Spacious waterfront home with hot tub, large decks, kayaks, and beach access
About this house rental
Nestled in Hood Canal, this lovely house for $234 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Heron Reach Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Welcome to Heron Reach on Rocky Bay at Gig Harbor! Nestled in the pristine Key Peninsula of the South Puget Sound, this area is a habitat to marine and wildlife. This comfortable beachfront short-term rental includes many amenities for an unforgettable experience. Relax alongside the shoreline and watch through large picture windows how changing tides bring countless birds including herons, ducks, eagles, and marine wildlife as well as seals and sea otters. Even porpoises and orcas visit this area. Different wildlife return to Rocky Bay with each six-hour tidal change. Access to the beach is by way of a trail. This 1,700 sq. ft. single-level home is well furnished and offers three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, including a large family room with comfortable furniture, air-conditioning, a large TV and stereo, WiFi, and plenty of entertainment options including indoor and outdoor games. A spacious kitchen is well equipped with many numerous appliances and a gas stovetop that will make cooking a breeze. A high chair and a Pack 'n Play are provided for the little ones. Through the sliding glass door, enjoy two decks, a large propane grill, and convenient outdoor dining while overlooking the ambiance of Rocky Bay. Beachcombing boots and water socks of various sizes are provided and await your exploration of sandy beaches at low tide. Heron Reach on Rocky Bay offers a beautiful place for kayaking, bird watching, miles of beachcombing, and boating around the Puget Sound, with other recreational activities. Kayaks are included for guests use to explore the saltwater nature up close. A dock is available should you choose to arrive by boat. Less than 16 miles away, the charming city of Gig Harbor hosts waterfront shops, cafés and restaurants. Seattle is a simple drive or an easy ferry ride away. The Olympic mountain range and Hood Canal are nearby or take a beautiful drive to the iconic Mt. Rainier. Truly, everyone will have an amazing time here! THINGS TO KNOW Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Hood Canal, WA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
10.0
Well decorated and well maintained property in a beautiful setting. Will stay again.
5.0
Well appointed home, lovely setting by the tidal inlet with access to kayaks and the water. Very peaceful.
5.0
Well decorated and well maintained property in a beautiful setting. Will stay again.
10.0
We live in Gig Harbor but rented this house to celebrate my stepdaughter’s 16th birthday. Her friends had fun paddle boarding and soaking up the sun. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The only mishap was 3 different people got lost trying to locate the house using the Maps app on the iPhone. It worked fine on Google maps but apparently the iPhone map was sending people in another direction. Nothing the owner can control but just something to be aware of. We definitely plan to come back next summer!
5.0
We live in Gig Harbor but rented this house to celebrate my stepdaughter’s 16th birthday. Her friends had fun paddle boarding and soaking up the sun. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The only mishap was 3 different people got lost trying to locate the house using the Maps app on the iPhone. It worked fine on Google maps but apparently the iPhone map was sending people in another direction. Nothing the owner can control but just something to be aware of. We definitely plan to come back next summer!
10.0
Our family enjoyed the beach and kayaks. It was a quiet, lovely spot.
5.0
Our family enjoyed the beach and kayaks. It was a quiet, lovely spot.
5.0
Amazing! Can’t wait to return!
The deck, the view, the beach access, the hot tub … we could not have asked for more! This was exactly the weekend getaway we’d hoped for. The owner is kind and accommodating. The home is thoughtfully and comfortably furnished - great beds! Shopping and dining in cute downtown Gig Harbor was fantastic. We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Had a great experience with the rental and would stay there again.
5.0
The house was comfortable and well maintained.
Had a great experience with the rental and would stay there again.
5.0
Relaxing Waterfront Retreat
We loved the view to the water. The open floor plan and large windows. All the little things our hosts provided. It was wonderful .....we will be back to enjoy again!
5.0
We loved the view to the water. The open floor plan and large windows. All the little things our hosts provided. It was wonderful .....we will be back to enjoy again!
5.0
Nice relaxing trip- gave 4 stars to accuracy of online listing as I had to call customer service as unable to access or pay 2nd payment through VRBO. I had to download a 3rd party app. We use VRBO for all of our getaways and this is the first time I had to use a 3rd party. Not convenient.
5.0
Quiet place on the water, beautiful sunrises, watched harbor seals play right in front of us! Tide goes all the way out in late afternoon revealing lots of sea treasures for the kids to find. Water is calm and warm!
5.0
Great place with a beautiful view.
5.0
Nice house
Nice relaxing trip- gave 4 stars to accuracy of online listing as I had to call customer service as unable to access or pay 2nd payment through VRBO. I had to download a 3rd party app. We use VRBO for all of our getaways and this is the first time I had to use a 3rd party. Not convenient.
5.0
Get get away close to home
Quiet place on the water, beautiful sunrises, watched harbor seals play right in front of us! Tide goes all the way out in late afternoon revealing lots of sea treasures for the kids to find. Water is calm and warm!
5.0
Wonderfully relaxing
Great place with a beautiful view.
5.0
The 4 of us stayed 4 nights at Heron Reach in July. The home is wonderfully appointed with everything you might need (spices, condiments, toiletries, boots, kayaks, toys etc.) The AC in the main room worked well to cool the common areas. We spent quite a lot of time on the back deck just watching the water and many birds (hummingbirds, finches, nut hatches, eagles, and of course herons). The hot tub was sparkling clean with a clear tent- which would be great if the weather doesn't cooperate. We had fantastic weather and explored the area- Gig Harbor and too many walking trails to remember. The pathway down to the water was an easy minute walk. At the bottom is Sandpiper lagoon, which transformed with the 16' tide change. We enjoyed the kayaks and corn hole as well. I would definitely recommend this VRBO for couples or families!
