Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades

Q: Is Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades located?

This Hansville vacation home is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Buck Lake County Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hood Canal and Point Casino. Kingston Firehouse Theatre and Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Jul 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice water view

It is very beautiful view with a nice quiet neighbors. Our host, Lydia, is very helpful and respond promptly to our needs. My friends and I enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jul 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Hansville Getaway

Great beach house getaway for my wife and I for my bday. Host was easy to communicate with and the property was amazing. The sweet neighbor dogs were a great bonus to the amazing view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Feb 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

This is our second time at this wonderful property. It is so peaceful and relaxing but has a spectacular hiking trail to the beach within walking distance of house. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Jul 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property. Great views. Owner was a pleasure to work. Wish we could give it 6 stars.

This is a wonderful house. Gorgeous location overlooking The Sound. Could not have had a nicer experience. House is immaculately kept as well.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott C., Napa ca

Aug 19, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful relaxing weekend.

What a great place to crash and refuel for a few days. The views were awesome and we spent pretty much all the time on the porch. Lydia was super quick in her responses.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Aug 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

I took a trip with my wife,daughter and her boyfriend out to Hansville and the place was amazing. Beautiful views of the Pugent sound off the back deck! We saw whales and vald eagles just by sitting around. Truly Amazing! Lydia our host was always quick to respond and extremely helpful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat! Th . am amazing!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S R.

Jul 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely phenomenal experience!

House and property were as advertised. Owner/property manager was wonderful and the property has everything we needed/wanted. Views from the deck are gorgeous and the property is convenient to everything. Would definitely use again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Feb 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Weekend

Another incredible weekend! The house and location are wonderful. Lydia is an incredible host. On top of all that, the local bald eagles put on a show right over the water, right off the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

Aug 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view in Washington state!!!!

Amazing deck, Puget sound views for miles. Perfect moonrise and sunrises. We could see Rainier!! Nice path to the beach. Awesome low tides. Recommend highly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Jul 18, 2018

Wonderful setting to relax. The water view is amazing - always something to enjoy!

We loved this place! The view is incredible and the deck was where we spent much of our time, watching the sailboats and cruise ships saunter by. Living and kitchen area is bright and sunny. The owner has made things very comfortable for her guests. It’s a quaint, country atmosphere with quiet neighbors, close to the beaches and lighthouse. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Aug 10, 2018

Great weekend away!

The house was great, kitchen well equipped. Loved the view! Lydia is a wonderful host, very timely communication. Be aware that in addition to the $500 damage deposit there is a secondary damage deposit required, or the purchase of an alternate damage insurance policy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Sep 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful experience peaceful and perfect!

We needed a much deserved getaway after a long. Summer with family issues to deal with. This was exactly the spot for peace and calm!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in such a wonderful neighborhood ❤️ we hiked down the Point no Point trail daily! We will return for sure! It was so hard to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Jul 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Home with Excellent View

This home is in a great location for an Olympic Penninsula vacation. The owner communicates well and provides helpful information. The home has all the basic essentials plus more. The neighbors are pleasant. The view is spectacular. During our week we saw eagles, seals, Orcas, and more right from the back deck. Very relaxing week.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KING S.

Aug 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand view of Sound, ships, sunrises in comfy home

Well organized vacation rental, homey and comfortable. Lower level is like its own apartment. No beach out the door but nearby (15 min walk or drive). Towns 20-30 minutes away. Shopping 10 minutes. Drinking water from dispenser; former issues with well water solved. Not isolated but quiet; we felt comfortably "alone."

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liv F.

Dec 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway with great beach time

We stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday as a quick getaway. The home was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The beach is a short walk through woods and allows for long strolls. We saw about 50 seals out in the water, an unexpected treat. It’s also a bird area, so lots of bird watching to be done. The view from the house is expansive and beautiful. We had a couple of small hiccups (mix up with door code and a short power outage) but Lydia was quick to respond and help resolve things. The power outage actually added to the experience - there were plenty of candles and we had a quiet, screen free family evening. It is important to note the well water, but there is plenty of drinking water on hand. Also worth noting, the downstairs shower is wonderful. We had a great visit and would definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Seattle, WA/Willemstad, Curacao

Jul 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a beautiful two weeks at Lydia’s place in Hansville.

