Overlooking a deep ravine with beach trail from the private back deck
Location: Harstine Island, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (80-90 minutes by car from Sea-Tac International Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Remarkable deals make it easy to leave the frustrating economy in your wake. Buy low, live high at Island Magic, our upscale one-level home in the prestigious, gated community known as Hartstene Pointe (on Harstine Island). The tiled entry hall has a luxurious 100% wool Karastan rug with the "Medallion Serapi" pattern. As you enter the Great Room with its 12-foot vaulted ceiling and skylights, you will immediately see lush green foliage through a bank of picture windows. No other buildings are visible. There is complete privacy.
Step onto the 60-foot-long deck overlooking a deep wooded ravine. The deck itself adds 500 sq. ft. of exterior living space to the 1600 sq. ft. inside. Once outside, the beauty, fresh scent, and absolute stillness of the forest enfold you. A path from the house connects with a winding trail seen at the bottom of the ravine. It leads to the beach.
Indeed, you are never far from the water. Walk out the front door, cross Promontory Road, and a few steps find you at the bluff overlooking Pickering Passage and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the west. Sunsets by Monet! A five-minute walk to the north on Promontory Road takes you down to the waters of Indian Cove.
Indian Cove offers a covered picnic area as well as a picturesque 100-slip marina where both sailboats and powerboats are moored. Stroll along the beach and collect shells or dig for clams.
Returning to the Great Room, two comfortable couches focus on the Lopi woodstove (dry firewood outside) and the armoire that serves as an entertainment center. Open its doors to the wide-screen 26-inch HD LCD TV, DVD, VCR, 5-disk CD player/changer, and Cassette Deck that are available for your viewing and listening pleasure. Enjoy some of the 200 recently released films and movie classics, including Disney favorites. There is a second 20-inch flat screen TV with VCR and DVD players in the 11' x 17' Master Suite. A well-tuned Kimball console piano designed for your use also graces the Great Room.
The house can accommodate 6-8 people, with three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a Natuzzi leather sofa bed in the Great Room. (See "Rates" for more than 6.) The large Master Suite as well as the second and third bedroom have new Sealy Posturepedic queen-size beds. You'll find freshly laundered "Four Star Martha Stewart" sheets on each bed ready for you to make up. You'll also enjoy Martha Stewart bath sheets, hand towels, and washcloths as well as plenty of her comfy down pillows. When you leave, simply put the linens you have used in the laundry room.
The dining area, with its early 20th-century American oak pedestal table, adjoins the modern well-lit kitchen. It has every appliance, cooking implement, and basic staple you are likely to need. The adjacent utility room has a large capacity washer and dryer. A gifted interior designer has combined antique furnishings, framed artwork, an extensive library, numerous silk floral arrangements, and memorabilia related to family, career, and world-wide travels into a pleasing whole.
Island Magic is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway. In fact, our older son and his bride spent the first night of their honeymoon here. It is also an ideal place for a family reunion or a vacation with children. Young people can be seen riding tricycles, bicycles, and skateboards on the paved roads of our safe and kid-friendly community that posts a speed limit of just 15 miles per hour. Everything moves at a slower pace at the Pointe, where 338 houses are nestled in the forest and along the shore.
A five-minute walk to the south on Promontory Road brings you to the Hartstene Pointe Clubhouse. Its centerpiece is an Olympic-size swimming pool plus a children's wading pool and a hot tub with a capacity of 12. The pools are open in 2009 from May 23 to September 20, and guests are asked to observe the posted regulations. Our two sons loved swimming and playing here as they were growing up.
The Clubhouse also boasts a library as well as ping pong and pool tables (paddles, cue sticks, and balls are available at Island Magic). Across the road is our fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. Hartstene Pointe, which is on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island, provides many other amenities to residents and guests, including swings for kids, 3 tennis courts, 5.5 miles of walking trails, and 3.5 miles of beaches and lagoons. You may want to bring a canoe or kayak to launch at Indian Cove. Use the two bikes in the garage to explore the Pointe as well as the 20-mile-long island beyond the gates.
Founded in 1970 as a planned community of 215 acres with underground utilities, abundant common areas, homeowners covenants, and a carefully managed forest, the Pointe is often called "paradise found"--a unique destination in the Pacific Northwest.
Harstine Island itself is located 25 minutes from Shelton, Washington, and is accessible via the Harstine Island Bridge from State Highway 3 between Bremerton and Shelton. The island is the third largest in the South Sound (after Vashon and Bainbridge) consisting of 19 square miles with 25 miles of shoreline. Harstine is non-commercial and rural, with dense forestation and abundant wildlife. Deer frequently wander by the house.
