We have a private hot tub that can be used year-round. We LOVE our kitchen!! We have brand new countertops and great appliances including a large refrigera ... We love how the forest comes in from every window. Our brand-new fire table for a glass of wine of cup of coffee looking out at the trees. Living room with a Roku TV for streaming your favorite channel- note we do not have cable. The couch ... Living room, and one workstation facing the backyard Our cozy guest room has a queen-sized bed. This is the room we would host hospitality stays in, We just finished building a fire pit (built it ourselves!) for a campfire among the trees. Fire pit looking towards the house Our house from the street. We live in an immaculately-maintained neighborhood, with walking trails, ... We get the most beautiful flowers in the spring. The main office setup. The desk is a sit-stand adjustable desk with a charging port. The couch in the office folds down into a double bed. We have a main dining room that seats 8. Dining room looking out to the front yard Second bathroom. For hospitality stays, this bathroom is private to you and your party, though it is ... Tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a playground are a 5 minute walk away A neighborhood splash pad is a 5 minute drive away. We also have a park with a playground and sport ...

 

Non-Premium #26306

Seattle/Olympics Escape: Hot Tub, Tennis, Hiking Trails, Golf

House • Port Orchard WA United States

    4 Guests  
    2 Bedrooms  
    2 Beds  
    1 Bathroom  
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  December 2023
Views  579

General overview

** We aren't Premium members currently, but would be happy to join for the right exchange! Go ahead and shoot us a message :) We are only hosting for hospitality right now, which includes 1-2 bedrooms for 1-4 people. We are happy to accept a Globe or possibly a non-simultaneous exchange. ** Nestled among the massive Pacific Northwest evergreens, we are sure you will love our newly-remodeled three-bedroom two-bathroom home in Port Orchard, Washington as much as we do. After a long day of exploring the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas or Seattle, we invite you to relax in the hot tub under the stars by night with a cold drink or chat around the fire pit or table.

The space

Our hospitality space consists of one or two bedrooms and a bathroom that is private to you. You have full access to the backyard (hot tub and seasonal dining table, fire table, and fire pit). The primary guest bedroom (for 1-2 people and babies) has a queen-sized bed, a dresser with a mirror, and a closet with plenty of space. We can also provide a desk, fan, baby bassinet and/or pack-and-play, and anything else you might need- just ask! The door to this bedroom locks from the inside. The second bedroom is our home office, which has a couch that folds down to form the base of a queen-sized bed. We have a foldable mattress to put on top and it is quite comfortable. The room also has a top-of-the-line sit-stand desk, which you are welcome to use on weekends and holidays. There is no closet or mirror in here, but it is close to the guest bathroom and we can make space in the hall closet for you. Please note that there is no lock on the doors to this bedroom, though the doors do close all the way. A private bathroom for only your party is located near the second bedroom/office, accessible from both guest rooms by a shared hallway. It has a shower with a bathtub, toilet, sink and mirror. We have reliable high-speed (90 Mb/s) internet that has never given us an issue during video calls. We love to cook, and love our kitchen! The kitchen has great new appliances (oven, microwave, range, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer), and brand-new quartz countertops. We have seating for two at the breakfast nook and a formal dining room seating 8. We provide all the basics you need including oils, vinegars, and spices and a range of pots, pans, and other cooking supplies, and all dishes. The living room has a large rearrangeable couch that could serve as an additional sleeping space, the size of a double bed. We have a smart TV with a Roku stick for streaming from your favorite streaming services and an electric fireplace. We also have an extensive puzzle collection and plenty of board games that you are welcome to use. One of our favorite parts of the house is looking out from almost any room and seeing nothing but trees! The backyard opens into a small forest, which can be enjoyed from our private hot tub (can be used year-round) or around our brand-new fire table (can be used seasonally March-October depending on rain forecast). An outdoor table seating four is available in the warmer months. We also have a gas grill you are welcome to use. We plant a big vegetable garden in the spring and summer, and invite you to harvest and eat anything that is ready and take care of the plants by watering them. We built our fire pit and patio in the backyard for a safe campfire among the trees. Sorry, no garage parking, and no RV parking (HOA policy). Well-behaved small pets are welcome. Absolutely no smoking on the property (inside or outside).

Guest access

Our home is a single story, with one step to reach the house. No steps to access the patio, and 3 steps to get from the patio to the garden and lawn. The hot tub is above ground level and has 3 steps to get in- you will need to walk a short distance to access the hot tub. The shower is not a walk-in shower.

