Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: The Kent Family
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Thanks you so much for letting us rent this beautiful home! It was wonderful and a perfect place to celebrate our Grandma's 84th birthday. This is an outstanding place, and we hope to be able to come back again soon.

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Thanks from Ida

Guest: Ida, Suzette, Wyndi, Cyndi, and Evelyn
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Thanks so much for the use of your home! Great weather; visited the Farmer's Market, walks on the beach and nature trails. A very relaxing and rejuvenating girls' weekend.

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Guest: Ed and Joan Singler
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Celebrating our 54th wedding anniversary at the Pointe with family and friends was definitely the highlight of our time at Island Magic. Each day was filled with fun things for the grandchildren, plus your great collection of movies was an extra bonus for them. Enjoyed eating on the deck and just relaxing with time to read in such a beautiful place. Thanks for providing such a spacious, comfortable place to stay.

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Guest: Lola Barkley
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

It's time to return (reluctantly) to "civilization." Our first time here at Island Magic left us great memories created by sightings of wildlife, the peaceful stillness, and the joyous laughter of dear friends sharing food and observations on life. Thanks for allowing us to share your house and the beautiful setting that surrounds it.

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Guest: Shawn and Tracy Anderson
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

We truly enjoyed your "Island Magic"! Played "Sunny" and "Eleanor Rigby" on the piano. Lively family dinners around the tables. The kids got lost in their play and the parents, old friends, got time to play Yahtzee. And the rain on the skylights lulled us all to sleep. Thank you.

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Guest: Chris and Pam Longston
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

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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Guest: Jerry and Ernalee Thonn
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

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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Guest: Lucy Doil
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/28/09

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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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/30/08

Enjoyed a wonderful stay at Hartstene Pointe. Comfortable home with everything we needed to enjoy the secluded island. Thanks Skip for sharing your home with us.

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Guest: The Wilsons
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/14/08

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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Guest: Antony and Alison Clinch
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/15/08

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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Guest: Carl and Gwendolyn Leth
Date of Stay: 04/02/08 Review Submitted: 04/01/08

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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Guest: The Hamilton-Bolduc Family
Date of Stay: 12/26/07 Review Submitted: 12/25/07

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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Guest: Fred and Audrey Lacker
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/31/07

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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Guest: Karl and Juli Bokenkamp & family
Date of Stay: 08/17/07 Review Submitted: 08/16/07

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.

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Guest: Clark and Sharon Porter and sons
Date of Stay: 07/24/07 Review Submitted: 07/23/07

Thank you for your hospitality. We felt very welcome here. We truly enjoyed walks by the Sound and all the sights that are incredible and unfamiliar to wandering Iowans. Wounderful place!

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Guest: The Slatta Clan
Date of Stay: 06/10/07 Review Submitted: 06/09/07

Quiet -- comfortable -- stylish -- renewing -- and with the rain -- refreshing. Thanks from all the Slattas for our second visit to your lovely home.

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Guest: Ron and Sue Howe
Date of Stay: 05/28/07 Review Submitted: 05/27/07

Sue and I had a wonderful time. We and all the people who have come from Eastern Washington University thank you for this second year we have stayed with you on Memorial Day weekend. "Live small. Love large. Speak kindly."

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Guest: Kevin and Linda Penberthy
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/07

April Fools Day 2007 . . . but we weren't fools, we stayed here at Island Magic! What fun!!! I can only imagine the activity during the summer. The kids got to see the many deer and the sassy coons. We gave everybody in the family turns being trail blazers. Thank you again for sharing your lovely home.

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Guest: Robin, Paula, and Ed (from Korea)
Date of Stay: 03/22/07 Review Submitted: 03/21/07

Thanks, Skip, for helping make our week vacation as relaxing as possible. Your home is great, and we enjoyed ourselves. The deer everywhere were a treat! I also got in a great bike ride amongst the wildlife. Also, to future guests, we highly recommend the "Java the Hut" Espresso kiosk near the excellent Olympic Bakery (between Highway 3 and Harstine Island). The man who runs it is charming and down to earth. Cheers from three Vancouverites!

