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Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!

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Lakebay Vacation Rental | 1BR | 2BA | 900 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Exterior | Outdoor Dining | Fire Pit | Playground
Living Room | Open Floor Plan | Central A/C & Heating | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
  • Place, Westfield Southcenter Mall
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!

A peaceful island retreat awaits at this Lakebay vacation rental! Nestled on Herron Island, this quaint 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin provides travelers with all of the amenities of home, panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, and a convenient location to North Beach. Spend magical days kayaking through Puget Sound, sunbathing next to the sea, and fishing only minutes from the house. End each day by relaxing on the spacious deck and watching the wildlife roam in the yard.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Grill | Kayaks | Fire Pit | Washer & Dryer

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: Queen Murphy Bed | Living Room: Queen Hide-a-Bed Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, outdoor dining, seating, gas grill, private yard, picnic tables, playground, balcony, bicycles
INDOOR LIVING: TVs, dining table, ceiling fans, nautical decor, board games
KITCHEN: Gas stovetop, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot, cooking basics & spices
GENERAL: Central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer & dryer, iron/board, towels, linens
FAQ: Stairs required for access, limited WiFi, property only accessible by ferry
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HERRON ISLAND: Beach access, kayaking, fishing, hiking, Case Inlet access, boat dock (0.4 miles), Goodpastor Park (0.4 miles), Miniature Lighthouse (0.8 miles), South Beach Park (0.8 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Penrose Point State Park (7 miles), Haley State Park - crabbing, clamming, fishing (8 miles), Joemma Beach (9 miles), Puget Loop Trail (9 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Gig Harbor (24 miles), Tacoma (33 miles), Bainbridge Island (57 miles), Olympic National Park (62 miles), Seattle (66 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (57 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Herron Island is only accessible by ferry
- NOTE: This property requires stairs for access
- NOTE: Due to the property's remote location, WiFi may be limited

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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

No pets allowed
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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lakebay

Located in Lakebay, this cabin is near the beach. Trillium Creek Winery and Horseshoe Lake Golf Course 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

  • Trillium Creek Winery - 30 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bay Lake - 33 min drive - 12.1 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
  • ‪2 Margaritas - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Brooklyn Deli - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Williams Family Salsa - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪The Snack Shack - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach! on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Herron Island Cabin w/ Deck: Walk to Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is within 9 miles (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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Lovely Herron Island stay

Nice, quiet location. House was well equipped. We didn’t use the kayaks as our friends on the island have plenty, but it’s a great option to have available. Loved our morning walks to say “hi” to the island deers. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Great stay on Herron Island

We enjoyed the property and the relaxed pace of the island. We enjoyed walking around the island, looking at the houses, feeding the deer, and visiting the beaches. We did have some issues with the ferry and we could not find the single person kayak. But overall, a nice, relaxing visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

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

Amazing!

The house was perfect. Everything you need is there. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Fun times for a family of four

Our family of four had a great stay on Heron Island. The cabin had plenty of space to relax & enjoy our time. The kids enjoyed having the whole upstairs to themselves, with 2 beds, their own bath, & a nice size TV to play some video games. The master was large, & we definitely utilized the laundry room & kitchen a few cooked meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trenda

Serene and cozy

If you want peace and quiet, take a few days to unwind here. Bring plenty of groceries and don’t forget the hot tea and maybe your favorite mug. You’ll want warm beverages while you sit on the deck.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful island fun

We really enjoyed our experience, though the description of sleeping capacity (6) should have clarified that the upstairs quarters where the Murphy bed is also houses a small futon in a very tight space. Maybe ok for 4 adults and 2 children, but not 6 adults. Other than that, we enjoyed sharing our family gathering there (two of whom also have a cabin in the island).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Home Sweet Home

Had everything we needed. Beautiful peaceful island. Cabin was amazing. Dianne is so sweet. Had TV problems. She tried to fix, but being so remote to no avail. Enjoyed everything so much. Herron Island is magical. Nice people. Live on the island. Met a few, on had 5 days. Wish I had a month. So comfortable. Thanks Dianne, the Brooks.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Adrianne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dated/ Needs Maintenance

Has lots of room for large parties. Large deck. Home was clean. Very dated and in need of a full maintenance run through. Exterior lights not operational. No satellite for TV. Deck needs resurfacing, splintering all over, along with other smaller items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Hi Adrianne, we're sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the air conditioning issue. We promptly addressed this and had it fixed by the very next morning. - We've gone ahead and replaced the towels and sheets, and we're also planning some additional minor renovations to enhance the overall experience. - The satellite is not getting a signal because of the trees. To ensure complete transparency for future guests, we have removed the satellite mention from the listing. Your review is greatly appreciated as it helps us improve, and we're dedicated to making necessary changes based on your feedback.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Well spent downtime at the cabin

This is our third year staying here. We enjoyed walking along the beach, but know the tide chart so you have beach to walk on as it can take a couple hours to walk around casually.Kayaks are available but this time we brought our own. Nice to have two full bathrooms. We were comfortable in the downstairs bedroom. Be prepared to stay on the island for the duration of your stay, or plan far ahead to account for the ferry off and back on the island. Get in line early. Very nice people on the island. There is a Pickleball court in the center of the island which we used a couple days.The host is responsive to any questions and has a contact that lives on the island if anything is needed.We will stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Anniversary Trip

