Dog-friendly beach house with furnished deck, island views, & kayaking

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82734 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Shelton, WA

Olympia Farmers Market63 min drive
Hands On Children's Museum64 min drive
Washington State Capitol64 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Harstene Island Beach House

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This spacious, four-bedroom beach house is a perfect group or family getaway. This charming vacation rental includes a variety of luxurious amenities and noteworthy features including a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a warming wood stove and gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and island views. Outside, the home offers a furnished, wraparound deck with a gas grill, and kayaks are provided to keep everyone on your getaway busy!

WHAT’S NEARBY
Surrounding the home on Harstine Island are many outdoor spaces and activities. Near the home is Jarrel Cove State Park, with long stretched of shoreline and views of the Puget Sound. McMicken Island State Park also offers beach access and is open to shellfish harvesters year around. Also on McMicken Island State Park is hiking trails, and Bald Eagle nest viewing.

THINGS TO KNOW
This home features a daylight basement that is not included with the rental and is not accessible to guests. Please note: the basement may be occupied during guest stays.
Internet access is not currently provided at this home.
Two kayaks provided for guest use.
Please note that a 4x4 or equivalent is recommended for access throughout the year.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Shelton Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,700 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 4.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this vacation home is on the beach. State Theater and Governor's Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and Hands On Children's Museum. WET Science Center and East Bay Public Plaza are also worth visiting. Kayaking, motor boating, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Shelton, WA

What's nearby

Evergreen State College - 60 min drive
Olympia Farmers Market - 63 min drive
Hands On Children's Museum - 64 min drive
Washington State Capitol - 64 min drive
Providence St. Peter Hospital - 68 min drive

Getting around

Olympia-Lacey Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - 22 min drive
Creations in Catering - 81 min drive
Fresh Grind Coffee - 70 min drive
Salish Seafood Company - 13 min drive
Glaser Oyster Co. - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly beach house with furnished deck, island views, & kayaking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly beach house with furnished deck, island views, & kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly beach house with furnished deck, island views, & kayaking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly beach house with furnished deck, island views, & kayaking located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Fudge Point, McMicken Island State Park, and Harstine Island State Park. Jarrell Cove State Park and Graham Point are also within 9 mi (15 km).

5.8

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Riley B.

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vaca

Overall it was a good time. Definitely a few things to be updated but we survived lol.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Carol W.

Aug 11, 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Harstene Island Beach House

The description of the house if very deceptive. Even using a 4 wheel drive vehicle will not get you to the garage on this house. No way to turn around. So parking is up and far away from the house. Out side ground around the house was very weedy. Easy access to beach front was actually treacherous. Steep steps down and steep steps back up to house. There is a grounds keeper living in the basement of this house so don't know how this meets what Vrbo is advertising. Can't say that staying at this house was good and don't recommend that it.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Caleb Q.

Jan 23, 2023

Not as pictured

The home has serious potential but suffers from poor management. The private drive and surrounding area is stunning. That is all there is to say positive. There was construction material strewn about the property, swaths of wood planks, buckets, tools, etc. It was just a mess. Nevermind the fact there was another car in the drive. Assuming it was the cleaner, we drove around for an hour and came back. Still there. This is a home, right? No, it's not. It's a duplex. There is a(are) very creepy full-time tenant(s) living downstairs. I was greeted by the lady, who seemed high, as I drove up to the drive and interrogated about why I was there. It was one of the most uncomfortable minutes of 2022. Your entrance is in a shared garage with a couple of dingy, dirty laundry machines that you share with the downstairs. They have access to this at all times. It was a mess and had only 1 kayak. It also stank of mold. The inside was grimy everywhere and also stank of mold. It had a cold chill that went through the house at all times. Come to find, this is from a large hole leading to the exterior, covered by a wardrobe. It was frigid. We lit the fire just to keep warm. The design of the house is great, but it suffers from poor maintenance everywhere. It is not child-friendly. There was an exposed 4" - 5" wire with no caps in the dining lamp. The fireplace has a minute hearth and no grate to cover it. My toddler tripped over it and his hand hit the glass to catch his fall. He had a second degree burn that covered his entire palm for weeks. There are tables placed by railings in the upstairs bedrooms. But, most of all, the water is potentially dangerous. We went to run a bath in the jetted tub, which we had to clean before using. Just filthy. After the water filled, despite the very dim lighting, we saw the water was very dark. Turns out, it's orange. Whether pipes or a contaminated well, we don't know, but it was heavy with orange sediment. I wouldn't drink it, especially not the children. We stayed two days before cutting our stay short. Also noted the backyard is the neighbors' porch, so you would have to be walking past people if you even dared walk in that mess of a backyard. The path looks unsafe and there were more trash and construction materials thrown haphazardly about. I would not recommend this property at all.

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2/10 Terrible

Christophe P.

Dec 29, 2022

Great deck...

The deck is what makes a lot of things better...almost. First, let me say that all this would be perfectly fine IF the cost of renting this property was not atrocious...for what it is. Very late check in, early checkout so you already lose almost an entire day. Then, it's not that cleaned, the beds are horrible...you would imagine for that price they would upgrade the mattresses and pillow not to be the cheapest option possible. Another thing is I purposely searched for "entire home" but what you discover is that there's a suite downstairs that is rented so you are NOT alone in the property. Again, it would be good to know BEFORE you rented the place. Know that you do need a 4x4 vehicle to get there. The driveway is steep and pretty narrow, it was not maneuvering but that's not much of an issue just a heads up. Entrance is done by the garage, which is odd too. You are pretty remote from everything. Closest convenient store is small and already 20mn away and Shelton is at least 30-35mn away. Overall it's a nice location, the property is not worth the cost.

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6/10 Okay

Jon H.

Dec 26, 2022

Hartstene Weekender

Good bones, dated but quite functional place we enjoyed for a weekend “shot” of south Sound relaxation at Hartstene. Western exposure, on gravel beach (low tide). Everything works, but bring your own spices/coffee/condiments and Bluetooth speakers. No WiFi but ok cell reception (Spotify/tunes). Kayaks (2) add fun. We brought SUP’s and put in at Jarrell’s Cove. We hiked on the island trails. Driveway requires some skill but not a problem (ideally AWD).