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Easily Accesible Beachfront Cottage with 100 feet of gorgeous, accessible beach

Easily Accesible Beachfront Cottage with 100 feet of gorgeous, accessible beach

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House from beach during mid-tide
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Overview of Easily Accesible Beachfront Cottage with 100 feet of gorgeous, accessible beach

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Vashon, WA
  • Popular LocationVashon Center for the Arts6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrow Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKVI Beach14 min drive
  • AirportRenton, WA (RNT-Renton Municipal)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom Bedroom 3

Queen Bedroom 1

Queen Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Easily Accesible Beachfront Cottage with 100 feet of gorgeous, accessible beach

The Space

The newly updated, light and airy 1940s cottage nestles into a beautiful, accessible, lively Magnolia Beach. The cottage welcomes you with three bedrooms, two plush queen beds and one bunk room (a full over full bunk bed and one pull-out twin), an open living area, a nicely-equipped kitchen, and a large dining table with expansive views, one and one-half bathrooms, fire pit, and outdoor seating areas and propane grill. Vashon's Burton Beach Cottage feels like a world away with its serene beach, comfortable and clean accommodations, and sweeping views gorgeous--interesting in all seasons.

Guest Access

This is a private home with over 100 feet of private beach easily accessible in what used to be a brickyard's boat ramp. We'll leave the key for you--step in, kick off your shoes, and enjoy.


The Neighborhood

Vashon is a very special place that has so much to offer--beaches, water, rural vistas, hiking, biking, farm stands, artists' studios, live music, and fresh air. The homes near the cottage on Magnolia Beach are a mix of full and part-time, friendly residents, along with an occasional renter.

Getting Around

The 118 bus does go right by 24410 (check the King County Metro schedule). The bus will stop wherever someone is waiting (don't need to be at a stop). There is no taxi service on island, but supposedly Uber was going to give a go here on Friday and Saturday nights. You can also bike, but Vashon is not flat, at all (carved by glaciers many, many years ago). The marina is about a mile away, so you could potentially get a spot there and walk down. Burton, with a small store and coffee shop, is 1 mile away. Center is about 4 miles away. Uptown, with the major shopping, is about 5 miles north.

Other Things to Note

The cottage is conveniently located off the main road, that runs from the north end of the island, to the south end. The road sits behind the house, so the house is oriented to the water, not the road, but some road noise may be heard, especially during ferry loading and unloading times.
We use an outdoor Nest Cam Doorbell, located at the main slider door, to monitor the exterior of the property.

Very few waterfront homes on Vashon are without many steps in or to the beach. The cottage's property is level, with only one step up to the exterior door, and one step within the home. The beach is accessible via a ramp.

Getting to Vashon requires a ferry ride. A mid-sized car and its driver cost about $23. A passenger in the vehicle is $5.20, or $2.60 for a child or senior. You only pay to get onto Vashon, it is free to leave.

Some house rules:

This is a quiet island and area. We do have neighbors nearby, so ask that you observe a quiet hours from 10pm-8am. The main renters must be a minimum age 25 years old.

Please bring slippers/socks and remove your shoes when possible. Sand and salt are everywhere and do a number on floors!

This house is not child-proofed and has open access to the beach and road. This home requires constant supervision of all young children.

Water toys: Feel free to bring your own that can be walked down the ramp to the beach. The water at high tide is often a few steps away while low tide can expose a hundred feet of tidal flats. There is a canoe and life jackets on the property for your use, but you assume the risk. Know the water! Renter assumes the full liability of loss or injury during use. The Sound waters are cold year-round, and wind can come up quickly.

There is a fire pit and propane grill available during your stay. If there is a burn ban, please abstain from building a bonfire--there is a $1000 fine for air quality that you would be responsible for paying. Please look up the Vashon fire department website to confirm.

We have a sensitive, fully-functioning septic system. Nothing but human waste and TP can be flushed. Do not flush wipes of any form, or any type of feminine products. Renters will be responsible to any damage to the septic system or plumbing.

You assume all liability, risk and responsibility for any accidents or injuries to yourself or others in your party, regardless of cause, that may occur while you are on our property as part of your booking the cottage.

We leave a booklet with additional information on the table upon your arrival. Please take a look and notice the checkout instructions on the last page. We ask that you leave the cottage in similar condition that you found it. Enjoy, but please take kind care of our special place.

Property manager

Nils Lahr
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
This home and yard are not child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Vashon Island

Located in Vashon Island, this cottage is on the beach. Vashon Center for the Arts and Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Narrows Plaza Bowl and Foss Waterway Seaport. Traveling with kids? Consider Harbor History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Vashon Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
  • Crow Beach - 7 min drive
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 8 min drive
  • Point Robinson Park - 12 min drive
  • KVI Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 38 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Plaza Cafe - 28 min drive
  • Anthony's At Point Defiance - 25 min drive
  • Camp Colvos Brewing - 8 min drive
  • Gino's At The Point - 53 min drive
  • Snapdragon - 8 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, idyllic setting
Beautiful seaside location. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Loved our time in this house. Great communication, location, and overall stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, comfortable beach cottage!
My husband, daughter, son, and 3-year-old grandson had a great time in this well-appointed, stylish, comfy cottage in a great location with the beach and sea right outside our doors. I wondered if it would feel cramped, but it did not in the least. We appreciated having 2 of the bedrooms located on the opposite side of the bunk-bed room, so we could sleep in late in spite of our grandson's earlier rising.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/5 Good

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy spot
Well equipped house on the water made it a good stay with another family. We were able to enjoy the nice weather and the outdoor area and fire pit. The bbq needed some maintenance but we were able to make do. One thing we didn’t know was that because it was easy access to the beach, at low tide every day, the shore in front of the house was a very popular spot with people clamming. We had carloads of people out front at each low tide.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

jason g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Beach Vibes
Great location, wonderful home, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nils Lahr

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Why they chose this property

The house is recently updated and has everything you need for a visit. It's easily accessible (with only one step) and has an amazing, alive beach. We hope you'll love it too!

What makes this property unique

There aren't may properties that have this much accessible beach. Vashon is a big hill, but this property allows you to drive right in with a few short steps to you the front door!

The birds put on a show all day. Whether it's the eagles scouting for breakfast, or the herons wading in to wait patiently, or the gulls and crows clamming, to the harbor seals making their home Outer Quartermaster Harbor. It's all here. Just sit and enjoy!

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