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"The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable.

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Jim Merklinghaus enjoying the view
McKees Beach in the Winter
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key pad entry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Stanwood, WA
  • Seattle Premium Outlets
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Tulalip Resort and Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Camano Island State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Guest room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable.

McKees beach, near Kayak point is one of the nicest beaches on the Puget Sound - In this cozy cabin you can't get any closer to the beach, it's right out your front door. Western exposure, beautiful sunsets. Deep water with a mooring buoy for a boat. Wonderful beach walks. Make some unforgettable memories. - Swimming, boating, fishing and crabbing as well as a quiet get-a-way time in the Winter months.

Property manager

Drew Merklinghaus
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Stanwood

Located in Stanwood, this holiday home is on the beach. Stanwood Area Historical Society and Pearson House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kayak Point Golf Course and Regal Marysville. Absolute Air Park and Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Stanwood, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Shoecraft - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Seattle Premium Outlets - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Tulalip Resort and Casino - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Cama Beach State Park - 37 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Camano Island State Park - 40 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 16 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locals Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Paddle Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Burger - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Camano Island Coffee - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Tulalip Bay Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Beach House". Waterfront home/Puget Sound. Seattle commutable. located?

This Stanwood holiday home is on the beach, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Hibulb Cultural Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kayak Point Golf Course and Lake Shoecraft. High Ropes Course and Amphitheater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angie h.

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

Peaceful Location

I would recommend staying here every time you visit. It is a peaceful place on the water and surrounded by the natural beauty of the PNW. The location is great because it is centrally located to lots of shopping, restaurants and so much more.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great Beach House

Lovely walking beach steps off the backyard. Well laid out and equipped home. Wonderful holiday getaway for our family! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Great fully-stocked beach home!!

What a great place, right on the beach! It was so fun to see all of the wildlife (seagulls, eagles, lots of birds and even a seal swam by!!) and watching a big storm roll in, from the big picture windows! This well-stocked home had everything we needed to enjoy some time together on the sound. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful location. Great community. Communication was excellent. As advertised. We had a wonderful time fishing, swimming and crabbing.great way to cap the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

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

2nd trip

Our second time at the beach house and it is still a spot we would like to return to. There really isn’t anything more you need out of a place. Still well equipped and super clean. It is a very tight knit community down there but if you are respectful of it then you will have no issues. We love the fact that we can keep our boat tied up on their buoy right out from the house. Love this little gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

One of a kind experience

Such a unique and wonderful experience on the water with friendly neighbors all around. A privilege to stay at this family property with decades of history.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful family experience

We loved our stay! We had all our kids, aged 1-26, and all ages were comfortable and entertained. McKees is a wonderful little community and we enjoyed meeting neighbors on the beach and learning about the area. The house was clean and felt so much like my parents’ old family cabin. Great memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Wonderful property

Sunsets were spectacular. Very quiet and peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Perfect location

The property is well maintained and stocks everything you need. The views are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

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

Bringing in the NewYear

Great home to celebrate the new year. Right on the beach with calm water & beautiful skies.Nice walk on beach. House is fully equiped, comfortable & great lay out. Much care put into this home! Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

R W., Kirkland, Wa

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

A Piece of Heaven

Our stay at McKees Beach was one of the most peaceful, beautiful and restful that we have ever had. Everything in the house was beautifully done, clean and very well stocked. We enjoyed a cozy fire in the kitchen fireplace and wish we could have enjoyed the living room fireplace too but the proximity to the tv didn’t allow for that. We sat for hours looking out at the water, watching fish jump and seals bob for food. Neighbors were all very friendly in the quiet little oasis. We plan to visit again in the summer if possible. Thank you to Drew and his wife for everything to make our week perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

Wonderful week

A great place for seniors to stay. It’s a quiet community. Always enjoy my week at McKees Beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben N., snohomish,wa

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

Just Right

Great spot for a small family. The house was clean and well equipped. You can’t beat the location as you are steps from the beach. The property had everything needed to enjoy the water. Paddle boards, crab pots and crab cooking gear. A big bonus was the use of their buoy for our boat which is directly in front of the house. It was hot during our stay and the AC was pleasant surprise. Renting in a tight community can sometimes lead to annoyed neighbors but we were respectful and the locals were welcoming. The best surprise to us was an orca pod made an appearance just off shore in front of the house. All in all it was a great time and the listing was as advertised. It’s worth the trip! Ben
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

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

Great vacation

Fantastic place and wonderful host! Thanks for sharing your property with us. Will definitely try to come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber Z.

