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Home on the Hood Canal

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1920's farm house with upper and lower deck across from the Hood Canal
House from road with the red barn
Front Yard
Covered front porch to watch the seals play on the dock.
Front driveway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hoodsport, WA
  • Place, Ingvald J Gronvold Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Hardware Distillery Co.
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

4 Double Beds

Beach Room

1 Queen Bed

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Sitting area

2 Double Futons

The Book Nook

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Home on the Hood Canal

Located On the West Shore of The Hood Canal in The Shadow of The Olympic Mountains, The Yellow House Is the Perfect Destination. The Main Floor Has a Fully Equipped Kitchen, Dining Area with A Large Country Size Table, Living Room with Flat Screen Tv, DVD’s And a Wood Burning Stove.

There Are 3 Private Bedrooms. all with televisions (as of 7/24/22).
The Outbuilding Contains Benches to Gear Up for Scuba or Other Outdoor Activities, Drying Room with A Rinse Tank, Hanging Bars to Dry Wet Gear and An Outdoor Shower.

Directly Across the Street Is 100 Feet of Private Waterfront. It Is Ideal for both Recreational and Technical Diving (the depth drops down to 400 feet). There Are Guide Ropes That Take One on A Tour of The Underwater Structures That Are Home to Creatures Such as Wolf Eels and Octopus. This Is an Excellent Location for Night Dives. You are Also able to Enjoy Snorkeling, paddle boarding, Swimming or Beachcombing from the beach across the street.

Relax in the back yard, gazebo or one of the decks after hiking, paddle boarding or diving And Then Grill a Delicious Meal on The Large BBQ.
A Large Lawn Is Perfect to Set Up Your Favorite Game.

** We do run a small cottage industry behind the red barn. You may see a car or two drive around back. The staff won't interfere with your stay. However, they can answer questions for you when they are around.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Ask for pet contract
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only please

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take out recycle. Please NO GLASS. Take glass home with you. Our refuse company fines us for glass in recycle.
SUMMER. Shut windows except top bathroom floor. Leave it open for circulation. WINTER, turn thermostats on walls down to 55 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3998685
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hoodsport

Located in Hoodsport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport and The Hardware Distillery Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Hoodsport, WA

What's nearby

  • Ingvald J Gronvold Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Hoodsport - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Hardware Distillery Co. - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunshine Creations Northwest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hook & Fork - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fjord Oyster Bank - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hoodsport Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Honey Bee Drive-in - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪2 Margaritas - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the Hood Canal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Home on the Hood Canal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home on the Hood Canal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the Hood Canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on the Hood Canal located?

Located in Hoodsport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Hood Canal, Ingvald J Gronvold Park and Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport. The Hardware Distillery Co. and Hoodsport Timberland Library are also within 10 minutes.

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. 80 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
We hope you had a great time. Sorry I missed that last text. Would have been happy to grant a late checkout.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our two families to spend time together in Hoodsport. We walked to the town many times, spent time on the beach and out on the water on paddleboards, and enjoyed watching the seals on the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great house and location!

We loved our stay! Plenty of room for the family. Beach access and views were amazing. Loved the fire pit and open property. Definitely will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Great Place to Stay

Worked perfect for a large group and the view of the water can't be beat. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
This response reflects our goal: to provide a comfy place for large groups to make memories and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. We look forward to your return visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clarence Z.

Great site for groups to enjoy days of time together

Dive club enjoyed several days together for diving and social time. Enjoyed the house with all the facilities needed and the separate 'Divers Inn' for all our diving needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Your experience is one we want all to enjoy!
Verified

8/10 Good

Otto G.

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

Charming House on the Water

It's a charming house overlooking the Hood Canal. The views are amazing. The host was very gracious and the house was well appointed. We really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Glad you appreciated the views and the home. We are honored to share the treasure we call The Yellow House.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

Cottage on the Hood Canal

Great location overlooking the Hood Canal, loved sitting on the deck watching the seals. Perfect location for hiking in the Olympic National Park. The home was very comfortable and a great hot tub for relaxing after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
You enjoyed some of our favorite activities!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikkol J.

