Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun!
Surrounded by tall cedars our house is situated right in the middle of the amazing private community of Hartstene Pointe. A cozy front porch living room greets you. Then walk into a large great room with an 8 person dining table, a large well-stocked kitchen with a breakfast counter and a living room with 2 comfortable couches and a game closet for hours of entertainment, plus DVDs. Off the kitchen is a 3/4 bath with a washer and dryer. The back of the house has a main suite with a king size bed and a on-suite bathroom with a large soaking bathtub. In the middle of the back hallway is a bunk room that can sleep up to 4. The last bedroom is in the corner with a comfy queen size bed and two windows looking over the forest. There are tons of board games, toys, stuffed animals and videos to keep kids entertained, even indoor nerf hoop! Plus 10MB WIFI works great. Everything in the community is close by--hiking trails, beaches, seasonal pool and hot tub, clubhouse, lagoon for fishing, marina, tennis courts and more. You will not want to leave.
Property manager
Lyon Terry
Premier Host
Languages
English
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Shelton
Located in Shelton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fair Harbor Marina and Trillium Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jarrell Cove State Park and Harstine Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shelton, WA
What's nearby
Jarrell Cove State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Harstine Island State Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Mason Lake - 29 min drive - 26.1 km
Twanoh State Park - 49 min drive - 33.6 km
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 74 min drive - 86.7 km
Getting around
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - 16 min drive
Sail On In - 33 min drive
Farmer Tom Oyster Company - 31 min drive
Blend Wine Shop - 52 min drive
Trillium Creek Winery - 60 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous open concept. King, queen and bunks. Kayaks, games, videos. Family fun! located?
This family-friendly Shelton holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Jarrell Cove State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Graham Point and Harstine Island State Park. Fudge Point and McMicken Island State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We've stayed at this house multiple times and it's always so nice to return!
All of the comforts we've come to appreciate, and the surrounding area is so relaxing! We've already booked our next visit and can't wait to return!
We loved the house, island and all the amenities included. Best 4th of July ever. The weather was perfect and tons of activities for families. We would love to book this house in the future. It was perfect.
My family and I have stayed at this house multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed doing so again. It's always so clean and comfortable and centrally located to all the amenities within the Hartstene Pointe community!
The layout of the house lends itself perfectly to time spent with family or relaxing quietly with a good book. We positively loved our stay here and have already booked our next visit! Can't wait to be back!
This cabin in the woods on this remote island was the perfect family getaway for my birthday. The house has all you need to relax and unwind. So cozy and peaceful. The outdoor living room was especially nice since it rained. We did not want to leave.....
Amazing stay! The house was perfect for kids/family . Lots of toys and games. Neighborhood was so peaceful and safe The house as a whole was cozy and made you feel right at home. The pool ,beaches , and hanging on the porch were daily activities we loved doing as a family. If I ever travel back to Harstine Island, I will be staying here again! 10 stars!
We have stayed at this house so many times and love the way it is always so well maintained - so comfortable and fits our family just perfectly! The hosts are always so considerate and thoughtful, and we couldn't be more grateful! After a hectic fall season, this long weekend was just what all of our family members needed: time to read, walk, think, play and explore. Nailed it!
Chad H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Trissa D., North Bend, WA
25 Apr 2017
Well thought out rental
House is open plan, well stocked kitchen, lots of toys for kids and adults. Really appreciated covered deck on rainy days and the soaking tub. Very comfortable beds. Would work well for 2 couples with kids sleeping in the bunk room.
Our family has been fortunate enough to stay at this wonderful house and in this community a number of times now and this trip did not disappoint!
The house was so comfortable, clean and well-stocked all we had to do was relax, recreate and enjoy! We've already booked our next visit and keep checking our calendars to see how much longer we have to wait until we can return! Thank you again!
The house was just as pictured. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we would need. It was handy to have pack n play and games for the grand kids. It was close enough to many hikes and a little longer drive to Olympic National Park. The weather was cool so we didn’t take advantage of the pool or beach but they looked lovely. We had no problems and had a great week here.
I am a travel nurse and my husband and I stayed here during my recent assignment in Olympia. Though it was an hour drive each way to work, it was 100% worth it. Lyon was so easy to deal with and very responsive. The house and community were amazing. Hiking trails and beautiful beaches all over the island. The house itself was very clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable. The master bedroom was amazing..it is huge, with a nice soaking tub in the bathroom. We would definitely rent this house again!
