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The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Main House deck view
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hoodsport, WA
  • Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Cushman Forest Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Cushman
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bremerton, WA (PWT-Bremerton National)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Boathouse room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Boathouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway

Welcome to Giggle Fish on Hood Canal! Our waterfront beach home is the ideal place to relax and take in the peaceful views of Hood Canal. With three bedrooms, it comfortably accommodates six people. Our property is fenced all the way around and is pet friendly. There are many places to relax, inside and out. With decks off both the beach cabin and the boat house, you can find both sun and shade during the summer months. The outdoor area offers plenty of seating, a fire pit, a lawn for playing, and easy access to the beach. In the winter months, the inside area is a cozy spot for relaxation. Play a board game, read a book, or cook a nice meal in our well appointed kitchen. From all the windows, you’ll enjoy watching the various wildlife from bald eagles, herons and other seabirds, to seals, sea lions, and even the occasional whale.

Just north of the town of Hoodsport, our location offers quick access to grocery and restaurant options as well as plenty of outdoor activities. There is wonderful hiking throughout the Olympic National Forest and at nearby lakes. Hoodsport is a scuba diving paradise, as we are very close to Sund Rock Marine Preserve. A short drive north brings you to Hama Hama Oyster Saloon, a fun place to enjoy outdoor dining on local eats, or to purchase local shellfish. There are also golf courses and casinos nearby. Of course once you walk through the gate of the property, you may not want to leave!
*Please note that there is parking for 2 cars. Parking is between the fenced yard and Highway 101, and is narrow. *

Property manager

Jolene Elkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$25 per pet/per night fee-Maximum 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 3 night stay during peak season May 16-Sept 15. Minimum 2 night stay, off peak Jan 1- May 15 andSept 16-May 15 Rates based on 4 guest max
Rental agreement must be completed(all pages), signed and returned within 48 hours.
$160 Non refundable cleaning fee When booking this home on Vrbo, please note is has a non refundable booking agreement.

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 deadlock

About the area

Hoodsport

Located in Hoodsport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Hardware Distillery Co. and Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic National Park and Lake Cushman Forest Reserve. Kayaking, snorkelling 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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Hoodsport, WA

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Creations Northwest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Cushman Forest Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Potlatch State Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Cushman - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tides - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hoodsport Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Model T Pub & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪2 Margaritas - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Union Square Deli - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hoodsport holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hood Canal, Ingvald J Gronvold Park and Sunshine Creations Northwest. The Hardware Distillery Co. and Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Great place

Loved the view and accommodations! Great yard for kids and dogs. Only downside is the busy highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Bday

Relaxing and perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

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

Great Time

We had an amazing trip and split out time between the beach and the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

LOVE this property

Second time staying here and we just love it. It's so peaceful. The fenced yard is perfect for the dogs to run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Giggle Fish

Charming place with lots of character
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalene C.

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

Felt like home

We immediately felt at home here. The house had everything we needed and more! Loved the fire pit and watching the tide come in. Thanks for sharing your space!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

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

Comfy Waterfront Stay

This is a true waterfront property with beach access. The main house has everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable furniture inside and out. 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs and a big open kitchen, dining and living space plus full bathroom downstairs. Dining and grill outside as well. The small cabin has a full bathroom and bedroom. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great Visit to Giggle Fish

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property and management was a pleasure to work with. Will return again. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Cozy with Fresh oysters

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pleasant stay for party of 5. Enjoyed being on the water. Very comfortable with nice deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Daniel R.

Washington State Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Exceeded our expectations Boat House does need windows that open with screens
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Gorgeous Waterfront Property!

6 adults and 2 pups had a great time! Wish we could have stayed longer. We had all sorts of weather, but still enjoyed the fire pit through it all! The stars shone so brightly at night. We all want to come back in the summer when Hoodsport must be a hopping little town! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cabin has everything you need. The kids enjoyed fishing, crabbing and getting oysters. The kayaks were the best part, everyone enjoyed them.

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

So relaxing

The view from every room was spectacular! Spent most of the time on the huge deck where we saw a bald eagle the first morning. Also saw orcas and sea lions. And stargazing was amazing. We had plenty of room for our family of five and bonus was the incredible fenced yard so we felt very comfortable letting our two dogs roam, which they absolutely loved. Plus there was a scooper and hose for messes in the yard. Loved the bonus boat house bedroom and access to the beach. The road was pretty busy on the weekend but the sound gets muffled by the sounds of the water. Great little town with grocery store nearby and excellent hamburger/teriyaki/ice cream place and the best little pizza place just a mile or so up the road. Checkin was easy, beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked, and did I mention the view!! Hoping to make this an annual vacay. Already miss having coffee on the deck staring at the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Giggle Fish is the Best Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Giggle Fish was better than we could have imagined! The solitude, the gorgeous weather (go got lucky and had sunshine most of the time we were there), the wildlife (we saw seals, a blue heron, and lots of water fowl), the view, and the property itself was amazing! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Great rental house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at Giggle Fish. We really enjoyed the yard and deck which had plenty of comfortable places to sit and relax. The views were great. The kitchen was very well stocked. We would definitely come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Fantastic Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Giggle Fish house with 2 other couples and had an amazing time. The house is very well decorated and equipped, and the view is fantastic. The location from downtown Hoodsport is perfect, far enough away to be quiet, but a quick drive if you need anything. I highly recommend this home, it was perfect for our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

They've thought of everything here!

