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quiet sanctuary in woods, home w gourmet kitchen 1minute from ocean

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

quiet sanctuary in woods, home w gourmet kitchen 1minute from ocean

Marrowstone Sanctuary. house built three years ago by owner who is a custom furnituremaker. it is a very private house w beautiful natural light surrounded by towering fir trees. has fireplace and lots of chopped wood inside and a firepit outside. books, turntable w vinyl, and a large gourmet kitchen w a 6 burner Wolf stove. 150 meters from small bay on ocean, w a boat launch, picnic area and a public oyster bed. lots of fresh seafood available . great hiking and biking spots everywhere. Wi-fi is not available on island still, but all guests have been able to access by setting up a hot spot easily
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About the area

Nordland

Located in Nordland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Finnriver Farm and Cidery and Port Ludlow Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mystery Bay State Park and Fort Flagler State Park. Chimacum Corner Farmstand and Key City Public Theatre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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nordland, WA

What's nearby

  • Mystery Bay State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ann Starrett Mansion - 37 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Port Townsend Marine Science Center - 41 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Fort Worden State Park - 42 min drive - 35.8 km
  • 7 Cedars Casino - 48 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Easy Times Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Farm & Sea Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ferino's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's Fiesta Jalisco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Joy Luck - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shaun R.

Do not book this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Great place

The house is lovely - plenty of room, lovely space. The beds were very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a great 3 day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Tranquility near the shore

Beautiful details in a relaxing house, a short distance from several parks and beaches!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN S.

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

Great time!

Beautiful retreat in a beautiful setting. Very comfortable clean and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2023
perfect guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Peace and quiet!

Wonderful property, comfortable and quiet. We loved the woodland setting, the nearby beaches and the lovely home. A perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2023
guests like Tracy are the reason that this whole process is so enjoyable, what a delightful person to have as a guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia L.

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

Wonderful stay at Marrowstone Island

This was a wonderful stay. The owner was very helpful. The property is across the street from a lovely beach and dock. You are nestled in the woods and we had deer in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
celia and her party were lovely guests. welcome back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Beautiful place

I frequently camp with my family in that area. This was the first time staying in a rental like this. The place was beautiful, clean and alot bigger then I originally thought. It was perfect for my family and was in a great spot near most of the fun things around there. I would definitely stay there again if I get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia M.

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

Grandparents have time with grandchild and her parents.

This is a wonderful place. We appreciated the woodworker's creations and the house design. A place to return to, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
mutual admiration society. lovely guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami L.

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

Wonderful One-of-a-kind Gem!

The property was amazing. The owner clearly has exceptional woodworking skills and the craftsmanship of the home was the same. Spacious, peaceful, and near so many fun places to explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
thank you Jami. i am so glad you enjoyed your time on the island. ( actually, i have been a professional furniture maker for almost 50 years). sp pleased when people enjoy the work.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our time spent here was just lovely. Jonathan was an amazing host. The property is beautiful. Had everything we needed to make our stay comfy. Check in was super easy. If you want to unplug and relax this is the place for you. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2022
michelle has been probably the nicest, politest guest ever
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Perfect quick getaway from Seattle!

We took the ferry from Edmonds and it was less than 100 miles round trip. You can tell this house was built with a lot of love and that's the vibe you get right away when you walk inside - loved the bench seat in the window! Great space for families or a get together with friends. Super close to two state parks (Flagler is awesome for kids) and our dogs loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Private house in the woods

I would highly recommend this vacation rental for anyone who likes quiet and privacy. The house itself is very cool, roomy and a great design. The beds are very comfortable . The photos in the VRBO site do not do it justice. Marrowstone island is wonderful, with several great public beaches that are not too crowded. Nice place to hang out for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
thank you for your kind words, Dave. It seems to be the whole purpose of putting your house up for rent is to make sure people like you have a wonderful day. I’m glad it went well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josiah B.

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

Great Secluded Spot

Absolutely lovely little house in a secluded forest with a beautiful fire pit. Wish there wasn't a burn ban so we could have had a bon fire. The house is wonderful and there's a great set of casettes to listen to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trevor G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was unable to check-in. Host ghosted us, completely unresponsive! we were left high and dry with two kids and two dogs in the middle of nowhere with no accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick M.

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

Great Stay

We spent month at our place and had a great time. There was some issues which were quickly addressed. The property was quiet and private. The location was super in that it was close to the Fort Hadlock, Fort Flattery, Port Townsend, grocery stores, and other beaches, The house was laid out very well, and comfortable, We enjoyed sitting on the deck were we saw some deer and a barn owl landed right railing very close to me. I am sure you would enjoy staying there no matter how long
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alia K.

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

Beautiful Cabin, Great Location!

Family of 3 + 2 labs (1 geriatric, 1 < 12 months) had a wonderful stay here. Really lovely home, set back from the road and nestled in the trees. Super close to the Fort, which provided us days worth of beachcombing adventures for kiddo and pups. We had trouble a little with the internet; will download any media we want to our devices in advance next time. Oh but the kitchen is A++. We were easily able to cook a pretty elaborate thanksgiving dinner. Really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Wonderful guests, in every sense
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rossweinstein W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful hideaway

Great location in a beautiful spot. The home is comfortable as well as unique with lots of beautiful wood work and art. You can feel the generosity of spirit, pride and love that went into building the place. It is not an anonymous vacation home. Great place to get away from screens and decompress. Loved the vinyl records, books/games and proximity to the state parks and general store. Spotty internet and cell coverage may be a negative for those that need to stay connected. We did have some challenges getting the check in information in a timely manner, but mistakes happen and it felt like an honest oversite. Overall would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet get away in a lovely part of the Olympic Peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elissa R.