Had a really great time here, enjoyed the beaches and trails. Download the key code and patrol cell number before you get to the island. We arrived after business hours and couldn’t get patrol to answer from the call box. Then someone let us follow them through gate but we didn’t have cell service to pull up the key code.
The pool was fantastic, nice and warm and not crowded. The house was very spacious and well stocked. Appreciated being able to bring our dog with us and even off leash on the beaches.
This home/community center was exactly what our family wanted for a short summer vacation. The home is a quiet, relaxing design at a great value and is close to a fun community center that is perfect for families. We could easily have spent 3-4 more days. The home itself is spacious, comfortable, and easy to use. The community center is an easy walk for kids, has a great pool/hot tub, and a pool/ping pong table that kept our crew entertained for days. The beach is a short bike ride or walk away and has great views of Rainier and shell hunting at low tide. We would have loved kayaking and trail walking if we had extra time. The home has great games and fun activities. The only thing that could have been improved is that the DVD player would not work (user error?).
Came with 4 kids, 4 adults, and a newborn. The house was equipped with everything we needed for the whole family.
We enjoyed every moment, even the rainy days. Kayaking, basketball, tennis, hikes, ping pong, board games at the clubhouse, grilling, movies. Saw a lot of seals. Ate Dungeness crab. Made fires at the spit.
One thing to note (I might have missed in the listing) - this property isn’t on the water, though the development has miles of private beaches. So you need a tow hitch to get the kayaks to the beach. Thankfully we had one.
Thanks Lyon for this incredible slice of Pacific Northwest magic.
Wonderful property at Hartstene Pointe. Photos don’t do it justice! We had a weekend-long family event at the beach; 6 adults and one toddler were very comfortable staying here and 1 family/friends dinner with a couple more adults worked great. Property owner is very responsive and easy to work with. 5 stars!
The place was clean and well cared for. Lots of hiking trails near by. Beautiful views. The community is nice and friendly. There are tons of areas to sit by the water and have a BBQ. The pool is clean. My kids enjoyed the club house as well.
We had another great stay with our family. As always we enjoyed the home, fun times at the pool, bbq and kayaking at the beach,, fire pit at the spit, tennis by the beach, fishing at the marina, and the family of deer that came by to say hello every so often at the house.
Looking forward to another trip next year!
This was our 3rd stay at this house (5th at Hartstene Pointe). What was different this time was that we stayed for a full week, and every day was blissful! This house has everything a family could need - pack in enough food for a week and everything else is just there. Amazing days spent swimming at the pool or down in the lagoon, walking the trails and taking in the solitude and space that Hartstene Pointe is so good for - then changing gears and playing pickle ball or tennis, going for runs, a bit of fishing and then grilling dinner and relaxing in the cool shade of the comfortable porch before going down to the spit for a campfire - where we got the bonus of staying late enough to watch the Perseid meteor showers... Entire family woke up the next day asking whether that actually happened...unreal! Loads of gratitude to the hosts for letting us use their very special home again. We would love to come back for a 4th stay someday soon!
I believe this is the third time we have stayed at Lyon's house on Hartsteine Island. We really enjoy the tranquility, and the friendliness of the area. The house is well equipped, and very clean. I know we'll be back again!
Gary
Gary E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Lyon Terry
We are a family of four who live in Seattle. We have spent many weeks at the Pointe and love the slow, quiet pace--plus the beaches, trails, pool and tennis courts. As our kids have grown, we are using it less and less, so we thought it would be great to open it up to others to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
Island vacation. No ferry hassle. You can park your car and not get back in it throughout your stay. Everything at the Pointe is bikable or walkable. Cars drive slow--15MPH is strictly enforced and followed. So, you always feel safe on the roads, but there is almost always a trail to walk on that parallels the road as well.
What makes this property unique
2 sit-on top kayaks and bikes are available for renters. If you bring your own (also recommended) then there is a garage to leave them in. There are also beach toys and beach chairs and other outdoor games including fishing gear, pickle ball rackets and tennis rackets. You will not want to leave!
Languages:
English
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