Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including a table and chairs, and a cushioned lounge chair.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by a forested area and a calm body of water.
A dense forest with tall trees and ferns.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with a window overlooking a balcony, a sink, and various kitchen items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Shelton, WA
  • Place, Jarrell Cove State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harstine Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Felid Advocacy Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪127 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this holiday home 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. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Shelton, WA

What's nearby

  • Jarrell Cove State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Harstine Island State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wild Felid Advocacy Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Graham Point - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Phillips Lake - 22 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmer Tom Oyster Company - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dos Margaritas - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Sail on In Espresso Stand - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse on Northbay - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Hartstene Pointe near Beach & Pool -- Unique Pacific NW Destination located?

This family-friendly Shelton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Jarrell Cove State Park and Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Graham Point and Harstine Island State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation home

The lay-out and comfort of the home was perfect, and we loved exploring the areas around the home and in the nearby state parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2020
I'm delighted you enjoyed my home, its rural setting, and the various parks Harstine Island has to offer. Although it's only 37 miles as the crow flies from downtown Seattle, most locals aren't familiar with it. I love the fact that both the island and Hartstene Pointe, the gated community at the northernmost tip of Harstine where my house is located, are still among the best-kept secrets in Washington State. Please know that you're welcome to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was gorgeous all around, inside and out! Will definitely be returning!
So relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thanks, Roseann, for your enthusiastic review! I'm glad that you and your two friends enjoyed staying at my "Island Magic" home. I'd like to host you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable home.

The home was very comfortable for me, my two daughters and grandchildren. Loved our walks, beach time by the rope swing and pool time. Very beautiful island to explore or just stay at the Pointe. I hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thanks, Nancy, for your thoughtful review. I'm glad Island Magic was a good "home away from home" for your family. The welcome mat will always be out for you. With best wishes, Skip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hartstene Island getaway

A wonderful home nestled in the woods. We purchased many items from local Farmers Markets and prepared them and shared them with family members on the back porch. We saw many deer while walking around the gated community. It is such a peaceful place. Skip is great to deal with and stocks his kitchen more than any other Homeaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vacation Heaven

Island Magic is a home away from home. Everything you could possibly need is available and comfortable in this wonderfully appointed home. Hiking is the best with views that cannot even be imagined. We were a little late for the summer activities, but I can imagine what the island must be like with all of the beach and water access. Deer are abundant and the community is welcoming. You can’t help but enjoy yourself here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you found Island Magic to be a comfortable "home away from home" during your stay! That's what I hope all of my guests will experience. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. I'm sure they'll be helpful to those who consider visiting my place in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Harstine Pointe. Swimming in the community pool, relaxing on the beach, and hiking the ravine behind the property. The house is well kept and exactly as listed. The owner is friendly and attentive. We booked last minute and he was very flexible in finding a way to allow us access to the community that is outside of the usual routine. On arrival I was nervous to see a lot of fragile collectibles and memorabilia displayed throughout the house, but my young kids 5 & 8 did really well keeping their hands off of them. Be aware though if you travel with littles who can't keep their hands to themselves, this could be an issue for you. Overall, I would recommend this house and gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thanks for taking the time to share thoughts about your stay at Island Magic and our community, Hartstene Pointe. I'm glad that you enjoyed your vacation and would welcome a return visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy and peaceful retreat

My family and I had a very restorative vacation at Island Magic. The setting is very peaceful and the home is very inviting. We enjoyed the great selection of movies, the location, and the well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home, pretty, peaceful setting

Nicely situated on one level. And, if a person likes to walk, it’s perfect: an easy, peaceful one-mile walk to the Spit, or a short-steep quick walk to the little marina. Plenty of kitchen staples, silverware, etc. Two of us and one dog in a three bedroom, two bathroom home. Two beds were nice and firm, one bed, a bit soft. The owner is very pleasant, helpful, and easy to communicate with. There are lots of handy maps, too. A nice deck, but our week was a bit rainy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like home away from home

Island Magic is a wonderful gem in a beautiful setting. We enjoyed spending some time here and taking our kayaks on short trips to Indian Cove and Spencer Lake and pickleball on the community court. We enjoyed pastries and ice cream from the Olympic Bakery and Deli and hiked the Staircase loop trail in the Olympic National Forest. Even with the closure of the pool and club house due to the Covid-19 restrictions, there was plenty to do and enjoy. We enjoyed comfortable and restful nights as well in this beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

This was a well equipped house, very comfortable, with clear instructions on the use of the property and things to do in the area. It was such a nice house that we were surprised that dogs were allowed. Loved spending time with the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Families of All Ages!

We feel so lucky to have found "Magic Island"! Our young grandchildren so enjoyed the terrific playground and we ALL enjoyed the large pool and hot jacuzzi!! Hiking nearby was a beautiful: we saw several deer! Skip's home is SUPER well-stocked from towels, to condiments, to games, and videos- we had EVERYTHING we needed (which was important as we were traveling from California)! We BBQ'd and enjoyed family meals on both the deck with lush forest views as well as around the large dining table. We look forward to our next trip to make more family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation with kids!

