I have been looking at this house on VRBO for that last 4 years, ever since my daughter decided to go to school In Seattle. I finally had a large enough group for graduation. It was worth the wait. The home was exactly what I hoped for. It felt like a home away from home the minute we walked in. The location on the lake is incredible. Maybe the best part though is that it might be the most well equipped home I have ever rented. I wanted a place where our family and friends could hang out and enjoy our time together. We made dinner at the home almost every night. There are a lot of great restaurants around but having family time and dinners at the home was the best part. There is an incredible outside spot by the lake to eat. And if the weather is a little off the table inside is also awesome. Another cool thing about this home is it's close to a lot of great places to visit. Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville are fun places to see just to name a few. The owners are great to deal with. I booked about 6 months out and bugged them with questions the whole time. I received responses almost immediately every time. The bottom line is this is probably the best home in the Seattle area to rent for a family/group that wants to enjoy hanging out together. The pictures do not do it justice. The home and the owners created one of the best family experiences we have ever had. We had a trip we will never forget!

Our family had a wonderful time at the Blue Heron Lakehouse. Brian and Leslie greeted us upon arrival and were helpful in getting us oriented to the house and surrounding area. They were proactive in checking in to ensure we enjoyed our stay. This place has refined the art of meaningful gatherings. And we feel so grateful to have found memories from a week of fun, laughter, and great company.

Rocky at first but I asked the Black Men to leave and he stopped calling me

I love the home

We had a fabulous stay in Brian & Leslie's home. Leslie gave us great restaurant recommendations while in the area. She was easy to talk to and make arrangements with. We had a reunion with family while at her home. The home was great for the gathering. It was so comfortable. We would love to stay here again.

This home has the best views and the host so very accommodating. If you thought the pictures were beautiful, wait til you see it in person. We are in awe and had the best time here. The location was perfect. Far enough from the busyness of the city yet close enough to visit. The house has everything!! We wish we could just live there. I’d love to bring my family back as this would be a great place for a family reunion and the children would love it. There’s so much to do and so much room. We absolutely loved our stay and our host! If you’re on the fence about booking it, just do it and thank me later 😊

This home has the best views and the host so very accommodating. If you thought the pictures were beautiful, wait til you see it in person. We are in awe and had the best time here. The location was perfect. Far enough from the busyness of the city yet close enough to visit. The house has everything!! We wish we could just live there. I’d love to bring my family back as this would be a great place for a family reunion and the children would love it. There’s so much to do and so much room. We absolutely loved our stay and our host! If you’re on the fence about booking it, just do it and thank me later 😊

Words can’t describe how awesome this place is!! My family and a few of our friends had a getaway here, and there was so much for everyone to enjoy! The view out over the lake and mountains from the kitchen and living room is absolutely dreamy, and we loved all the fall colors in the gardens. There’s a feeling of privacy and serenity here that made us all relax our shoulders and feel immediately at home. We had fun watching movies on the big-screen TV, exploring with the kayaks, playing cornhole and sitting around the fire table with a few fantastic reds from our day trip to Woodinville Wine Country, which is so close to the house! We love to cook and were thrilled to find a vacation rental kitchen that goes far beyond what we usually find. They had absolutely everything we could possibly think of needing. They even had a really nice hand mixer and muffin tins, so I was able to make blueberry muffins for brunch. All of us enjoyed the comfortable beds and the amazing sound system that lets everyone choose their favorite music to play in different rooms. As an artist, I loved seeing artwork throughout the house, including some really striking sculptures. Our entire getaway was just so fun and easy thanks to the best hosts ever, Brian and Leslie, who made sure we had everything we needed and gave us great local recommendations for restaurants and fun things to do with the kids. We made lifetime memories and look forward to our next visit!

Leslie and Brian had greeted us upon arrival, going out of their way to welcome us into their house and making us feel at home. As a family we found the in- and outdoor living space spacious, beautiful and very comfortable. We appreciated the fully equipped kitchen, as well as the access to a delightful vegetable garden. The location is ideal, away and yet close to Seattle, the sights and shopping, the lake beautifully clear and relatively warm. A little rabbit came by on a regular basis, we could admire the blue heron landing nearby, and also a bald eagle, living in a tree behind the house, swooping over the lake. We had a wonderful family vacation time at the Blue Heron. Thank you Leslie and Brian!

