#10882 Premium
Secluded Pacific Northwest Waterfront Lodge on South Puget Sound
House • Grapeview WA United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed August 2021
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General overview
The Vista Sea Lodge is our family’s year round retreat. With our kids grown it is mostly us now (with friends). We use the home year round and made it our primary home in 2022. It is a great place to curl up by the fire with a book, watch eagles and whales or porpoises through the wildlife scope or kayak on Puget Sound. We have a second home in Sonoma County California #10855 so we can often be flexible with dates. https://peoplelikeus.world/properties/10855
There is one nearby house, otherwise you are surrounded by forest and sea. We are is in a rural area (15 min to nearest small town, 20-25 minute to larger small town). If your dream is to stay in a house with the feel of a National Park lodge- that is the ambience (but with privacy).
The space
Master bedroom with California king bed (183cm) and full bath on main level and two bedrooms upstairs. Upstairs bedroom 2 with a king bed (193 cm) and a twin bed under the eaves that is perfect for a child. There is also a third bedroom with a full bed (135cm) and a queen bed (153cm). There is also another full bath upstairs. We have a double inflatable bed and a pack and play for your use as well. The main living room downstairs is open plan to dining area and kitchen with a wood burning stove (fireplace). Laundry room is on main floor with washer/dryer. There is a wrap around covered deck on three sides of the house. Upstairs there is also an open loft with sectional and TV and a small desk. There is a second smaller covered upper deck off of the upstairs loft TV room with two chairs and amazing views- perfect for morning coffee. Stairs to pebble and stone beach for kayak or paddle board access (we have both). There is a flight of steep stairs to access beach.
NOTE STAIRS LOST JAN 2022 in storm in process of engineering and permitting to replace and we can suggest alternative access by a trail through the woods.
We have a smart home with Alexa devices. We also have exterior security cameras operating 24/7.
Guest access
3 steps down from parking area to access main level with master suite on main level. Two story home. Flight of rather steep stairs to beach.
Note, all amenities other than TV are on main level, so if you can manage three steps down, the home is accessible to those using a cane or walker.
Notes
House is approximately 2400sq feet or 220sq meters
We have Wifi over cellular, so it is NOT unlimited speed/ downloading. Fiber is coming but likely a year out.
NOTE- storm and high tide with large debris destroyed our beach stairs in Jan 2022. We are working with engineering and permitting to replace but beach access stairs are currently gone!
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Toys
BBQ
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Camping gear
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Mountains
Beach
Water
Remote
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
Availability calendar
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Neighbourhood
One neighboring home in sight, otherwise forest and water (saltwater front on south Puget sound). We are about 3miles by car from a marina with boat launch and moorage, across the water directly is another marina and a state park (1/2 mile). There us abundant wildlife - we occasionally even get orcas, but more commonly porpoise, seals, deer, eagles and such. It is about a 15 minute drive to a large lake (Mason Lake) and 30 minutes to Hood Canal and Alderbrook resort if you long for some fine dining or spa services. Gig Harbor and Olympia are each about a 45 minute drive. Also, you can drive about 45 minutes to Bremerton where a ferry takes vehicles and passengers directly to Seattle - a great way to get there that is an adventure in itself.
Getting to my home
Car is required - no public transit.
Nearest airport
Closest airport is Sea-Tac (SEA- between Seattle and Tacoma) Is about 1hr 40mm drive from house.
Getting around
We are on the Olympic Peninsula with access to Olympic National Park about 45 minutes and many beautiful state parks for hiking and recreation. It is 8 miles to closest town (Allyn with small grocery market, gas station, 2 coffee shops, 2 restaurants, donut shop, and burger stand). We are between two larger small towns Belfair (15 miles - 20 min) and Shelton (20 mile 25-30 min) Gig Harbor is 45 mn and Tacoma 1 hr. Seattle about a 2 hr drive and Portland OR a bit farther.
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The cabin at Grapeview is really a very magical place. The setting is so beautiful with the water and nature all around you! And the house is beyond comfortable-Stephanie and Scott have really thought through all the details that make a perfect exchange, including all the information you could want about exploring the area. We had such a wonderful time exploring the Hood Canal and going a little bit further afield to Port Orchard and Poulsbo. But we always looked forward to just coming back to their home and enjoying the comfort and peace there. Thanks to both of you for this very special exchange! -
I am so glad you and your brother/sister in law enjoyed their stay. Thank you for the Poulsbo shopping suggestions. We will have to get up there to check it out soon. You are welcome back anytime!
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Stephanie's place in Grapeview, Washington is just so lovely. A log cabin (ok it's really luxury accommodation) right on the Puget Sound. My wife and I had such a good time there. So cozy, peaceful, and rejuvenating. The beds are comfortable, the furnishings are lovely, the surroundings are beautiful. I have no suggestions to make this place better. It was incredible. The Olympic Peninsula in Washington State is incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend Stephanie's home if you're considering Washington State, USA! -
For us, it's always the experiences of the house exchange that we remember the most. We really enjoyed using the sea kayaks: the water was calm, there were lots of things to see in the water (seals, jellyfish etc) and out of the water (bald eagles!). We felt ourselves very lucky to be enjoying dinner on the deck and watching a deer and her young feeding in the yard. Picking blueberries all around the property, watching the weather change the beautiful scenery from the house porch, the beautiful wooded driveway. And I really appreciated Stephanie's willingness to let us come a few days early, as bad weather meant we needed to reschedule flights. Thank you once again to Stephanie and Scott! -
What can we say about our exchange in Stephanie and Scott's house in Grapeview : the weather was cloudy all week, the peaks of the Olympic NP remained mysterious... But we had a really great week because the house is fantastic! Ideally located on the edge of the Puget Sound, the house has the charm of wooden cabin with all the modern comforts and even more. We alternated hiking in the mountains (thanks for the loan of their comfortable car) and resting in the house (reading, music, puzzles, board games, hot tub...) or under the porch admiring the view. A big thank you to Stephanie and Scott !! (also for the welcome gifts) -
Stephanie and Scott are the most amazing people with their home in Grapeview Washington being a peaceful respite on Puget sound that has the comfort of a fine hotel. It is a cool and amazing experience to stay in a log cabin that is really a fabulous getaway with every beautiful detail you can imagine, from comfy chairs indoors and out, to a hot tub overlooking the water, to a lovely table set to enjoy a yummy meal prepared in their well appointed kitchen . Stephanie and Scott baked amazing blueberry muffins for us and left a welcome gift as well. We feel so lucky to have the opportunity to stay in their beautiful home and explore Puget Sound, and the historic towns that are in close proximity to Grapeview. If you have a chance to connect with Scott and Stephanie, consider yourself very lucky indeed. They are the most wonderful hosts and as guests , they leave my home better than they find it, With Scott and Stephanie's homes, you will have unforgettable experiences and tender loving care. They are super neat and responsible and exude refinement.
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