5.0
Amazing views of bay and wildlife
The 4 of us stayed 4 nights at Heron Reach in July. The home is wonderfully appointed with everything you might need (spices, condiments, toiletries, boots, kayaks, toys etc.) The AC in the main room worked well to cool the common areas. We spent quite a lot of time on the back deck just watching the water and many birds (hummingbirds, finches, nut hatches, eagles, and of course herons). The hot tub was sparkling clean with a clear tent- which would be great if the weather doesn't cooperate. We had fantastic weather and explored the area- Gig Harbor and too many walking trails to remember. The pathway down to the water was an easy minute walk. At the bottom is Sandpiper lagoon, which transformed with the 16' tide change. We enjoyed the kayaks and corn hole as well. I would definitely recommend this VRBO for couples or families!
5.0
The house had great views of the bay and a nice deck to sit in and watch the birds. The hot tub on the deck was great. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The host was great to work with. He even brought us a dozen fresh eggs from his chickens. Overall it was a great experience for our family.
4.0
The house was beautiful. The layout was easy to navigate. There was alot of amenities- books, games etc. We wished that the deck to the beach was accessible. Check in and check out times could be better arranged. It made us feel a bit rushed, but understand the circumstances with COVID protocol.
The home offers alot of privacy.
Overall we had a great time.
4.0
We had a nice weekend at this property. The kids enjoyed kayaking in the bay and exploring at low tide. The hot tub was a nice place to relax.
We appreciated the sweet extra touches- s’mores supplies, snacks, and a bottle of wine. The owners made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
5.0
House on the bay.
The house had great views of the bay and a nice deck to sit in and watch the birds. The hot tub on the deck was great. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The host was great to work with. He even brought us a dozen fresh eggs from his chickens. Overall it was a great experience for our family.
5.0
Property was all we could have hoped for plus more...we will be back!
4.0
Moms weekend
The house was beautiful. The layout was easy to navigate. There was alot of amenities- books, games etc. We wished that the deck to the beach was accessible. Check in and check out times could be better arranged. It made us feel a bit rushed, but understand the circumstances with COVID protocol.
The home offers alot of privacy.
Overall we had a great time.
4.0
Fun getaway
We had a nice weekend at this property. The kids enjoyed kayaking in the bay and exploring at low tide. The hot tub was a nice place to relax.
We appreciated the sweet extra touches- s’mores supplies, snacks, and a bottle of wine. The owners made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
5.0
One of the best places we have stayed
5.0
Great location, beautiful house, everything we needed except a clean barbecue. When we opened it there was old food, foil, dirty utensils and grill, left from a previous user. I would assume the cleaning service would check for that so it was ready for the next renter. Other than that we had a wonderful 2 days there.
5.0
Fantastic
One of the best places we have stayed
5.0
Family time together from East coast to West coast
Property was all we could have hoped for plus more...we will be back!
5.0
Beautiful except for one thing . . .
Great location, beautiful house, everything we needed except a clean barbecue. When we opened it there was old food, foil, dirty utensils and grill, left from a previous user. I would assume the cleaning service would check for that so it was ready for the next renter. Other than that we had a wonderful 2 days there.
5.0
This is our new favorite place. Beautiful, quiet location with great views. The house was spotless and spacious with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. Friendly, generous owners (fresh eggs in the fridge from their chickens!) that give you your privacy, but are readily available if you need anything. The interior of the house is all on one level which my 84-year-old mom appreciated. I can't say enough positive things about this place. We just loved it. Can't wait to return.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful
This is our new favorite place. Beautiful, quiet location with great views. The house was spotless and spacious with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. Friendly, generous owners (fresh eggs in the fridge from their chickens!) that give you your privacy, but are readily available if you need anything. The interior of the house is all on one level which my 84-year-old mom appreciated. I can't say enough positive things about this place. We just loved it. Can't wait to return.
5.0
This is our new favorite place. Beautiful, quiet location with great views. The house was spotless and spacious with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. Friendly, generous owners (fresh eggs in the fridge from their chickens!) that give you your privacy, but are readily available if you need anything. The interior of the house is all on one level which my 84-year-old mom appreciated. I can't say enough positive things about this place. We just loved it. Can't wait to return.
5.0
We had a nice long weekend. Owner was very responsive and thoughtful. The house was as described. Very neat tide flats in front of the house.
5.0
We loved our stay at this home! It was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The hot tub was clean and inviting. Beautiful views. The owners added little touches that enhanced our stay, like providing wine, snacks and eggs from their chickens! They’ve thought of everything like providing mud boots for the beach. The owners are super friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Great communication. Would love to stay here again!
5.0
Clean, comfortable and relaxing
We loved our stay at this home! It was clean, well stocked and comfortable. The hot tub was clean and inviting. Beautiful views. The owners added little touches that enhanced our stay, like providing wine, snacks and eggs from their chickens! They’ve thought of everything like providing mud boots for the beach. The owners are super friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Great communication. Would love to stay here again!
5.0
We found the house very clean and organized with many nice touches including robes and towels for the hot tub. Great TV area and kitchen. Beds very comfortable. We will definitely come back again
5.0
Mini Vacation
We had a nice long weekend. Owner was very responsive and thoughtful. The house was as described. Very neat tide flats in front of the house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hood Canal?
The average price for a rental in Hood Canal is $171 per night. This rental is $63 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious waterfront home with hot tub, large decks, kayaks, and beach access. 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 Spacious waterfront home with hot tub, large decks, kayaks, and beach access pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious waterfront home with hot tub, large decks, kayaks, and beach access?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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