This is a nice beach cottage. Especially enjoyed kayaking on the inlet. Beautiful view from the house!

Property is beautiful. Home is cozy and well equipped.

My nephew has a house on Reach Island and he could see us with binoculars on the deck of this house on Stretch Island so it was perfect for our weekend family reunion. Super great views of the sound. Will definitely book again.

My nephew has a house on Reach Island and he could see us with binoculars on the deck of this house on Stretch Island so it was perfect for our weekend family reunion. Super great views of the sound. Will definitely book again.

Property is beautiful. Home is cozy and well equipped.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The views from the house are breathtaking and picture perfect. I read a lot about the history of the house and the grape-view area. What a calm and serene place which was once a prominent grape growing area and had many wineries and juice companies. We loved just looking at the water from our deck, living room, kitchen and almost everywhere. A great place to walk, swim, kayak. The house has many interesting books that we read and also had chairs and ice box to take on the beach. A lovely touch was the wine for us on the day we arrived. Also we ate some very delicious pears that the owner allowed us to pick from his garden. Loved every moment of our time spent in this special place.

Although our stay was only a couple nights we thoroughly enjoyed The Island Belle...very quaint, comfy and clean. The beach below the house is lovely pebbles and the water clear and beautiful...Nice view from the deck whether during the day or gazing at the stars at night....we hope to come back and extend longer next time.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The views from the house are breathtaking and picture perfect. I read a lot about the history of the house and the grape-view area. What a calm and serene place which was once a prominent grape growing area and had many wineries and juice companies. We loved just looking at the water from our deck, living room, kitchen and almost everywhere. A great place to walk, swim, kayak. The house has many interesting books that we read and also had chairs and ice box to take on the beach. A lovely touch was the wine for us on the day we arrived. Also we ate some very delicious pears that the owner allowed us to pick from his garden. Loved every moment of our time spent in this special place.

Although our stay was only a couple nights we thoroughly enjoyed The Island Belle...very quaint, comfy and clean. The beach below the house is lovely pebbles and the water clear and beautiful...Nice view from the deck whether during the day or gazing at the stars at night....we hope to come back and extend longer next time.

Wonderful house with all that you need. Outdoors there is kayaking, swimming, walking, or just being on the deck and watching the sunset and then the stars! Best place on the island.

The property overlooks the water. The house is lovely, clean and full of what you need to cook. (I always bring my own as you are never sure what is missing.) Well stocked with cookware and dishware. Next time I would bring our kayaks to move into the water. Lovely spot. We will return.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at "The Island Belle House". This home is in a perfect location for kayaking, golfing, exploring the Olympic Penninsula, or just hanging out and watching sunsets. We appreciated the opportunity to learn about the Grapeview area, and read the history of the families who settled here. This home was built in 1950's, and is being lovingly updated by family with furnishings that reflect it's history. It was stocked with everything we needed, plus things we wouldn't likely use, but had to smile because they reminded us of the kitchens of our childhood. The appliances are older, but everything worked fine. We definitely hope to have an opportunity to return to this special place on Stretch Island. The Duncans, August 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The water views and beach were terrific! The house is very well cared for and we appreciated all the nice things the owners have done to make their guests feel welcome. The deck has a nice Weber grill and nice patio furniture. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. Kayaking was wonderful and we had easy access to Fair Harbor Marina for our larger boat. The manager was very easy to work with. We will definitely return! Thank you!

The location is great and very quiet. It is a nice house and well maintained. However, I would make more room to put clothes away during our stay. I would arrange the kitchen cabinets in order to be able to find what you need for the task at hand. Other than that, we had a great time.

I would totally recommend this beach house for peace and quiet, then, if you want some things to do, there are plenty right there: kayaking, searching for star fish on the beach, swimming, fishing, bicycling around Stretch Island, walks and all this without a car! Yay!!

We stayed at Kathy's home for 2 nights in June 2018 and had a wonderful visit. The home is positioned perfectly between downtown Seattle and Olympic National Park, which made it easy to get to the two places we were visiting during our trip. However, we could have spent more time just at the home itself, as it was very tranquil and our boys enjoyed splashing around and finding creatures in the water. Found a cute little ice cream shop and restaurant just a few miles away. We were lucky to have clear skies on our last day and see the mountains in the distance - stunning! The home itself reminded me of my grandmother's home, in a good way. Older furnishings and style, yet meticulously clean and comfortable. Best sleep we had on our trip by far! And by meticulously clean, I mean super meticulous!! Kathy was very responsive to emails and calls and made our stay easy and smooth. Would love to return at some point and spend more time there! Only recommendation I would have is to add a kayak or two to the home for guests to use. I would have loved to wake up each morning and kayak around in the water for some morning exercise.

