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Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

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Overview of Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Map
Quinault, WA
  • Popular LocationLake Quinault4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Quinault Museum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuinault Rain Forest Nature Trail7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

The Elk House is the Quinault Rain Forest's best kept secret and we are back in business! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath open-concept home was built in 2006 and sits on 4 acres of private land for you to enjoy and explore. It's hard to decide where the yard ends and nature begins. Barbeque on the 280 sq. ft. covered porch and watch for Roosevelt Elk that often graze in the front field, sometimes as close as 30 feet from the house! Get cozy next to the gas fireplace under 17 foot vaulted ceilings and watch for bald eagle, black-tail deer and great blue heron--regular visitors of the property. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit area and stargaze on clear summer nights. Explore nearby Zeigler Creek, picnic under a giant Maple tree and take leisurely walks around the property. The Elk House property is tranquility at it's best!

If you want to venture out, drive, bike or walk the South Shore Road and discover nearby hiking trails, explore the World's Largest Spruce Tree, visit the famous glacier-fed Lake Quinault, or jump in your car or take a guided tour of the 31 mile loop drive into the Olympic National Park to see spectacular waterfalls, giant evergreen trees and wildlife. Whether you are here to experience outdoor recreation or just get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the Elk House is the perfect place for you to rest and rejuvenate.

While staying at the Elk House you will enjoy all the comforts of home. A fully functional kitchen with double convection oven and gas cook top, full-size built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator allows you to enjoy family dining in a private and pristine setting. The open-concept kitchen/dining room/living room creates a family atmosphere that can't be beat! Take refuge in the 350 sq. ft. open loft with a large picture window or in the private suite on the main floor.

The Elk House was built with the outdoor enthusiast and family in mind. Everywhere you look, nature abounds. Make your next memory in Lake Quinault at the Elk House!

Property manager

Mike and Hollie Nelson (Owners)
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Property grounds
Lakefront Cabin Inside Olympic National Park
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
7.6 out of 10, (75 reviews)
Lakefront Cabin Inside Olympic National Park

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Family centered atmosphere inside and out

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited
Booking must be made 48 or more hours in advance

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Quinault

Located in Quinault, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Quinault, WA

What's nearby

  • Big Spruce Trailhead - 17 min walk
  • Lake Quinault - 4 min drive
  • Lake Quinault Museum - 5 min drive
  • Lake Lane Trailhead - 6 min drive
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salmon House Restaurant - 17 min walk
  • Dino's Pizza and Grill - 10 min drive
  • Quinault Internet Cafe - 11 min drive
  • The Coffee Stop - 12 min drive
  • Roosevelt Room - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!
Wonderful stay. Quiet location. Enjoyed the elk in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay.
We enjoyed views from the porch and the nice fire pit. Everything went really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to get away
Our family had a great experience here. The location was great and the home was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, comfortable home
Nice house located in a field, off the beaten path of Quinault. Peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the porch. Saw the herd of elk early one morning. The TV and dishwater were not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Hollie Nelson (Owners)

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Mike was born in Alaska and spent most of his childhood exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He moved to Washington in 1996 and has lived in the Grays Harbor area ever since where he currently works in the road maintenance and construction business and for a local school district.

Hollie was born and raised in Lake Quinault, graduated from Washington State University and married Mike in 2001.She taught for 12 years as a school teacher and now works as an Early Childhood Coordinator for a local school district

Originally, Mike and Hollie designed the Elk House for a family of three with their daughter's special medical needs in mind. However, the family simply outgrew the indoor living space as their family increased in size. The Nelsons now have 4 daughters and a son ages 12, 7, 6 and 5 year-old twins. The Nelsons also provide foster care for children in need and have a licensed foster home in the area.

The Nelson's are active in their children's school, church and community. They have a passion for serving others and feel privileged to share the home they have made so many memories in, with others. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Elk House!

Why they chose this property

Mike and Hollie built the Elk House in 2006. The surroundings were perfect as the property borders the land that she grew up on as a child. Ziegler Creek, that borders the property was the creek she played in as a child during the summer months. The surrounding fields are where she spent most of her spare time riding horses, quads, hunting, fishing and hiking. Owning the Elk House Property, adjacent to where she made her childhood memories, was a dream come true for both Mike and Hollie. It has been such a blessing to make similar memories with our children and to know that others will do the same.

What makes this property unique

When the house was built in 2006, we were amazed at the amount of wildlife in our 'front yard.' When local salmon are spawning, bald eagle sightings are a daily occurrence. Great Blue Heron spend ample time at Zeigler Creek and it's soul soothing to hear the sounds of birds singing on a spring or summer morning while you drink a cup of coffee on the covered front porch. An occasional sighting of Black-tail deer and coyote, and the rare, but majestic passing-through of a bobcat or black bear remind us that we are in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest.

All of the local wildlife are are fascinating to watch from the large and expansive windows in the home! However, our most frequent visitors are the famous Roosevelt Elk. When we thought about what we should name our home as a vacation rental, Mike asked, 'What's the first thing you think about when you think of this home and our property?' The answers was clear---Roosevelt Elk. And so, our home suddenly had a name--The Elk House. Herds as large as 50 elk graze comfortably on the property on a regular basis. The only boundary they seem to sense is a 20 foot perimeter around the house. Needless to say, we get the most amazing view on earth when they visit! You may hear elk bugling back and forth, witness the bulls 'fighting', Cows (female elk) nursing their calves, and enjoy the entire herd grazing and even playing right in front of your eyes. There are very few opportunities to view this magnificent animal so up close and personal in a home setting. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Languages:

English

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