Really enjoyed our stay on the island. Comfortable place. Liked having a choice of bedrooms (up or downstairs), and having two bathrooms. We made good use of the kayaks everyday, even when it rained one day. It was difficult to find all the kayak choices since many of the marking on the kayaks are wearing off. We also noted that the one garbage can outside was full when we arrived nd we really struggled to put our own trash in it the we left. It seems it should have been empty when we arrived. We enjoyed the evenings sitting on the deck playing cards, and games, and relaxing. We also found the dryer full and washed bedding and towels. Whoever comes to clean the place in-between renters must have missed emptying the dryer. Thanks for a great stay. We would like to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah C.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay was okay, though not super great. For starters theres always a long wait for the ferry. It holds like 8 cars maybe. The house was nice at first glance, but we definitely noticed pretty quick that things aren't that clean. I know the pillow cases in the downstairs bed weren't changed. Not only were they not changed, but they had big sweat stains, and other crusty stains ALL over them. These were surface stains. Not set in, washed stains. The upstairs bathroom had a crusty stiff towel on the counter. Things could use some updating and more attention. The house was pretty dusty and cobwebby. It just seemed like the very bare minimum gets done between guests. On top of that there were just a hundred minor inconveniences. Most places we stay are very well stocked with daily kitchen tools and entertainment. Off the top of my head, there were no scissors, no can opener, no coffee filters for that coffee maker(no store on island). No decent cutting board. Just a small plastic rectangle that belongs in the trash. There are no blinds or curtains downstairs in the living or dining room. We definitely felt on display to the neighbors all night. Safety wise, there are five ports for smoke detectors but not one smoke detector was there. Add on to that, the coffee maker we learned as we were leaving doesn't turn off automatically and the light on it doesn't work. You don't know if it's on or off. It was on overnight at one point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about your stay. We’re very sorry that you experienced these issues, which should not have occurred during your visit. We will share your comments with the property managers to ensure improvements are made and to help provide a better experience for future guests. Regarding the ferry, unfortunately, we do not have control over the service. As owners, we experience similar challenges when using it ourselves and understand how frustrating it can be. Thank you again for your feedback—it is valuable to us and helps us continue working toward a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Birds and Deer galore

Small comfortable home. Not a lot of room to stretch out but everything works well and is perfect for the price. The beach access is lovely and it's so nice to walk where there is no traffic. Be prepared for the days it rains. No internet and minimal channels on Dish but there is a Free Little Library across the street to take a book and read. A true getaway. Restorative. Birds will wake you up and it's fun to see the deer. No deer food this time. Enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Peaceful

This rental served as a perfect retreat for us while we worked on our rental house. We had very relaxing evenings which we definitely looked forward to. The house was perfect in every way.. It is immaculate and had everything a rental needs and all of this plus watching the beautiful deer made this a very enjoyable stay. Without question we would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie P.

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

Dreamy island life

The hosts were great with communication, sent excellent, thorough instructions, and were responsive to our only trouble while at the home. The island is charming and friendly, with great character. The house is super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad m.

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

Nice island house

We came to the island house for our anniversary trip. The check in process was ez and the house was clean and well stocked . We had a great weekend relaxing , walking the Island and feeding the local deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Awesome Beachrs

Comfy cabin, with lots of amenities. Island is only 1.25 miles long. Easy walk with lots to see!! The deer are soo friendly they eat out of your hand & let u pet them.I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Cozy Island Retreat

My husband and I enjoyed our 16th anniversary at this cozy little cabin on this beautiful and quiet island for a well needed restful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian Ottsman

Vacation

It was a perfect time. I will do it again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We had a wonderful trip to Herron island and we're so pleased with this vrbo. All the instructions, including how to use the ferry, we're helpful and clear. The home was cozy and clean. Out kids especially loved the little pirate themed park next to the home! We would definitely stay again! Our only (very minor!) complaint is that the dryer is very loud. I had intended to dry a load of clothes after the kids went to bed but it was too noisy. Very grateful for this peaceful retreat, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Great stay at the island

This property was perfect for our small family. It had everything needed - from kitchenware to extra blankets, it had it all. Loved the detailed instructions from Dianne & Adam ahead of our stay (even though we were familiar with the island and ferry process I think this is super important for the guests!). Everything was wonderful and would not hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

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

Relaxing and joyful space.

Relaxing and joyful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

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

Beautiful Blue cabin home

We loved staying here, I highly recommend this place to others. The home was nice and clean, there was no smell. The beds were comfy and nice. The laundry and the kitchen areas were nice and the deer came up to us and we were able to feed them. There was also special food for the deer that was provided and there was a folder with the instructions on how to use the property. Thank you again. Great job.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

Clean, spacious , comfortable place

We stayed here over the Memorial day weekend and enjoyed our stay. Our friends stayed across the street, water front, so it gave us good perspective. So the only minus of this place is - no beach access and no view of the water. If its important to you than don't rent it. Everything else was great. It was clean and roomy and comfy. The lawn up front and attached wooded area is perfect for playing games and kids. Kitchen was fully stocked. Teflon frying pans can be replaced, maybe with stainless steel so they don't get scratched up that easily. Bedrooms comfy and heaters worked great. Front deck is extensive and very nice. Deer came by daily to visit. We walked over to North Beach and used kayaks too. All in all it was a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Perfect place!

This is our second time in this cabin in only a one month period. We absolutely fell in love with this special place and this beautiful island. The cabin was the perfect size for my family of five. We most enjoyed kayaking, relaxing on the beach, watching for dolphins, and feeding and naming all of the deer. Can't wait to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

Cozy, relaxing, and rejuvenating.

This was the perfect place for me and my 10-year-old son to have a boys’ weekend. Feeding the deer was a highlight and a perfect view of the stars and the lunar eclipse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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