Backyard Gathering Areas | On-Site Wildlife Viewing | Custom Furniture | 1 Mi to Puget Sound Serene nature retreat meets luxurious family chalet at this 5-bed, 3-bath vacation rental. Nestled on 8.5 acres of sprawling marshlands, this Pacific Northwest escape invites you to soak in the stunning beauty of Port Ludlow. Unwind on the deck and take in peekaboo views of the Puget Sound, cozy up by one of the fire pits, or enjoy clamming and oyster picking — all from the comfort of your backyard! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed- Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed- Bonus Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa OUTDOOR LIVING- Indoor/outdoor porch w/ lounge space- Elevated deck w/ addt'l seating, private balcony- Covered patio w/ Smart TV & lounge space- 3 picnic tables w/ umbrellas, pavilion w/ lounge area- Wood-burning fire pit (wood provided)- Gas grill & 2 gas fire pits (propane provided)- Viewing area w/ Adirondack chairs- Beach towels & chairs, beach umbrella- Cornhole boards, horseshoes, vintage car (decorative)- 8.5 acres of marshland, nearby oyster picking & clamming KITCHEN- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave- Keurig coffee maker (pods provided), coffee grinder- L-shaped island w/ seating, toaster, rice cooker- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING- Dining table, multiple living areas, 3 Smart TVs w/ Netflix- Dedicated bar area w/ seating, 3 beverage fridges, ice maker- Board games, books, high chair provided- Custom furniture, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings GENERAL- Free WiFi- Central air conditioning & heating (main level only)- Electric heating (lower level)- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board- Linens & towels- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers FAQ- No A/C on lower level ACCESSIBILITY- Stairs required, multi-level home- Bedroom & bathroom on main floor- Portable ramp under carport PARKING- Driveway (10 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - 1 mile to Puget Sound access at W.R. Hicks County Park- 8 miles to Kitsap Memorial State Park- 18 miles to Bloedel Reserve- 31 miles to Golden Gardens Park & Woodland Park Zoo- 35 miles to Seattle: Pike Place Market, live entertainment, sporting events, family-friendly attractions, restaurants, bars- 40 miles to King County International Airport & 82 miles to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking- No pets allowed- No events, parties, or large gatherings- Additional fees and taxes may apply- Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- This multi-level home requires using an exterior staircase to enter but features bedrooms and full bathrooms on the 1st floor and features a portable ramp under the carport- The property only offers air conditioning on the main level- The on-site vintage car is decorative and not available for guest use- There is another nearby property available for rent listing ID: 461063- The beach right down in front of the lodge is connected to another neighborhood and HOA. This property is not part of it. Hicks beach is in walking distance for guest use.