This house has it all! The views cannot be beat and the owners are kind, easy to reach and offer everything you need in their home.

This house has it all! The views cannot be beat and the owners are kind, easy to reach and offer everything you need in their home.

We were desperate to find a location close to Seattle that offered a nature filled experience, but also close to activities and restaurants. My sister was undergoing cancer treatments and needed a break from the city with family. Luckily this home had a cancellation due to CoVid and our prayers were answered. The owners went to great lengths to ensure all was sanitized and ready for our stay. We appreciated their flexibility with an early checkin time as well. The home is beautifully decorated, we thoroughly enjoyed all the options for seating outside for various times of the day. What a treat to see so many eagles flying over and sitting in the trees! Morning kayaks were magical. Loved being able to use the Sonos app to play our own music throughout the home with their speakers. Also loved the two locations with big screen TV's to watch Netflix or Prime Videos. Truly an excellent location and beautiful home just as pictured and it met our every need. We hope to return!

This is a stunningly beautiful and comfortable property. It's great for large family/friend groups, but blissful for couples as well. Plenty of spots to gather, or nest with a book. The vista is stunning, regardless of weather. We were treated to the sight of 2 bald eagles soaring over the lake and diving for fish.

WOW - 10 Stars! This property is awesome. The lake view unbeatable. My family was very impressed and happy with the accommodation. Brian was very nice and easy to work with. Thanks for letting us stay in your home.

Excellent! !

This was our second year to rent the lake house and it did not disappoint! We had a great time together as a family and lots of fun memories were made. The outside barbeque and boat house made grilling and eating out at the tables so easy for our family of 10. We fished off the docks and loved the use of the kayaks and canoes. When we wanted to go out to dinner, Leslie and Brian gave us a great list of kid friendly restaurants. We found a fun jump place for our grandsons and a theatre nearby. Not far from the lake house is a great park and plenty of family friendly hiking trails. I would highly recommend this lake house to create your own family memories!

Excellent! !

Fantastic place and incredible host. Brian Brian and Leslie welcomed us, showed us around, provided us with two great bottles of red and were simply terrific hosts. The house felt like home - great kitchen and bedrooms and gorgeous views. My wife, kids and in-laws loved it. Highly recommend. Cannot wait to go back again in summer and use the barbecue, lake and boats!

This place was perfect for our long weekend. There was plenty of space and we enjoyed coffee overlooking the lake, canoe rides and grilling outside and having dinner lakeside. We have 3 small kids and the stairway inside doesn’t have a rail on one side so we were cautious about that but it wasn’t a big deal for us. They had a pac and play which was helpful when traveling. Hosts were very accommodating.

Amazing stunning place, on very picturesque lake, great base to explore the wineries and local hikes. Great long weekend away for 2-3 families, Hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the house on Lake Sammamish. The house and yard are as beautiful as seen in the pictures. We were there with our family and our three grandsons. Our grandsons, age 4,7, and 9, went fishing and boating every day. It was so wonderful for them to be able to jump in the jacuzzi after a dip in the lake. We used the barbecue everyday and enjoyed the outdoor tables to eat meals. I would highly recommend the house as a perfect get away!! We definitely want to come back!

Not only is the house and property awesome, the owners are so kind and on top of the communication. They even provide a guide of the go to places in town. Great experience! Would definitely stay here again.

This place was awesome. As advertised and would definitely go back.

Brian and Leslie are delightful hosts. They make you feel right at home and will accommodate your group any way they can. The lake is beautiful and seeing an eagle grab a fish was a special treat. Thanks for sharing your home with our family.

This is an amazing lakefront home that is well equipped for a large group. We had 10 adults and two grown children in town for a wedding and we hosted an afternoon cocktail reception for friends and family. The owner Brian was attentive and responsive to our every need beforehand and is great to work with, thank you Brian. This home has all top of the line kitchen equipment, glassware, silverware, BBQ equipment etc..needless to say, we had a fantastic time and Looking forward to coming back.-Jeff Burlingame, Ca.

This home was absolutely amazing!!! View, amenities, accommodations; all were great! The outdoor grill and boathouse, dock and walkway, various seating arrangements; all made for easy and fun entertaining. The location has easy access to the city, as well as various hiking opportunities. We had 9 adults and 3 little ones; plenty of space and privacy! The owners were open with communication and were excited for us to be there. We felt very welcomed!

