Peaceful lake house nestled in the Olympics on beautiful Lake Sutherland

Jennifer, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home, the views, and that its location served as such a great basecamp for exploring all the incredible sights around the Olympic Peninsula—from La Push and Sol Duc Falls to Hurricane Ridge and Cape Flattery. It sounds like you had a fantastic trip, and we would love to welcome you back whenever you decide to return to the area! Haines Family

Kristyn, Thanks for taking time to submit a review. We hope to have you back soon.

Hilary, Thank you so much for the review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family and friends enjoyed your time together at the home. It’s wonderful to know that you loved the new dock, took full advantage of those unbeatable living room views, and found the location so convenient for all your outdoor adventures. We are pretty excited for our future guests to experience the new patio deck (that will match the dock design and layout) we are installing this September. Hopefully you can make it back to see how it turned out. Mark

Larry, Thank you so much for such a heartwarming review! We are so honored that your family chose our lake house to celebrate your granddaughter's 6th birthday. What a wonderful milestone, and how incredible that your grandson caught his very first fish right off the dock—that is a core memory he (and the rest of the family) will cherish forever! We are also thrilled to hear that the location made it easy and fun to explore the surrounding national parks, go on hikes, and grab some well-deserved ice cream. It sounds like it was a truly magical family getaway, and we would love to welcome you all back to the lake house for many more celebrations to come! Thanks for sharing your photos with us! Haines Family

Rebecca, Please come back and stay again. We are glad we could share our home with you. Mark

Nancy, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that the lake house was a perfect fit for your group of two couples and that the views of the lake left such an astounding impression. It’s also great to know that the location made it easy to enjoy dinner out in Port Angeles and explore all the incredible hiking in Olympic National Park. We can't wait to welcome you all back for your next getaway! M,N,& C

Debra, Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for highlighting the gorgeous views, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen! It’s the highest compliment to hear that your husband wants to return. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the frustration you experienced regarding the cell service and the initial Wi-Fi connection. Because of our secluded, natural setting, cellular coverage can indeed be spotty depending on the provider. To make things much smoother for future guests, we make sure and provide the Wi-Fi network details the day before your arrival, hopefully eliminating the need to drive down the road to get phones to work. We have the same issues with our cellular service when we return home during the summer. Our best reception (without wifi) is always on the dock (especially with a cup of coffee in hand, or an adult beverage!). We also greatly appreciate you letting us know about the hair dryer; over the years we have left one for our renters. I believe in our tenure we have had about 3 hair dryers stolen. We provide information on the VRBO listing that the hair dryer is not available. However, I believe this summer I will be mounting "hotel hair dryers" that cannot be removed and see if that works. We would love to welcome you and your husband back whenever your travels bring you to the area again! Mark

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that the house, dock, and lake access provided such an amazing experience for you. It sounds like you made the absolute most of the gorgeous water with your paddle boards and we are glad the new steps made the trek down the hill feel safe and sturdy. We are also delighted that the location served as such a convenient basecamp for exploring Port Angeles, Lake Crescent, and the incredible hikes and beaches around the Olympic National Forest. We would love to welcome you back in a heartbeat whenever you are ready for another getaway at the lake!

Jeff, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the house, its awesome location, and the amazing views. We also truly appreciate your helpful suggestions regarding toiletries and linens and we have updated our pre-arrival welcome letter to highlight the details that toiletries are not provided clearly. Additionally, we’ve taken your advice to heart and have increased the supply of washcloths for multi-night stays to make future stays even more convenient and comfortable. Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for noting that you would stay with us again. We would love to welcome you back anytime your travels bring you back to the area! Mark

Noah, Thank you so much for this fantastic and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views, found the home spotless and well-organized, and appreciated the convenient parking and nearby store. Regarding your helpful tip about the internet codes—thank you for highlighting that for future travelers! We have updated our pre-arrival process to provide the Wi-Fi details a day prior to arrival, ensuring future guests have them right at their fingertips the moment they arrive. We would love to welcome you back to the lake house anytime! Mark, Natalie and Colter

