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Overlook the US mainlands only Fjord in our newly renovating spacious home.
House • Union WA United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed June 2024
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General overview
The view across the water and it's location amongst an area of popular outdoor adventures are just the beginning of what makes this a special vacation spot.
A retreat like master offers relaxation after a busy day exploring, hiking or on the water.
Nestled in a very small town pop. 650 full timers (more like a European village size!), this quiet spot is also home to a thriving music scene, artists abound and soul relaxing surroundings.
The house sits 2 rows back on a shared dead end road up from the winding canal hugging road and looks across the canal (Fjord) inlet to the Olympic mountains beyond (snow covered for 7 months of the year).
Famous for it's oyster ladened shores, the 'beaches' are not sand, but are fun to explore with old oyster shells, little crabs and sometimes visiting whales and seals.
Ferry rides are not too far away, which can take you straight into the Seattle waterfront and walkable up to the famous Pikes Market. Other nearby ferries are to Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada or up to the San Juan islands.
The space
The space has been undergoing extensive renovations and depending on swap timing will depend how far along we are. The whole house will be ready in 2025 (4 bedroom, 3 bathroom) in the meantime, only the upper main floor will be made available, comprising 2 bedrooms (master king & guest queen ), 2 bath, living room, kitchen, dining & office with futon.
Currently the upstairs main living area is mostly complete with the master bedroom and gorgeous ensuite complete with Finlandia cedar sauna, freestanding tub, huge double shower. There is a second queen bedroom, plus another full bathroom (not yet redone). A futon if needed is available in the office for extra sleeping.
The kitchen has all new cabinets, (concrete counters will replace the temporary laminate!) and doing the dishes is a dream overlooking the fjord!
The main living area is all open plan, with dining area off kitchen, large glass sliding doors to big new deck and the living area has 2 seating areas, a gas fireplace with windows galore taking in the view.
There is a separate office pace overlooking the garden through French doors, small desk and futon if needed.
Downstairs is still very much underway in renovation stage, (as of Sept 24) separated by a door at the bottom of the stairs. Much of this area is at drywall stage and is not expected to be completed until towards years end. The large rec room is semi done, no flooring yet or operational kitchenette, but does have the homes only TV and large sectional sofa if desired to use. Operational laundry is also there It will have 2 more bedrooms (one with queen, one with twin beds) a spacious full bathroom. Doors and windows lead out to the garden (not yet landscaped, still dirt!)
Our forested area sits to the side and is currently being tidied up for nicer access. The gardens are very much a current project but will one day be beautiful!
A semi private shared dock down at the water can be used by our guests.
Guest access
At this time, we can offer the upper main floor living even though there is still finishing touches and some final coats of trim paint etc to do. Guests may use the incomplete downstairs rec room if desired. (Note areas of downstairs are very much being worked on) Exploring the area and enjoying the views, plus 2 kayaks available (with shared private dock), we would hope outdoorsy people can look past our ongoing upgrading! Or if you want to sit back, relax, take in awesome views and enjoy soaking in the master's deep double tub, double shower & sauna in our retreat space.
Please note entry has stairs to access front door. The driveway is short and very steep. We advise guests to use the parking areas above the home!
Notes
Hi, we are Dave and Sally & would love to welcome you into our home!
I (Sally), a British & Canadian serial entrepreneur, now run a small tea business, Mama-te-a , just part time these days and Dave is a retired industrial electrician.
We have travelled extensively in Europe and would love to continue these travels using home exchanges throughout the world. We are also open to the US and other world destinations, nowhere is really off the table for us to consider exploring!
Please understand that the outside of the house, as well as the lower level are still undergoing renovation and we will update this listing as each area gets completed.
We do have a cat, Marley, who sometimes comes up with us to our vacation home, but he will not be there when exchanging.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Sauna
BBQ
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
EV Home Charger
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Hiking
Last minute
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
There are several small restaurants, a well known popular resort hotel (Alderbrook Resort and Spa ) with restaurant/bar, activities and boat trips. Post office, bank, gas station, chiropractor, a few gift shops, marina and country store.
The main grocery large stores are 20 minutes away in several surrounding towns of Belfair, Hoodsport or Shelton. Please plan accordingly for your groceries, as Union shops are just for too up type supplies.
Seafood is famous here and there are also fun festivals and local events around. The local music scene is vibrant and fun.
Fishing, including salmon and a local diving company are nearby, as is sky diving if you are adventurous enough to jump out of airplanes!
Just 2 hours away is the ferry that takes you to the heart of Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada. This is a delightful day trip or even stay overnight or move on to a Canadian trip from there.
Ferries from Bremerton to downtown Seattle are just 45 minutes away where Kitsap Fast ferries are walk on only, 30 min ride or Washington State ferry, cars and walk on with a 40 minute ride.
A ferry to Whidbey Island leaves from Port Townsend just 1.5 hrs away.
Getting to my home
Seattle would be the nearest airport 1.5 hours away. There is little to no public transport nearby and a car is essential to get around.
When you turn off the small Hwy 106 to access our neighborhood, the last few hundred yards is gravel.
Best to park in our parking area just above the house as our silly driveway is short and very steep entry to the garage door!
There are steps down to the front door, so this is not suitable at this time for anyone unable to navigate some stairs.
Nearest airport
Seattle 1.5 hours.
Portland 2.5 hours
Getting around
A car is essential to getting around in this area.
Map of Approximate Location
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Sally
Dave has now retired and I, Sally am semi retired now working just part time in my small Tea blending business.
We love to explore and adventure in other parts of the world.
I was born in England, adventures off to work in Canada at 18 for 3 years and returned at 24 to live so called permanently there. I have 2 now adult daughters. Little did I know that after my divorce at 40 I would meet and marry Dave, an American and move my family to join him and his daughter & son, raising them all in Oregon, USA.
We love to explore Europe, visit my mother in Somerset,UK and sometimes have them join us on vacation.
We also like to explore Canada, other parts of the US and consider further.
We are avid skiers, love hiking, kayaking, the outdoors, the countryside as well as some towns and cities.
We live on a small homestead in Oregon where I am a passionate gardener, with a greenhouse that's bigger than my house! Union, WA is our second home, with the idea to perhaps one day live there overlooking the water.
We have a cat, Marley, who travels up and down to Washington with us, but would stay in Oregon for our other exchange travels!
We are avid home renovators and love rebuilding homes in our 'spare' time, but as we age, we see travel more and more in our future and live the idea of exchanging our home.
Our Oregon home may also be available in the future, but not yet listed, but we are open to that idea too.
Sometimes we may enjoy to travel with any of our adult kids, but usually it is just the 2 of us.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"I am originally from the UK, but love to go back and visit."
Dates flexible
"Would enjoy doing trips within the US and explore other states."
Dates flexible
"I lived in NS, AB and BC (became Canadian!) and love to travel back there, anywhere, when we can."
Dates flexible
"We would consider anywhere in Europe, love everywhere we have been so far."
Dates flexible
"Have always fancied exploring these amazing looking islands."
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