RARE GEM direct Waterfront on Hood Canal, Olympic National Forest
About this house rental
We are sorry to say no pets. We love the animals but we simply have had too many issues. This 3 bedroom vacation home is a combination of the main house and a SEPARATE STUDIO. Please Note: The base rate is for the main house only. The main house is 2 bedroom, one King bed and one with a queen bed, 2 full bathrooms, SLEEPS 4 and the BASE NIGHTLY RATE COVERS UP TO 2 guests. The site will adjust the nightly price for additional guests. The studio is also available for you to rent if you have the need for a 5th or 6th person or just need 3 beds for the 4 of you. . NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY OR BEACH. The ATTACHED STUDIO has a separate entrance up top and is available for groups of 5 or 6. Total 6 people for the house at any time. The studio has a Tempur Pedic King along with a full kitchen and full bathroom. The studio is exposed to Hwy 101 so not recommended for light sleepers. The Main house is insulated by the studio and a stairwell. The design is great and we do not hear anything but the Seals talking out in the water. The house has a set of 12 stairs that brings you from the carport entry to the main floor, kitchen, living room and deck. The studio has outside stairs, about 12, from the carport up to the entrance. If any occupant has difficulty with stairs this may not be the best home for your stay. We ask if you drive a EV please let us know as a utility charge must be paid depending on your length of stay. The area has high rates that escalate as we consume more power. It is time to step back, kick off those shoes, take off that tie, grab a glass of wine or cup of hot tea and enjoy one of the most spectacular views imaginable. Relax in the most romantic places on the Emerald Northwest. Endless views, a sweeping deck that over hangs the tidelands with a dock to the water, watch otters play, seals and eagles just about in every direction. This is the exact location where the Dosewallips river feeds the salt water ocean ( they say - when fresh water rivers feed salt water oceans - life is most abundant and rich). Sit back and listen to the sound of the rivers greeting the tides of the ocean. A Magical place in paradise where you can go exploring at many nearby State Parks, Kayaking, Canoeing, hiking, water sunrises and best of all- low tides to walks. Sit on the deck or inside to be greeted by amazing sunrise. Enjoy Kayaks, 4 of them, o when the waters on the Hood Canal reach high tide and are calm. Life preservers are provided in different sizes in the shed on our dock. Take a hike outside your door to some of the most romantic, magical walks in the Pacific Northwest. If you are a family or just a couple in need of a getaway then this is the perfect place to relax. Eat fresh Oysters or clams just a few miles away while listening to live music on weekends at the Hama Hama Saloon. Walk to a local tavern or simply stay put and enjoy a million dollar view with everything this home has to offer all around you. Life does not get any better. There are two Visitor Centers with detailed maps and up-to-date information about the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park This is the eastern access to all these amazing natural places, abundant with amazing scenery, all levels of hiking trails that can lead you through the entire Park for a week of trekking, or a short round-trip with a picnic. Falls View Park and waterfall, Wildlife Viewing Platform, Mount Walker viewpoint and many other wonderful scenic outings all within a few minutes' drive. Windows in every direction, expansive deck that hangs over the water for big views. Big space to enjoy a family of 6 -8 comfortably. Olympic national forest is near your doorstep. Home to Otters, seals, Elk, Osprey, Kingfish and Bald eagles. During Summer peak season reservations for three night stays are available. Look for dates to capture some of the most magical full moon views.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(89 Reviews)
2.0
We were really disappointed for the cost. The tile floors are absolutely filthy, it’s nearly impossible to get down to the beach especially with little kids, and there’s nothing to do in the area. We went home a day early.
5.0
The perfect place to recharge. Beautiful view, stunning home and kind hosts.
5.0
The house is wonderful. Very spacious, filled with light, comfortable beds, and a large deck with a view of the mouth of the Dosewallips River. Without leaving the deck I watched a huge run of pink salmon approach the mouth of he river, only to be intercepted by over 60 seals, several bald eagles, and even a coyote. The changing landscape from low to high tide brought different creatures and their interactions, including elk, vultures and kingfishers. It was mesmerizing. A short walk to the riverbank offered a chance to see the salmon fight their way up the rapids. Having such a comfortable high -class residence with Nature in such close proximity was my idea of bliss.
5.0
My family enjoyed our stay here and took full advantage of the kayaks and proximity to the water. When the tide is out, we were able to explore as the beach area wasn’t gross and oystery like other places we’ve stayed; just a bit muddy/mucky in places. This is a huge plus with children!
House was a described. Clean and has a/c which was a relief in the 90 degree heat. Owner was very responsive.
