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Happy Place at the Beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Port Ludlow, WA
  • Place, Port Ludlow Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Ludlow Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Ludlow Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪107 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Happy Place at the Beach

Welcome to the Happy Place at the Beach! This beautiful 3 story Townhouse is the perfect place for your relaxing retreat. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, cozy living room, jetted tub, walks on the beach and spectacular mountain and water views. You can watch the Cruise ships glide past from this luxury townhouse, located just above the sand tide-line right where the Sound enters Port Ludlow. With bald eagles soaring, herons padding at the waters' edge, the beachside deck is a great place to sit and sip some wine. On the front deck, you will sit on the lovely patio furniture, while you BBQ and enjoy views of the Cascade Mountains. Just a short walk from the home is the Inn at Port Ludlow, with an award-winning restaurant and daily happy hour. You can rent kayaks and paddleboards from the Marina, or head up to the spectacular 27-hole golf course for a round or two!

First Level: Has an open floor plan with a cozy living room that has spectacular views of the water, a large flat screen TV mounted on the wall for your convenience and a cozy propane fireplace.

The Kitchen: Enjoy this cooks oriented kitchen, with gas range and stove top. If cooking is your thing, you will truly enjoy this well appointed, fully stocked kitchen with lots of modern touches.
Access to the beach side deck.

2nd Floor: Features the Master bedroom. This is such an attractive room you may not want to leave. On the water side of the home it has great viewing from the windows. This room has a huge walk-in closet. The beautiful propane fireplace in the room has glass on both sides with the other side next to the luxury jetted tub in the master bathroom There is also a separate shower in the bathroom.
The 2nd bedroom has a Queen and a Twin bed with its own bathroom off of it. This room has a great view of the Cascade mountains.
This floor features the full size washer and dryer in the spacious laundry room.

3rd floor: Featuring a very comfortable, quaint bedroom with a waterside view.

Please note: Pets are not allowed at this rental. However, the owner has pet dogs that are occasionally at this home so it is not an allergen free home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 3 night stay during peak season May 16-Sept 15 Minimum 2 night stay, off peak Sept 16-May 15 Rates based on 4 guest, with a 8 guest maximum

Rental agreement must be completed(all pages), signed and returned within 48 hours. *Authorization hold for incidentals will apply*

$175 Non refundable cleaning deposit When booking this home on Vrbo, please note is has a non refundable booking agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2119966vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Ludlow

Located in Port Ludlow, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shine Tidelands State Park and Anderson Lake State Park, while Port Gamble Historic Museum and Port Townsend Aero Museum are cultural highlights. Chimacum Corner Farmstand and Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, golfing and birdwatching.
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Port Ludlow, WA

What's nearby

  • Port Ludlow Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Ludlow Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Ludlow Park - 10 min drive - 2.6 km
  • 7 Cedars Casino - 46 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Fort Worden State Park - 50 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Edmonds Station - 68 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molcajete - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cucina - Pizza & Pasta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪That Peetza Place - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Place at the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Place at the Beach?

As of 31 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Place at the Beach on 8 Jun, 2026 start from S$479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Happy Place at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place at the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place at the Beach located?

Located in Port Ludlow, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within a 5-minute walk of Port Ludlow Beaches and Port Ludlow Marina. Port Ludlow Park is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Wonderful place...ideal for a vacation

The home was beautiful, fully stocked with kitchen necessities. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch which faces the beachfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott W.

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

Nice family vacation home

Nice quiet place to stay. Rocky beach in front of unit, but sandy beach is a short walk away. Three sets of stairs in condo to loft bedroom at top. Very warm up there!Overall, enjoyable place to relax for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enid G.

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed everything about this townhome. Well appointed kitchen, cleanliness of entire home, comfortable bed and amazing views! Thank you and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

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

Beautiful.