Island Magic is also an ideal base from which you can explore the old logging town of Shelton, scenic Hood Canal and Alderbrook Resort and Spa, the Olympic Peninsula, and nearby cities and towns such as Olympia, Fort Townsend, Port Ludlow, Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Gig Harbor. One scenic route from Sea-Tac Airport entails a 30-minute ferry ride from Fauntleroy to Southworth. From Southworth, Island Magic is only a 60-minute drive via Gorst, Belfair, and Allyn. We look forward to welcoming you as our guests!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Very comfortable Sealy Posturepedic Queen Bed in each bedroom.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Both located in Great Room
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: 200 quality movies from which to choose
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Extensive collection of sheet music for piano
- Shared Hot Tub: accommodates 12
- Shared Pool
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Large Private Deck overlooking wooded ravine has Resin Table with 4 Matching Chairs, 4 Folding Director's Chairs in entry closet, Garden Bench and Chaise Lounge (cushions in entry closet), Coffee Grinder, Coffee Maker, Blender, Garbage Disposer, Iron and Ironing Board, 3 Alarm Clocks, Hair Dryer, Cassette Tape Deck, Radio, Wireless High Speed Internet in Clubhouse and at Marina. While in our home, we invite guests to place their shoes on the wooden rack provided in the entry hall. Check out the URL link below for direct access to our Harstene Pointe Maintenance Association's website that contains many more photos, interesting history, and other valuable information.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): all on one level
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Within Easy Walking Distance: Beachcombing, Crabs, Clams, Clubhouse with Pool, Library, Ping pong, Billiards, Marina for boating and fishing, Three tennis courts. A notebook on the coffee table in the Great Room contains many maps, brochures, menus from restaurants, and other materials designed to orient you to Island Magic and its environs.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Sep ... $150/night (3-night minimum) ... $900/week = high season value!
Oct-May ... $100/night (2-night minimum) ... $600/week = low season deep discount!
Low season holiday periods ... $135/night 7 or 8 guests add $10/person/night.
Deposit: First Night + $50 Cleaning Fee + $150 Refundable Security Deposit
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival. No pets and no smoking please.
Cancellation policy: 30+ days prior to arrival--refund of Security Deposit only.
Less than 30 days--no refund except for days re-rented.
Discounts for multi-week rentals! (2nd week -30%, 3rd week -50%, 4th week -70%)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Property Photos
- Overlooking a deep ravine with beach trail from the private back deck - Puget Sound House Rental
- "Island Magic" -- nestled in the majestic forest - Puget Sound House Rental
- Great Room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and picture windows - Puget Sound House Rental
- Kitchen, dining table, and piano seen from the Great Room
- Master Suite with "lodge bed" from L.L. Bean
- 2nd bedroom with antique carved oak bed
- 3rd bedroom with four-poster canopy bed made by the owner
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We found Island Magic to be one of the best values for all the amenities that we've seen in our 10 years of annual family vacations.
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The house is impressively well equipped and furnished, and this made all of us very comfortable. We hope we can visit again.
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We had a great time in your Island Magic home, and so appreciate the ability to "use whatever is there." That came in handy! Your home was perfect for our scrapbooking event, easily accommodating six ladies. The towels are luxurious and the beds divine! I will recommend Island Magic highly!!
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sara , Ft. Collins, CO
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August 20 - September 15, 2008 Living in a forest with deer, racoons, and other wildlife is truly special. The solitude and peacefulness of Hartstene Pointe was refreshing after busy days. The spectacular views of water and mountains are why people love Washington. Sunshine abounded every day. You delivered on that promise, Skip. Your Island Magic is magical in its verdant setting. We are thankful we had this time.
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We had a wonderful week in your beautiful home. Highlights include a campfire down at the "Spit" watching a magnificent sunset, walk to Indian Cove to see the amazing spitting clams, and hours of fun for the children playing tennis, ping pong and swimming at the lovely club house. This has been a very special time for the Clinch family to relax and enjoy each other's company away from the "busyness" of everyday life. Thank you.
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Your Island Magic is truly magic and closer to God! What a peaceful, restful stay we had--joined by our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson for two dinners. We enjoyed your personal touches in this much loved space. Hope to visit again.
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It was perfect, just what we needed! Thanks for letting us enjoy "Island Magic" for the Christmas holiday. We had snow, sunshine, and a full moon that was awesome down at the marina. I brought sunflower seeds to feed the birds, but I think the four racoons enjoyed them more!! It was fun to watch. If all goes well, we may be back next year.
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Woods, water, wildlife, and beachcombing--a delightful escape from the intense heat of the Arizona desert. We also enjoyed your personal art gallery, various videos, puzzles from the Clubhouse, a very comfortable bed, and perfect weather. Thanks for the memories!
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Thank you for opening your beautiful home to our family and for greeting us personally. We were especially touched by your piano playing and wonderful voice. We so enjoyed our time on this peaceful island. We had a chance to rest, catch up on reading (Karl even read "Island Magic"), walk the beaches, hike the trails, and explore some of the surrounding areas.