Sunrise Cabin Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton! Trout Stocked Lake!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 482 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Shelton, WA

Nahwatzel Lake3 min drive
Ridge Motorsport Park22 min drive
Little Creek Casino32 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Sunrise Cabin at beautiful Lake Nahwatzel in Mason County, Washington. Lake Nahwatzel is a unique gem that is nestled at the base of the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The Lake is located in the middle of vast timberlands on the edge of the Olympic National Forest and was an integral part of the early days of logging. We who are lucky enough to live here feel blessed that our piece of paradise is far enough away from the bustle of the state capital Olympia, but close enough to take advantage of the many amenities available in the more urban areas.
Lake Nahwatzel is home to eagles and osprey, deer and elk, beavers and otters and everything in between. Though summer is the time most people think of summer activities like swimming, kayaking and fishing, winter has it's own charm when the swans, shorebirds and other migrating birds arrive. Winter is quiet, serene and peaceful, you can imagine the rest of the world no longer exists. In the spring, if you are lucky, you will hear the haunting call of the loon.
May update! There's been 1 new stockings in the last couple of days for Mason County. Here are the details:
Nahwatzel Lake (Mason County)
May 2, 2023 - 4902 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
May 2, 2023 - 462 Rainbow @ 1.04lbs

We are extra fortunate, because we are the last house at the end of the road; and nothing and no one are beyond us for many miles. If you are looking for solitude, or fun on the water, look here! Read a book, take out a canoe, plunk a fishing lure into the water off the cabins private pier, or explore the many sights of the Olympic Peninsula, using this as a starting or stopping point. You can take the ferry to Seattle, visit Mt. Rainier, discover our state capital, or snuggle in and hide from the world.
This is a generational family owned home, with good potable water, bordered by private forest without traffic and plenty of peace!
We look forward to sharing our special space with you. We have tried to make the cabin inviting, comfortable and up to date for you. Enjoy!

Property manager

Heather Buono

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement.

A security deposit of $1500 will be put on hold during the length of stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Walter Dacon Winery and Skokomish Lower South Fork Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shelton, WA

What's nearby

Nahwatzel Lake - 3 min drive
Ridge Motorsport Park - 22 min drive
Little Creek Casino - 32 min drive
Hood Canal - 43 min drive
Lake Cushman - 54 min drive

Getting around

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

Loggers Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Roadside Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Cabin Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton! Trout Stocked Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise Cabin Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton! Trout Stocked Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise Cabin Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton! Trout Stocked Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrise Cabin Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton! Trout Stocked Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Nahwatzel Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Olympic Peninsula and Ridge Motorsport Park. Olympic National Forest and Mason County Historical Society Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tremaine H.

12 Apr 2024

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

Nice little getaway

Had a great time away from the city. I was able to fish off the dock. My partner and I also were able to use the canoe that was available. It actually inspired us to look into getting one of our own. Overall had a relaxing time on the lake and look forward to another visit in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linnea E.

8 Sept 2023

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

Anniversary getaway on the lake

Sunrise cabin was exactly what we were looking for to spend our child-free anniversary weekend away! (Although our kids would have loved it too) It was an absolute gem. We loved being able to just wake up and go fishing off the dock or go out on our paddle board and the kayaks. We enjoyed hiking in the area too. The hosts, Dave and Betsy, are so sweet and accommodating. We definitely plan to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G., North Bend Washington

26 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Setting and Cabin

We rented this cabin with our two grandsons, 12 and 13. They had a blast canoeing and kyaking. The hosts Dave and Betsy were on site to assist with any needs or questions we had. The cabin was top notch-- very clean and well stocked with so many items we needed. The boys enjoyed fishing and caught a few too. I highly recommend this vacation cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 July 2023

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

Lake cabin

This was the best get away we have had. We like to just get away for a weekend every couple of months just to unplug and this was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

SANDRA M.

2 July 2023

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

just what we needed

The huge deck is what sold me! The view and the sounds of the water on the shore were so relaxing. We enjoyed a lap around the lake on the kayaks, a game of scrabble on the deck followed by a glass of wine at sunset. The movies we watched at night with some of the treats supplied were a blast from the past! The only thing we missed out on was a day hike because it was bear cub season and a nighttime fire because of dry conditions which they had no control over. Dave and Betsy were very friendly and made us feel welcome.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather Buono

I know you are thinking you get to know about Heather here, but I'm just the owners liason. This cabin is a generational family home and is all about the owners that live next door. Betsy and Dave were career high school teachers, Betsy in Business and Technology; and Dave in Automotive Technology. They are inveterate outdoors people and share a love of the natural world. Since retiring, travel has been a big part of their life: Africa (four times), England, Galapagos Islands, and, hopefully, New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Maui is one of their favorite places, and they go there for several weeks every winter.

Life would not be worth living without pets, so their home is filled with busy feet and lots of laughter at their pets, Tug and Badger and Kiki. A real bonus for Betsy and Dave is that the Lake Nahwatzel property was large enough to be divided between brother and sister, so the neighbors are also family and loved ones.

Being astonished at somehow finding themselves in their golden years, Betsy and Dave are avid fitness buffs, hoping to be able to live life as fully as possible for as long as possible.

Why they chose this property

Betsy grew up spending her summers at Lake Nahwatzel, which then was very lightly touched by human footprint. Her father was a Weyerhaeuser forester, who discovered the lake while cruising timber for the company in the 1940's. Long-time early residents at the lake urged her dad and mom to buy the piece of property and its funny little cabin to protect it from a planned resort and loaned them the money to do so. Betsy and her brother had a childhood filled with tramping through the woods, swimming, water skiing, and generally being little heathens at this wondrous place.
Betsy's parents built a new cabin in 1970, and it later became their retirement home. It's a perfect little house. When Betsy and Dave decided to retire from teaching (38 years in the high school was enough, finally), in nearby Lacey, they sold their home in Olympia and built a new one at The Lake. But that "perfect little house" just sat there, right down on the water at the edge of the lake, watching the beavers and otters, eagles and osprey, fishermen, and cruisers go by with no one to enjoy it. It had been the site of so much joy and fun and family over the years, it was sad for Betsy and Dave. So they decided it needed to be shared.
And, voila!, with much renovation it now is Sunrise Cabin at Lake Nahwatzel and is once again the place of joy and fun and families.

What makes this property unique

We call the cabin Sunrise cabin for a very good reason, every morning is a unique direct view of the mornings sunrise against the backdrop of the lake! Some mornings may be misty and some clear as a bell, but I find waking up at Lake Nahwatzel to be oa fabulous start to the day!
Lake Nahwatzel has quite the history: It started as a log holding area for the Simpson Timber Company and is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Thankfully, it is far enough away from civilization that it hasn't been overdeveloped; and you can kayak along the north shore and watch for eagles, kingfishers, beavers, otters, etc. It's busy in the summer, but winter has its own benefits: The lake is a sanctuary to migrating waterfowl like swans, Canada and Snow Geese, mergansers, loons, and many others. The cabin has a propane "woodstove" that turns the summer retreat into a winter cocoon, still with that amazing view of being right down on the water's edge. The cabin in winter becomes the perfect woodsy retreat to regenerate oneself. If conditions permit there is a propane fire pit on the lawn. We also provide fishing gear on request. The lake is regularly stocked with trout.