This is an amazing spot on Hood Canal. Perfect for large groups, we have a regular getaway that we share with another family and everyone had a spectacular time. We went tide pooling, hiking to waterfalls, and sunset kayaking. We saw crabs, sea stars, oysters, kingfishers, seals, bald eagles, and were even visited by an orca who came right up to the deck. Beds are comfortable, nights are quiet, kitchen is large and well appointed. great game room. there is even a spotting scope for wildlife which was a nice touch. Local grocery stores are more like general stores with limited options if you want gourmet or specialty foods, bring in your own groceries from Poulsbo or Hoodsport. This part o the Hood Canal is a magical, mystical wonder.
The house was fantastic and the view was amazing! We had so much fun watching eagles and seals and porpoises! We ate at the outdoor dining table and watched the moon come up over the Hood canal. The rooms were spacious and there were plenty of soaps, towels and shampoo! I would stay there again! Very peaceful and quiet but close enough to fun places! I loved the list of nearby hikes! We enjoyed ourselves so much!!
Our group of 5 stayed here for our annual fishing trip. Great house with lots of outdoor hangout spaces with great views of the canals. We used the deck a lot for grilling and eating meals. The kitchen was well laid.
Bedrooms were excellent. And the basement with big screen TV and pool table was awesome. Would definitely stay here again.
No Air Conditioning on 2nd floor where all queen bedrooms are
The listing is misleading when it says air-conditioned because there is only one wall unit on the main floor and one in the basement level. There is no air conditioning on the second floor level where all the queen bedrooms are located. Half of our group was uncomfortable in the evening and the screen doors were not in good shape, so the doors could not be left open. The views are incredible and the location was good.
Our family enjoyed a long weekend to celebrate a couple of birthdays. The view was beautiful, the house was big, open and perfect for our small gathering. The game room downstairs was a bonus.
This house was just perfect for our family to gather, cook some meals together, let the kids play, and get some time in a kayak on the beautiful water. Great swimming weather during our week too!
The whole family loveeed staying here! Kids were extremely excited with the bunk bed room, which had lots of space. Those balconies with the views are just splendorous! The Kayak, tv, comfy sofas are def a plus; only down side is we didn't get to live here for the rest of our lives!!!đ 100% recommended!!
Yerika S.
6/10 Satisfaisant
Irene S.
16 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Emplacement et exactitude de lâannonce
Great location and view, terrible host/communication
Even though this was booked through VRBO, the host is Vacasa and they try to get you to use their portal - but it's not easy to set up since it wasn't booked directly with them. I would message through VRBO and would not hear back half the time.
Check-in was not great, our party arrived at 4pm but the cleaner was there until 5pm. To add, they didn't do a thorough clean, very messy floors, had to unload the dishwasher, tons of small flies stuck to the stove lights.
House itself is quite nice, but:
- There was a hole in the middle of the deck, big enough for a kid's foot to fall through
- Railing was very wobbly and did not feel safe at all
- One of the screen doors leading to the patio was completely busted - does not retract/move
- Half the outlets in the house did not work
- They list the house as having AC, but it's only on the main floor and basement, the top floor has none and was very hot the first night
- No extra garbage bags, just the ones that were already on the bins
Communication:
- When I'd get in touch with Vacasa, they would tell me local staff would contact me and that never happened
- When asking about issues with the house, the reps at Vacasa had no clue how to help
The Pros:
- Beautiful view
- 2 kayaks that were fun to use
- Lots of towels & toiletries
- Decent amount of cutlery, dinnerware & appliances
- Kids loved the bunk bed room
This was our first time to come to Washington and chose this location to be close to a friend we were visiting. We were impressed with the house. It was spacious. The beds were comfortable and clean. We slept great.
We enjoyed the wildlife with the bald eagles flying overhead all day, the seals and dolphins in the water, and starfish on the shore when the tide went out. The kayak was nice to use but make sure to bring steady water shoes or tennis shoes as the barnacles and oysters are very sharp and will slice skin easily. Bring bandaids.
The showers are nice and hot and have great water pressure. Our only regret is that we didnât stay longer.
Beautiful home and view is stunning. Location is peaceful and the lake is calm. We harvest oysters in the front.
*** HORRIBLE kitchenware. Everything is rusted, burnt, and doesn't work. I suggest bring EVERYTHING you need to cook with as well as your own coffee machine.
We spent Motherâs Day weekend on a family trip here and LOVED the location and the size and makeup of the house overall. Eagles and seals were out all weekend and the beach was gorgeous. Really great spot for a large group wanting to relax together. Lots of seating inside. Decks on every level, and every room except the bunk room has a view!
There is no place to unpack or hang clothes in the rooms or bathrooms though so expect to live out of your suitcase on the floor. The entrance to the neighborhood is also very steep, kind of an hairpin turn, and easy to miss. Be careful and vigilant upon arrival.
Overall this was a great stay and we would consider this house for a future stay.
Loved the property and the views. The home is beautiful. Only thing we didnât like was that blankets and other items were dirty and there was pet hair everywhere. The room also smelled like urine.
This house provided an excellent setting for a quiet weekend of puzzling, drinking, and listening to music. The waves lapping on the rocks directly below the bedroom windows was a peaceful sound to hear each morning.
The strong suit of this house is that it provides an excess of lounging space. Enough for 4 people to sprawl out either upstairs or downstairs. The main weakness was the dearth of cookware which was an impediment as my group cooked family-style meals every morning and night for 3 days.
Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay. The layout of the house was perfect for our group of 9. 3 bedrooms upstairs and a bunk room on the main floor with 4 large bunks. There were 2 bathrooms upstairs and 1 on the main floor. Thereâs also a large downstairs area with a huge sofa and large TV.
The location is wonderful â I can imagine how fun it would be to kayak or paddleboard on a nice day.
With that said, there are some issues that should be addressed.
Itâs a very nice house but things are falling apart. Cleanliness was ok, but it hasnât seen a deep clean in quite a while. The kitchen was the main area of concern. The electric skillet doesnât work. The skillets for the stove are warped so barely work on the glass stove top. No cookie sheets. No glass wine or cocktail glasses â just plastic or metal. Only 6 bowls for dining. Thereâs no toaster. Just a toaster oven that barely works. 1 measuring spoon. Only 1 measuring cup. The dishwasher is about to fall out of its housing. The bottom drawer of the oven doesnât close. The paper towel holder is about to break. Bring your own plastic wrap, baggies, aluminum foil, or cooking spray.
It seems like the owners could reinvest some of their profits into addressing those items above â it wouldnât take much. But, for the price we paid, we expected a higher quality experience.
I would love to stay here again but will be packing my own kitchen stuff.
This is a beautiful home in a wonderful location, right on the water. The house is modern, spacious, clean, and well-stocked. We had 6 adults and 4 kids and there was PLENTY of room for everyone. The main floor is so spacious and made a great headquarters for playing games, eating, and enjoying family. The kayaks were so much fun as well. I would definitely stay here again!
Canât beat the location! If you plant to cook and eat in the house I recommend bringing what you need. The kitchen is not very well stocked gear wise.