Large Home w/ Hood Canal Views, Beach Access, Covered Decks, Game Room, Dogs OK

Take in the sparkling views from 3-levels of this stunning 4-level custom home just steps from the waters of the Hood Canal.

Huge decks wrap around the water side of this beautiful home. Walk out the sliding glass door of a bedroom onto the large patio. Have your morning coffee while watching the harbor seals soak up the morning sun. In the winter gaze out from the living room onto the crystal waters while warming yourself by the woodstove.

THE HOUSE
This house, conveniently located along Hwy 101 on the sunny east side of the Olympic Peninsula, was built for amazing water views from nearly every room.
This custom home was designed and built for the actor Shephard Houghton and his wife in 1984. They would spend four or five months here each summer. In Shep's memoirs he writes "It's a beautiful home, with a view of sea and forest and [the public beaches in the Hoodsport area offer] lots of oysters, clams, shrimp, and salmon". Shep appeared in silent films as a youngster, and went on to appear in such films as "Gone with the Wind", "Showboat", "Red Badge of Courage", "Hello Dolly", "Hindenburg", and TV's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Kojac", and "Star Trek", among others, before retiring in 1976. He was well-liked for his personality and work ethic and befriended quite a few Hollywood legends along the way, along with the close friendships he enjoyed in Hoodsport. Framed posters of some of his works are hanging in the game room. The house has a few vintage Boho touches from the original design that have been left intact.

The Olympic National Forest is at your door and Lake Cushman is just 5 miles away. There is hiking, boating, sightseeing, fishing, shellfish harvesting (off-site), hunting, shopping, etc., all within minutes of the house. There are even a few popular casinos just a short distance south on Highway 101.

BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS
There is a private bedroom with queen bed (2nd floor), a private bedroom with king bed (2nd floor), a loft with 4 twin beds (3rd floor), and a bedroom on ground floor with queen bed, The loft is reached via a wood and metal spiral staircase (see pics). Guests are welcome to sleep on the couch and loveseat in the game room but must provide their own sheets/blankets. PLEASE review the sleeping arrangements, some of the bed situations have limited privacy.

The 2nd floor queen bedroom has on suite bathroom with huge, elegant shower. The hallway bathroom, next to the king size bedroom, has a bathtub and shower combination. The bathroom by the living room is a 1/2 bath. The bathroom on the ground floor is a 1/2 bath.

KITCHEN
Cook up a family meal in the large modern kitchen (while enjoying canal views). Large island for a quick bite to start your day or gather at the dining table for a formal meal, plenty of room to accommodate a large group. A gas BBQ grill is available, located just outside the kitchen sliding door.

Kitchen includes:
 Refrigerator
 Range
 Dishwasher
 Pots, pans, dishes, small appliances, blender, mixer, microwave
 Drip coffee or Keurig (coffee and pods provided)
 Cooking spray and basic spices

GAME ROOM and OUTDOOR SPACE
Play pool, darts, ping-pong, or video games in the private game room attached to the house. The game room includes a Smart TV with a couch and loveseat to play Xbox or enjoy your favorite TV show or movie.
The 6 person hot tub, installed in 2019, has a beautiful view of the Hood Canal. The large, covered deck offers exceptions views while you dine at the outdoor table featuring 6 chairs and a large bench. You can also choose to relax on the lounge chairs located on the large upper deck accessed through either 2nd floor bedrooms.

BEACH ACCESS
Please note, this is a water view home, not a waterfront home. There is no direct access to the water from our property. There is a small county park a short walk from our property, but there is no direct access to the water from our property. From the county park, the beach can be accessed down a small rocky slope. The beaches to the north and south of the county park are private and clearly marked. Please be mindful to respect the boundaries of our beachfront neighbors.

THIS HOME ALSO OFFERS:
 Free high speed unlimited internet, and 4 smart TVs
 Air Conditioned house, bedrooms, and game house
 Plenty of parking space, room for a boat and/or trailer
 Dog friendly, up to 2 dogs, with a $50 total fee
 Fireplace in living room, with wood provided. Please note, we do not provide paper or kindling.

This is a "whole house" listing. You and the other guests on your reservation will be the only people occupying the property during your stay. The person who booked the property must be present during the length of the stay. Only guests on the booking may access the property unless the owner gives express prior consent. The maximum occupancy is the people you booked, including children. It is always a good idea to enter your accurate number of guests when searching.

This is a nonsmoking property. No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in the house or game room.

There are 3 security cameras that record video 24/7, One on the front of the garage, one on the side of the garage, one on the back of the house. All directed toward the parking areas. No sound recording.