My kids and I had a wonderful time at Island Magic. The kids said they felt at home immediately. Skip contacted me before our stay and gave me some recommendations for our trip: the Wild Felid Center and the Olympic Bakery. We visited both and they were terrific. The home is a 5 minute walk from the pool and we went back and forth a lot! The trip and the house could not have been better. Thanks, Skip!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and property

We absolutely enjoyed our 7 days at Island Magic. Skip is a great host. It was incredibly restful and yet close to so many things to do. The area is beautiful. We are originally from Oregon, but have lived in Nevada for almost 30 years. Being among the trees again was like coming home. I retire next year and am planning on moving to Washington state. I had been looking more in eastern Washington, but being in the luscious west coast we are now looking westward. Thanks for such a great vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
So glad you had a positive experience at Island Magic and its surroundings for your vacation. Thanks for your favorable comments about my hospitality! You're welcome to return anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rewarding, relaxing, recharging.....

Great space. Great time. House is clean, well appointed and close to amenities. Everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at Island Magic. You've now stay at my home of a period of many years. I seek to improve the experience of my guests over time, and it would appear that has been the case with your family. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place to reconnect with our West Coast Family

The house was beautiful and spacious for 5 people. A lot of extras were there so we did not have to worry about including basics on our grocery shopping list which was a definite plus. We spent most of our time on the deck and the only thing I would like a little more of is sun, although the trees are beautiful. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of drawer space. I am not a fan of living out of a suitcase but there were no empty drawers to put clothes in. However, this is not something that would keep me from staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at Island Magic

Our family stayed at the lovely Island Magic home at Hartstene Pointe for three nights. We stayed there once before, and like the first time, we had a very relaxing vacation nestled in the woods. This home has all the amenities you need to be comfortable, including all the kitchen items you need to cook your own meals. We enjoyed relaxing at the pool, walking the beaches and trails, and had a nice BBQ down by the marina and one at North Beach as well. I highly recommend this property!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2020
Thanks so much, Maggie, for your positive review! It was a joy to have your family return as guests. Glad you enjoyed Island Magic for a second visit and loved our Hartstene Pointe gated community of 215 acres. It really is a quiet and safe place to build positive vacation memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent VRBO!

Beautiful property in a great location! We very much appreciated the host's obvious care and pride in his property, as well as his extra attention to ensure that our experience was delightful. We will definitely pass the information on to friends and relatives, and hope to return soon! Thank you Skip!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Nancy and Jon—I’m grateful for such positive feedback regarding your stay in my home at Hartstene Pointe on Harstine Island! What you experienced is my goal with all my guests. You, as well as any of your friends and relatives, will always be welcome at Island Magic. Best regards, Skip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodations in a quiet location - perfect for couples or families. Great price too

This is our 8th or 9th year at Island Magic. Just gets better every year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Serenity

Hartstene point had wonderful trails and the kids loved having the pool to play in! The back deck has the most beautiful scenery of this wooded ravine, it almost feels as though you’re in a rain forest. The miles of beach were so much fun to wander around and find treasures and watch the tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isolated Reflection and Restoration

The hospitality upon arrival in Seattle was indeed outstanding. Skip is a kind-hearted, liberal yet punctual host, which I enjoyed. He made the house, Island Magic, very comfortable and accommodating. I was able to indulge in the different amenities the property had to offer from the serene greenery scenery out on the back deck to the calm, waverly waters at the Spit. The isolation of Island Magic was ideal for my time to deal with family and reflection.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magic is an understatement - tranquil and so NW

We have often used VRBO/Home Away for our vacation plans and this is the best stay we have experienced in our 8 years of using the service. Skip is noticeably proud of his property and very eloquent in his delivery of information. We knew so much about Hartstene Island and Harstine Pointe long before we arrived and our expectations were extremely high. Well they were exceeded by a long shot and the 6 of us had a fantastic time. The house was lovely, very well appointed and equipped and spotless throughout. The walks in the woods, the marina area and especially the pool, located at the community club house, were all wonderful places to spend time at. It’s too bad we were only their for 3 nights, but plans for our future will include this gem of a find, if Skip will kindly rent to us when that time comes. Thank you for the time in your beautiful home. Sean & Lucy & Mollie & Jack C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Sam and Lucy, Mollie and Jack--Thank you for your kind and affirming feedback! I'm so glad my home exceeded your expectations. What an honor for you to write that your stay at Island Magic was the best you've experienced in 8 years of using VRBO/HomeAway. You're welcome to return whenever your travels bring you again from Toronto to the Pacific Northwest.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great home at the Pointe!

We really enjoyed Island Magic, in particular the single story was great for my aging parents. My kids loved the movie collection and all accommodations were great. Very clean and accommodating. We loved the views from the deck into the rain forest and the trail below to the marina. We would definitely stay at Island Magic again if Skip would have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfort and peace of mind

We have a daughter in a wheelchair. The owner, Skip, took extra steps to ensure our comfort and security by purchasing a small ramp for the front porch and a gate for the back porch. No other modifications were needed. Our family enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and the nature trails (although these were not wheelchair accessible). We especially enjoyed the Spit and the tidal pools held adventure for our young children to explore. We enjoyed building a fire in one of the pits at the Spit, before fire conditions prohibited anymore open fires. Very beautiful location, and the rental home was fully furnished (internet, dishes, TV, even bikes & charcoal grill) for our comfortable two weeks' stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have your family come all the way from Washington, D.C. to stay at Island Magic. I'm so glad it provided the comfortable and secure home in a picturesque setting you needed to make your vacation memorable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything you could possibly need and then some!

This was our 4th year staying at Island Magic. We look forward to it every year and can't imagine spending our vacation anywhere else. Island magic has everything we need to make our vacations fabulous
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your positive feedback! I'm glad Island Magic has now been a great "home away from home" for your family vacation four years in a row. I look forward to your next visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well appointed home.

We loved staying at Island Magic and will likely do so again! Thank you, Skip for the warm hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
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