Great Bird-Watching | Breathtaking Sunsets | Community Boat Launch Welcome to 'Colleen's Cottage' — a cherished retreat that invites you to reconnect with the rhythm of the PNW. Sip your morning coffee as native birds soar overhead and harbor seals play offshore, then follow your curiosity to hidden trails, coves, and forest paths. Whether you're curling up with a great read or watching a lavender sunset become one with the water, this home offers a quiet kind of magic you won’t soon forget. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 full bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds INDOOR LIVING - Hood Canal & Olympic Mountains views - Unique tilework - Smart TVs, fireplace - En-suite bathroom - Dining table OUTDOOR LIVING - Small beach on-site, boat dock - Hood Canal views & access - Mountain & sunset views - Private yard, beautiful garden - Beach towels - Deck w/ dining areas - Gas grill KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher - Drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided) - Toaster, microwave - Cooking & baking basics, spices - Dishware & flatware - Trash bags/paper towels GENERAL - Central heating & A/C - Washer/dryer, starter laundry detergent, iron/board - Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers - Free WiFi FAQ - 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story home, step-free entry - Exterior stairs to dock/waterfront area PARKING - Carport (1 vehicle) - Street parking (1 vehicle) - EV charger -- THE LOCATION -- - Nestled on the warm end of Hood Canal - Near waterfront restaraunts, Theler Wetland Trail & The Salmon Center - 5 miles to Twanoh State Park & 7 miles to Belfair State Park - 10 miles to Alderbrook Resort & Spa & 11 miles to Robin Hood Village Resort - 17 miles to Bremerton & 38 miles to Olympic National Park Staircase Entrance - 59 miles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story home offers step-free entry - Exterior stairs are required to access the dock/waterfront area - Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located near the front door facing the carport, 1 camera is located near the back door facing the back outdoor entry/deck, and 1 camera is located on the back of the home facing the Hood Canal. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion