Find Peace & Beauty on the Water & at the Edge of the Olympic Mountains...
About this house rental
A special beach home with 2 en suite bedrooms in the main home & a separate bunk house with a queen bed & one set of bunk beds. The bunk house sits beside the main house and has a full bathroom. We have over 150 feet of private, waterfront property. The main house has a large fold out sofa bed in the living room as well. In the late spring, summer and early fall, the salt water is warm and perfect for waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, or just diving in for a refreshing swim. You might see a seal, maybe two or three of them. Although dated, we have a large pickle ball court that doubles as a basketball court.Put a crab pot out & pick up oysters from our beach & you are all set for a delectable dinner. Winter time is cozy to cuddle up and read a good book, watch the various birds migrate, play cards or board games with family and friends. Alderbrook Resort is just 7 miles south of our home. They have a world class spa and delicious northwest cuisine. We have 4 single kayaks, 2 double kayaks, and 2 paddle boards for your use. I grew up on Bainbridge Island and spent many summers on the canal at my grandparents home. It is my slice of heaven out here. When the tide comes all the way up in the evenings; there is a period I call the "Magic Hour". It is Divine. Enjoy.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
££££
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(80 Reviews)
5.0
The hostesses were very friendly and helpful. We had several day trips and cancelled two of them to make more time at the house. We had fun diving for sand dollars, looking for oysters and digging for clams. The kids loved the kayaks, canoe and paddle boards. The sunset was pretty every night. We saw sea otters and seals. The house is ten minutes from groceries and gas. You want to have water shoes as it is a rocky beach, but we knew that from the pictures. We really loved Magic Hour!
2.0
"Elegant 3 bedroom estate" is how this listing starts out but buyer beware; it is a far cry from "elegant" or an "estate." If your idea of "elegant" is smelling the septic system every morning and night, then by all means book this rental. And "estate" is a stretch...it's a dated 2 bedroom home with a bunkhouse. There is a grassy area, which the kids did enjoy playing on but the very sketchy pickle ball court with cracked/protruding areas would be a safety hazard if you were brave enough to use it.
Some amenities listed inaccurately were:
1) Hot tub (spa/whirlpool) - NONE
2) A/C in the main home's bedrooms - only in 1 bedroom (NOTE: 87 degrees when we stayed so sleeping comfortably was important)
4) Shampoo - one bottle in one bathroom, not adequate
5) Hairdryer - one for the entire house/bunkhouse, not adequate
6) Children's highchair, dishes & utensils - NONE
The kitchen was totally unorganized, a scavenger hunt just trying to find anything. And to make cooking easier for your guests, please provide some large cooking spoons.
The rugs in the bunkhouse bathroom were disgusting and moldy; need to be replaced.
Plus we found out the dishwasher was not working AFTER our arrival; very poor communication on the owner's part.
Of course, the best part of the house was the beach and the view; but isn't this the case with most of the homes along Hood Canal? It's a very beautiful area of Washington and the reason we return, but returning to this home will not happen.
5.0
My mom grew up coming to Hood Canal, and we wanted to come back and celebrate her there. This property is phenomenal. There’s so much to do to enjoy all Hood Canal has to offer. Our favorite activities were canoeing, paddle boarding, and clamming! The views from the home are incredible and it was a perfect stay overall.
We did have a little hiccup with the garbage disposal, but Tiffany was so responsive we got everything taken care of right away. Our family plans to come back here again. I highly, highly recommend this beautiful home.
5.0
We spent a weekend with close friends and family and had a great time. The place was clean and when we needed help with something the owner was responsive.
The kids had an amazing time looking for shells and baby crabs on the beach. The adults enjoyed watching seals, kayaking and taking in the fresh air during high tide. Plenty of room in the main house that we didn't even have to use the separate unit. Thank you for an amazing time! 😊
5.0
this is a good place for stay with nice view.
5.0
We had a great time taking advantage of the water and all of the boats. It was a beautiful weekend.