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

Birthday Celebration

The property was great, perfect for a group. Very responsive property manager when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Our goal is to fix it before you find it! The Yellow House is a place for the Whole gang to hang with plenty of spacing
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a great stay at the yellow house. The beds were comfortable and there was lots of space (the basement especially was bigger than expected!). We made a small fire outside and enjoyed the hot tub after a rainy hike. The well-stocked pantry made it feel like home. And a beautiful view to top it all off!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Amazing views

The house has a very unique layout but fit our family and the backyard was beautiful for pictures. The upper and lower decks are a great place to sit and see the view of the water. It’s a quick walk to town to get coffee and ice cream too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Still amazing

Still the best logistical dive site in Puget Sound!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Great house and property management

House was clean and had plenty of beds for all 13 of us. Best experience was getting to see 3 orcas swimming in front of the house. Everyone was nice to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

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

Thank you!!!!

Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We loved the house

We loved everything overall just no hot tub would have chose a different house if I had known before hand only cause we were doing hard work down this way and the hot tub would have helped us all
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brittney n.

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

Amazing.

Don’t hesitate and book this place. The views were amazing and the house had everything. Walking distance from local restaurants and stores. It was so clean and cozy we did not want to leave! There were seals every morning on the floating dock out front (have to get up at 5am though). We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer n.

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

Fabulous place, Great for group gathering

We enjoyed our time at the Yellow House. The home was well stocked and cared for. Great detail was put into hosting a large group---plenty of seating areas, serving utensils/small kitchen appliances/ect. A beautiful view and we enjoyed walking the beach area. We had a group of 12 celebrating Mom's 70th birthday. This was the first time my husband's siblings have all been together for a vacation like this in 25+ years. Everyong love the house and area. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Family time

Had another lovely 4th of July at the Yellow House with friends and family. Plenty of room for all to spread out, from watching movies to playing games. They even allowed us to hold a small wedding on the lawn. Hate to say good things as I want to keep it a secret! Darnell is a great host and always quick to respond.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Such a pleasure to have returning guests that become more like friends/family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arron W.

Amazing as always!!!

This was our now third time at the "Yellow House" and it has become our yearly summer getaway trip. We had an amazing time here as always with the amazing view, the great back porch with a hot tub, fire pit and separate grills for Oysters and other things to grill and the generous amount of sleeping space inside the house. We spent the weekend there and left feeling like we wanted to stay the rest of the week. We are already looking forward to going next year! Such a great place for a large group and I highly recommend this place. I wish I could give it more than five stars! Thanks again as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Returning customers are our favorites! So happy that you and friends found the Yellow House to be the perfect place for your annual getaway trip.....We are seeding the beach with oysters to provide even more for your grilling pleasure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Our Christmas Gift: The Yellow House

This house is directly across the road from the Hood Canal. The road was busy, but we had a pretty view of the water. The house was clean and equipped with several kitchen tools and several staples such as kitchen seasonings. The house was smaller than we expected from the picture(several small rooms), but there were plenty of sleeping spaces. I
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

sibyl j.

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

great place

Very spacious and well equipped. Clean and comfortable. Great views and places to relax. Some troubles with wifi connections. Only real problem was with the door code. Numbers on lock are in groupings that don't easily match the code we were given. Owner needs to explain that puzzle more clearly as we could not get in at first and weren't immediately able to reach anyone to exlani the mystery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
We sent Staff and had the internet fixed within the hour. This was the first time someone had trouble figuring out a standard keyed entry. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

Best place to stay for a dive trip to Hood Canal

The house is well equipped and super comfy. Large flat screen TVs, lots of DVDs, great kitchen, great dining area for the group to sit together and talk about the day's diving. An extremely well designed dive shed with place for at least 10 divers to gear up, a heated drying room for the gear, a hot tub, the list goes on and on and on. Oh, and there is a really nice dive park right in front of the house (currently with a GPO and a wolf eel in residence), and many other of the Hood Canal Western Shore highlight dive sites are close by (e.g. Sund Rock). The local dive shop is literally within walking distance. It's simply perfect for divers. The owner is amazing to work with - all I can say is that I LOVE this place. Can't wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Great list of amenities available to all who come stay and play at the Yellow House!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence L.

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

Bring families together here

There are so many outdoor activities to do here in this area and yet we all seemed to enjoy just spending time together here at the yellow house. The ice cream shop is incredible the Market is fabulous and dinning on the dock of the Mexican restaurant were all walkable for myself and my family. I must admit it was a very enjoyable place to relax and experience the essence of the Hood Canal. Hoodsport is a gem. This property is perfectly located close to the town with shops and services. Our group consisted of 5 kids between the ages of 3 and 7 years of age. 3 sets of parents and grand parents. we entertained visitors and enjoyed the front porch, the back patio, the fire pit on the side of the house and the kids had a ball foraging for tiny rock crabs and other sea life. Happy to stay again excellent spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grady P.

