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Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more!

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Private Dock
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Palouse Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Alki Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level, Family Room

1 Double Futon and 2 Child Beds

Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more!

Exceptional westside waterfront home with sweeping views of Colvos Passage & Olympics. Private & serene setting w/ lush landscaping, rippling stream, 70' of waterfront w/ dock & quiet surroundings. Listen to the songbirds, relax in the hot tub, or dine on the view deck. There have been multiple whale sightings in front of the house, and most recently, a family of seals. Home was remodeled in 2007 w/ quality materials & artisan detailing. Light-filled open floor plan, river rock fireplace, custom built-ins, VG fir windows/doors, Brazilian cherry floors & more. Close to ferry. A waterfront retreat! Family friendly with whale reading nook, bunk beds, and lots of toys.

One hour to downtown Seattle or SeaTac Airport (including the 20 minute ferry ride) and ten minutes to heart of Vashon (restaurants, bars, bookstores, shops, and the grocery store).

For more photos, visit VashonLuxuryWaterfront on instagram.

Property manager

Mike
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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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

No pets allowed
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vashon Island

Located in Vashon Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pike Place Market and Space Needle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park or Lumen Field. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Alki Beach - 44 min drive - 15.6 km
  • T-Mobile Park - 53 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 61 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 53 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Espresso - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Taquitos Feliz - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Mermaid - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Endolyne Joes - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Waterfront Vacation Hideaway: family friendly, whales, birding, & more! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum, Lincoln Park and West Seattle Golf Course. Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Peaceful Weekend

The house and setting are beautiful. The hosts have thought of everything you need for an amazing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyacheslav C.

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

Amazing location and house!

Had a wonderful retreat here, the house is beautiful and the views are incredible. We can't wait to be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E E.

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

Wonderful!

This is a stunning home for all seasons. It was perfect for kayaking and exploring during our visit or enjoying the spectacular view. I could imagine being here when it's rainy because the interior is so comfortable that you just want to curl up with a book and watch the birds. Everything about the house is designed for comfort and beauty. Truly a haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Simply perfection

Everything we needed! Clean, welcoming, charming. Kayaks easy to access and use. Quiet, peaceful, and inspirational.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Vashon island

Great relaxing place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Stunning and serene

This home has absolutely everything. A remarkable view, wonderful layout, ample amenities, and very kind host. I hosted a wellness retreat with a group of women and it could not have been a better location. Yoga on the waterfront grass, group meals in the gorgeous kitchen, sunset kayaking. It was perfect and we will absolutely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Portland, Oregon

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

A magical place

I hesitate to write this as I don't really want this amazing secret to get out too far: this home is perfect. The property, the view, the spaces and the communication of Mike all surpassed our our wildest VRBO dreams. Our visit was just made so comfortable, even in the snow. The home is incredibly clean and has all you need for a lovely vacation. The basement play area was such a bonus for the three little kiddos in our family. We cannot wait to explore the property and the island again when summer comes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

Wonderful Holiday Getaway

My family flew in from out of state to meet my newborn over the holidays, and we wanted to find a large home to stay due to the small size of our home, and Mike’s waterfront home in Vashon was the perfect retreat! The house was large, with plenty of space for everyone to have their own bedroom. We really appreciated the living area with ample seating and the gorgeous views. We were snowed in during our stay, and were able to cook all of our meals in the generous kitchen. Mike was an extremely helpful and responsive host, updating us when the power went out and with other updates before and during our stay. We were very grateful for the generator during the cold weather. We sadly didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub due to the inclement weather, but it looked lovely! I wouldn’t hesitate to book this home again - it truly is a luxury home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Beautiful

Rainy Seattle weather couldn’t dampen the serenity of this Vashon property The house is perfect for family stay. Mike was the best meeting all our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohit T.

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

Beautiful Home

This beautiful home and the amazing views made for an memorable stay with friends. Everything was just as described and the hospitality and thoughtfulness of the owner made the home feel like our own (I wish!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Perfect Getaway

I stayed at Mike's home for my wedding weekend and it was amazing. Mike was very responsive and personable in his communications. The house was the perfect space for our group and we loved being right on the water. The house had everything we could possibly need and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

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

Relaxing views, island walks and sea kayaking

Owner helped us with last minute booking due to smoke challenge at another vacation spot. Heavenly time. Quiet. Fun. Good books on shelves. Dock sitting or kayaking or ambling at low tide. All beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

5-star family vacation on beautiful Vashon Island

My family of seven (adult siblings + kids) booked Mike's home on Vashon for our first post-quarantine trip together! The location was beautiful and we spent most of our time outdoors, hiking nearby trails, kayaking in the bay, stargazing from the hot tub, and hunting for marine life. My nieces live in a land-locked urban area, and they were thrilled to see otters, crabs, sea stars, and shellfish. We were beyond impressed by the home's thoughtful details, from small things like binoculars to spot sea life from the deck to a sparkling-clean hot tub to the ultra-efficient air conditioning (which might sound like a small detail, but was critical for keeping everyone comfortable during a heat wave!) We grilled dinner on some nights, and made the short trip to town for dinners and breakfast pastries the rest of the time (May Thai and Snapdragon are delicious.) Mike's house is a must-book, especially for family trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Family Getaway

Could not recommend more highly! The communication with Mike was fantastic, he was very responsive and provided helpful details and information about the house up front. And the house is beautiful! Well stocked kitchen (always a big plus), tons of books, puzzles and games for the kids (which kept them busy and happy), and plenty of areas to sit back and relax. Would absolutely look to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Amazing Waterfront Location

This place is amazing. Many different spaces for the family to spread out and relax inside and out. The waterfront views from the decks and inside are beautiful. The downstairs area is a perfect place for the kids to be able to play and call their own. Michael was very nice to work with and super responsive. We would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Pierce K.