5.0
This is the 3rd times we stay at this home, WE LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. The property is well kept, the owners is wonderful and very thoughtful. The house has amazing view of the canal from every room and is it very peaceful. The owner stock the home with most amenities you need for a cozy stay. We uses this property as an annual family get together hanging out and enjoying each other. We already talk about the next time we return to the house. Thank you so much!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and will makes this our first choice.
5.0
3 generation Family of 9. Plenty of room to spread out. Kayaks were a hit. Views are what this house is all about. Beautiful from the main house bedrooms and the living room have tall windows to enjoy the view. Enjoyed our time together here.
Never had communication needed with manger so can’t really rate that.
5.0
We very much enjoyed this delightful home. Beautiful views and enjoyed the fire place. Perfect for us to unwind!
5.0
Right on the water and so many windows. Wonderful place!
5.0
Our family spent a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend in this lovely house. The view was amazing and the sunsets absolutely gorgeous.
We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the house and the grounds were, it looks even better than on the pictures. We had a lot of space to chill, cook and hang out. The house is really well stocked and we found everything we needed, including lovely plates and glasses which is always a nice to have for a holiday weekend :-). You can pick oysters right on the beach outside the house and baked them for dinner, it was delicious!
The pickle ball court was a nice surprise too and we had fun playing as a family. We would love to go back in the spring or summer to enjoy the water and chill on the back porch with the firepit going as the November weather did not really allow us to do that.
Thank you Tiffany and Mary for sharing your home and being extremely gracious hosts.
5.0
We spent a wonderful week at this home. It is very clean, comfortable and well-stocked. Communication with the owners was great. We enjoyed the kayaks and pickleball court. The best part of the trip was sitting on the comfy outdoor chairs and swings reading, playing card games and just gazing at the beauty and splendor of Hood Canal. Thank you Mary and Tiffany for sharing your home with us!
5.0
Amazing view.
5.0
We were all pleasantly surprised as the photos are only a glimpse into this wonderful home. We had 6 adult children and were all comfortably set up. The large kitchen enticed us to sit and gather after our meals. The back had a truly stunning view of the sound, provided easy access to swimming and kayaking and the sunsets were breathtaking! Best surprise was the pickle ball court on the driveway and our family fun just sitting around watching and playing the game. No need to leave the property! Thank you for making our 32nd feel like an island escape !
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely family cabin. There is plenty of space to spread out and relax. The layout is ideal, with the main bedrooms on opposite ends of the big house and the third bedroom off the detached garage, plus two tiers of outdoor seating (one on the patio outside the slider and the other on the bulkhead). The kitchen has lots of counter space and room for multiple people to prepare food, and the living room and library/game table nook is a cozy space at night. We spent a lot of time in the water, using the multiple kayaks and paddleboards available in the garage and swimming to the raft (which is marked with the cabin owners' names and phone number, so I don't know how the previous guest got the impression that it was off limits).
When I visit a place to which I hope to return, I always make a list of things I would bring next time. Here is that list for this house:
-- Extra patio/camp chairs -- there are multiple outdoor seating areas and it is nice to not have to move the chairs supplied from spot to spot
-- Bath mat/rug -- the bunkhouse bathroom doesn't have one and the floor can get slippery without it.
-- Extra firewood for the fire pit on the bulkhead -- the house comes with one-night's supply.
-- Beach towels
Thank you so much for making this spot available to us!
5.0
Looking out on the Hood canal each day was so lovely, so calming, so peaceful. The house was beautiful with room for all nine of us to sleep, eat, and play. Plenty of water craft and personal flotation devices. I would have liked more protection from the later afternoon/evening sun. More umbrellas, a roll-out awning? The kitchen was very well supplied. Everything was clean and functional.
4.0
lovely vacation home with well stocked kitchen. I love the canal with swimable salt water beach. No gas BBQ, only charcoal, no air conditioning. West facing windows with continual sun on them. Could never stay in a non air conditioned home again due to a change in summer temperatures. also, shows swim raft as part of the property but other property owners have priority over swim raft.