Great Family Place

We had a great family reunion July 1-7, 2018. Plenty of space for everyone and the yellow house was very accommodating and well equipped. Weather was fantastic and we enjoyed the sea lion hanging out on the swim platform. I will mention that a little TLC is probably in order. Beds were pretty uncomfortable (not very high quality mattresses) and a few things like toaster and BBQ grill were not functioning properly. Plus I'm not sure how well the place was cleaned before we got there. Trash cans were full, there were mounds of laundry downstairs and tons of food in the fridge that we had to move, sort through or trash. None of this really affected our stay negatively but I expected better. Would probably stay again if we were out that way but would check for availability of other places first.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
We welcome all comments, especially on ways we can be even better! It is helpful for our guests to point out issues so we can be aware and fix them. Our housekeeper is very attentive to details, and this is a case of someone else attempting to do her job, but unable to reach her standards. It is a great property for families and The Yellow House is so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you in the future and meeting your expectations!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

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

We loved the yellow house

We really loved staying at the yellow house and would do it again without hesitation. At the beginning of our stay we had a little trouble figuring out how to get things to turn on and we got very low on toilet paper but all questions were eventually answered pretty quickly and when I texted the owner he was able to tell me how to access the extra toilet paper they had on site. It was a very nice house and the view was amazing. We were able to see some seals resting on the diving platform across the street through the window while we were in the house. The hot tub was great too and was used many times each day. My only complaint would be that in the information about the house I thought it said Alexa would be able to answer all our questions but that was not the case at all for any of the questions we had. I would suggest updating that book they have telling you things about the house and the area to make it clearer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Sorry about Alexa. It is a new device and system designed for VRBO properties. Since it is new, the developers are having some issues. We are working with them the best we can. However, with all new technology, we are having some hiccups. We strive to make the house modern, while retaining its 100 year old charm. Hopefully, when you return again 🤞 we will have gotten some of the bugs worked out. Thanks for staying with us.
Archival

6/10 Okay

mary M.

Great place after entrance difficulty

My family did really enjoy this spot, as a comfortable, spacious place for a reunion of family from Alaska, Missouri, and Turkey gathered for a wedding in Union. Cooked hotdogs out over the fire, enjoyed the porches and plenty of space for folks to visit in smaller groups. The only glitch: We hadn't been informed on an entry code: was told via owner email that it "would be unlocked." Nephew arrived exhausted from Missouri, and couldn't get in! The Dive Shop was closed. After leaving messages/texts at 3 different places (we didn't have direct phone # for the owner), someone did finally call him with the code. VRBO/Homeaway made it very difficult to have direct contact with the owner--and the website was no help at all. I wouldn't do another VRBO without having owner/caretaker's direct phone number IN ADVANCE. The "good old days" of VRBO seem much less workable now that it's Expedia/HomeAway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
I apologize for the inconvenience your nephew experienced due to our adding new locks. Your honest evaluation will be helpful in our improving our service and being sure the code is given in a timely manner. We are delighted that you found the Yellow House spacious, comfortable, and an enjoyable location for your family reunion.

About the host

Hosted by Don Kinney

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Why they chose this property

The canal is unique BEYOND the diving it is a great location at the foot of the Olympic mountains. The house is located north of Shelton but less than an hour from Olympia, Washington. You can choose to go hiking, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, golfing or relaxing at a local casino, all within an hours drive. It is the perfect place to get away, without having to drive for hours. You are able to change your mind or plans with little effort. Most everyone in your group can be accommodated. This property has been a popular scuba diving destination for over 20 years. It is within just a few hours of Seattle and Portland Oregon. The hood canal is known world wide for its large pacific octopus, seals, occasional resident Orcas, Wolf Eels, Crab, squid etc...

What makes this property unique

The house was a farmhouse built sometime in the 1900's (?) so the locals say. Nobody knows for sure. We did have a guest who was 90 years old. She said she lived in the house when she was 10 years old, when her family ran it as a traveler's boarding house. The house still boasts its unique character - Fir walls, long front porch and a barn on site. The house is solid wood on the upper floors. When you first walk in you see the exposed Fir ceiling and wood floors. We have updated the property to modern conveniences, without losing the charm of the 1920's farmhouse. The windows are updated vinyl but were built to replace the original wood windows with leaded glass. You get the charm of an old farmhouse by the water with modern day conveniences.

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