Secret Island Getaway- Private Beach, Boats, Kayaks & guest only Seafood Farm

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Your backyard picnic area, view of Olympic Mountains, Lagoon & Puget Sound.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

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Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Lakebay, WA

Mason Lake
‪75 min drive‬
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
‪82 min drive‬
Harstine Island State Park
‪89 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sunset Lagoon Retreat, with guest only Seafood Farm, is located on a private island in the Puget Sound of Washington. Enjoy your own private beach, boat dock, oyster filled lagoon, and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains, all framed in a different sunset every evening. With the lagoon, dock & beach in your backyard there are unlimited outdoor activities to experience without leaving your retreat. Where else can you relax all day on your own private beach or take a leisurely kayak ride around your island, and then grab some fresh live oysters, clams or mussels for dinner, from your own private lagoon and seafood farm? This is truly a seafood lover’s dream. We have spent so much time and effort making Sunset Lagoon a unique place to live our lives, we decided to make it available for others to enjoy as well. Now you too can enjoy what others only dream of in your own separate 1200 sq. ft. of secured downstairs living area, at the Sunset Lagoon Retreat and guest only Sea Food Farm, with your own private entry and covered deck. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families. Come experience what you have always dreamed about all year round at your own private island getaway. By the way; if you’ve never chucked an oyster or dug for clams we would be happy to show you how, Just Ask!

Property manager

Dale and Carol Miller

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Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No Children under 2 years old

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

No Dogs on furniture. Leash Law on Island.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere in or on the property.

NO VAPING

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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

About the area

Lakebay

Located in Lakebay, this holiday home is on the beach. Trillium Creek Winery and Fair Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

Joemma Beach - 46 min drive - 16.0 km
Mason Lake - 75 min drive - 49.2 km
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 82 min drive - 72.1 km
Harstine Island State Park - 89 min drive - 65.1 km
Washington State Capitol - 100 min drive - 97.1 km

Getting around

South Tacoma Station - 71 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬73 min drive
‪Trillium Creek Winery - ‬32 min drive
‪Brooklyn Deli - ‬72 min drive
‪Lakebay Marina - ‬33 min drive
‪Klay's Burger Shack - ‬72 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Island Getaway- Private Beach, Boats, Kayaks & guest only Seafood Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Secret Island Getaway- Private Beach, Boats, Kayaks & guest only Seafood Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Island Getaway- Private Beach, Boats, Kayaks & guest only Seafood Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secret Island Getaway- Private Beach, Boats, Kayaks & guest only Seafood Farm located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakebay holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Trillium Creek Winery, Penrose Point State Park and Bay Lake. Joemma Beach and Joemma Beach State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

nathan b.

24 Feb 2025

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

Amazing

Dont think twice. Just book it. If youre looking for that *island getaway* this is it. Firepit,bbq, friendly small island community. Youre own private seafood lagoon. Endless amounts of clams/mussels and oysters. Bring the ingredients, gorge on the shellfish.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

23 Sept 2024

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

Fun Mother Daughter weekend

The property is lovely. The hosts are fantastic. This is our second stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amye S.

16 Sept 2024

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

The best getaway!

This place is so magical and such a unique experience you won’t find elsewhere! My husband and I enjoyed a much needed weekend getaway at this place, where we were able to relax, eat all the oysters, clams, and mussels we could possibly consume, and kayak on the sound. We saw seals and ospreys during our 1.5 hour kayaking journey around the entire island! The space itself was perfect for the two of us, but could definitely accomodate a few more if needed. The views were incredible! We loved being able to look out at the water while eating dinner AND from our bed in the morning! More importantly, Dale and Carol were the best hosts! We don’t often stay at places where the hosts are present, but these two are so sweet, welcoming, and beyond helpful. They were always available when we needed them but also gave us privacy. It was the perfect balance! We will definitely be returning for future getaways. Thanks again, Dale & Carol! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stop reading this review just book it. The hosts are genuinely amazing people and the property is everything you dream of and more. I honestly couldn't have had a better time and will definitely return and recommend to everyone who will listen.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

23 Aug 2024

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

One of a kind!

Beautiful quiet setting with gracious and helpful hosts. Appreciated the adventure of the private fish farm and with help from the host, we dug clams, mussels, and oysters.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ning L.