Had a wonderful time with my family right beside the Resort. Great communication with the property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place to relax

This is definitely our Happy Place at the Beach! It is so peaceful, impeccably clean, and extraordinarily comfortable. The Westin Heavenly beds always ensure quality sleep, the living room furniture is soft and in great shape, the bathrooms well-stocked and sparkling, and the laundry room makes the stay even easier. Also, the Wi-Fi was always strong, which is not often the case at vacation rentals. We loved it, thank you for making such a lovely place available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, with an amazing view of the Bay! We enjoyed sitting on the back deck and watching the boats go by. We had fun walking on the beach too. We enjoyed the proximity to the marina to rent kayaks, and had a wonderful dinner at The Fireside. Definitely a quiet town, close to Port Townsend where we caught a whale watching tour during one day of our stay, then dined at Molcajete - great food and service there as well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

A little slice of heaven

Never stayed in a cleaner place! Kitchen is well stocked with all pots and pans for cooking. Beds are incredibly comfortable. Location, location, location!! Being right on the water was so relaxing. Can’t say enough about this lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tola M.

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

Charming and quiet way to enjoy Port Ludlow

We loved our time here. The house is updated with great appliances and furniture. Location is utterly charming- you can sit on the back porch and watch the boats sail by, or take a short walk down to the marina to see the boats up close. Very quiet neighborhood, and we slept like babies even with the windows open for fresh air. Bring your binoculars for boat watching!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well maintained and clean. The area skews older so it was quiet. The only walkable food was the Inn next door but the food there is really good and the service is, as well. We rented a boat at the marina and hiked the trails. It was really fun. It’s close to Port Townsend and other towns so there is lots to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Everything was neat and clean. Kitchen had nice pots, pans and appliances. Everything worked. Good directions from the owner both before arrival and posted in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin T.

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

Summer Getaway!

We came from Alberta, Canada. Group of five. This home was wonderful. Very cozy and in a very nice, quiet area. The neighbours were very friendly. The beach out by the marina was nice and sandy, which we loved. Went for supper the first night in Port Hadlock at the Farm & Sea Grill and their Clam Chowder is absolutely fantastic. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Lovely comfortable condo

The condo was very clean, well stocked kitchen and very comfortable. It has a beautiful view of the water. Loved sitting on the back porch in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee. The only disappointment was the TV offered only streaming services. We did not have any cable services which we regularly watch. Other than that, everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Peaceful waterside home

The property was very comfortable and clean with a well equipped kitchen. As we came in June, it was very relaxing to go to sleep with the windows open and the water lapping at the shore and the occasional boat puttering by. While the neighborhood is exceptionally quiet, I would suggest earplugs if you are a light sleeper as there were a handful of boats that head out at dawn or shortly after. We enjoyed both the front and back porches but the views from the back were really enjoyable. We were sorry we didn’t bring binoculars to watch the birds and boats. Don’t miss the beach walk; I suggest walking behind the hotel, to the point and then down to the beach when the tide is out. The community is small with only two restaurants, gas, bank and a convenience store so make sure you come prepared. The location was great for our trips to Bremerton, to see friends in Port Orchard, and to eat oysters on the Hood Canal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

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

Great place for a long weekend

Clean & comfy! Great views of the water and so close to the Inn at Port Ludlow where we were attending a retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna S.

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

Port ludlow weekend

Lovely view - very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denelle C.

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

Beautiful place to stay.

Loved this condo for a visit with friends. Lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Trip to Hood Canal

My family and I had a wonderful stay! The home is beautiful and had everything we needed. We were able to enjoy an incredible view of hood canal and Mt Baker off the back patio. We rented kayaks and even saw a eagle and a harbor seal! I will be recommending this location to friends and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great place to relax

Very clean and great place to spend down time between sights
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

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

Our new happy place at the beach

This is a fantastic town home right on the water in a neat little enclave. Perfect for our family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HongMai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful house with an absolutely gorgeous view. It was stocked with everything we need for a comfortable stay. And, it was sparkling clean. AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chayanika d.