5.0
Excellent
Loved the view of the lake
5.0
Puget Sound Getaway
Great property for a Puget Sound getaway! The property has beautiful peaceful views, a great deck, roomy kitchen, nice yard, nice water access, and is close to hiking and other beautiful Puget Sound locations. One day we paddled in front of the house and saw numerous wildlife - seals, otter, eagles, deer. We saw a heard of Elk at the state park across the road. One day we drove 45 minutes to Cushman lake to paddle. One day we went to Lake Crescent. We had a great time!
5.0
Great time in Brinnon
The house was very large and accommodations were perfect for our family of four. We made good use of the games, water access and Kayaks that were included with the rental.
Some of our day trips were a long drive from the house but I always looked forward to getting back there and spending more time on the deck taking in the amazing views of the canal and Mount Rainer in the distance.
Communication with Tom and Mary was very easy. I only needed them once at the start and from there it was smooth relaxing vacation.
5.0
First off- communication with Tom was prompt and courteous! This home is a must visit for your vacation. Master bedroom/on-suite was very large and comfortable. View out to the water amazing from bed! We found the mattress and linen extremely comfortable!!! The gardens at this home are absolutely enchanting! I didn’t get tired of looking at them. Large deck, with (2) additional decks below. I would often sit at the middle deck with my binoculars in hand. So much wildlife to enjoy. Eagles, heron, kingfisher, otters, seals & a raccoon that would visit Tom & Mary’s strawberries daily (so cute)! Visited Mt. Walker viewpoint - definitely worth the trip - amazing views and encountered so many friendly people that we visited with! We spent most of our time on the deck relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Would definitely visit this home again and recommend to friends. Thank you again Tom & Mary for sharing your lovely property with us!!
5.0
Enchanting garden & house
First off- communication with Tom was prompt and courteous! This home is a must visit for your vacation. Master bedroom/on-suite was very large and comfortable. View out to the water amazing from bed! We found the mattress and linen extremely comfortable!!! The gardens at this home are absolutely enchanting! I didn’t get tired of looking at them. Large deck, with (2) additional decks below. I would often sit at the middle deck with my binoculars in hand. So much wildlife to enjoy. Eagles, heron, kingfisher, otters, seals & a raccoon that would visit Tom & Mary’s strawberries daily (so cute)! Visited Mt. Walker viewpoint - definitely worth the trip - amazing views and encountered so many friendly people that we visited with! We spent most of our time on the deck relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Would definitely visit this home again and recommend to friends. Thank you again Tom & Mary for sharing your lovely property with us!!
5.0
Weather didn't cooperate but that did not detract from the view this space offered from the inside. The home itself was roomy enough for the kids to do their thing while the wife and I relaxed. Hopefully our next visit greets us with sunshine so we can spend all the time outside on the magnificent deck!
5.0
Fantastic spot!
Weather didn't cooperate but that did not detract from the view this space offered from the inside. The home itself was roomy enough for the kids to do their thing while the wife and I relaxed. Hopefully our next visit greets us with sunshine so we can spend all the time outside on the magnificent deck!
5.0
The house has an amazing view. Good location near close to trails and views in Olympic state park. We hiked, had dinner at local restaurants recommended by host-Geoducks and Hama Hama oyster saloon. Kayaking with provided kayaks was fun. Beds were clean and comfortable.
5.0
Amazing view
The house has an amazing view. Good location near close to trails and views in Olympic state park. We hiked, had dinner at local restaurants recommended by host-Geoducks and Hama Hama oyster saloon. Kayaking with provided kayaks was fun. Beds were clean and comfortable.
5.0
Amazing views from every part of the home!
Comfortable beds and seating throughout the house. The sun room is an extra bonus to sit in after being out in the cold. The deck was perfect, we saw seals, so many birds and raccoons at the shore. Low tide was great to walk in the beach to explore. A short drive away is a great hike , steam donkey trail, the hike views were gorgeous. Wr had lunch at the geoduck lounge and drive to the unique Hama Hama seafood spot. Great communication from host at checking and checkout to guide on steps to access and leave home. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
5.0
Beautiful location and comfortable home
Amazing views from every part of the home!
Comfortable beds and seating throughout the house. The sun room is an extra bonus to sit in after being out in the cold. The deck was perfect, we saw seals, so many birds and raccoons at the shore. Low tide was great to walk in the beach to explore. A short drive away is a great hike , steam donkey trail, the hike views were gorgeous. Wr had lunch at the geoduck lounge and drive to the unique Hama Hama seafood spot. Great communication from host at checking and checkout to guide on steps to access and leave home. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
5.0
Wonderful stay with great views…even when foggy. Got to eat at the Geoduck Lounge one day and made it down to Hama Hama for some great oysters another. I’ll be back in the summer!
