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Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm

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Welcome to the Historic Captain Calhoun House!
Stunning light fixtures throughout home. This one is amazing at night.
Fully outfitted kitchen with lots of counterspace and a lovely breakfast table.
Lots of countertop space for meal prep.
Spacious dining room. Seats 8 easily.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ann Starrett Mansion
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port Townsend, WA
  • Place, Ann Starrett Mansion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rose Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwest Maritime Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bow

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Aft

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Port

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

En suite - Primary

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm

Situated in the heart of uptown Port Townsend, the Captain Calhoun House is just minutes away from everything great Port Townsend has to offer. Mere steps from the excellent seasonal farmers' market, you might enjoy picking up terrific locally grown produce and coming back to the spacious, well-equipped kitchen to prep a feast with friends. Or, maybe you just want a quiet retreat. Captain Calhoun delivers! You will enjoy this beautiful, newly-remodeled historic house with four cozy, light-filled bedrooms, as well as a stylish and comfortable living area with a wood-burning fireplace. Whatever your plans, the house will be a wonderful base for your time in Port Townsend.

The house is 1.5 miles from Fort Worden (picturesque walk!) and a ten-minute walk to downtown.

NOTE: Due to Port Townsend zoning regulations, we have a 30 DAY RENTAL MINIMUM. We know you won't want to leave, so hopefully 30 days (or more) will be perfect for you. Most of our guests prefer to manage their own light cleaning while they are visiting, but if you prefer, we can arrange for a biweekly cleaning service to come by ($300 per visit).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
No shoe household. Please pack slippers for use in the house.
You are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the home during your stay. Additional charges for hired cleaning services apply.
You must manage the garbage and recycling: separation of garbage from recycling, rinsing out recycling containers, taking containers to curb and back.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7909162
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 Townsend

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Port Townsend Historic District, a neighbourhood in Port Townsend. Port Townsend Golf Club and Madrona MindBody Institute are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rothschild House State Park and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Key City Public Theatre and Centrum. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Port Townsend, WA

What's nearby

  • Ann Starrett Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Townsend Carnegie Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rose Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northwest Maritime Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jefferson County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pourhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Port Townsend Food Co-op - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪1-2-3 Thai - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sirens Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Doc's Marina Grill in Port Townsend - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Uptown Port Townsend: Modern Amenities & Victorian Charm located?

This family-friendly Port Townsend holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Port Townsend Carnegie Library, Rothschild House State Park and Ann Starrett Mansion. Chetzemoka Park and Rothschild House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in uptown Port Townsend. Host was very responsive and friendly. Accurate listing. Beautiful views just up the block. Farmer’s market is just up the block. Love the dining room table!
Robins swarmed this shrub one day while I was out in the yard.
Down the street a couple of blocks.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. This house had everything we could want for an extended stay. Plus very charming decor, modern touches combined with period details. Loved it!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melei K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a perfect spot for us to explore PT and the peninsula. If is a quaint historic home in a lively part of town, great neighbors, weekly farmers market right in the corner. The house is very convenient to restaurants and retail by walking or a short drive. The home is lovely, anything you need is available. The beds were all very comfortable, and the location very quiet to help you get rested for all the options for entertainment. The host was terrific to work with!
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRADFORD B.

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

Wonderful month in Port Townsend!

We had a wonderful stay at Anne's house. The location was perfect, could easily walk into the downtown area and shore. Also geat location for weekly farmers market, bakery and restaurants. Anne was the perfect host. Very accomodating for any requests that we made.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Home Away from Home

Spacious home located in the heart of Uptown Port Townsend, yet quiet and serene. Enjoyed walkability to restaurants, markets, and entertainment. Just a few blocks to a robust bus system for longer trips. Perfect for those who enjoy cooking in a well supplied kitchen. Plenty of outdoor space for reading or a nap after a long day.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful, uptown house

This historic home was just steps away from the Uptown Shops and a nice walk or short drive to several beaches/parks and downtown activities. It also made a wonderful base camp for full-day trips to Seattle, Victoria, Forks and Port Angeles. The kitchen was well-appointed, the beds were comfortable, the washer and dryer was a lifesaver, and the internet was strong and reliable. Our 30 day stay was truly magical and Anne was the best hostess. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Perfect House in Perfect Location