Notes

The main guest bedroom is open for hospitality at any point, with a preference for shorter 1-4 night stays. The second bedroom is only available on weekends and holidays as it doubles as Annaliese's office during the week. We can be very accommodating with the amount of privacy you have. We would be happy to cook you a meal and provide breakfast and local recommendations, but also understand if you prefer to keep to yourselves. Note the kitchen and living room are shared spaces, but if know your schedule, we can plan to give you privacy while you are home. Quiet hours are requested from 11 PM - 9 AM, including in the hot tub (you are welcome to use it, but our bedroom is next to the hot tub so request voices kept down).

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Hot tub
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Tennis court
Tennis court

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    City
    Mountains
    Water
    Hiking
    Cycling

Accessibility

Single level 
Accessible bedroom 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Available


Neighbourhood

We live in a beautiful, upscale, quiet neighborhood in Port Orchard among the trees. You will see deer, birds and other creatures in the yard every day, and you can see the stars at night from the hot tub due to low light pollution. The nearest grocery store and pharmacy is an 8 minute drive. We will leave you our virtual home book, which has tons of suggestions for local shops, restaurants, hikes, and getting around the area. Upon request, we may be able to lend you our state park parking pass- please inquire as to whether this is possible. Within our neighborhood (within walking distance or a <5 minute drive) are * An 18-hole golf course * 8+ miles of trails through the forest, including our favorite Big Pond Trail * Tennis, basketball , soccer and pickleball courts- we have tennis equipment to borrow along with some other outdoor equipment (volleyball, badminton set, etc) * Multiple playgrounds and parks * Splash pad (summer months) * Dog park * A full-service bar and restaurant Within Port Orchard (<15 minute drive), you will find * Quaint downtown with cafes and independent businesses * Breweries and restaurants (a fantastic Mexican food truck, pizza restaurant, and brewery/restaurant within 10 minutes) * Manchester State Park and other forested or coastal trails * Seasonal Farmer's Market * Foot ferry to downtown Bremerton (connects to ferry to Seattle) * Southworth Ferry to Vashon Island or South Seattle. * A variety of grocery stores (Safeway, Walmart, etc) We are a 20-30 minute drive to * The ferry that brings you right into Seattle near Pioneer Square, the baseball and football stadiums, Chinatown, and Pike Place market. * Stunning hiking at Green Mountain State Forest, with mountain and (sometimes) ocean views * Poulsbo, dubbed "Little Norway" (quaint restaurants, shops and bakeries along a harbor front. Especially nice at Christmas time). * Gig Harbor (idyllic harbor town with restaurants, breweries/distilleries, independent shops) * Seabeck (oceanside town) and Scenic Beach State Park * Silverdale (shopping including all the major stores, Trader Joes, etc) * Bremerton (navy shipyard and museums, large restaurant selection) We are within a 1 hour drive to * Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsulas, one of the most beautiful places on earth with rainforests and mountains * Bainbridge Island (direct ferry to Seattle, wonderful walks, food and wineries) * Tacoma, southern Seattle and the Seattle-Tacoma airport We are within a 1.5 hour drive to * Mount Rainier National Park * Skiiing at Snoqualmie Pass or Port Angeles * Port Townsend (lovely Victorian-era port town) and the ferry to Anacortes * Port Angeles and the ferry to Victoria * Downtown Seattle and Bellevue * Seattle cruise ships to Alaska and other destinations * Woodinville Washington wineries Further away we have * Victoria, BC, Canada (1.5 hour drive + ferry) * Vancouver, BC, Canada (3 hour drive) * Portland, Oregon (2.5 hour drive)

Getting to my home

We recommend driving to our home, as we don’t have a nearby bus stop. You may be able to Uber from the Port Orchard foot ferry. There is a public bus rideshare from Monday-Friday that will take you anywhere in town for $2, picking up from next to our home.

Nearest airport

Seattle-Tacoma 49 miles. Check out the Kitsap Airporter if you prefer not to drive, or take the light rail to downtown Seattle and ferry over. There is also a ferry from Southworth to Port Orchard. Uber operates to and from the airport as well. There is also a train station in Seattle that connects to Portland, Vancouver, and others.

Getting around

A car is recommended for maximum enjoyment of the area, but depending on our schedule we can give you a ride to/from the Airporter or ferry. Within walking distance are hiking trails, plenty of sports courts, and a restaurant/bar.

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Annaliese

**We are not currently Premium members, but are definitely willing to join for the right exchange. ** Please reach out- we are so excited to swap with you! On another platform, we have completed 12 exchanges to the USA, Canada, and Italy. We are a couple in our 20s who work remotely and love to travel. Our most recent adventure was a giant road trip across the USA, Canada and Mexico. We stayed in AirBnBs for for 8 months during this time, and gained an appreciation for a comfortable and welcoming space. Now that we have a home of our own, we are getting that travel itch again! We love that home exchange platforms allow us to have our own cozy, personalized space with the ability to still travel.
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