Large Home w/ Hood Canal Views, Beach Access, Covered Decks, Game Room, Dogs OK

Take in the sparkling views from 3 levels of this stunning 4 level custom home just steps from the waters of the Hood Canal. Huge decks wrap around the water side of this beautiful home. Walk out the sliding glass door of a bedroom onto the large patio. Have your morning coffee while watching the harbor seals soak up the morning sun. In the winter gaze out from the living room onto the crystal waters while warming yourself by the woodstove.

This house, conveniently located along Hwy 101 on the sunny east side of the Olympic Peninsula, was built for amazing water views from nearly every room. Please note, this is a water view home, not a waterfront home. There is no direct access to the water from our property. Also, please keep in mind that, as with any vacation rental, the neighbors' properties are not included in your booking.

There is just so much to enjoy about this house! Cook up a family meal in the large kitchen (while enjoying canal views), rest on one of the 2 large decks. Play pool, darts, ping-pong, or video games in the private game room attached to the house. The 6 person hot tub, installed in 2019, has a beautiful view of the Hood Canal. The house has a few vintage Boho touches that have been left intact.

This custom home was designed and built for the actor Shephard Houghton and his wife in 1984. They would spend four or five months here each summer. In Shep's memoirs he writes "It's a beautiful home, with a view of sea and forest and [the public beaches in the Hoodsport area offer] lots of oysters, clams, shrimp, and salmon". Shep appeared in silent films as a youngster, and went on to appear in such films as "Gone with the Wind", "Showboat", "Red Badge of Courage", "Hello Dolly", "Hindenburg", and TV's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Kojac", and "Star Trek", among others, before retiring in 1976. He was well-liked for his personality and work ethic and befriended quite a few Hollywood legends along the way, along with the close friendships he enjoyed in Hoodsport. Framed posters of some of his works are hanging in the game room.

The Olympic National Forest is at your door and Lake Cushman is just 5 miles away. There is hiking, boating, sightseeing, fishing, shellfish harvesting (off-site), hunting, shopping, etc., all within minutes of the house. There are even a few popular casinos just a short distance south on Highway 101.

BEDS AND PRIVACY: There is a private bedroom with queen bed (2nd floor), a private bedroom with king bed (2nd floor), a loft with 4 twin beds (3rd floor), and a bedroom on the ground floor with queen bed, The loft is reached via a wood and metal spiral staircase (see pics). Guests are welcome to sleep on the couch and loveseat in the game room but must provide their own sheets/blankets. PLEASE review the sleeping arrangements, some of the bed situations have limited privacy.

The 2nd floor queen bedroom has on suite bathroom with huge, elegant shower. The hallway bathroom, next to the king size bedroom, has a bathtub and shower combination. The bathroom by the living room is a 1/2 bath. The bathroom on the ground floor is a 1/2 bath.

The kitchen is large and well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, small appliances, blender, mixer, microwave, coffeemaker, dishwasher, etc. Guests provide their own food.

Additional information:
• JuiceBox 40 EV charging station for your electric car with J1772 standard. Charging is free to guests.
• Free high speed unlimited internet, and 4 smart TVs
• Air Conditioned house, bedrooms, and game house
• 6-person hot tub with Hood Canal views
• Large kitchen and dining room with views
• Large, covered deck with views, outdoor dining set, and gas BBQ grill
• Pool table, ping pong table, Ms Pacman 60 game video table for 2, Xbox
• Plenty of parking space, room for a boat and/or trailer
• Dog friendly, up to 2 dogs, with a $50 total fee.
• Guests supply their own beach towels.
• Fireplace in living room, with wood provided. We do not provide paper or kindling.

This is a non smoking property. No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in the house or game room. There are 3 security cameras that record video 24/7, One on the front of the garage, one on the side of the garage, one on the back of the house. All directed toward the parking areas. No sound recording.

This is a "whole house" listing. You and the other guests on your reservation will be the only people occupying the property during your stay. The person who booked the property must be present during the length of the stay. Only guests on the booking may access the property, unless express prior consent is given by the owner. The maximum occupancy is the people you booked, including children. Your rate is calculated based on your dates and number of guests. It is always a good idea to enter your accurate number of guests when searching.