I spent 6 months in the Captain Calhoun house after I relocated to Port Townsend. It was very cozy, especially on rainy winter days, and I felt very at home. It is well appointed and has everything you need for any length of stay. It would be great for families with two bedrooms up and two down. Nice dining room for family meals and great kitchen for cooking too! Most important to me was the walking distance to downtown and having all the amenities of uptown just around the corner (bars, restaurants, grocery store). I highly recommend this home for your next stay in Port Townsend!
Stayed 188 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great House in a Great Town

My wife and I loved our stay at the Captain Calhoun House in Port Townsend! It's very cozy and warm for an older house. Everything's updated, especially the fully equipped kitchen which was perfect for us (we cook a lot!). We repurposed one sunny upstairs bedroom as an exercise/yoga studio. Outside features a large fenced-in private yard with grill and patio. Bonus features were a working wood stove and giant claw foot bathtub. The house is impeccably decorated with art, sculptures, and historic books which makes it feel truly lived in.It was perfect for my 10-week remote work stint. The office provided a large and sturdy desk/chair setup suitable for my dual-screen workstation, with door for privacy during calls. Internet service was fast and reliable.The location is ideal in the quiet historic "Uptown" area with shops and restaurants nearby. Just a 10-minute walk to the beach, harbor, and downtown. Downtown is full of quaint shops, bars, and restaurants, and the town is blessed with numerous parks and green spaces. Port Townsend has an extensive military/maritime history so walking through the shipyards or along the beach were some of our favorite evening strolls. Clear days offer stunning views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier.Weekend getaways are convenient, with Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and Victoria, BC all accessible by ferry.The Captain Calhoun House lived up to its description, and we would gladly return for another extended stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Wonderful home to enjoy Port Townsend and the area!

This charming house was beautifully decorated and well equipped and was the perfect base for visiting this area of the Olympic Peninsula for the first time. It is located within a block of shops, restaurants, a great bakery, and the Farmer's Market on Saturdays! Loved it!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Loved it!

We stayed 9 months at this wonderful house in PT while we looked for our own place in the PNW. It was a fantastic choice! Quiet yet close to everything in PT (walk to stores, yoga, restaurants); lovely interior with beautiful art, artifacts and vintage books; comfortable beds; very well-stocked kitchen; and a superb host! I will miss our time there. Highly recommend!
Stayed 171 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

LOVED

We stayed at this lovely property for over 6 months and had the best time! The property is adorable, well stocked with everything you need, and walking distance to market/restaurants/uptown/downtown. On top of that it is quiet and peaceful in the evening. We especially loved the piano and amazing book selection in the house, and the owner was fantastic and easy to deal with. 5+ stars! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 101 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Uptown close

We loved our stay at The Calhoun House in Uptown Port Townsend. We were represented by four generations and found everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There's so much to do in Port Townsend. You can just park the car and walk everywhere, including Fort Worden State Park. With Aldrich's Grocery across the street from the house and Pane D'amore one block away, you don't have to drive to get what you crave. Water Street is a short walk using the 136 stairs to downtown with all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Fantastic Trip

My family (spouse and 2 little girls, a 3yo and 4mo) stayed at the Captain Calhoun house for a month. The house was great, with a well stocked kitchen and comfortable furnishings. The owner, Anne was amazingly responsive and helpful with anything we needed during the stay. The house, as is the case with most historical homes, does not have air conditioning. However, this was not a problem except for three nights during a historic heatwave when it was hot inside. In normal times the house was very pleasant with open windows and a nice breeze. The location was perfect with multiple coffee and pastry options less than a block away, a playground for the kiddos about 1/2 block away, and multiple other parks and beaches within minutes. We saw deer in and around the house almost daily. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Great property to use a home base exploring the Olympic Peninsula.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Perfect stay

Our stay was amazing, comfortable and well appointed house. Anne communicated quickly when we had questions. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thanks Sarah! Loved having you and your crew. Hope you'll be back again.

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