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Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water

Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water

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Exterior
Mt. Rainier is visible on clear days.
View from property
Living area
Dining

Overview of Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Shelton, WA
  • Popular LocationHarstine Island State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMason Lake29 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Defiance Zoo and Aquarium81 min drive
  • AirportSeattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water

Two story, 2200 sq ft, clean comfortable vacation home within gated community on Harstine Island with a view of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainer. Lots of entertaining space, sleeps 7 comfortably(6 adults). Large wrap around deck. BBQs & picnic areas on the beach nearby(walkable). We have a baby gate, Pack'N Play crib, and high chair.

Our home is within a gated community, Harstene Pointe, which has an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub (open in summer only), tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, community center with library, billiard & ping pong tables. Miles of private beach and hiking trails. There are multiple covered picnic areas with cooking facilities at the club house, marina, beach and lagoon.

Guests will have access to all resort amenities. The pool and spa are only open during the summer months. This is a private gated community with no stores or restaurants. A key card will be needed for entry.

Owners (booking agents) are off premises. Property Manager is available nearby for questions, emergencies and post stay cleaning.

Nestled in the woods with wildlife, hiking trails, and beaches. You can dig for clams during low tide (license required). There is a 15mph speed limit so feel free to walk, jog or bike safely.

The closest town is Shelton that is about 30 minutes from the island. Pick up your groceries in Shelton on your way to our home in the woods. Some major cities are 45 min-1 hour away, such as Tacoma, Olympia and Bremerton. You can get to Seattle via ferry boat ride from Bremerton which is always fun.

Property manager

Laura Minnich

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Dreamy Island Cabin W/ Lofted Layout, Wood Stove, Shared Pool & More - 1 Dog OK
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Gym
7.6 out of 10, (20 reviews)
Dreamy Island Cabin W/ Lofted Layout, Wood Stove, Shared Pool & More - 1 Dog OK

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No indoor smoking, no pets, no daily cleaning service available. There can be no fireworks in this community. A $1,000 fine if rule is broken.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this vacation home is in the city center. Paradise Theatre and Harbor History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fair Harbor Marina and Trillium Creek Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map

What's nearby

  • Harstine Island State Park - 10 min drive
  • Mason Lake - 29 min drive
  • Penrose Point State Park - 64 min drive
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 76 min drive
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 61 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - 18 min drive
  • Close To Home Espresso - 54 min drive
  • El Sombrero Key Center - 54 min drive
  • Farmer Tom Oyster Company - 33 min drive
  • Subway - 54 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ki & Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family getaway
Wonderful, big house, just ideal for a family stay. And a VERY short walk to the beach, covered bbq area with seating for groups & swings if you have younger kids. My only "complaint" would be kitchen cooking ware. No large pots and pans.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a large party or just a place for a family with extra space for teens to hang out.
It was everything we could hope for and super close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, clean, games, good space, great location
Perfect place, so looking forward to a visit in the summer as to use the wrap around deck and enjoy the water view! Close to the point and beach, the gated community has lots to offer, felt safe too. Vickie made us feel so welcome and check in was a breeze! House was super clean and we liked the 2 living rooms as the kids could hang downstairs and adults upstairs. It had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harstine Island
The property was quite and well appointed. My wife is still recovering from a broken femur and the walk in shower with the seat and hand held shower head was just what we needed. The island was a little remote for some of the things we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hartstine Gem
This house was exactly what we wanted. It was close to the beach, and was kid friendly. A great place for a getaway with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura Minnich

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My parents built this home in 1991 to be a summer home for themselves and family members (especially the grandkids!). Harstene Pointe is the most fun and safe place a family can go to and enjoy nature. They built a very large entertaining deck that looks out on the Puget Sound and looks out on a meadow where deer graze. You can sit back on a lounge chair and watch boats go by, birds in the trees, deer grazing, squirrels looking for food, etc.

What makes this property unique

We are located within a gated community at the northern most area near the beach, boat ramp, picnic areas, tennis courts, walking trails, etc.
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