1 July 2024

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Lovely place, inside and out!

Highly recommend this stay to those who want a private getaway with your partner or family! Dale and Carol are friendly and thoughtful hosts. Their place is beautiful, inside and out! The seafood is amazing! The walk to a nearby beach was nice. We also had a couple deer stop by to feed on some carrots we brought with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

24 Apr 2024

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

A fun relaxing weekend

The property is beautiful. The owners have thought of everything and provided for you. The owners are very friendly and there to help but unobtrusive. The seafood farm experience was great. There were lots of oysters, clams and mussels. Plus the mountain and Puget Sound views create a very relaxing experience. This was one of our best stays ever. If you like the outdoors you will love it. Just note there are 55 steps to the beach and some are steep and occasionally wet.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

15 Apr 2024

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

Sunset Lagoon getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The setting was beautiful, our hosts, Dale and Carol, were very welcoming and helpful, and the house contained everything we could possibly need. The icing on the cake was being able to harvest clams, mussels, and oysters for our meals. We would highly recommend this place to any of our friends!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derya R.

4 Mar 2024

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

Sparking, Spacious & Gracious

Carol & Dale deserve every bit of their high praise. Genuinely kind and thoughtful people who while respectful of your privacy make their availability and helpfulness clear. We got an oyster shucking lesson from Dale. Their generosity is as abundant as the clams and oysters they tend and offer you freely. Everything you need to know for your stay is in their very organized notebook. The place was much larger than we thought from the images and very clean, comfortable and tasteful. Beautiful setting and huge windows to enjoy it all. Lovely visit. Thank you both so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

21 Feb 2024

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Wonderful hosts and beautiful spot

Our stay in February was more than advertised. Dale and Carol made everything easy and are super friendly. The property was spacious, clean and comfortable. The view is incredible and the shellfish abundant. We walked the whole island in a couple hours and got a sense for the community. Beautiful spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

29 Jan 2024

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

Dale and Carol are super hosts

We loved our stay here. So quiet, so peaceful, in a beautiful space. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

13 Nov 2023

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

Case Inlet Bliss

I can’t say enough good things about our stay and experience with Dale and Carol. They are super sweet, graciously generous, amazingly accommodating; always kindly available but not intrusive. Just all around superb hosts. I wish I could keep this place secret so we can keep it all to ourselves, and protected, but all good things must be shared :) . The clams, mussels, and oyster farm was 5 Star quality and my wife and I had fun foraging for our night’s dinner. Dale and Carol provided everything you need from instructions on how to forage, recipes, and even provided a few simple ingredients we forgot to pack. The sea bounty at Sunset Cove fed us with memorable meals throughout our weekend, and we could not ask for anything better. We already booked our next stay!! Thank you so much, Dale & Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

3 Oct 2023

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

When looking into this place, I had wondered why the Millers had a cumulative average 5.0 from all the reviewers. Now I understand why. Dale and Carol were great, very hospitable, available to help. The place was as advertised, no disappointing surprises. The setting and views were peaceful and pretty. The shellfish were great. We ate butter clams, mussels, and oysters. We also enjoyed seeing and feeding the deer that came onto the lawn in the evening. Our small dogs, 12# and 14# cockapoos, enjoyed the walks and beach. They were too small to take the stairs to the beach, as it is quite steep, but a public path to the beach is nearby. We stayed three nights. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2023

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Dale and Carol were the best host we have ever had in our travels, there property is Ten Star.

Some of the best people I have ever met in my life, we will make this a two to three time a year trip to there property, Clean , well kept place. And the neighbors were awesome as well. This is a lovely place to take your family. We had the best time for our anniversary. Thank you both you are amazing people.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khoi D., Seattle, WA

22 June 2023

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2nd time is still awesome!

I absolutely love this property! So relaxing and yet there are plenty of activities to keep folks busy. Kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, clamming, beach combing, deer feeding, Orca spotting (yup, we spotted some) and so much more. Not for parties or loud group though. Love the owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

3 June 2023

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Our family favorite!