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

Weekend getaway

Excellent stay and accommodating host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

What a find!

There's something special about a place that can be so clean, well-appointed and functional yet feels so incredibly welcoming - and this was the place! Indoors, the house was clean and had everything you need (and that your kids would need)! "I wish I had a blanket" and boom, you'd somehow find a basket of blankets right next to you! From books on the area, binoculars, to a smartTV where you can log in to your own Amazon/Netflix, etc. it really had it all. The kid space downstairs was perfect - we basically could deposit our crew (4-7) and they made their own fun. The beds and configurations worked great and our kids loved sleeping downstairs in the bunks! Outside though was the best part! Such stunning views, chairs for enjoying nature, and a nice-sized outdoor table with an umbrella for easy outdoor eating (which somehow we got to do, in blinding sunshine, in mid-APRIL!). The beach was great as the tide came in and out, we found all kinds of sealife under the rocks (crabs galore!) and there were plenty of fallen trees, rocks, etc. for the kids, again, to make their own fun! We also reflected on the location - just 8 minutes to "town" which was so wonderful. We could easily pile in the car to get ice cream, or just send out one adult to pick up dinner. The food in the local restaurants was surprisingly good! A little pricey, but as expected on an island. We had one of the best fish burritos of our life, and the Thai place is so authentic, it's talked about in Seattle foodie circles. We also found the local grocery story (Thriftway) had all the hits (many common local brands found in Seattle grocery stores) which made us feel at home! (And allowed us to easily feed picky kids!). We had our family of 4 (2 adults + a 4 & 6 yo) - we took the main-floor master and the kids slept in the bunks in the basement. Upstairs, our sing;le-parent friend took the room with a double/queen + a single bed for herself and her 2 boys (4 & 7). The other upstairs bedroom was taken by our au pair, a single adult (but would have room for a couple). Really great space for a coupel families, or extended family to enjoy! This is a wonderful place and I'd suggest it for anyone looking for a private, yet easily accessible spot on Vashon! The views were so wonderful to wake up to! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thus was such a nice experience. Owners have truly thought of everything a multi age family needs.

This was a five star experience. The property and amenities are top notch. Room for everyone on three levels. Access to water, views, proximity to town. No one left unhappy in our family of mixed kids, Teens and adults. Just a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

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

Serene island escape

We couldn't have dreamed of a better place to land on Vashon. The home is stunning -- clean and comfortable but also cozy and welcoming with thoughtful aesthetic touches throughout. The water views make it easy to calm the mind quickly upon arrival, and keep you in that dreamy vacation state throughout your stay. Plenty of space to gather or take quiet time. Amenities are abundant -- they've really thought of everything you might want or need. Close to town and beautiful hikes. We came as a couple but would definitely recommend for families as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House

Beautiful house right on the water. We stayed with my wife and two girls (4 and 7). Highly recommended for anyone looking to get away with kids. House has a very well stocked toy room with bunk beds that my kids loved. House has everything you could need from toiletries to kitchen supplies. Wifi works great for those looking to WFH or stream something. Were there in winter so didn't take advantage of the kayaks, but would definitely if the weather had been warmer. House overlooks a part of the sound that is frequented by a lot of different animals - at various times, we saw a bunch of different types of water fowl, bald eagles, blue heron, osprey, sea lions, sea otters, and a pair of something in the dolphin family. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig-US S.

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

Awesome family retreat

Our 3-generation family (8) had a wonderful time living here for the month of August, without masks and distancing during the restrictions of COVID. The house is perfect for this size group, because there are a number of different seating areas where people can gather or be alone. During the month, the adults "worked from home", which was great for all. View of the sound and access is beautiful.
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melany B., Otis

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

Excellent location for the Vashon experience

Experience Vashon on an original homestead landscape renovated into comfortable contemporary home. See the views north and west, Smell the puget sound, Walk the cobble beaches and listen to the continuous sound of water washing the beaches. Birds, fish, seals and orcas all enjoy the landscape with you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Magnificent Fall

We stayed at this home in the summer and loved it so much that we returned in the fall and it was spectacular! This home is so comfortable and the location is perfect. Our family can't wait to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

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

we had to cancel but the owner was amazing

this is not an accurate review but the only way i'm able to leave one as there's no option for rating a cancelled experience. i can't judge the actual property but i can rate my experience with the owner and VRBO. I screwed up our initial booking and consequently have run into a refunding redtape situation. Michael, the owner , went above and beyond to help me. I can't recommend working with him highly enough. He was prompt, professional and compassionate. in the end an emergency caused us to completely cancel our stay which was so disappointing. but i just want to thank him again for all of his help.

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

A complete Gem

This property was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. Being right on the Puget Sound was breath taking. We feel lucky to have found this house to rent and also be a guest of Vashon Island. We hope to one day be residents here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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Married couple with lots of friends with lots of kids. We love spending time with them at the house! Family in the Midwest, but we enjoy living on the West Coast for the beauty and the people.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a serene retreat close to Seattle, and we found it! This is the perfect combination of forest and waterfront. The landscaping makes you feel like you're in wilderness, and the water has everything you desire in a Sound view on the Colvos Passage. It's less than 20 minutes from downtown on the passenger ferry, and a 7 minute drive from the ferry to the house--we can be from Seattle to Vashon, door-to-door, in under 1 hour. Vashon is our second home because it's so close, and yet, as everyone says, "You feel like you're a million miles away."

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