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Rare Beauty - Idyllic Beachfront Island Home - 5 Star Architectural Gem

Rare Beauty - Idyllic Beachfront Island Home - 5 Star Architectural Gem

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Summertime at Kilisut Harbor.  Historic boathouse remnant of the past. Welcome!
Vintage boathouse sets off architecture of  classic Northwest Contemporary house
Glorious summer day on the deck.
Acres of meadow invite wildlife to visit. Good for pick up ball games, too
Welcome to our house

Overview of Rare Beauty - Idyllic Beachfront Island Home - 5 Star Architectural Gem

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Nordland, WA
  • Popular LocationFort Flagler State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Townsend State Park22 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Worden State Park28 min drive
  • AirportSequim, WA (SQV-Sequim Valley)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Den

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Rare Beauty - Idyllic Beachfront Island Home - 5 Star Architectural Gem

Iconic architect-designed Northwest Contemporary house in beautiful island setting amidst the warm colors of native landscaping. Very private and quiet. 450 ft. of waterfront. 7 acres in meadow, orchard and timber. Fully and tastefully furnished with all the amenities, including WIFi and Smart TV for streaming (but no TV reception). View from every room. Kitchen completely equipped. New bathrooms. One queen and one double bed. Expansive west-facing deck, morning terrace, firepit.

Watch eagles soar over the historic boathouse. See the sea otter and harbor seals play off shore. Swim, dig clams, pick oysters, crab, beach walk, canoe, bicycle. Get acquainted with the abundant marine life. Visit the deer in the meadow. Pick blackberries and apples in season.

In summer eat dinner on the deck in the glow of the sunset. Roast s'mores over an open fire. In other seasons stay warm by the fireplace, curled up with a good book . Watch the weather move across the water in ever changing patterns and colors. Watch the sun rise over the dew studded meadow, Bask in the light of the moon reflected in the bay before it sets behind Indian Island. .

Premier destination Ft. Flagler State Park ,an historic and natural resource treasure at the north end of island, invites your exploration . So do the two county parks on the island. All have wonderful, distinct Puget Sound beaches, splendid views of mountains to east and west, and hiking trails. Easily accessible by bicycle.

This island living is only 20 minutes away from the delights of historic Pt. Townsend: restaurants, breweries, shops, museums, concerts, Ft. Warden State Park, the Wooden Boat Festival, the Jazz Festival and other seasonal events. Chimacum is close by, the center of a growing sustainable agriculture movement. Visit the many farms to buy what is in season. Weekend farmer's market.


Keywords: northwest contemporary waterfront home, western exposure, lowbank, saltwater, protected bay, island, acreage

Property manager

Nancy Taylor and Pat Lantz

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Children over 8 are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The beach access at the boathouse and the boathouse itself are off limits. They are under repair and unsafe. Please use the beach path by the kayaks.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Nordland

Located in Nordland, this vacation home is on the beach. Olympic Peninsula and Mystery Bay State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chimacum Corner Farmstand and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Nordland, WA

