[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal..... Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18647200/18647108/b2a7a074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18647200/18647108/5c9edf99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18647200/18647108/9202ce85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18647200/18647108/f7f04a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18647200/18647108/15a12ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal...... This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal..... A unique beach home with 2 en suite bedrooms in the main home & a separate bunk house with a queen bed & one set of bunk beds. The bunk house sits beside the main house and has a full bathroom. We have over 150 feet of private, waterfront property. The main house has a large fold out sofa bed in the living room as well. In the late spring, summer and early fall, the salt water is warm and perfect for waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, or just diving in for a refreshing swim. You might see a seal, maybe two or three of them. Although dated, we have a large pickle ball court that doubles as a basketball court.Put a crab pot out & pick up oysters from our beach & you are all set for a delectable dinner. Winter time is cozy to cuddle up and read a good book, watch the various birds migrate, play cards or board games with family and friends. Alderbrook Resort is just 7 miles south of our home. They have a world class spa and delicious northwest cuisine. We have 4 single kayaks, 2 double kayaks, and 2 paddle boards for your use. I grew up on Bainbridge Island and spent many summers on the canal at my grandparents home. It is my slice of heaven out here. When the tide comes all the way up in the evenings; there is a period I call the "Magic Hour". It is Divine. Enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,850 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95070000/95061800/95061790/52546f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly waterfront home w/ Hood Canal views, dock, beach, kayaks-Dogs ok Belfair - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=95061790&PinnedHotelID=95061790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581900/34581862/797a96ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Beach Front Home on Hood Canal w/ Kayaks! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please throw all shucked, oyster shells back on the beach; as they re seed. Also, any oysters you collect must be eaten at the property. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: A $50 per dog non- refundable fee will be charged. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 604053940 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as spendchristmasonthemajesticanal House Belfair spendchristmasonthemajesticanal Belfair spendchristmasonthemajesticanal Spend Easter Gorgeous Shores Hood Canal House Belfair Spend Easter Gorgeous Shores Hood Canal House Spend Easter Gorgeous Shores Hood Canal Belfair Spend Easter ? ?on the Gorgeous Shores of Hood Canal Belfair We Still Have Availability Summertime. Experience Magic Canal #spendchristmasonthemajesticanal#??! Spend Easter ? ?on the Gorgeous Shores of Hood Canal #spendchristmasonthemajesticanal#??! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.40149%2C-122.89549&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y_dP1_eLrk9qSVYL6JjZ16wHsdQ=) Belfair, WA #### What's nearby - Twanoh State Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km - Mason Lake - 10 min drive - 8.9 km - Coon Lake - 11 min drive - 6.6 km - Belfair State Park - 18 min drive - 16.4 km - Belfair Beaches - 24 min drive - 22.8 km #### Getting around - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's Bar and Grille - ‬9 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jr's Hideaway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal..... pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal.....? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal.....? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal..... located? > This Belfair vacation home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Boat launch, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Prickett Lake and Twanoh State Park. Coon Lake and Mason Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience ‘The Magic Hour'; where Heaven meets Earth on the Hood Canal..... Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 74 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### khoa n. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good place for stay this is a good place for stay with nice view. ##### khoa n. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad C. Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunset Beach amazing! We enjoyed our stay and will makes this our first choice. ##### Brad C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas getaway Right on the water and so many windows. Wonderful place! ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolene E. Aug 25, 2017 #### Perfect location The owners of this property are a pleasure to deal with. This is a perfect spot to enjoy the hood canal! ##### Jolene E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristy d. Feb 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We very much enjoyed this delightful home. Beautiful views and enjoyed the fire place. Perfect for us to unwind! ##### kristy d. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damiana S. Aug 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great access to the canal! We’ve stayed all over Hood Canal over the years and this property has great, easy access to the canal. We were easily able to use the paddle boat we brought, swim, kayak. Owners were super nice, helpful and communicative. Very easy check-in/check-out. ##### Damiana S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corin K. Jul 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect This was a great place to celebrate my husbands 80th with family and friends. We had a week long celebration with folks coming and going and several overniters. The house is designed for just that kind of event. Large kitchen with plenty of utencils and small appliances, 3 bathrooms and a great beach for all the water toys provided. Wonderful hostess Tiffany is the best! mahalo from Hawaii! ##### Corin K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. Sep 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Sunsets! We spent a wonderful week at this home. It is very clean, comfortable and well-stocked. Communication with the owners was great. We enjoyed the kayaks and pickleball court. The best part of the trip was sitting on the comfy outdoor chairs and swings reading, playing card games and just gazing at the beauty and splendor of Hood Canal. Thank you Mary and Tiffany for sharing your home with us! ##### Kim H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phuong S. