We had an incredible time at the house. It is beautifully decorated and the views cannot be beat (so many seals hanging out in the water!). There are helpful labels and videos that show how things work, and we made good use of the provided tide chart for beach combing. The hosts are super communicative and helpful. We wanted a Thanksgiving getaway where we could decompress and spend time together as a family, and this was definitely the best place to do that!

Cute rental and well stocked. I had a few random questions at check in and response was immediate from host. Beautiful views. The climb up and down the stairs to the rental would be hard with a small child or older parent but well worth it if you’re in the middle.

We stayed at the Des Moines Diamond over Thanksgiving with our four children, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The home was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed, making our stay seamless and comfortable. The views of the water and sunsets were breathtaking, and the private beach access was a highlight of our trip. We spent hours exploring the beach, shell hunting, and marveling at the tiny crabs our kids found—it was like having our own slice of coastal paradise. The home itself was luxurious and cozy. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the kitchen, combined with the outdoor grill, allowed us to prepare a fantastic Thanksgiving meal. Even the steep, winding stairs leading down to the home added a unique and enchanting element to the experience. Our younger kids enjoyed watching the sunset from the warmth of the hot tub, too! The hosts, Sara and Kellon, were amazing—responsive, helpful, and thoughtful throughout our stay. The location offered the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience, with quick access to restaurants, grocery stores, and downtown Seattle. We can’t recommend the Des Moines Diamond enough. It was the relaxing, beautiful getaway we were craving, and we would absolutely stay here again. Thank you, Sara and Kellon, for sharing this incredible space with us! 🌊✨

I really wanted to give this property a 5 star review, but there were some key things that were left out from the description that I really believe should be addressed, especially for the price it was listed. What isn't said, and absolutely needs to be known prior to booking, is that it is a TREK to get down to the actual location. The stairs there are not friendly, and vary in shapes and sizes. The bride to be of our party, actual fell down those when she arrived at the property (and yes she was sober). Parking: it is limited to 2 spaces (which is SHARED with the rest of the neighborhood) which is ABOVE the property. We had 8 ladies with us, and most drove from out of town to get there. I spoke with the owners when I initially discovered the property, and asked about it, and they said we could park in the "neighborhood streets" which wasn't clear at all. When we were at the place I asked again, and they said we could use the Marina parking, which also was a trek to get back to the property. The SAVING GRACE was that, when the tide went out it was suuper easy to get to the Marina and back which was a walk along the beach. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but these key points really did impact our overall thoughts on the space.