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Guest: The Hartleys and the Baldwins
Date of Stay: 01/28/07 Review Submitted: 01/27/07

Our foursome has greatly enjoyed the hospitality of your Island Magic home. We especially enjoyed the misty forest view across your deck and walking Hartstene Pointe's trails. Last night at sunset we were fortunate enough to encounter two healthy foxes on the west trail near the beach. Thanks again for sharing your thoughtfully appointed, comfortable house.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/29/07

My family and I had a wonderful time in your beautiful home. Even in the winter the scenery was beautiful and the accomodations luxurious. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thanks!

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Guest: Irene, Debbie, Jill, Ruth, Linda
Date of Stay: 10/15/06 Review Submitted: 10/14/06

We had a wonderful time in your peaceful surroundings. Our annual "girls getaway" was enjoyed by all.

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Guest: Sally Anderson
Date of Stay: 09/30/06 Review Submitted: 09/29/06

I love the very dramatic setting of your "Island Magic" home! What a peaceful and restful place it is. It would be an inspirational place to write as well.

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Guest: Gerry Kennedy
Date of Stay: 09/26/06 Review Submitted: 09/25/06

I had no idea about the beauty of it all!!! The ferry ride, Island Magic, the outstanding weather. You are truly a great host.

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Guest: Charlotte Deuble
Date of Stay: 09/20/06 Review Submitted: 09/19/06

Island Magic is all I expected it would be . . . charming, pristine, peaceful and classy. It is clearly a reflection of you! Thank you for sharing it with me.

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Guest: The Slatta family
Date of Stay: 08/29/06 Review Submitted: 08/28/06

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home in this gorgeous area! We shared our mother's 97th birthday with our family reunion in your loving space. How generous and kind you are to open your lovely home to us. We appreciate you and thank you for making our stay so perfect! Amy, age 97, (the birthday girl) sang with the St. Olaf College Choir in the early 1930s. European performances included one for the King of Norway. She then served for forty years as a music teacher. Twelve members of the Slatta family gathered and stayed in 3 houses. Kirk, Jennifer and their children, Summer and Clayton, came from New Mexico. Donald came from Oregon as did Amy, our mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Rich, Jerome, David, and Maxine Atkinson Slatta came from North Carolina. (Jerry and Linda Slatta live in Sumner, Washington, and own their own home at Hartstene Pointe.)

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Guest: David, Deb, and Ellie Palmer
Date of Stay: 08/21/06 Review Submitted: 08/20/06

Thanks for a very special week in this beautiful place. We loved the pool, nature hike, beach, sunsets, stars . . . . We are sad to leave.

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Guest: Sue Ness
Date of Stay: 08/07/06 Review Submitted: 08/06/06

We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed a week! My parents owned one of the first island houses and my children spent many a blissful week enjoying the pool, trails, and beaches. Now at 31 and 34 years of age, my children (as well as their spouses and grandchild) relived all those special places and activities. Thanks so much!

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Guest: Jim, Christine, Bridget, Donovan
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/31/06

Thank you very much for opening your wonderful home. We found our time to be relaxing and restful. Jim's parents recently sold their house here after over 30 years. This was such a treat for us to come back here. We found time to enjoy playing music here. My daughter was so happy you had a piano. Jim brought his guitar, Donovan his violin, and Christine her flute. It was a wonderful week complete with lovely sunset watching from the spit.

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Guest: The Tueplar family
Date of Stay: 07/04/06 Review Submitted: 07/03/06

We were blessed by God beyond what we could imagine during our stay. Your home welcomed us with love. We enjoyed it so much. Our family all gathered and spent hours laughing. Thank you from our hearts. From young Taylor: Thank you so much for letting stay at your home. I felt very comfertale in it. You have a wonderful piano. I enjoyed bring music to its keys. Thanks again.

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Guest: Linda Hart
Date of Stay: 06/18/06 Review Submitted: 06/17/06

Dear Skip and family, Thanks to you, we had a wonderful birthday celebration. Your home is beautiful; the surrounding area peaceful. The children were enthralled with the wildlife -- deer, racoons, starfish, birds. Thank you for allowing us to have this time in your home.

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Guest: Greg and Roxann
Date of Stay: 05/28/06 Review Submitted: 05/27/06

Thanks for the use of your beautiful home. We always enjoy this long Memorial Day weekend with a wonderful group of friends.

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