You feel very well taken care of here. Everything is provided, the location is so pretty right on the water and we loved the fenced yard for our little dog. The third bedroom and second bathroom in the listing is in a little separate cabin and would be so fun for a group. Parking is on a busy road but it was fine for us. We were there in February so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor area but it would be amazing in better weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Dalene C.

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

Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Giggle Fish was our first stop of our 2 week vacation. The house was perfect for us. We immediately felt at home here. It had everything we needed. Great location along 101. We enjoyed the fire pit and setting out on the deck enjoying the tide coming in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori c.

Great family get awar

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Giggle Fish was great. The two separate houses worked really well for us since our daughter, son-in-law and new baby really needed some private time when the little one was sleepy but we were all still noisy. The facilities were well cared for and clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vacation R.

family time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our stay. We would highly recommend trying to resolve the low water pressure issue. We made it work but others may not be as tolerant. Beautiful home and location right on water. Would rent again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

M. V.

Sisters and Spouses Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Six adults travel every other year for a getaway together. This year was Giggle Fish. It is a beautiful setting with lots of opportunities for amazing experiences. Off the deck we watched seals each morning, saw rainbows almost daily, and campfires each night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

We love Giggle Fish

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent four lovely nights at Giggle Fish. Everything was perfect and a place that I would recommend to family and friend. We had to make a trip back to the property as my son-in-law left his keys. Derrick was so helpful in contacting the house keeper who made a special trip to get us the keys that she had hidden in a safe place. Nordstrom service with a smile.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

Family meet up on Hood Canal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We go out annually to Hood Canal. Usually we stay in a family cabin but this year we were having an anniversary so several of us found other properties to stay in. Giggle Fish offered a very comfortable house in a great location for our group. Plenty of room for the kids to move about and Grandma loved the boathouse cabin. We did the things we usually love at Hood Canal: kayaking, hiking at Staircase, easy grocery shopping and looking around Hoodsport and just sitting by the water enjoying every moment. Giggle Fish had everything we needed and more to have a great, relaxing time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Couldn't Be Closer To The Water!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Giggle Fish was very enjoyable. Nice furnishings both inside and out. Cute touches like fresh flowers in the bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen. Very comfy beds with quality linens. Really nice to have the two kayaks for our use. It was beautifully sunny the say's we were there and the upstairs bedrooms became VERY warm. There were fans in every bedroom, but the lack of air conditioning was a issue. Also - being so close to Hwy 101 made for a lot of traffic noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
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8/10 Good

Carol H.

Lots of fun at Giggle Fish!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous stay at Giggle Fish! House was beautifully situated on the beach, with gorgeous views. Close to Hama Hama where we picked up fresh oysters and crab which we prepared in the very well appointed kitchen. The property is fully fenced, but keep in mind if you have a small-medium dog, there are large gaps along the freeway side of the fence that are VERY large. We didn't feel comfortable having our dog off-leash in the yard which made for some realllllly cold potty breaks since it snowed while we were there. Would be great to add a hot tub to this property. Overall, lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jolene Elkins

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Our Vacation homes are privately owned and managed by Windermere Hood Canal. Check out our website. Our homes are located on and around the Hood Canal. The surrounding waters of Hood Canal leave all those that venture to its shores, mesmerized with fabulous memories of those visits. Some of us return here to live.

Experience those awe-inspiring views of Hood Canal, Mount Rainier and the fabulous snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Taste fresh oysters, clams, shrimp and crab; the prized shellfish Hood Canal is famous for. The Olympic Peninsula is the place to enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and strolling the beaches just to name a few.

Our Vacation Homes have those special intimate details for relaxing and re-energizing your well being. Our homes are fully equipped; kitchens stocked with cooks tools, coffee pot and microwave. Bed and bath linens are provided. We hire local Professional Cleaning Services to clean all of our homes to the standards of a first class hotel and per the State Guidelines. Our cleaners take pride in their work to assure your stay will beat your expectations.

Our Vacation Homes are an easy commute from Seattle, two hours from the Bainbridge or Bremerton ferry or about 2.5 hours from the Kingston ferry. Come to relax with at our Windermere Hood Canal Vacation Homes! We are a customer service oriented company and have a standard of excellence we live up to every day.
Our office is staffed Monday - Friday 9-5 Pacific Time. Please try to make booking requests during those hours.

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