Awesome views and ammenities. very comfortable and relaxing

This well designed, contemporary style lake house is an incredible find! The kitchen includes upscale appliances and every cooking/fixing/serving piece imaginable. The owner, Brian, left every staple we needed to make gourmet meals combined with our own purchased food. Accommodations are spectacular - 2 master suites and enough bedrooms to fit 11 of us. Bedding is upscale and comfortable. From the main room wall of windows (also from 3 bedrooms, main lower level, and kitchen), you view serene Lake Sammamish with mountains in the distance. You're also overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard (interesting, colorful plantings and walkways) and the patio with separate covered kitchen/bar including fridge and sink. We grilled out every day! A cool, circular outside iron staircase is a fun way to take you from upper to lower level. There's plenty of comfortable seating in the yard and by the water. Fun to walk on the dock (many fish to view), and we enjoyed the included kayak and canoe. If you can bear to leave these spectacular and relaxing surroundings, downtown Seattle is an easy 20 minute drive. Also, the Salish Lodge for breakfast (Honey from Heaven can't be missed!!) and the spectacular Snoqualmie Falls is a quick 20 minutes. From there, Twin Falls (awesome hike, not too strenuous) is only 5 minutes away. From the home, you can also enjoy Woodinville (wine country) in 20 -25 minutes. We have family near the Canadian border - a beautiful 2 hour drive. Vancouver would even be drivable from this home! We missed going to Puget Sound (although we drove Chuckanut Drive - not to be missed), and didn't get to Mt. Rainier, but those are nearby also. If you're looking for a property that will comfortably hold a large family and/or group of friends that's located in the center of all activities and will allow you to relax and unwind in pristine surroundings, look no further. You can feel great about renting this home. Brian and his friend, Leslie, took great care and time to make our adventure special. They left wood in the fire pit by the water and even went grocery shopping for us due to our late evening arrival. They were helpful beyond belief, and their communication was great! Many things we did in the area were due to their suggestions - hikes, places to visit, places to avoid, parking, etc. Brian has obviously put lots of love and care into his property, and made us feel like royalty. I miss it already - wish we lived there! We will be back!!!

Wonderful view from both levels! Early morning sunrises were spectacular! Well appointed with every convenience available including a state of the art sound system. Outdoor grill was a particular favorite. Comfortable, open floor plan with contemporary kitchen appliances. Quiet and removed location yet close to shopping and restaurants. We were there at year end and look forward to returning in warmer months to make maximum use of the lakeside recreational features. Owner was helpful and responsive providing information on arrival and as needed.

We loved our stay here. The owner is chill, and made us feel right at home. He followed up several times to make sure things were going ok and was very easy to deal with. The house itself is exceptional. Perfect setup for big family vacations like ours. The lake is so warm, and a ton of fun! Would re-book here in a heartbeat.

I have stayed at this property for four years and every time my family, friends and I go we love it more. This year I stayed in and cooked every night for all our visitors and we had the best time. We sit outside every night and enjoy the view of the lake and listen to nice music and just talk and laugh. The home has 5 bedrooms and they are always very clean! The kitchen is well stocked for a party with more wine glasses than you could ever need. I love my time on the lake and I would highly recommend this property.

Our granddaughter was in the national Girls Under Fourteen Soccer Tournament in Kirkland so we decided to rent this lake house for a week and invite our other grandchildren for a mini family reunion. We were six adults and six teenagers which is more than what the house says it will accommodate, but it worked. Two of the boys slept on air mattresses in the separate boat house. And what a great time we had! The house had good wifi and a Sonos sound system - great assets when you have teenagers. But the lake was the main attraction and they spent most of their time in the water. The kayak was very popular but the canoe was a more of a challenge and created some very humorous moments. Two of the boys were fisherman and went out on the dock everyday and caught fish every time - it was catch and release. They also managed to talk the neighbor into going tubing behind his ski boat. Next time I think I would splurge and rent a boat for the week. At invertsports.com I found a company that would put a ski boat in the lake for us - expensive and does require some advance planning. But enough about the teenagers. The adults also thoroughly enjoyed the house with its decor, views of the lake, and relaxing patio. We did go sightseeing one day in Seattle, but after that we all agreed we just wanted to enjoy the lake house. If our granddaughter's team gets invited back next year we will definitely rent this house again.