5.0
Brinnon Time
Wonderful stay with great views…even when foggy. Got to eat at the Geoduck Lounge one day and made it down to Hama Hama for some great oysters another. I’ll be back in the summer!
5.0
Our family spent 3 nights here in December, and though we couldn't enjoy the huge deck as well as summer visitors, we appreciated the great views of the water that are visible from most of the house. Saw seals and bald eagles during our stay. Hama Hama oysters are only a 15 minute drive away and well worth the quick trip. Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen extremely well stocked, including both a rice cooker and an electric kettle.
5.0
Beautiful views on this Hood Canal retreat
Our family spent 3 nights here in December, and though we couldn't enjoy the huge deck as well as summer visitors, we appreciated the great views of the water that are visible from most of the house. Saw seals and bald eagles during our stay. Hama Hama oysters are only a 15 minute drive away and well worth the quick trip. Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen extremely well stocked, including both a rice cooker and an electric kettle.
5.0
Wonderful waterfront home in Brinnon
My two girlfriends and I had a wonderful 2 night stay and would stay again. The house was clean, linens were nice, and had all the kitchen items we needed to cook up some good food. We played the games provided, which was great, but don't put together the butterfly puzzle. It is missing some pieces. We did put a note in it for future guests. The view is so beautiful and serene. We wanted to kayak but weather wasn't that great for us, so we just watched tv, movies, and played games. I can see how wonderful the deck area would be in good weather. The Geoduck is walking distance if you want to go out for drinks or food. Tom was very helpful during our stay. We lost power and a needed a few more logs for warmth on our first night. Tom came to our rescue. Fantastic home away from home!
5.0
Relaxing and peaceful
Excellent location and host was excellent in communication and response. We will use the place again in future.
5.0
Spectacular Views
For our stay, we also rented the cottage. This was perfect since we had additional married family members. We could all eat, enjoy the deck, the views, etc., but allowed for privacy. The multiple decks at different levels made for fantastic views, but also seemed like more room. We really enjoyed the fire pit at night while we listened to the seals serenading us. We saw all kinds of birds and yes, the elk came out as well. Make sure you bring your camera, the opportunities are boundless. We also hiked at Dosewallips State Park, which was within walking distance from the property. Beautiful stay, highly recommend it.
5.0
Great beach house!
This is a wonderful house for enjoying Hood Canal. The views plus seeing so much wildlife makes it a special spot. We enjoyed the deck most of all, it’s very large and has a great eating area and barbecue. It also has nice chairs to lounge in and a lovely sitting area around the fire pit, we enjoyed this in the evening. We also were so thankful for all the umbrellas on the deck, it was very sunny and warm and it was nice to have that shade. There were 5 of us staying so we also rented the extra studio apartment, it was so nice having a separate space to retreat. We were not troubled by the traffic noise from 101 at the main house or studio, not an issue. Communication with the owner was easy and responded to quickly. The whole family enjoyed our stay here very much.
5.0
Amazing location
Amazing wildlife and views from the deck. The house and studio combination was great for my family of four plus an additional couple. Beware that there are not many curtains on the windows and the upstairs bedroom in the main house is in an open loft so if you like to sleep in, bring an eye mask and earplugs!
5.0
Lovely property. The yard/deck were amazing, had a great time kayaking around. So much wildlife in the water!
5.0
Family Getaway
Beautiful views of the water and wild life from the large and comfortable deck. Great space for our getaway. Good stock of games and cooking essentials. Walking distance to a local restaurant. Nearby waterfall and mountain hikes. Overall we were happy with our stay.
5.0
As everyone mentioned the view was incredible. The water was clear and calm for kayaking except the curious seals that kept us entertained! House was well stocked but would like to see a good set of knives.. :} Tom, I helped myself to a couple of fresh apples. Thanks for the great stay!
5.0
Wonderful Stay..
As everyone mentioned the view was incredible. The water was clear and calm for kayaking except the curious seals that kept us entertained! House was well stocked but would like to see a good set of knives.. :} Tom, I helped myself to a couple of fresh apples. Thanks for the great stay!
5.0
Beautiful
Lovely property. The yard/deck were amazing, had a great time kayaking around. So much wildlife in the water!
