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"The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable.

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Jim Merklinghaus enjoying the view
McKees Beach in the Winter
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key pad entry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stanwood, WA
  • Place, Lake Shoecraft
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seattle Premium Outlets
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Tulalip Resort and Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Guest room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable.

McKees beach, near Kayak point is one of the nicest beaches on the Puget Sound - In this cozy cabin you can't get any closer to the beach, it's right out your front door. Western exposure, beautiful sunsets. Deep water with a mooring buoy for a boat. Wonderful beach walks. Make some unforgettable memories. - Swimming, boating, fishing and crabbing as well as a quiet get-a-way time in the Winter months.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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McKees Beach house located on one of the nicest beaches on Port Susan Bay.

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McKees Beach house located on one of the nicest beaches on Port Susan Bay.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Stanwood

Located in Stanwood, this holiday home is on the beach. Stanwood Area Historical Society and Pearson House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kayak Point Golf Course and Regal Marysville. Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve and Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Stanwood, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Shoecraft - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kayak Point Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Seattle Premium Outlets - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Tulalip Resort and Casino - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Camano Island State Park - 50 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 16 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Paddle Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Locals Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Country Burger - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Camano Island Coffee - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Tulalip Bay Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. located?

This Stanwood holiday home is on the beach, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Hibulb Cultural Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kayak Point Golf Course and Lake Shoecraft. High Ropes Course and Amphitheater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming location with a friendly community. We loved our stay at the Beach House!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house right on the waterfront. Spacious kitchen, comfortable living room w/ fireplace and large windows look out to the spectacular Port Susan Bay. Wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angie h.

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

Peaceful Location

I would recommend staying here every time you visit. It is a peaceful place on the water and surrounded by the natural beauty of the PNW. The location is great because it is centrally located to lots of shopping, restaurants and so much more.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great Beach House

Lovely walking beach steps off the backyard. Well laid out and equipped home. Wonderful holiday getaway for our family! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Wonderful property

Sunsets were spectacular. Very quiet and peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

A little piece of heaven

Loved every minute of our stay, the location was perfect, crabbing was excellent and sunsets absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your home with us , can’t wait until next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

One of a kind experience

Such a unique and wonderful experience on the water with friendly neighbors all around. A privilege to stay at this family property with decades of history.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

Wonderful week

A great place for seniors to stay. It’s a quiet community. Always enjoy my week at McKees Beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivor T.

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

6 days with three grandkids

Great place and location. Grandkids had a really good time on the beach, kayaking and playing soccer in the park
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Great fully-stocked beach home!!

What a great place, right on the beach! It was so fun to see all of the wildlife (seagulls, eagles, lots of birds and even a seal swam by!!) and watching a big storm roll in, from the big picture windows! This well-stocked home had everything we needed to enjoy some time together on the sound. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlan H.

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

Great Spot Beach House

Very Enjoyable, loved living that close to the water!
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Perfect location

The property is well maintained and stocks everything you need. The views are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd F., Haddon Heights, NJ

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

Fantastic stay, will definitely rent again

We had a wonderful time renting this home. The description and pictures are 100% accurate, and the view is fantastic. Great host too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber Z.

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

Stanwood wa

Thank you. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful location. Great community. Communication was excellent. As advertised. We had a wonderful time fishing, swimming and crabbing.great way to cap the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

A Gem

A wonderful week and have another booked.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful family experience

We loved our stay! We had all our kids, aged 1-26, and all ages were comfortable and entertained. McKees is a wonderful little community and we enjoyed meeting neighbors on the beach and learning about the area. The house was clean and felt so much like my parents’ old family cabin. Great memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

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

Great vacation

Fantastic place and wonderful host! Thanks for sharing your property with us. Will definitely try to come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Amazing family beach house

We had very nice visit knowing this beach house has a long history in Drew’s family. True privilege to stay at this house. Nice neighborhood with friendly people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

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

Absolutely Perfect

McKees Beach is an absolute gem. Wildlife a plenty and the most beautiful sunset. Nothing like waking up and seeing the ocean, islands and mountains in the background. So perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

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

Bringing in the NewYear

Great home to celebrate the new year. Right on the beach with calm water & beautiful skies.Nice walk on beach. House is fully equiped, comfortable & great lay out. Much care put into this home! Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Relaxing Waterfront

Very relaxing home in small tight knit community. Hang out at the beach all day and lay out on the lawn at night staring at the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Perfect

The house is set up perfectly! Very healing location for all! Loved spending quality time with family and friends! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., Seattle, Washington

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

Wonderful Spot

Property is in an amazing location and house has everything you need. Love the quirks of this older beach property with all the modern upgrades you need! From the huge windows we was seals, orcas, bald eagles and more! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

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

2nd trip

Our second time at the beach house and it is still a spot we would like to return to. There really isn’t anything more you need out of a place. Still well equipped and super clean. It is a very tight knit community down there but if you are respectful of it then you will have no issues. We love the fact that we can keep our boat tied up on their buoy right out from the house. Love this little gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Drew Merklinghaus

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McKees Beach, Port Susan and Stanwood was our home base for many years. We raised our family here and spent a lot of our time at McKees Beach. I'm sure that you will love this beach community like we do. The place is super "kid friendly" and its a wonderful place to unwind and relax. It's our desire to share our beach house and off set the expenses with your help. We hope that you will give this rental a try and please let us know how we can improve on your experience.
Drew and Leah

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for 60+ years. We spent our Summers here and have many awesome memories. We are happy to share this special place with you and we hope that you will love it as much as we do. We hope that you will enjoy making your own family memories and will help us to care for this special property.
Drew and Leah

What makes this property unique

The "Beach House" is really pretty turn key ready for you and your party. We hope that you will find all the amenities at the "Beach House" satisfactory. Included: Wi-fi, Direct TV, New large high def flat panel tv's, great patio yard and beach out the front door, open floor plan and all rooms well appointed.
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