5.0
Paradise on Hood Canal
We love this beach home on Hood Canal. We stayed with our family last year and with friends this year. It is the perfect location and size to accommodate 6 adults comfortably and 10 if you know each other well. There are 3 totally separate spaces for sleeping that include a bathroom and conveniently placed outside doors. The bedrooms have delightful beachy views which are close enough to the shore to hear the waves lapping at night and to be bathed in sunlight during the day. There is a lovely patio right out the living room and bedroom doors with a picnic table and a large swing to gaze at the beach and blue shimmering water below or the stars at night. A few steps down from this patio area is an amazing bulkhead which allows multiple groups to visit comfortably in Adirondack chairs or cook oysters and s'mores over a firepit. This location cannot be beat for swimming or boating. It is easy to gradually enter the warm salt water of Hood Canal. My seventy-plus years old friends and I swam throughout the afternoon and after dinner into the evening. The property looks west towards the Olympic Mountains, so the sunset is truly beautiful reminding one memories and the memories being made.
5.0
Wonderful Waterfront
Beautiful waterfront setting. Great layout with bedroom suites at each end of the house. Nicely landscaped yard. Would love to return.
5.0
We would love to come back again. It’s beautiful, quiet , yet not that far from town.
5.0
We love the place. The property has amazing view each room. Plus the sunset is amazing.
We would love to come back again. It’s beautiful, quiet , yet not that far from town.
5.0
Great Hood Canal location
We really enjoyed our stay! We harvested some oysters and clams, played games and watched movies. It was perfect for our family getaway.
2.0
Not a property curated as a VRBO
Two main complaints:
1. The property is not a curated rental, but rather a family's old private cottage that was poorly built over time. The beds are old; the kitchen is not fully stocked (forks knives and spoons not full sets, no frying pan, no salad bowl, too may old bakeware); the linens and towels are very old; old and broken lounge furniture. The heating is wall mounted and gets very hot. I would not recommend this for small kids.
2. The property is not well-managed. The bed in the main bed had a blood stain. It was not fresh, I could see it was washed. But a good manager would have replaced it. The cupboards are full of old mismatched linen and when we wanted to replace the above mentioned stained fitted sheet we could only find a stretched out old sheet that did not fit. We found dirty glasses in the kitchen cupboards and dirty oyster knives too. The shower mat in the bunk house has not been washed, maybe ever. I had to ask our friends to bring their own. The fireplace had old ash we had to clean out. We could not unpack as the cupboards are full of old linens, towels and even private photo albums and clothes. And if you sell the view, make sure the windows are clean!
Cannot recommend, unless your idea of an expensive rental is a dirty old cabin with very unpractical bathrooms and questionable hygiene.
5.0
A special place to celebrate an anniversary
We could not have been more pleased with our stay here. It really felt like we were being welcomed into someone's much-loved home. If anything, it was more beautiful than it appeared in the pictures. The home was very clean and was spacious yet cozy and comfortable.
The views and access to the water were unbeatable. We were lucky to stay during a period where there were no clouds, and the stars very clear so far from any large cities. We're looking forward to returning in the future for a longer stay!
5.0
We came here in January and had so much fun that we had to come back to see what it was like in the summer. Did not disappoint! Having access to kayaks is a plus especially with younger kids. The weather was decent most of the time, with one day being spectacular. The sunsets are beautiful, especially being right on the water. We could see the asteroid belt and lots of stars at night. Did miss having a fire this time around, but we brought a propane fire place to substitute. Overall a great experience in both the winter and summer!
5.0
Relaxing/Beautiful/Fun
We came here in January and had so much fun that we had to come back to see what it was like in the summer. Did not disappoint! Having access to kayaks is a plus especially with younger kids. The weather was decent most of the time, with one day being spectacular. The sunsets are beautiful, especially being right on the water. We could see the asteroid belt and lots of stars at night. Did miss having a fire this time around, but we brought a propane fire place to substitute. Overall a great experience in both the winter and summer!
