Quiet Lakehouse, hot tub, sauna, sunroom, playgrnd

Tranquility and family fun, one hour north of Seattle.
Enjoy spectacular lake views from our south-facing living room and sunroom, and true quiet on Lake Howard, where gas-powered motors are banned.
6-person sauna, 4-person hot tub, tons of outdoor space, large fire pit, enclosed playground, and private lake access with dock and watercraft to borrow.

Swim, kayak, paddleboard, boogie board, boat, and fish trout & bass (May-Oct) in Washington`s second-clearest lake. Water is 75℉/24℃ in summer.

Fully equipped for several families, multi-generational family holidays, or a group of friends.

Situated on Lake Howard, a no-gas-motor lake, and with just one quiet neighbor. Experience tranquility like nowhere else this close to Seattle.

Amenities include fire pit, hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, cold plunge, fireplace, simulated axe throwing, cornhole, ring toss, bocce, giant Jenga, board games, card games, and poker.
We have a large lawn, so we suggest you bring your own sport equipment (frisbee, soccerball), splashpad, Slip `N Slide, etc.

There is a separate living room in the lower level, with a TV and Roku stick. Sign into your own streaming services with ease.

DINING
Cook up a storm in our fully equipped kitchen, which includes two ovens, plus microwave, Keurig K Duo Coffee Maker (takes both keurig pods and pre-ground coffee), slow cooker, electric hand mixer, propane BBQ, cooking trays, casserole dishes, and serving platters. We have essential ingredients like oils and sauces, but reach out if you have questions.
The dining table seats 12, while a secondary dining table in the sun room seats 6. We also supply a folding table.

CHILDREN
- Our fenced-in woodchip playground includes a climbing dome, small basketball hoop, and water table.
- High chairs: 2x Inglesina fast table chairs, 1x tray. Suitable from 6 months up to 37 lbs. CONTACT US BEFOREHAND TO RESERVE THIS.
- 3x Crib mattresses. Make accident cleanups easy with smaller sheets and blankets, and layered fitted sheets and mattress protectors. ​These can fit fine directly on the floor (no bedframes) in the master bedroom closets, bedroom 3 and bedroom 5. CONTACT US BEFOREHAND TO RESERVE THIS.
- Books for small children 0-6.
- Bathing: 2x bath tubs upstairs. All showers have detachable shower wands and a stop/go button on the shower wand.
- The lawn has a hose, so feel free to bring a splash pad, slip ‘n slide, or other activites.

LAKE - Lake Howard is a wonderful swimming lake.
- Rated Washington’s second-clearest lake.
- Borrow our kayak, inflatable paddleboard, or sitting/diving platform.
- There is a nearby public boat launch for your own non-gas-motorized boats.
- Rapid depth dropoff from the shore.
- Warm water in summer, up to 75℉/24℃
- Jump off the dock or floating platform
- No gasoline motorized craft allowed
- 530 yards across
- No swimmer`s itch! Swimmer`s itch is caused by a parasite spread by waterfowl, which visit the lake only in small numbers, very rarely.


WILDLIFE
You may spot the following:
- ​Red tail hawks
- Bald eagles
- Golden eagles
- Ospreys
- Cormorants (April)
- Kingfishers
- Blue herons
- Muskrats (looks like a small beaver)
- River otters
- Freshwater turtles
- Freshwater snails
And much, much more.

Note that we are in rural Washington, on a lake, surrounded by undeveloped forest. You may also see spiders, tiny harmless snakes, slugs, racoons, and mice. We pay expensive pest controllers, but there is only so much we can do. We are a local, family-owned Airbnb, not a large resort.

FISHING
- Fish right off the dock or take a boat out.
- Fishing season is the 4th Saturday in April to Oct 31.
- Fish for Rainbow Trout, Coastal Cutthoat Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
- Buy a fishing license, and respect size limitations and catch limits.