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### amazing view! This is the 3rd times we stay at this home, WE LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. The property is well kept, the owners is wonderful and very thoughtful. The house has amazing view of the canal from every room and is it very peaceful. The owner stock the home with most amenities you need for a cozy stay. We uses this property as an annual family get together hanging out and enjoying each other. We already talk about the next time we return to the house. Thank you so much! ##### Phuong S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating mom at Hood Canal My mom grew up coming to Hood Canal, and we wanted to come back and celebrate her there. This property is phenomenal. There’s so much to do to enjoy all Hood Canal has to offer. Our favorite activities were canoeing, paddle boarding, and clamming! The views from the home are incredible and it was a perfect stay overall. We did have a little hiccup with the garbage disposal, but Tiffany was so responsive we got everything taken care of right away. Our family plans to come back here again. I highly, highly recommend this beautiful home. ##### Laura B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista H. Sep 9, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting on the Hood Canal. We loved our stay in this house and really wish it could have been longer. The house was comfortable and roomy with space for our family of 7. The kids loved having their own place in the detached bunk house. We really enjoyed being right by the water with easy access to the kayaks and paddle boards Tiffany and Mary left for us to use. We also discovered a love for pickle ball. The court in front of the house was great! Tiffany was also very responsive to any issues that arose during our stay. ##### Krista H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren M. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Responsive owners and clean property. We spent a weekend with close friends and family and had a great time. The place was clean and when we needed help with something the owner was responsive. The kids had an amazing time looking for shells and baby crabs on the beach. The adults enjoyed watching seals, kayaking and taking in the fresh air during high tide. Plenty of room in the main house that we didn't even have to use the separate unit. Thank you for an amazing time! 😊 ##### Lauren M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott S. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family The hostesses were very friendly and helpful. We had several day trips and cancelled two of them to make more time at the house. We had fun diving for sand dollars, looking for oysters and digging for clams. The kids loved the kayaks, canoe and paddle boards. The sunset was pretty every night. We saw sea otters and seals. The house is ten minutes from groceries and gas. You want to have water shoes as it is a rocky beach, but we knew that from the pictures. We really loved Magic Hour! ##### Scott S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellee R. Sep 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing/Beautiful/Fun We came here in January and had so much fun that we had to come back to see what it was like in the summer. Did not disappoint! Having access to kayaks is a plus especially with younger kids. The weather was decent most of the time, with one day being spectacular. The sunsets are beautiful, especially being right on the water. We could see the asteroid belt and lots of stars at night. Did miss having a fire this time around, but we brought a propane fire place to substitute. Overall a great experience in both the winter and summer! ##### Kellee R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra M., Portland, Oregon Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating our Anniversary We were all pleasantly surprised as the photos are only a glimpse into this wonderful home. We had 6 adult children and were all comfortably set up. The large kitchen enticed us to sit and gather after our meals. The back had a truly stunning view of the sound, provided easy access to swimming and kayaking and the sunsets were breathtaking! Best surprise was the pickle ball court on the driveway and our family fun just sitting around watching and playing the game. No need to leave the property! Thank you for making our 32nd feel like an island escape ! ##### Sandra M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emmanuelle T. Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfully relaxing, highly recommend! Our family spent a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend in this lovely house. The view was amazing and the sunsets absolutely gorgeous. We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious the house and the grounds were, it looks even better than on the pictures. We had a lot of space to chill, cook and hang out. The house is really well stocked and we found everything we needed, including lovely plates and glasses which is always a nice to have for a holiday weekend :-). You can pick oysters right on the beach outside the house and baked them for dinner, it was delicious! The pickle ball court was a nice surprise too and we had fun playing as a family. We would love to go back in the spring or summer to enjoy the water and chill on the back porch with the firepit going as the November weather did not really allow us to do that. Thank you Tiffany and Mary for sharing your home and being extremely gracious hosts. ##### Emmanuelle T. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nellie & Cappy A. Sep 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highlight of the Summer! Our extended families had a wonderful time staying at this wonderful home on the shores of Hood Canal. We were constantly mesmerized by the beauty, solitude and natural bounties that made this home so special. We were so thankful for the owners' generosity in providing us with two paddleboards, three kyaks, four flotation noodles, pickleball equipment, wood for the firepit, mesquite for the webber kettle and the green egg. The home was perfect for hanging out, playing games, eating together as a family outside, making s'mores by the fire, relaxing on the lounge chairs counting the stairs and discovering the wonders of Hood Canal. Our hosts Mary and Tiffany were wonderful - very responsive throughout the whole process. We are so grateful to have had the experience of staying at a very special home. Thank you! ##### Nellie & Cappy A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise on Hood Canal We love this beach home on Hood Canal. We stayed with our family last year and with friends this year. It is the perfect location and size to accommodate 6 adults comfortably and 10 if you know each other well. There are 3 totally separate spaces for sleeping that include a bathroom and conveniently placed outside doors. The bedrooms have delightful beachy views which are close enough to the shore to hear the waves lapping at night and to be