5.0
Great access to the canal!
We’ve stayed all over Hood Canal over the years and this property has great, easy access to the canal. We were easily able to use the paddle boat we brought, swim, kayak. Owners were super nice, helpful and communicative. Very easy check-in/check-out.
5.0
My family and I had a great time at this home right on the water. It was fun to use the Kayaks and the sunsets were spectacular. We really enjoyed ourselves.
5.0
Hood Canal Getaway
We had a wonderful time at this beachfront property. The owners let us use their kayaks, paddleboards, beach toys, and canoe. The saltwater was like bath water and our 8 year old grandson was swimming until the sun set one evening. The sunset was beautiful each night. They had a fire pit and fire wood available. During the day we alternated between beach/water fun, pickleball tournaments and card games on a picnic table over looking the beach and Hood Canal . The house was well designed for a family gathering. There were two bedrooms on the beach side and a separate bunk house which had a view of the beach as well. The kitchen was well appointed and had lots of counter space to allow for more than one cook at a time. It was large enough for us to gather around the kitchen table for our meals. We had a wonderful time with our family at this special beach house and hope to return.
5.0
Beautiful place on the water
My family and I had a great time at this home right on the water. It was fun to use the Kayaks and the sunsets were spectacular. We really enjoyed ourselves.
5.0
Beautiful location and very comfortable.
5.0
Great property for a few couples
Beautiful location and very comfortable.
5.0
The property is set in a stunning waterfront location with direct access to swimming, paddle boarding and Kayaking. The house I beautiful and unique with old style craftsmanship met with clean and convenient renovations. The view from every room is breathtaking. The check in process was seamless and the owners were friendly and responded immediately to any inquiry. We don family get always regularly and this is on the to of our return list for the littles (under ten) young adults and the grandparents. We are so grateful we found this spectacular jem!
5.0
Amazing Waterfront Getaway
The property is set in a stunning waterfront location with direct access to swimming, paddle boarding and Kayaking. The house I beautiful and unique with old style craftsmanship met with clean and convenient renovations. The view from every room is breathtaking. The check in process was seamless and the owners were friendly and responded immediately to any inquiry. We don family get always regularly and this is on the to of our return list for the littles (under ten) young adults and the grandparents. We are so grateful we found this spectacular jem!
5.0
This home is clean with a nice open kitchen. We especially like the living area with wide open view perfect for sunset watching. We appreciated all the available equipment to enjoy in the water. Thats was great. Great experience and would love to come again.
5.0
Great family reunion
We booked this place after we were all vaccinated for Covid (except the 7m and 2y old). It turned out to be a great place for a family reunion of 7 individuals spanning 4 generations. There is a nice grassy plot for the little ones to play. Kayaking was the favorite activity of the younger set. Grandparents and great grandma enjoyed the awesome views and did some collecting of oysters and clams. Each room had their own bathroom too! We had a great time here and are coming back.
5.0
Love the view.
This home is clean with a nice open kitchen. We especially like the living area with wide open view perfect for sunset watching. We appreciated all the available equipment to enjoy in the water. Thats was great. Great experience and would love to come again.
5.0
Charming home right on hood canal. Wonderful communication with hosts. Kitchen well stocked - wish we had a griddle though!! Loved the kayaks, paddle board, pickle ball and basketball hoop to keep kids busy. Plenty of space and storage. Can’t wait to return!
5.0
Wonderful Hood Canal Stay!
Charming home right on hood canal. Wonderful communication with hosts. Kitchen well stocked - wish we had a griddle though!! Loved the kayaks, paddle board, pickle ball and basketball hoop to keep kids busy. Plenty of space and storage. Can’t wait to return!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hood Canal?
The average price for a rental in Hood Canal is £138 per night. This rental is £330 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Find Peace & Beauty on the Water & at the Edge of the Olympic Mountains.... For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Find Peace & Beauty on the Water & at the Edge of the Olympic Mountains... pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Find Peace & Beauty on the Water & at the Edge of the Olympic Mountains...?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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