LIFE VESTS
Mandatory on the dock, in the water, and in boats for children under 10, and adults Sept-April.
We have the following sizes:
3x infant life vests
1x infant swim aid
6x child life vests (~30-~50 lbs)
4x youth up to 90 lbs
1x adult/oversized
1x adult XXL
1x adult XXXL

CARS:
Parking for 8+ cars.
Level 2 car charger (48A, 11.5kW) with a J1772 plug. If you drive an electric car with a NACS plug (e.g. Teslas), you’ll need to supply your own converter.

ACCESSABILITY - all are welcome.
Please contact us before booking if you have specific questions.
There is 1 step at the main entrance.
To access the lawn, you can travel down a long gravel slope or stone steps. The downstairs door has 2 steps.
Our indoor staircases have sturdy rails.
There are bathtubs upstairs, and a standard shower downstairs, large enough to fit a shower chair if you bring your own.

SUSTAINABILITY is core to our beliefs.
- We offset our energy usage with solar power. Together with whole-house batteries, they ensure even rare power outages have a minimal impact on your stay.
- You`ll find reclaimed wood throughout the house, including the sauna and sunroom, bedroom closet doors, master bed frame (West Elm `Alexa`), and downstairs bar tables are reclaimed wood from a bowling alley.
- The roof is metal, not asphalt, providing clean runoff.
- We use only all natural cotton sheets and towels.
- Recycling and compost waste. (This isn`t the city - we pay extra to have these!)
- We donate our damaged and stained towels to the local dog shelter
- We repair before we replace
- We are members and active volunteers at our local tool library (Shoreline).

NEARBY
- We are in rural Washington, with plenty of local farm stands, florists, and artisan shops in the area.
- 15 minutes from the local major shopping area at the I-5 exit (Smokey Point / Arlington / Lakewood). Stores include Costco, Target, Walmart Supercenter, Safeway and more.
- Wenberg County Park on Lake Goodwin. - 8 minutes.
- Kayak Point Park & Beach - 9 minutes
- Kayak Point Disc Golf Resort - 9 minutes
- Seattle Premium Outlets, Tulalip - 20 minutes. You pass it on your way to/from Seattle.
- Cabella’s (Bass Pro) - 21 minutes. Includes a really fun exhibit for kids. You pass it on your way to/from Seattle. Right by the above outlets.

You have access to the whole house, except the locked workshop. Please do not use the downstairs kitchen.

For your safety, we have locked the gates to the fenced-off slope behind the house, and the fenced-off dirt slope beheind the playground.

Contact us through the Airbnb app. If you ring the video doorbell, we can also assist you that way, though it is less reliable.

WHAT TO PACK
- Footwear for the dock. It splinters easily. Flip flops, sandals, Crocs or water shoes recommended.
Sunscreen.
- Insect repellant. Most years this isn’t an issue, but bring it just in case.
- Fishing gear.
- Food. We supply essentials, like cooking oils and sauces.
- Coffee, tea, milk. We supply some coffee pods and tea bags, but you may wish to bring your own favorite Keurig coffee pods, ground coffee, or tea.

At worst, there are small convenience stores 5 minutes away, and 15-20 minutes away are Target, Costco, Walmart and Safeway. Instacart and Amazon Prime deliver very fast to us as well.
No smoking.
No parties.
No Pets.
No unregistered visitors.

Stay on the property. The neighboring undeveloped land is private property and is dangerous.
Please do not enter the locked gates to the fenced off slopes behind the house and behind the playground.

We are on a septic system. Flush only toilet paper down toilets, and liquids down drains.
No “flushable” wipes, sanitary products, harsh cleaning chemicals, or grease down the toilets or drains.
Do not use the kitchen sink garbage disposal.
If we have to call out a plumber due to a blockage, we will pass the cost to you.

Children under 10 must wear a life vest near or in the water, on the dock, and on boats.
October to May: adults must wear a life vest too.

You can dine on and jump off our large pontoon boat, but do not unmoor (untie) or move the pontoon boat.

No glass or food near hot tub or in sauna. We provide plastic cups