bathed in sunlight during the day. There is a lovely patio right out the living room and bedroom doors with a picnic table and a large swing to gaze at the beach and blue shimmering water below or the stars at night. A few steps down from this patio area is an amazing bulkhead which allows multiple groups to visit comfortably in Adirondack chairs or cook oysters and s'mores over a firepit. This location cannot be beat for swimming or boating. It is easy to gradually enter the warm salt water of Hood Canal. My seventy-plus years old friends and I swam throughout the afternoon and after dinner into the evening. The property looks west towards the Olympic Mountains, so the sunset is truly beautiful reminding one memories and the memories being made. ##### Jan B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. Aug 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot We enjoyed our stay at this lovely family cabin. There is plenty of space to spread out and relax. The layout is ideal, with the main bedrooms on opposite ends of the big house and the third bedroom off the detached garage, plus two tiers of outdoor seating (one on the patio outside the slider and the other on the bulkhead). The kitchen has lots of counter space and room for multiple people to prepare food, and the living room and library/game table nook is a cozy space at night. We spent a lot of time in the water, using the multiple kayaks and paddleboards available in the garage and swimming to the raft (which is marked with the cabin owners' names and phone number, so I don't know how the previous guest got the impression that it was off limits). When I visit a place to which I hope to return, I always make a list of things I would bring next time. Here is that list for this house: -- Extra patio/camp chairs -- there are multiple outdoor seating areas and it is nice to not have to move the chairs supplied from spot to spot -- Bath mat/rug -- the bunkhouse bathroom doesn't have one and the floor can get slippery without it. -- Extra firewood for the fire pit on the bulkhead -- the house comes with one-night's supply. -- Beach towels Thank you so much for making this spot available to us! ##### Kim C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna W. Aug 26, 2017 #### Great Family Vacation .... Our family of 6 adults and 2 grandchildren (4 yrs and 1 yr) along with 3 dogs spent 6 absolutely wonderful days on the shores of the Hood Canal. The house provided ALL the necessary amenities needed to make the stay most pleasurable.Very clean, well organized! (the kitchen stove did cause some concern having been very well used over time ...but it "got the job done!) We ate oysters until our "eyes crossed"! We loved the ambiance of the home provided by its age, decor...extremely welcoming and cozy! The view, the beach, the great weather and superb location all played a great part in making our stay so memorable The two little ones love spending time on the beach finding all sorts of treasures...rocks, shells, driftwood etc. The owners of the home who live next door were in residence at the time.. the oldest daughter showed our 4 year old how to paint rocks...FUN!! While there such HOT weather but...when evening tide came in late afternoon...over those hot beach rocks...amazing ...like swimming in a bath tub. We did spend time in the water. The family loved having the use of the paddle boards and kayaks. We brought along our own boat 9(which anchored out front).. so did a lot of tubing and cruising the gorgeous Canal. The most enjoyable time was spent sitting around together out on the front deck..talking, laughing...just plain relaxing. At night seals would come up on the raft out front providing entertainment for all...so fun to watch.! Didn't see much in the way of sunsets due to "haze" from BC forest fires...view still was amazing! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us....allowing us to make many a family memory!! ##### Donna W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Marcia B., Gig Harbor, Washington Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### 5 Star Beach, 2 Star Accommodation "Elegant 3 bedroom estate" is how this listing starts out but buyer beware; it is a far cry from "elegant" or an "estate." If your idea of "elegant" is smelling the septic system every morning and night, then by all means book this rental. And "estate" is a stretch...it's a dated 2 bedroom home with a bunkhouse. There is a grassy area, which the kids did enjoy playing on but the very sketchy pickle ball court with cracked/protruding areas would be a safety hazard if you were brave enough to use it. Some amenities listed inaccurately were: 1) Hot tub (spa/whirlpool) - NONE 2) A/C in the main home's bedrooms - only in 1 bedroom (NOTE: 87 degrees when we stayed so sleeping comfortably was important) 4) Shampoo - one bottle in one bathroom, not adequate 5) Hairdryer - one for the entire house/bunkhouse, not adequate 6) Children's highchair, dishes & utensils - NONE The kitchen was totally unorganized, a scavenger hunt just trying to find anything. And to make cooking easier for your guests, please provide some large cooking spoons. The rugs in the bunkhouse bathroom were disgusting and moldy; need to be replaced. Plus we found out the dishwasher was not working AFTER our arrival; very poor communication on the owner's part. Of course, the best part of the house was the beach and the view; but isn't this the case with most of the homes along Hood Canal? It's a very beautiful area of Washington and the reason we return, but returning to this home will not happen. ##### Marcia B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice R., Seattle Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cabin We had a great time taking advantage of the water and all of the boats. It was a beautiful weekend. ##### Alice R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C., castle rock wa Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Escape 3 generation Family of 9. Plenty of room to spread out. Kayaks were a hit. Views are what this house is all about. Beautiful from the main house bedrooms and the living room have tall windows to enjoy the view. Enjoyed our time together here. Never had communication needed with manger so can’t really rate that. ##### Laura C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phengky S. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very beautiful place Amazing view. ##### Phengky S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy H. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 180 degree view Looking out on the Hood canal each day was so lovely, so calming, so peaceful. The house was beautiful with room for all nine of us to sleep, eat, and play. Plenty of water craft and personal flotation devices. I would have liked more protection from the later afternoon/evening sun. More umbrellas, a roll-out awning? The kitchen was very well supplied. Everything was clean and functional. ##### Betsy H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022