What's nearby

  • Fort Flagler State Park - 6 min drive
  • Chimacum Corner Farmstand - 13 min drive
  • Fort Townsend State Park - 22 min drive
  • Fort Worden State Park - 28 min drive
  • Point Wilson Lighthouse - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Easytime Espresso - 13 min drive
  • Pourhouse - 24 min drive
  • Pedros Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Elevated Ice Cream Co & Candy Shop - 27 min drive
  • Tommyknocker's Cornish Pasty - 26 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Marrowstone Island retreat
Awesome location with lovely view of Killsut Harbor. A very quiet and private location for a relaxing getaway. The house has plenty of supplies and lots of interesting historical items. Whether you plan to explore the surrounding area or just want to get away from it all, this is a charming place to stay. And to top it off, Nancy is a very responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
We had a wonderful time on Marrowstone Island. Kilisut Harbor is a quiet retreat. The house is perfect for a small family and has everything you need to just stay and enjoy the property. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility in Abundance
The description and pictures do not do justice to this amazing home. It is really a little piece of heaven where you can work, recharge or relax - or a little of all three - your choice. Morning coffee on the deck overlooking the water was best part of my day! The flora and fauna are totally magical and add to the beauty and tranquility. There are so many amenities here, we needed a longer stay to take advantage of them - like clamming and kayaking. The furniture and bedding were all very comfortable and made for wonderful sleeping and relaxing. In about 20 minutes or so you can also be in Port Townsand with many restaurants and shops on the water. This was a perfect weekend getaway for us - wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marrowstone Island, a wonderful week in early autumn, 2021.
We, my dear friend of 51 years and I, loved our week at your home on Marrowstone Island. It had been nine years since we had a little getaway just the two of us and your awesome abode was a wonderful choice. Your home, inside or outside on the deck, is the quietest place either of us have ever stayed. Having an undeveloped forested island across the water in front of us added hugely to the serenity of the place. We loved watching the water, whether rippling or flat, and the sky with ever changing cloud formations passing by was sort of mesmerizing. We woke up to thick fog one morning and as it disbursed we saw a parade of Canadian geese silently swimming by the house. The evening skies were beautiful. The house was very well supplied with all the basics and much more. The décor was very cool, everywhere one looked there was something interesting to see, very beachy and nautical. It was great to have a fireplace of an evening when it was a little blustery outside. We’d both been to Fort Flagler many years ago but enjoyed checking it out again. It was fun visiting several other beaches on both sides of the island as well. We went into Pt. Townsend for a couple lunches and we had to return to places we hadn’t been to in decades, like Fort Worden. One day we drove to Sequim and had an excellent Thai lunch at Sawadee Restaurant. We had to hit the Ajax Café for our last dinner. We used to go there for special occasions back in the 80s and 90s all the way from West Seattle and we were so glad to see it open. The décor has changed but it still feels right and the food was great. Your home, in its wonderful setting, was good for our souls. And my friend and I had a blast just hanging out together. Thanks so much for sharing your piece of paradise. Jill & Peggy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Pacific NW experience
The experience of staying in this beautiful home is even more delightful, relaxing and remarkable than the photos and the on-target description portray. We felt like welcome guests as we enjoyed the warmth of family history with this extensive property. Fun to explore the meadow and orchard, as well as the beach----and expansive water views at all times. The loons, the kingfishers, the seals, the sunrises and sunsets. Not easy to leave the wonderful deck for great excursions to the many nearby parks and beaches, Marrowstone Winery in its pretty setting less than a mile away, Finnriver Farm and Cidery and the Chimacum Corner Farmstand ten minutes away, and Port Townsend not much further.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Taylor and Pat Lantz

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Our home on Kilisut Harbor was built by our parents in 1969, in fulfillment of their retirement dream.. Now the extended family...children, grandchildren and great grandchild... are fortunate to be able to continue to enjoy this very special place in all seasons.

A small scale house by design, it incorporates the beauty of the site at every angle and promotes indoor/outdoor living. It is quintessential Pacific Northwest. No wonder we love it so. We are 6 generations of Washingtonians.

Its a getaway place in winter and a festival of activities in the summer: baseball in the meadow, an impromptu golf course, good moorage for a boat, fun on the beach, crab boils, songs round the campfire. In any season a beachwalk on driftwood-strewn Marrowstone Point is a must where we search for the latest treasures high tide has brought. You will find us outdoors, year 'round, and always outfitted in the uniform of Puget Sound country: fleece, goretex and and waterproof boots.

We know this place to be rare and priceless, we are pleased to share it with others who will treasure it as we do.

Why they chose this property

Island ambiance, Ft. Flagler, protected water, access to cruising waters north and south, gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park and the ferry to Victoria. Lively cultural scene in Pt. Townsend. Sense of history. Seattle within reasonable distance by ferry.

What makes this property unique

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