This is the fourth time we have stayed at this property and it never fails to exceed our expectations. The view of the lake through a full wall of floor to ceiling windows is incredible. I did a lot of cooking for family and the kitchen is large, bright, has every appliance you can dream of, and a view of the fireplace and the gorgeous outside setting. Because I was doing so much food prep, Gaylene brought over a large oval table that was easy for me to work on, and popped over with any special things I might need. I canât say enough about what a treat it was to stay here and look forward to visiting again next year.
We really enjoyed our stay at Charlie's Cabin. The house was clean and comfortable, and the back yard was amazing! The kids had a blast playing in the lake. We would definitely re-book for our next trip north.
Gayleneâs property was perfect! Our âend of the school yearââ pet and toddler friendly stay-cation could not have been better. The house was pristine, the lake was beautiful, patio and water toys were plentiful, hiking trails were breathtaking and our host could not have been more accommodating. Wonderful home away from home, hope to enjoy this property again soon!
This was our second stay at this house and we enjoyed every minute of it. There was a lot of cooking of meals and not only was there a roomy, open kitchen with lots of counter space, The house has every utensil/gadget/pot/pan and dish you could dream of. There is also an array of pantry items - spices, oils, condiments, ziplocks, foil, etc. The fireplace is lovely and the view is exceptional - a massive wall of windows looking out to a beautiful lake. Gaylene is a wonderful host who will ensure you have a memorable stay. Thanks Gaylene!
The lake view is fantastic but it doesnât make up for the current condition of the house and yard. The online photos are not up to date (I found them elsewhere online; they are the listing photos from when the house was purchased many years ago.). There is much deferred maintenance on the exterior and yard. The primaryâs queen mattress is uncomfortable and I suspect it is old and it caused us to roll into the middle ; the bath towels are hodgepodge, old and are threadbare. The main living space is set up with a large pit group plus 2 more sofas, a piano and air hockey table. The house is set up for large groups with a commercial food service station next to a large folding table on the main space.The house is advertised to host overnight guests and large parties. It does not have a welcoming or comfortable feel for overnight stays.
Very nice house on the Lake with Beautiful viewâŠ
We were here with 10 adults and 2 little dogsâŠHouse was super nice and very clean..fire pits, Kayaks,pedal boat wa all provided. No complains and we want to stay here againâŠ
Absolutely recommendedâŠ
Get the sink and garbage disposal fixed. Even though the garbage disposal wasn't working, that side plugged up a bunchâŠ.
Great for our family reunion
For many years, we have spent Thanksgiving with family who live in the area, and have stayed in hotel rooms and other rental properties over the years. This property was unique - a beautiful lakeside location in late Fall that must be spectacular in warmer months. The layout is a bit different than most, with a large master bedroom and king bed with very spacious en suite bath and walk in closets, and one other more modest bedroom with bath next door (with a split plan for privacy if you are traveling with friends or children). The combined kitchen/dining/family room area is huge, and with the adjoining deck area could accommodate a large group for an event or just give a small group plenty of room to stretch out. The appointments were comfortable and casual enough for a relaxed stay at a Summer cottage, and the access to internet and indoor entertainment were blessings at a time of year when the weather in Washington can be variable.
Our experience with Gaylene was exceptional. There were a few unavoidable glitches with some upgrades around the premises delayed by the pandemic, but she was able to alert us in advance and work around the issues to assure we had a quiet and comfortable stay. She greeted us upon our arrival and was available whenever we needed anything, but never obtrusive in the least as we made ourselves at home for the week we were there. If you are looking for a comfortable, peaceful and beautiful place to relax and recharge, we would highly recommend that you consider spending some time here.
We had a fantastic time during our stay. The lake view was breathtaking, home was beautiful, they had everything we needed for our stay. We were supposed to leave during a wind/rain storm and she graciously allowed us to stay an extra night even though they were going to have construction workers on grounds. Such a lovely experience. Thank you!
What a relaxing stay! Step outside and you're transported to another world. I could have sat on the deck looking out over the tranquil water forever!
The house itself was very comfortable. Kitchen fully stocked including spices and condiments. Cookware was a bit beat up, but we made it work. Beds were comfortable, showers had good water pressure and hot water did not run out, wifi was reliable, and everything was very clean.
Only improvements that could have been made are - there was no functioning wine opener (like what???), water in 2nd bathroom did not drain well, and towel rack was broken, and no coat rack/closet at entry. But these are obviously very minor inconveniences and did not impede our overall enjoyment.
Looking forward to staying again!
We had a small family gathering while at this property and it was perfect! Had everything we needed and the lake was quiet and beautiful. Definitely will stay there again soon!
We were therefor 6 weeks. The owners were extremely helpful to us. Alex brought over dinner the last night. We used the home to tour the Olympic Peninsula and Gig Harbor as well as other adjoining towns and areas. I fished the lake fairly often, with some luck, and used the kayaks. We had one of our sons and his wife and two teen age daughters here; as well as our daughter. It was an idyllic spot. The home was open and light and very well stocked.
Gorgeous spot! So many fun things provided from games to kayaks. A huge kitchen and living space to gather, the view is unreal, the owner is easy to get in touch with, the firepit on the water is great! A lot to say but overall, what a fun and beautiful space to stay! :)
If you want a beautiful location and a tranquil setting this is it! It was so nice to see the wildlife, birds and fish around the lake. Gaylene was a wonderful host. This is definitely a place you will enjoy!
The property is beautiful! It was so lovely to have a fire in the evening while looking out into the lake, listening to the frogs and watching the bats feast. Truly magical. Such a great spots for kids to explore. We brought our kayaks which was so much fun! There are a few paddleboards and a paddle boat to use.
The living space floor is open plan with a large couch and a smaller love seat.. The master and living area are tiled so there is an echo component. There is an air hockey table and a piano in the living space which was tons of fun!!
Our family lives in Gig Harbor and we love it here. It is such a wonderful community and has everything we need. We have three children, and our youngest, Charlie, is who we named our lake home after. My husband and I both work locally. I am a teacher at a local school. Someday, we plan to retire in this beautiful home and stay in this amazing community.
We love this property! We bought it from our good friends after spending many years sitting on the beautiful deck and playing in the water with them. We have already created the best memories right here and want to create many more. We plan to someday live here because we just can not think of any place we would rather be.
Although there are many local amenities, you do not need to leave the Cabin at all to have a wonderful vacation. Stock up at Costco on groceries (about 10 minutes away), and pack your bathing suit and toiletries and then enjoy playing at the lake.