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

Stanwood wa

Thank you. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

A little piece of heaven

Loved every minute of our stay, the location was perfect, crabbing was excellent and sunsets absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your home with us , can’t wait until next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Amazing family beach house

We had very nice visit knowing this beach house has a long history in Drew’s family. True privilege to stay at this house. Nice neighborhood with friendly people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivor T.

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

6 days with three grandkids

Great place and location. Grandkids had a really good time on the beach, kayaking and playing soccer in the park
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Perfect

The house is set up perfectly! Very healing location for all! Loved spending quality time with family and friends! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melia W.

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

Best stay ... ever

We have stayed in VRBOs in and around this area for the past 9 years, sometimes twice in a year. While we have stayed in larger and in newer homes, none of hit that rare balance of comfort/ease and luxury views as this house. Yes, it is older, but it just makes it feel quaint. Upgrades are in place where needed, but the charm of the tiles, the flow and the character are in tact. We greatly appreciated the comfortable beds, the comfortable living room furniture (something so often lacking), the supply of basic needs (coffee set up was fabulous) and then the extras like towels, beach toys, AC (yes, that's an extra). So many small touches that just elevated this place. The views .. the views are INSANE. Sunsets, boats, seals (we didn't see whales, but know that they do come in to the outlet) ... the tranquility and peace was just so amazing. We also truly appreciated the ease. The last place we stayed we had to be out by 10am AND the list of items to do before leaving was extensive. Not here. Short and sweet and check out at 11. So fabulous. Finally, a big nod for disability. My husband had a stroke some years ago. The addition of grab bars in the bathrooms and the ease of moving around in the house were just huge bonuses for us. We've never returned to a house a second time, just always at least one thing that wasn't worth returning, but not this house .. already looking at dates for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd F., Haddon Heights, NJ

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

Fantastic stay, will definitely rent again

We had a wonderful time renting this home. The description and pictures are 100% accurate, and the view is fantastic. Great host too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

A Gem

A wonderful week and have another booked.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Can't beat the location and view

Fun location and was an easy drive to Tulalip for a conference. Kids loved playing on the beach. Everything was as described. Only complaint is that the mattress in the master is a super firm memory foam. Needs a topper or something.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., Seattle, Washington

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

Wonderful Spot

Property is in an amazing location and house has everything you need. Love the quirks of this older beach property with all the modern upgrades you need! From the huge windows we was seals, orcas, bald eagles and more! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

We enjoyed Christmas at the Beach House

This house has terrific views! It is spacious and cozy all at the same time. Drew was great to communicate with, and responded quickly. He even had several Christmas decorations and a small tree up for us - it was very welcoming. The kids bunk room is adorable, and the king bed we slept on was VERY comfortable. I may stay here with some girlfriends in nicer weather. Folks should note that there is only one shower, if several people are staying. 2 toilets though. The beach is nice, and all the neighbors were very friendly when we met them on our walks. All in all, a very nice little Christmas getaway for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Drew Merklinghaus

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McKees Beach, Port Susan and Stanwood was our home base for many years. We raised our family here and spent a lot of our time at McKees Beach. I'm sure that you will love this beach community like we do. The place is super "kid friendly" and its a wonderful place to unwind and relax. It's our desire to share our beach house and off set the expenses with your help. We hope that you will give this rental a try and please let us know how we can improve on your experience.
Drew and Leah

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for 60+ years. We spent our Summers here and have many awesome memories. We are happy to share this special place with you and we hope that you will love it as much as we do. We hope that you will enjoy making your own family memories and will help us to care for this special property.
Drew and Leah

What makes this property unique

The "Beach House" is really pretty turn key ready for you and your party. We hope that you will find all the amenities at the "Beach House" satisfactory. Included: Wi-fi, Direct TV, New large high def flat panel tv's, great patio yard and beach out the front door, open floor plan and all rooms well appointed.
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