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

Don't book

The property owner refused our stay when we arrived stating that they no longer booked through VRBO. He was extremely rude and hung up on me when I asked questions about why he was refusing us after confirmation of booking and accepting payment. After the VRBO customer service rep talked to him, they cancelled our booking for not meeting the age requirement. This was a weekend getaway booked for my 46th birthday, but we as a party didn't make the minimum age requirement. VRBO rep was great and got us a full refund after being unable to find any dog friendly accommodations available for memorial Day weekend within 3 hours of the rental. Don't waste your time booking, even if they decide 46 year olds are old enough to rent a house for a weekend. Spent my weekend edging my yard and weeding my vegetable garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect hideaway

For my family, this house was the perfect location for exploring nearby forts and state parks. The house was spacious and in a charming setting surrounded by dense woods. We saw gray owls and deers daily. The driveway and property was a bit overgrown, but for me, that just added to the charm. Any cons were minor. A previous person had left windows and doors open, so there were alot of bugs indoors when we arrived (moths, mosquitos, spiders, ants, and even a few wasps) but that was no fault of the owner. The only other oddity we noticed was that the sleeping arrangement didn't quite match the description; we didn't see the listed sleeper sofa or futon--only a couch that was not a pull-out type. There were some broken lamps that need replacing. But none of that put a damper on our stay. Overall, I loved the house and the location. The host, Jonathan, was quick to help and pleasant to deal with when we needed directions (and that was only because the VRBO listing had the address wrong by 1 digit). My family had a nice time and I would definitely consider staying at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsten P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful area and location

As others mentioned, communication with the owner is essential prior to arriving. We were not given check in information and had to call. Owner stated several times that due to COVID protocol no condiments/food etc in the house, which is completely fine. We arrived and there was food, condiments and drinks that clearly had been there for quite some time. Refrigerator and stove top had not been cleaned in some time, but remainder of the kitchen was nice. Also mentioned in previous post, couch is broken but we weren't in the house that often to make a difference. My biggest issue was the bathroom. There are obviously some updates made, but the shower was left "as is." There is a shower pan but no door and a weird cloth curtain. When you take a shower, the floor gets soaked. There are a lot of towels provided, which now makes sense. We weren't able to use the balcony as the furniture had not been cleaned in quite some time. On a positive note - this is a great location, and the house is very roomy. The kitchen island is a great gathering place to prep food and talk. We brought our dog and he loved sniffing around. We easily drove to Pt. Townsend, and other surrounding areas. There is a QFC close by to get necessary groceries. I think if the house was properly cleaned and the shower updated, this would be a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
i am very sorry Kirsten had issues with the house. i also , frankly don’t understand most of them. The house has been a vacation rental for 4 1/2 years, and nobody has ever complained about the shower which is almost brand new and has a lot of space a lot of hot water and a lot of water pressure. Most people rave about it. We also use a professional cleaning lady and nobody’s ever complained about the cleanliness before. She completely does the stove and kitchen in the fridge every time. As for the deck furniture, The house is in the woods, that is the whole charm of the place, and some leaves do fall on the furniture sometime. There’s nothing that can be done about that except for brushing them aside and enjoy the beautiful deck. Houston is also the only person who’s ever complained about easy access to the place. But we do take our guests coming through seriously I will continue to try and Provide a very nice place to stay and a very nice experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy O.

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

Quiet and relaxing location

Jonathan’s place is great! His woodworking Is beautiful and the woods surrounding the house compliment the indoors. We loved the location and went to all the local parks and beaches. Great places for dogs to play and swim! Would definitely recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

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

Relaxing little cabin near the sea

Very relaxing and comfortable cabin across the street from Mystery Bay and a short jaunt down to East Beach. The beds are comfortable. One room is set up with a king-sized bed and the other is with a full and a twin. The host was lovely and easy to get a hold of. I really liked the record player. One thing to be aware of is that this cabin doesn't have wifi and cell reception was a bit spotty - it was fine in the driveway and elsewhere on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janylyn M.

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

Uniquely & warmly Rustic

For dog owners this spot was ideal. The home is set well back from the road with room for my two dogs to scout around without close traffic to worry about. To enjoy all the parks be sure to buy a WA Discover Pass which you can get at Fort Flagler entrance if you arrive from out of state like I did. Fort Flagler was great with long beautiful well-maintained walks but also included great side trails through the woods which my dogs loved. East Beach park was very close and a wonderful walk at low tide. Kayaking in Mystery Bay on a sunny day was a bonus. The kitchen is ready with everything you could need to pull off just about any meal level. The cabin layout is very open and I loved the finely finished Bamboo doored cabinets that lined the hallway. I will definitely return next year. Note - there is a heavy canopy of trees so you may have limited phone signal as I did with my Verizon service but there were enough bars out on the large deck to allow me to tether my laptop and check email.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle W.

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

Wonderful retreat

A beautiful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatum L.

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

A getaway from the hustle and bustle!

Beautifully crafted home with a professional kitchen and ample space - perfect getaway from the city. We were forced to take a technology hiatus since i couldn't really get enough reception to be online with Verizon. We enjoyed being in a tranquil place with an excellent library and music collection.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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