The shipping lanes were what drew us to this retreat in Hansville, and they did not disappoint. My husband’s passion is photographing ocean-going vessels, and his days were full watching the paradade of ships pass our deck. There were only two of us, but the house would have easily provided a great vacation for a whole family. Lydia was very responsive and eager to be please while sharing her beautiful haven. She took our suggestions to heart for making her spot as seamless as possible. There is a lot of light coming into the upstairs bedroom in the morning, so late sleepers may want to choose to sleep downstairs. My husband is quite tall, so the short queen bed was uncomfortable for him, but we managed. The gas fireplace kept us cozy during the early summer chills we had when we first arrived. Overall, we had a very pleasant two weeks communing with nature and counting ships. Thanks, Lydia, for sharing your special place with us.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan Q.

Aug 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing views, nice house but needs water improvements.

My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights in July. The views are amazing, spending time on the deck in the morning with my coffee watching the boats and seaplanes go by was spectacular. So quiet and relaxing on the deck and the house is very clean and spacious. However there was a big drawback that we weren't aware of until just before our arrival date which is the water. The water has a ton of minerals (iron?) in it which makes it undrinkable so you have to use bottled water. The owner provided a starting supply which was very appreciated. However, I really feel the owner should address the water issue and fix the problem or make it known on the listing description. It's not just remembering to use the bottled water when making your coffee or getting a drink, there is a significant unpleasant smell when taking a shower. And similar to how the minerals in the water have turned the bathtub and dishwasher a orange/rust color, after 3 days of showering & washing hands in this water I noticed my skin/nails had turned a slight orange color as well. :-( For one or two nights no biggie, but be aware if you plan to stay longer. Also there is a neighboring rooster that starts making noise not only at the crack of dawn but all morning long...keep the windows in the bedroom shut. The owner is super nice & attentive so I feel bad complaining but I just think the water issue is significant enough to mention. Sorry!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Jun 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ship watchers delight

If you are looking for a fabulous unobstructed view of the Puget Sound shipping channel, consider this property. We greatly enjoyed sitting on the deck in the early morning drinking coffee and watching the traffic on the water, large and small. We also enjoyed walking the trails at nearby parks. The house itself has a homey feel with new carpeting and furnishing that are in excellent condition. No sagging couches here! The kitchen and baths are reasonably equipped and the house is very clean. We also appreciated the fact that the homeowner was very responsive and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Dec 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Weekend

We stayed here over Thanksgiving weekend. The house has beautiful views of the Sound and shipping lanes. Sunrises were magnificent! It was a beautiful, cozy place to spend the long weekend. The owner was very responsive to communications and responded quickly when we sent messages.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

deborah s., Tallahassee, Florida

Sep 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay and location.

Beautiful views

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Feb 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and house

Lovely location in rural area with lots of places to walk. House has open feel with comfy places to sit, big picture windows and cozy gas fireplace. Owner responsive and eager to help us.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lise K.

Nov 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special find

This is a wonderful place in a premium location. We were able to spend a few weeks here in the fall of 2021, and it was even better than we hoped. We couldn't stop looking at the extraordinary Puget Sound view from the deck and from the upstairs living and dining room -- the water and sky and mountain views are constantly changing, and all ship, boat, bird, whale, and marine life traffic passes by this bluff. There's a lovely 3/4 mile walk down to the long, beautiful, public beach by Point No Point lighthouse. Inside it is comfortable and homey in any weather, with 2 large living spaces in addition to the 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus romantic fireplaces, nice furniture, an easy kitchen, and some high quality fixtures and touches. A fancy machine provides great drinking water. Even with the great view of the Sound, the place is extraordinarily private and quiet. Near Hansville on the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, the home is apart from the hustle and bustle found in many places, yet it is just a 10 or 15 minute drive from groceries and within 25-30 minutes of attractions like picturesque Poulsbo and Port Gamble. We used it as a jumping off point for day trips everywhere from the Olympic Peninsula to the Hood Canal to downtown Seattle. It just felt like home. The host was easy to work with. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Oct 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven!

The view is spectacular and ever changing with the shipping lane including the cruise ship we saw on arrival to the leviathan container ships down to amazing sail boats and fishing/crabbing boats. The big surprise was the clouds - at night with the moon and at sunrise like we have never seen before. So peaceful. The accomodations are excellent. Very comfortable. Feels like home. Great job Lydia!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Sep 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right Choice

The view is spectacular! Close to surrounding activities. Clean. Very comfortable. A great get-away place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

meighan f.

Sep 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view, lovely house!

Spend several says with my mom and her partner. Relaxing and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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