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Romantic island retreat surrounded by majestic trees

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Surrounded by trees, inspiring views from every window.
Kitchen is equipped with dishes, cookware and basics, spices- all you need.
Cozy loft bedroom with master bath upstairs.
Couch folds out  to queen inflatable mattress. It's actually very comfortable.
Shower features waterfall showerhead.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Shelton, WA
  • Place, Jarrell Cove State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Harstine Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Graham Point
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪132 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 half bathroom

Main floor

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Romantic island retreat surrounded by majestic trees


With the goal of creating the perfect get-away for two, we have just completed a custom cottage in the gated Hartstene Pointe Community on Hartstene Island. To help you experience the extraordinary natural setting we provide two kayaks, bikes and paddle boards.

Enveloped in towering trees, this romantic getaway is built for a peaceful retreat, or adventure - as you can hike, bike or kayak (included) & walk along the beautiful sandy beaches and miles of wooded trails. Just three-minute walk to the beach. Recharge as you breath in the majestic greenery of this quiet secluded hideaway. Other amenities include outdoor heated pool and tennis courts at the Clubhouse.

The house has 23-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling glass providing a dramatic connection to the old growth douglas fir and cedar trees that surround you. The architectural open stairs, the fireplace mantel & hearth and dining room table are all custom made from the trees harvested from the site.

Designed as a romantic getaway, the house also has a comfortable queen sofa / bed in the living room in front of the fireplace. There is a bathroom off the kitchen on the main floor and a master bath off the cozy loft bedroom. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to complete your delicious creations.


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About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this cottage is 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Shelton, WA

What's nearby

  • Jarrell Cove State Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Harstine Island State Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Graham Point - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • McMicken Island State Park - 19 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Phillips Lake - 25 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 78 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse on Northbay - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪El Sombrero - Key Center - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Sail on In Espresso Stand - ‬34 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It allowed us to enjoy my family on the Island. Great location to make this happen
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, and such a serene setting both inside and out. Loved all the woodwork, design, special touches...those stairs! And what a great kitchen too. I didn't really want to leave. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aside from how beautiful the place was - both the cabin and the area - it was easy to find everything in the house and it was really tidy. For solo travelers, seeing all the notes and extra stuff available was really comforting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

adam m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin is a great retreat in the trees. Arranging to access the gated residential community it is in was smooth and handled by the owner all using vrbo messaging -- which I really appreciated. I enjoyed a pretty peaceful, fairly quiet stay. One reason I can't give 5 stars this visit was that the place hadn't been cleaned, including having to run some wash to get a set of sheets for the bed. Not a major problem but dissapointing. It was a little more unusual that housekeeping showed up an hour after check-in thinking I was the owner. Overall, this was not an issue that would keep me from wanting to come back to this lovely cabin. A great retreat location otherwise.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We had a scheduling snafu with our cleaner. This was the first time this has happened. We felt terrible and appreciate Adam's understanding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed in a handful of VRBOs and hotels the last couple of yrs. This place was clean, quiet, and the host was kind when we had trouble finding the key, which was 100% our fault. It's not often that we stay in a place that includes a basket of "things you might've forgotten" so that was awesome to see! We'd definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a relaxing and beautiful cabin. The area had lots to experience and would go again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was closed (in January), not a big deal for us. Otherwise everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tranylle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cabin! Absolutely gorgeous views, lots of amenities, everything we needed was there. Can’t have asked for a better time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this beautiful home. The unique design makes it a special place in the trees and the area lets you enjoy being outdoors or just relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely amazing. Beautiful house all the wood work is excellent. The host is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, cozy, densely forested, quiet….beautiful

A short stay, we split our days into driving days and stay home days. A great mix of hiking, driving, dining in and dining out. Would love to experience in warmer days to get out on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & quiet retreat

Just what we were looking for - a quiet retreat in nature. Loved walking the trails and taking the kayaks out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in the woods

Beautiful property in a wonderful development. Access to the water, amazing ocean views from the parks, great hiking trails, all while staying in a comfortable well appointed little house in the trees. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot in the woods

Beautiful spot, as described. Had a great time using the Kayaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing!! The inside was so clean, modern, and cozy. The brown cognac recliner was the best place I’ve ever sat, and we loved every aspect of the cabin. The kitchen had all the utensils and dishes we needed, and the bathrooms were so nice, clean, and stocked. The scenery was amazing too! We went for a walk around the island and enjoyed the views. I highly recommend this place to anyone! We will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so cute and oh-so cozy! It was quiet and peaceful, and the shower is exquisite. We love going down to the beach to look at the beauty of Puget Sound and watching for seals and other critters.My only note is for some dusting and cobwebs, but I know with a vaulted ceiling the cobwebs can show up over night so it wasn't a big deal. Overall Beautiful property and we will definitely be coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

It was a great trip and nice location to walk to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

Comfy, cozy, quiet, private - great walking paths, beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly relaxing

Great property. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. Communication with owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

This place gave us just what we needed, some much needed time away in a beautiful home and a gorgeous wooded and quiet neighborhood by the water. The walk to the beach was the perfect distance, complete with a deer sighting. The house itself was so stylishly decorated and comfortable. Communication with the owners was seamless. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend away

Our weekend away was just what we needed to recharge. Thank you for a wonderful experience and a chance to reconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break from babysitting grandchildren

It was quiet, comfortable and a great place for decompressing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home in the trees

This is the second time we've stayed here now, and we don't expect it to be the last. This place is in the perfect spot to enjoy Hartstine Pointe and the surrounding area. We highly recommend this place, especially for couples!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend getaway

So close to the tacoma/seattle metro area but so quiet and relaxing, a great place for us to reconnect! Kayaked, swam at the pool, hiked, enjoyed the sunset from the beach. A Relaxed and friendly area—And Lake Spencer Bar and Grill for fresh Harstine Island clams!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than described!

First class PNW cabin … better than described and pictures. Very responsive owner! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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