Roxanne, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are thrilled to hear that the lakeside home provided such a serene and pristine getaway, and that the views took your breath away. It's wonderful to know the location served as a great basecamp for exploring all the amazing sights around Olympic National Park. We also deeply appreciate your constructive feedback. You are entirely right about the challenge with cell coverage upon arrival; to make future check-ins seamless, we have updated our welcome notes to include the Wi-Fi access codes in our emails and texts to you prior to your arrival. We have had our hair dryers stolen in the past so we do not provide them at the house. We have provided a large 2in1 shampoo bottle as a complimentary toiletry for our guests. This may not work well for our guests which is why we emphasize in our listing and welcome letter to bring your own toiletries. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We would be honored to welcome you and your wife back to the lake home whenever you are ready for another escape! Haines Family

Joseph, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing views, the cleanliness, and that everyone got a great night's sleep (and that the quiet floors helped keep things peaceful with the kids!). At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the experience you had with the heater in the downstairs bedroom. That is certainly not the level of comfort we want our guests to experience. The electrical wall heaters all work but can be noisy and require a lot of electricity to work and are not the most efficient. We are working to install a ductless ac/heat system in the downstairs living room and bedroom that are similar with the one we have upstairs. We also appreciate your note regarding the kitchen lighting and will look into adding better illumination to make food prep a bit more convenient. Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We would love to welcome you and your family back for another enjoyable trip in the future! Mark

Nick, We are thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed the 'million dollar' view and made great memories together playing games, relaxing on the dock, and hanging out by the fire pit. Lake Sutherland really is a special basecamp for exploring Olympic National Park, and hearing that you didn't want to leave means the world to us. We would love to welcome you back anytime! Mark

Amelia, We are thrilled to hear your family had such a great vacation. Lake Sutherland really is uniquely situated right on the doorstep of Olympic National Park—sitting halfway between the subalpine trails of Hurricane Ridge to the east and the coastal rainforests and beaches to the west, it makes exploring the park so effortless. Thanks for the photo. Mark

David, Thank you for staying with us! We're so glad you had such a beautiful stay and were able to hit so many great spots nearby. For our future renters here is a quick list of sites to see within 30 minutes of our home: ​Marymere Falls Trail, Devil’s Punchbowl via Spruce Railroad Trail, Historic Lake Crescent Lodge, Mount Storm King, Sol Duc Falls & Natural Hot Springs. Mark

Alexander, Thanks so much for the feedback and review! Lake Sutherland is such a special home base for exploring the outdoors while still being close to town, so we're delighted it worked out so well for your trip. Mark

Heidi, Thank you for staying with us! We're thrilled you loved the quiet location and beautiful views. Having Port Angeles close by for supplies and Forks just down the road for a fun Twilight adventure makes it such a great home base. Hope to welcome you back during lake-swimming season next time! Mark

Jeanine, Thank you so much for the incredible 10/10 review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your group of six had such a magical week and that the home exceeded your expectations—you are so right that pictures truly can't capture how stunning those views are. We do appreciate that you uploaded a couple of photos of your stay. We love it when our guests do this. How special to catch two beavers swimming by in the early morning, and it's great to hear you were able to take advantage of the clear lake water for a swim! It sounds like you packed in an incredible amount of exploring, from Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rainforest, and Lake Crescent to discovering those amazing tidal pools and enjoying some great local food at Dead Low Pizza. We would love to host you all again whenever you are ready to come back and tackle that whale watching tour and lake kayaking. Thank you so much for staying with us! Mark

I am glad to hear you enjoyed your quiet time and being able to recharge and relax. Please come back.

Carlos, I am glad we were able to host a fellow Coastie. I know you had a short trip, but I'm sure you got to experience the amazing fall conditions at the lake and just enjoy it.

Shannon, Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback! There's nothing better than lake days with the kids and dinners with a great view. Hearing that you hope to return means so much to us, and we’d be delighted to have your family back anytime! Mark

Thanks for your review. So happy you enjoyed your stay at our home.

Lindsey, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are so glad your family enjoyed the location and beautiful views. It's great to hear that the downstairs setup worked out so well for the kids to have their own space to relax. We would love to host your family again anytime! Mark

We hope you had a chance to see our resident beaver and to watch the eagles swooping out of the trees to steal a fish or two from the fisherman.