This is our family’s favorite place to stay for a relaxing weekend getaway! This is our third time visiting and we always love it here. The view of the Puget Sound is beautiful, home is clean and very comfortable and we love having access to the kayaks and paddle board. It’s a perfect place to unwind in nature. Thanks to Dale and Carol for another lovely weekend. We look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

29 Mar 2023

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Great for families

I stayed at the Miller's property for a few days with my four year old. Carole and Dale were ama

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY P.

15 Aug 2022

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Had the Best Time!

Carol was very helpful in answering all my questions before our stay, and she kept us updated any time the ferry schedule changed. Her and Dale were very welcoming when we arrived and gave us the lay of the land - we immediately felt right at home! There were so many fun activities to choose from - paddle boat, kayaks, row boat, SUPs, exploring the island. My kids especially enjoyed the tree swing, feeding the deer and going to the park! We enjoyed coffee in the quiet mornings, meals on the deck, and beautiful sunsets in the evening. Amazing view of the Sound and mountain range! Dale and Carol showed us how to dig for clams, clean/prepare them, cook them, and even how to shuck oysters! We had a wonderful couple days, and I can’t wait until we can come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

8 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful location.

This property is a little different because the owners live above the rental. They were a great combination of very helpful and respectful of our privacy. Our daughter and grandkids ages 3 and 5, were there for a short time. It was fun for them but my daughter was concerned about the long stairs and the deep water etc. She didn’t find it restful. Maybe be better for some older children. The beach was very nice and we swam though a little chilly but refreshing. It was in the 90’s a couple of times and the AC was great. The room area is very nice and modern. Very comfortable bed. My husband also did some fishing off the shore. And we tried the shell fish which was fun. Oh and orcas and dolphins were seen off the beach. I definitely would recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA M.

20 June 2022

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Pictures didn't do it justice!

There were many new beautiful additions to the home decor, very quaint. And the view, OMG! As far as the eye could see. The clam digging was super easy and fun and when the tide was low the beach stretched on forever and revealed many hidden treasures. The deer and fawn grazing just added to the charm.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

6 May 2022

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10/10 would stay again

Carol and Dale were very kind and showed us how to harvest clams and oysters. They also gave us an onion when we realized we needed one for the clam chowder. They also had a very adorable german shepherd who was so well behaved and gentle. Overall it was a fun experience. 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W., Tigard, OR/USA

28 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful Views of the Pacific North West

Everything about this place is warm and welcoming. Amazing location, with awesome views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Even getting there is part of the adventure. Accommodations were extremely clean with a comfortable large bed, recessed lighting, and fireplace to set the mood. Dale and Carol your care and attendance to what we needed made our anniversary weekend something to remember. Thank you so very much! We highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannell A., Puyallup, WA, USA

23 Mar 2022

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Beautiful Property!

What a perfect place for a little getaway! Dale and Carol are amazing hosts, very friendly and accommodating. The seafood is fun and easy to harvest, not to mention delicious. Even the weather was perfect for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

28 Feb 2022

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Sunset Lagoon

This place was awesome and Dale and Carol have got to be two of the nicest people Ive met. The island is everything we hoped for, fed Deer by hand, harvested fresh oysters from the lagoon. Very relaxing trip for us. The place is very clean and the backyard and view are amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

15 Nov 2021

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Relaxing Getaway

Carol & Dale's place has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. The kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans and all the things you might need for cooking. The place is immaculately clean and the view is lovely. We were there during bad a rainy weekend and enjoyed the gas fireplace and hanging out watching movies on the comfortable couch. We look forward to returning during better weather to use the kayaks and paddleboat.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dale and Carol Miller

We are originally from California and would vacation on this wonderful island. We decided to move to this peaceful place and now have the opportunity to share our home with others. Dale grew up in the mountain areas of California and I grew up by the San Francisco bay, so Herron Island gave us the best of both. The views are spectacular and we are enjoying this beautiful state.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property because of it's private beach on the Puget Sound, it's lagoon filled with live oysters, clams & mussels, the most beautiful sunsets ever, it's spectacular views of the Olympic mountains and the unique friendly wild life.

What makes this property unique

This island is unique because it is a private island. All residential. We have our own private ferry which takes us back and forth to the mainland. It is peaceful, tranquil and a lot of activities to do on the island. We have available to guests, kayaks, paddle board, paddle boat, and row boat. The deer are unique here on the island they will eat out of your hands.

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