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

Perfect mid winter getaway

We were traveling with three generation and each of us found something amazing about this property. The house is well stocked with books, puzzles, legos and board game. The master bedroom has a rocking chair. The master bathroom came with jetted tub and view of the puget sound. The bathbombs added that tinge of luxury. The kitchen has an impressive number of spice, pots and pans. This property sits close to the inn at port ludlow. If you are planning to eat out at the restaurant, make sure you get your reservations early. On clear day the sunsets were gorgeous and we kinda got spoiled about drinking our coffee in the mornings hearing the wave crash, sitting on the red Adirondack chairs. You will have a petite size beach to yourself and you are expected to stay only to the area directly in front of the house. Our kids had fun making sand castles. Although we did see neighbors walking across the strait of the beach. During our visit apart from port ludlow, we discovered the historical town of port Townsend , fort warden and poulsbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Wedding/50th birthday celebration

We came up for a wedding in Port Ludlow and a belated 50th birthday celebration. This property is a show stopper and I cannot say enough great things about it. The views, the bedrooms being far apart for privacy, the quality of everything. This is not your typical VRBO rental, it shows that someone really loves this property. Pottery Barn furniture isn't usually found in most of these places. Everything you need kitchen wise is here too. We loved every second of staying here. So much so that we went home and bought the identical Adirondack chairs we fell in love with there. Now if only ours came with that view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enid G.

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

A 10+ experience!

The Happy Place is the perfect home away from home. The house is tastefully outfitted with all of the essentials and the kitchen is a cook’s delight! Enjoy tranquil views of the boats sailing on Admiralty Inlet and listen to the peaceful sounds of the waves gently lapping the shore.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Comfy, clean and great location

The photos and descriptions were all accurate on the site. This condo in the Port Ludlow Marina area met the needs of 2 grandparents, daughter, son-in-law, and 4 year old grandson. The condo was clean, kitchen was well equipped, beds were super, bathrooms were clean, and the large open areas of kitchen, dining and living /TV room allowed a large place to gather together. The east facing deck kept us cool in the afternoon and evening and we enjoyed the wild life viewing. Port Ludlow was centrally located so our group was able to do a wide range of things like bike ride along Lake Crescent, attend the farmers market at Port Townsend, and spend some time at a few beaches. The manager was easy to work and we look forward to a return visit. Retired Seattle Couple and family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Rooms with views

Nicely appointed and well maintained property. Layout allows for room to spread out. Backyard is all beach. Watching boats go by from the Adirondack chairs was great. All linens and towels were super perfumed with what ever flavor dryer sheets were used. The smell was inescapable. Large bath upstairs was overwhelmed with bath oils smells. Happily did not have to spend much time in there. Listing has a strict no pet policy and was the reason for our choice. However, the dog food, dog bowls and severe allergic reactions to dogs was present. Don't pick this place if you want to avoid dogs due to an allergy.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jolene Elkins

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Our Vacation homes are privately owned and managed by Vacation Homes on Hood Canal. Check out our website. Our homes are located on and around the Hood Canal. The surrounding waters of Hood Canal leave all those that venture to its shores, mesmerized with fabulous memories of those visits. Some of us return here to live.

Experience those awe-inspiring views of Hood Canal, Mount Rainier and the fabulous snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Taste fresh oysters, clams, shrimp and crab; the prized shellfish Hood Canal is famous for. The Olympic Peninsula is the place to enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and strolling the beaches just to name a few.

Our Vacation Homes have those special intimate details for relaxing and re-energizing your well being. Our homes are fully equipped; kitchens stocked with cooks tools, coffee pot and microwave. Bed and bath linens are provided. We hire local Professional Cleaning Services to clean all of our homes to the standards of a first class hotel and per the State Guidelines. Our cleaners take pride in their work to assure your stay will beat your expectations.

Our Vacation Homes are an easy commute from Seattle, two hours from the Bainbridge or Bremerton ferry or about 2.5 hours from the Kingston ferry. Come to relax with at our Vacation Homes on Hood Canal! We are a customer service oriented company and have a standard of excellence we live up to every day.

What makes this property unique

This is located in a central location to so many things on the Olympic Peninsula. Easy access, luxury accommodations this place is everything you are looking for.

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