This is a lovely little cottage with a beautiful view in a small, quiet enclave. The owner and manager were both professional and friendly. The cottage is modestly furnished - I would call it mid- to late twentieth century grandma! - but immaculately clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Great location. All the conveniences modern world in a natural setting.

First time for us to go Home Away. Kathy was great and promptly returned my emails. Her daughter greeted us when we arrived. Our son and his wife enjoyed staying with us too plus our daughter and family stopped by to visit for a few hours. A friend found the house in the area for us as her son was getting married in the area. It was a clean, cute house with an amazing view. The beds were comfortable and house had everything you need. Our only complaint that with the view more comfortable furniture inside and out would be nice.

Peaceful place with plenty of waterfront to explore by kayak. We really enjoyed our stay.

Yes, a wonderful stay on Stretch Island. We were two couples, 4 kayaks, lots of food, a very hard jigsaw puzzle, a bike... and hot hot weather and smoke from BC fires. But, the clear water and easy access for our kayaks and lovely beach kept us cool while temps soared into the high 90's. The view is stunning - the Olympic mountains are right out the windows, Mt Rainier pops up after a short paddle to the east. It's in a nice quiet area, the house small but comfy. The kitchen and pantry equipment made cooking easy and great. Well stocked pots and pans and all you need. The beds are very nice. Both bedrooms and bathroom are close together, so sound does carry. A sliding door on one bedroom makes a rumble that might awaken partner or friends in other room. But, because we had the AC or fans on, we did muffle things somewhat. The large yard is pretty with huge madrone trees and firs and nice mature landscaping. A back patio is shady on hot evenings and is a sweet spot for meals. The boat-in State Park adjacent to the property is a gorgeous piece of land and lagoon. The boaters there were quiet and considerate. As avid kayakers we went out on two or more trips a day. Each direction brought new inlets, islands or channels to explore. Easy to go miles and miles. The water was calm and glassy the whole week - but that may be because of the hot hot weather. Not a ton of sea life or intertidal zone life - lower Puget Sound is facing serious issues with fertilizer runoff that is affecting fish, eagles, osprey, etc. We did see seals, otters, kingfishers. We just missed, by a couple of days, seeing Gray Whales about a mile from the house! But compared to when I grew up near Tacoma in the 60's the sea is pretty empty. I hope Washington State can bring it back. That said, the water is clear and was perfect for swimming and simply lovely. The house was super clean and the manager Kathy delightful. We'd love to be there still - and hope to be back soon!

The view was amazing from sunrise to sunset and the peace and quiet was beyond our fondest dreams. The history of the Island Belle home and the island are fascinating. We found more here than a comfortable bed and the basic necessities. We found cleanliness and care in every corner and so many extras that weren't included in the bio. We will be back!

This was our second visit to this vacation property. Obviously, we would not have returned if we weren't completely happy with our first stay. Lovely views, a well equipped kitchen, and access on the property to launch your kayak or canoe. Everything as promised!

Great little house we stayed at for a few nights at the end of May. There are two bedrooms with large, very comfortable beds and a shared bathroom that was very nice. The views from the house are fantastic; the ocean is right there and you can see the sun set on the Olympic Mountain peaks every evening. There was a nice deck and a secluded brick patio which was very nice to get out of the sun during the hot afternoon. The beach was stony, but fun to poke around on a little bit. The only thing that I didn't like was that there was no washer and dryer to do our laundry. I'm sure this is my fault for not carefully paying attention to the listing, but I had been hoping to do some laundry and was disappointed I couldn't. Other than that I enjoyed the stay and thought it was a good value.

Saw lots of birds - pacific loons, Lewis woodpecker, etc. Kathy was very helpful but not intrusive and gave me a short history of the island. I recommend this place for quiet retreat.

We enjoyed exploring the nearby towns of Shelton, Olympia, Belfair, and Allyn. We live in Gig Harbor so this was a close get a way on a beautiful private, sandy, beach. Amazing views with peace and quiet for six days. The water is crystal clear the beach had so many shells and agates to find. We saw a fox, deer and rabbits. Thank you for the nice time.

Had a great time enjoying the water views. Place was well stocked with staples and well furnished