5.0
Great spot for a work retreat
My 2 business partners and I had a wonderful time at our annual work retreat. Such a beautiful spot!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. The view from the deck is amazing and watching the sunrise was phenomenal. The host provided binoculars and we got plenty of use out of them watching the seals go in and out after laying on the beach, watching the otters playing in the water, watching all the people go out to pick oysters and clams when the tide went out, and finally our last day we saw the local elk herd make their way out to the tidelands to enjoy the seaweed grass. There is a wonderful flower garden which is buzzing with honey bees and all sorts of birds. The humming birds came several times a day to feed on the flowers which was fun to watch. This place is well situated with many activities nearby. I highly recommend driving up to Mt Walker if the weather is clear. It has amazing views. Also recommend driving over to Sequim to check out the lavender farms. The hosts checked in with us several times to make sure everything was going well and were responsive with any issues we had. We are hoping to plan a future stay.
5.0
Wildlife galore
We had a wonderful stay. The view from the deck is amazing and watching the sunrise was phenomenal. The host provided binoculars and we got plenty of use out of them watching the seals go in and out after laying on the beach, watching the otters playing in the water, watching all the people go out to pick oysters and clams when the tide went out, and finally our last day we saw the local elk herd make their way out to the tidelands to enjoy the seaweed grass. There is a wonderful flower garden which is buzzing with honey bees and all sorts of birds. The humming birds came several times a day to feed on the flowers which was fun to watch. This place is well situated with many activities nearby. I highly recommend driving up to Mt Walker if the weather is clear. It has amazing views. Also recommend driving over to Sequim to check out the lavender farms. The hosts checked in with us several times to make sure everything was going well and were responsive with any issues we had. We are hoping to plan a future stay.
5.0
We spend 3 nights here and had an amazing time. We hung out on the decks, hiked, and kayaked. We saw elk and seals and eagles. Truly a wonderful experience.
5.0
Lovely vacation
We spend 3 nights here and had an amazing time. We hung out on the decks, hiked, and kayaked. We saw elk and seals and eagles. Truly a wonderful experience.
5.0
We had a great time. Kayaks were so much fun to have. Well stocked kitchen. We used the mother in law cottage for teens. They loved having their own space. Communication with Tom, the owner, was easy and he responded quickly. We’ll definitely be back
5.0
Perfect family place
We had a great time. Kayaks were so much fun to have. Well stocked kitchen. We used the mother in law cottage for teens. They loved having their own space. Communication with Tom, the owner, was easy and he responded quickly. We’ll definitely be back
5.0
Beautiful view!
We had a wonderful time! The views were gorgeous!
The house was very clean, had everything we could need for our stay. We loved the all the windows giving the best water view you could ask for. The big deck was great for relaxing with a glass of wine.
The grounds are landscaped with beautiful blooming flowers. If you can, try a visit to the local nursery for some shopping as recommended by the owners. The owners were very helpful and communication was great with them.
We saw the otters, elk and a local raccoon. The kayaks that were there for our use were an added bonus.
We are looking forward staying again.
Joan and Rocky
4.0
Glorious view!
Wonderful spot for our family reunion. Stunning outlook with bald eagles, common mergansers, terns, gulls, harbor seals, sunrise, moonrise - exquisite!! Enjoyed evenings on the lovely large deck with fire pit. Well equipped kitchen. Walking distance to the Geoduck Restaurant. Right off 101 but road noise not oppressive.
5.0
Incredible views!
Wonderful stay! The views were incredible - the living room/dining area, sunroom and master bedroom are east facing huge windows so we could enjoy the views all day! Lovely long table in dining area- can complete puzzles. Great open floor plan. Very comfy beds! We loved sitting around the fire pit at night and relaxing. The owner, Tom, was very approachable - We couldn’t figure out how to get the fire pit working our first night abd he walked us through it- success! Highly recommend.
5.0
Stunning view! Great host!
We had a fantastic time at Tom and Mary's place. We had four adults and one teenager in our group and we all felt very comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, pots, pans and appliances. Huge dining table was perfect for games. Wood burning fireplace kept us cozy as we sat and looked out at the gorgeous view. The beds and linens were wonderful. Tom was responsive and helpful and we were so happy to get a good day of weather for kayaking right off the landing of their deck. We would very much like to come back and enjoy the deck more in the spring or summer.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Brinnon?
The average price for a rental in Brinnon is $245 per night. This rental is $63 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at RARE GEM direct Waterfront on Hood Canal, Olympic National Forest. 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 RARE GEM direct Waterfront on Hood Canal, Olympic National Forest pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at RARE GEM direct Waterfront on Hood Canal, Olympic National Forest?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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