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Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island

Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island

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Just steps from the beach
Enjoy a fire in the fire pit
Cozy living room
Open layout kitchen and dining area
Private kitchen

Overview of Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Shelton, WA
  • Popular LocationFudge Point12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarstine Island State Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationGraham Point20 min drive
  • AirportSeattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement recreation room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Main floor living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island

You'll love our recently renovated beach house on Harstine Island's southern tip. Take in stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, Squaxin Island and Peale Passage from the huge deck and the rock, gravel and sand beach. Wander and explore the expansive tidelands. Comb the endless beach for sand dollars, sea shells, driftwood and other treasures while enjoying the solitude of one of Puget Sound's undiscovered gems. Bring your boat or use one of ours. Larger boats can be moored on our buoy. Swim, fish and crab in the clean waters of Puget Sound.

Most of the beaches on Harstine Island are privately owned, including all of the beaches you can access by walking from the house. All of the owners allow people to walk along their beaches, but gathering shellfish (clams, oysters and geoduck) by our guests is prohibited on these private beaches. Property owners are very concerned about people taking shellfish from their beaches, so I ask that you please respect their property.

The beach in front of my property has been over-harvested of its shellfish, so to allow nature to recover we are asking guests to only gather shellfish on the public beaches on the island. There is more information below on the public beaches and in the guidebooks at the house.

My bulkhead, made of large concrete blocks, is 100 feet long, and covers the width of my property. My beach goes all the way out to the lowest low tide point. You are free to walk on any part of my beach and neighboring beaches, north or south, but please DO NOT gather shellfish from the beach directly in front of the house or from neighboring beaches.

If you are planning to gather shellfish, you can drive to several public beaches on the island. One is Harstine Island State Park, which requires a short hike to the beach (DNR-24 beach) and is open to the public for clams and oysters all year. You can walk south on this beach for about a mile and you'll reach McMicken Island State Park, where there is also great shell fishing. Plan to be there at low tide for the best shell fishing. Here is the web address for more information about these beaches:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/beaches/280820/

The gravel driveway leading to the house is steep in places and can be a challenge for some vehicles. If you own an all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicle, drive that if possible. On the way down the driveway be sure to turn right at the white arrow and park where the driveway becomes level. On the way up the driveway use your vehicle’s lowest gear (or 4WD). Stay to the right for better traction. Maintain a constant speed and avoid stopping and starting. Do not spin your tires. If you lose traction, back down and start again.

Property manager

Steven Johnson
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love kids so keep them safe on the beach

Events

No events allowed
Max. group size including day visitors is 10

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
With prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the property

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
Note from host: Max. group size including day visitors is 10
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required 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 beach. McMicken Island State Park and Harstine Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and Hands On Children's Museum. East Bay Public Plaza and WET Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Fudge Point - 12 min drive
  • Harstine Island State Park - 16 min drive
  • Jarrell Cove State Park - 19 min drive
  • Graham Point - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Bay Pub & Eatery - 72 min drive
  • South Bay Coffee - 72 min drive
  • Creations in Catering - 83 min drive
  • Fresh Grind Coffee - 72 min drive
  • Salish Seafood Company - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded beachfront home on Harstine Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelton holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fudge Point, Jarrell Cove State Park and McMicken Island State Park. Graham Point and Harstine Island State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Even better in person
Comfortable and well appointed home in the best location. We were so blown away that we ended up extending our stay not once, but twice. Peaceful and serene, with gorgeous views. From the deck sipping coffee we saw seals, otters, and herons. We poked around during all the low tides and saw the coolest sea creatures. Great kitchen and the sauna ... impossible to beat. Arnold said it best "I'll be back".
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin and Location
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the cabin. We had stayed here a few years ago and thought it was wonderful but with all the changes made to the cabin and grounds with the remodel it is now truly an amazing getaway. It exceeded our expectations. It has everything you could need or want in a vacation rental. Thanks for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and a great time!
We enjoyed our stay as always! Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Too steep
Please know that the house was lovely! Once inside we really enjoyed our time. Unfortunately the stone steps with absolutely no other way and no hand rails were pretty treacherous for the other 2 in my party. We wouldn’t have stayed if we realized the more than difficult entrance from the driveway. I really believe this needs to be included in your description of the property. It was really tough on my friend with a a brace from her thigh to ankle. This is just not a place for anyone over 50 or disabled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steven Johnson

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I live and work in Seattle with my wife, Kristin and have for over 30 years. I grew up not far from the beach house in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 1983. I moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington in 1983 but found that I missed the water, mountains and forests of Mason County. Having a small house on salt water had been my dream for many years, a place to bring my kids, my friends and extended family to get away from the city. My dream came true in 2008 while living overseas with my family in Italy.

With the help of my father who had a career in the local real estate industry he located this property and called me in Italy to tell me he found a property that met all of our criteria: clean beach, view of the mountains and at least an acre of property with big trees. My dad sent me photos of the property via email and after a few frantic late night phone calls I gave him my permission to make an offer on the property. The next day I received a phone call that the offer had been accepted! It would be 8 months until I would set foot on the property with my family after moving back to the USA.

It was a nerve-wracking drive from Seattle, wondering what we had just invested our life savings on, but when we turned into the driveway for the first time, words could not describe the joy and surprise we all felt. The house immediately felt like home.

Why they chose this property

The property has a perfect blend of amazing water and mountain views, surrounded by large Douglas fir, cedar and Madrona trees, animals of the forest, sea and air, all in a very rural setting with occasional waves from neighbors while walking on the quiet rural roads.

The beach is just steps away from the house and is very inviting for long walks, beach combing or just listening to the sounds of nature. You have a front row seat in the cozy living room for storms rolling in from the southwest and on sunny days, the west facing deck is great for relaxing with friends and family and watching stunning sunsets.

What makes this property unique

You will hear no traffic noise other than the occasional fishing boat, and the lack of city lights make the stars pop on clear nights.

Languages:

English

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