Waterfront Beachhouse: Best Harbor Location and View

Located on the prime Quartermaster Inner Harbor, overlooking the Yacht Club, with the best views on the Island.

Our Beachhouse, with huge deck and Greatroom layout, is perfectly suited for group enjoyment and relaxation. There are four bedrooms (three with king/queen beds and one with bunkbeds), two baths and a rec room downstairs with a ping pong table and queen futon.

The Greatroom has a large and cozy fireplace (pushbutton insert, the largest available) and large screen TV with Smart capabilities. Two separate seating areas accommodate 10 comfortably.

Huge windows. In Summer, watch the boats parade just in front. Quartermaster Yacht Club with it's sailboat-only (read: quiet) membership provide a serene backdrop to your barbeque or cocktails on the deck.

In Fall, weather stays warm through much of October, enough to enjoy the deck and dining alfresco. Witness the annual flock migrations as they fly by at eye level, and watch them dive for the rich bounty of the harbor.

In Winter, the view becomes dramatic. A roaring fireplace keeps everyone toasty while watching the storms roll in over the harbor. The best time of year for the hot tub:-)

High-speed internet for those working remotely, top-level Comcast speed. Lots of separate workspaces; two bedrooms have desks, an office area in the kitchen, and a kitchen table with the best view of all.

An open-concept demonstration kitchen, spacious and with views from every window, allows for lots of group cooking and entertaining. A gas high-BTU stove makes it easy.

Dining table accommodates 10 for dinner. The piano in the room ensures everyone is entertained!

The massive deck is the best of the house. Watch the boats navigate to and from the Quartermaster Yacht Club, as well as the marina, all day long. Surrounded by towering 200' trees, eagles and cormorants are amazing to watch. Very private, you cannot see neighbors and have your own private beach. A gas grill is provided for your use. Dock for your boat.

A state-of-the-art eight (8!) person Grandee Hot Springs Hot tub overlooks the harbor as well. Using silver-ion technology for cleanliness, it relies on bromine, for those with sensitivities and is completely sanitized between guests. It features a color-lightshow option for evening fun.

The Fourth of July Vashon Fireworks display, which rivals Seattle's, is shot from a barge anchored in the inner harbor, DIRECTLY IN FRONT of our deck. Definitely the best place for the 4th.

The Inner Harbor is calm and full of areas to explore. Two marinas, a Kayak Center, boat launch and park are all walking distance. We offer a rowboat and two stand-up paddle boards, as well as all sizes of life vests. Seals, herons, cormorants and a huge variety of crabs and clams are all there to observe and enjoy.

Vashon is rural country, but you can walk to the best General Store left in the county, Harbor Mercantile (The Burton Store), a gorgeous 10 minutes walk. Also walking, the friendly Burton Coffee Stand is across the street. The Burton Loop, with its renowned Kayaking Center, parks and summer camp, is also a walk away. You can flag-stop Metro buses at the front gate of the house, for a ride into Vashon, the ferry, Seattle or Tacoma. If you're driving, there is room for 4 cars.

In July and August, we have a 5-day minimum stay. Blackberries rule Vashon, and the sweetest and fattest come from this part of the island, everywhere you look. Recipes for ice cream, preserves, pie and sauces are in the cupboard, as is a terrific ice-cream maker. The sweet fragrance permeates the island!