We were delighted to share the Quartermaster Cottage with two grandchildren while visiting the island for another granddaughterâs wedding. The historic house is spacious and well maintained. Though we scarcely had occasion to use it, the kitchen seemed to have anything one would need to prepare meals. The large front porch with plentiful seating and wonderful view was our favorite part of the house!
This was our 3rd stay at the house, and it never disappoints. The location is perfect for us visiting nearby family. We've stayed in summer and enjoyed the views from the large deck, and enjoyed this cozy winter stay utilizing the gas fireplace. The kitchen is well-equipped, beds are comfy, and lots of linens, towels and blankets are provided. Always easy and prompt communication with the host. Would stay again.
We had a great time. Check-in was easy, and the location is amazing. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The cottage is cute, and clean with an amazing view.
It was a beautiful older home with beautiful views and garden. Nice restaurants just a short drive away. Only one thing, they need to put more sheets for their Yahtzee game, lol. My family had a great time enjoying the views while bbqing and playing yartzee!
Loved the large comfortable deck and fantastic views of water and marina! Perfect spot any time of day or night! The island has much to offer for all who love the water.
My family of four stayed at Quartermaster Cottage while visiting family on Vashon and had a wonderful stay. The cottage had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and the views were spectacular! We enjoyed being just steps from the market, a coffee stand, and some cute shops. We would definitely stay here again.
We had a wonderful stay, appreciated how available the owner was to address any questions or requests. The house has everything one would need for a family, including a beautiful view of the harbor. I would definitely stay again.
decided this year to get a place slightly bigger than where I live, on the island, for strawberry festival. Couldâve not chosen anything better! I love the Burton area. Just far enough away from the madness yet close enough to join the festival within 15 minutes. Everything about our stay was perfect! thank you!!
The house is very cute and comfortable, love that it combines the original vintage charm with modern amenities. Location is perfect. View is amazing. No complaints at all. Bed situation was better than in description- 2 queens, sofas, and twin with trundle-no bunkbeds. Will be coming back here in the future for sure!
The Quartermaster Cottage was a lovely place to spend most of July. We had most of our meals on the deck overlooking the harbor, enjoyed biking, paddleboarding, and getting to know the island!
The location is brilliant and island feel is everywhere. The house was very welcoming and cozy. Perfect for a winter time setting. We'll be back....
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We thoroughy enjoyed our stay! Just getting away from home for a few days was wonderful in itself, but to come to such an idyllic place was beyond wonderful. The house was so cute, and everything was neat, clean, and fabulous.
The cottage was perfect for our group of 5. The location is perfect for exploring the island and the view from the deck overlooking the harbor was lovely. The house is clean and well- equipped, and all of the beds were comfy. Check-in and Check-out were a breeze. The house is on the main road but we never found that bothersome.
When not on Vashon, we live in Houston, TX. Tracy works in the oil industry and I am retired from a career in high school counseling. We have two grown children, a son who lives in Scottsdale, AZ and a daughter that lives in Golden, CO. We lived in the Seattle area during my husband's career and fell in love with the Northwest. We vowed to come back and live there someday. During the search, we discovered Vashon Island and have never looked back. Vashon is an extra special place to live and visit!
The previous owner approached us one day and said, "I am selling my house would you want to buy it?" We jumped at the chance to be able to become the caretakers of this "Pink House" icon of Burton. You never get tired of the view from the huge deck and are so close to beaches for walking and trails for hiking. The house was built in the late 1890's. We have maintained the charm while providing all the comforts of home.
Vashon is only a 20 minute ferry ride from West Seattle and 15 minutes from Tacoma. Yet when you come to the island you feel hundreds of miles from a metropolitan area. Relax and read a book, walk the beaches, hike the many trails on the island to unwind from the busy city. The art, theatre and music scene is robust to say the least. You can enjoy a live musical performance, art show and even an opera all year round.