G
  • Date of stay 06/22/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  What a retreat, what a view of Puget Sound. Want to come back when not trying to meet ferry trip time schedule, traveling to & from Tacoma.Sitting on the deck in the evening, watching the sunset, barbequing, drinking coffee in the early morning on the deck. Can't figure out how the big refrig got down all those 120 steep steps...not for the physically challenged for sure!! The view and bedrooms up the spiral staircase inside was awesome. Kitchen well equipped for our large group. Sleeping arrangements were abit dicey with mixed group of 2 guys and 12 gals and chemical toilet was not a welcomed feature. All equipment in working order and very clean.Owners extremely accomodating & we could see they take pride in the upkeep of this retreat.

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

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• Brand New Refrigerator, dishwasher, flatscreen tv!

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  Brand New Refrigerator, dishwasher, flatscreen tv!

  • Guest Shirley and Doug
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/17/12
  I know there was a complaint about both the dishwasher and the refrigerator which are now both replaced with brand new appliances that are highly rated by consumer reports! At the same time we added a new flatscreen tv and bluray player...Come see us!!

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• Retreat Group Visit

  Retreat Group Visit

  • Guest Cliff B.
  • Date of stay 09/09/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  The group enjoyed the weekend stay very much. The cottage had all odf the amenities and was very roomy and comfortable. The scenary was breathtaking. We relaxed, fished off of the deck, and grilled alot. Our expectations were exceeded in every way. I highly recommend the cottage to others. You will not be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Charming hide-a-way

  Charming hide-a-way

  • Guest Ed
  • Date of stay 09/15/11
  • Review Submitted 09/25/11
  Descending the stairs to this waterfront cabin takes one away from the cares and concerns of everyday life. The fully furnished and tastefully decorated cottage is the prefect place to relax and let the rhythm of the wind and the tide wash away your mental cobwebs. You can take a walk on the isolated beach, at low tide, or just sit on the deck and watch the sunset turn Mount Rainier pink. I am looking forward to my next visit.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Wonderful Waterfront Experience

  Wonderful Waterfront Experience

  • Guest Tami
  • Date of stay 09/14/11
  • Review Submitted 09/22/11
  We had an amazing time at this house. The steep steps down (could pose a challenge to those with limited mobility) were perfect for us - providing even more of a feeling of escaping and 'being away from it all'. The house itself sits above the water, at high tide it gives the feeling of being on a house boat. The view from the large deck is both breathtaking and completely relaxing - listening to the waves lapping on the shore and watching fish jump feet away from the dock. Couldn't imagine a better place to stay on Vashon Island!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• We won't be back

  We won't be back

  • Guest dancyn
  • Date of stay 09/04/11
  • Review Submitted 09/10/11
  We have yearly get togethers with friends from out of state and have rented alot of houses over the years for that purpose. We are flexible, down to earth folks, but found this a disagreeable vacation home. We knew about the 120 steps, though "steep" is putting it mildly, the treads were also very narrow and hazardous, and that is the only way to get baggage and food items to the house. Even our spry, athletic dog was hesitant. The layout was very poor. The bedrooms are all up a very narrow and somewhat rickety spiral staircase. It was difficult to get up and down, and a real challenge with any baggage. The bathroom upstairs, (which consists of a bidet to urinate and an incinerator toilet for feces) is in one of the bedrooms, so to use the facilities in the night you either have to enter someone's bedroom or negotiate the spiral staircase to the downstairs bathroom. Likewise for showering. The refrigerator was falling apart and not clean. It also froze much of our food over the 4 days we were there. The kitchen cabinetry was falling apart, the dishwasher did a terrible job with the dishes (even following the "special" instructions) and many of them already on the shelf had to be washed by hand before they could be used. We couldn't use the drip coffee maker because there were no filters, we couldn't use the teapot to boil water because it had rust in the bottom. We brought makings for some blended beverages, but the blender was old and dysfunctional, spewing contents out of the broken cover. There were "rules" posted all over the place with duct tape, and they had obviously been there for a long time because the paper was discolored and torn. They also had additonal fees that were not included in the posted rate, so ask about that. It is true the view is nice and you are right on the water, but you can't really stroll around on the beach because of the close proximity of other residences. We were all in agreement, we expected better for the money.

  Owner response: I am very surprised by the response of this guest as we have had many guests throughout the summer who have loved the beach retreat. The stairs to the house are steep and uneven, but we are very clear with people in explaining this, along with the fact that all things need to be taken down those stairs since the parking is above. The spiral staircase is not rickety and is clearly visible in photos on the website. The fact that the 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor is also clear if you read the website carefully. The bathroom upstairs is in the master bedroom, but the house is a vacation home and with large groups, there is the reality of not having the privacy you would in a hotel. The refrig is old, but functions fine and has its own thermostat so people can change the temperature to their liking. We did not know the blender was broken and will replace it. We have a fairly new dishwasher but it is not as functional as its advertising said when we bought it, so I have noted that for people. The coffee filter must have been accidentally thrown away as it was one of the washable ones and we will replace it as well. As for the fees, they are all clearly posted on the website.

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• Great find/wonderful location and amenities

  Great find/wonderful location and amenities

  • Guest Bev
  • Date of stay 07/02/10
  • Review Submitted 07/11/10
  This darling beach house is right on the water. When the tide is in, and the water under the house, it is like a spacious houseboat. I looked straight at Mount Ranier the entire 3 days, as the weather couldn't have been better. I fished off the deck, and actually had fresh silver salmon one night. Other people were crabbing out on boats, and getting their limits! The deck is great for sunning and hanging out, and I used the outdoor shower for rinsing off the saltwater. At night we cooked some smores in the outdoor fireplace. The kitchen is well stocked, the decor just right - stained glass with bleached knotty pine, and original art. I definitely will come back to this special retreat.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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  • Guest Joel
  • Date of stay 05/07/10
  • Review Submitted 06/12/10
  The beach retreat is so peaceful...we caught salmon and barbecued it right on the deck. When the weather was sunny and clear, it felt like we could touch Mt. Rainier. And on the rainy days, it was fun to see the clouds engulf the mountain. We would love to come to the beach retreat again some day! The stairs are a bit of a challenge, but it made us stay down at the beach and enjoy it that much more!

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WINTER RATE:  Oct 15-March 31 ..... $180/night .. $1200/week (4 people)
LONG TERM RENTAL:  OCT. 15 to March 31 - $1500/month-tenant pays electric bill
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL ............. $175/night (4 people, 3 night min)
SPRING SEASON:  Apr 1-May 20 ...... $200/night .. $1300/week
SUMMER RATE: May 21-Sep 12 ...... $215/night .. $1505/week (4 people)
WINTER HOLIDAY RATES ............ $215/nt THANKS/CHRISTMAS/NEWYEARS/SCHOOLHOLIDAYS
$15/night/person (all additional people over 4).  Cleaning fee - $75 + 8.5% tax.
Additional pet deposit - $50 extra cleaning + references required for pets.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.