Modern BEACH FRONT HOME ON SECLUDED ISLAND (PUGET SOUND)

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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Hat Island, WA

Oak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Monkey Room

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom in main wing

Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

o LOCATION. Located on Hat (Gedney) Island, a private island community 5 miles offshore from Everett. Everett marina is 35 minutes drive North of Seattle without traffic delays. o o This no-bank waterfront house has breathtaking 180' views of Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Puget Sound and Olympic mountains with a private marina, rated nine-hole golf course, and a tennis court. Private boat access and a lack of commercial activity on the island make for a luxurious and peaceful get-away from the hustle and bustle, and a unique adventure for viewing eagles, crabs, whales, herons, and seals.
o TRANSPORTATION. We provide an on-island host to meet you at the Hat Island marina and drive you and your supplies to and from the house (one drive each way) at no cost.
o This beach house has two wings connected by a huge IronWood (Ipe) deck. The two-story bedroom wing has four ocean-view bedrooms, two with private balconies. The glass enclosed kitchen/dining/living area has large sliding doors, providing great views whether open or closed.
o AMENITIES. The house is fully equipped for your comfort and convenience. Amenities include a wood-burning stove/fireplace, stereo with CD player and Aux. cable, TV with DVD player and loads of DVD's, games, puzzles, big kid and little kid toys and books.
o KITCHEN. Fully appointed gourmet kitchen of bamboo cabinetry and granite counter tops also looks out over the ocean.
o LAUNDRY. Laundry facilities on main level. Duvet covered down comforters for all seasons and top quality mattresses.
o WIFI. Good cell coverage. Free wifi.
o Enjoy kayaking, walking, swimming, paddle boarding, crabbing (in season), clamming, scuba diving, golfing, beach combing, small boating, paddle boarding, berry picking, bread-making, or just relaxing with a good book and enjoying the eagles and sunsets.
o Minimum rental June 15 to September 15 is 3 nights; remainder of the year is a 2-night minimum. No rentals Dec-Feb as property is winterized.
o RATES SHOWN ARE FOR UP TO 8 GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS OVER EIGHT INCUR EXTRA GUEST CHARGE. MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS - NO EXCEPTIONS. All guests must be listed on the rental agreement and no persons are allowed on the premises who are not on the rental agreement.
o GUEST RULES. No groups of unrelated persons age 13-29 may rent this house.
o This is a luxury house with gorgeous fine finishes and we ask guests to treat it like the jewel that it is.
o RENTAL CONTRACT. Signing of a rental agreement is required to finalize booking, at which time we will also send information about parking, golfing, crabbing, the foot ferry, maps and house system information.
o SMALL BOAT USE. A signed waiver from all guests is required before borrowing our small water craft.
o NO PETS. Sorry, but due to owner allergies, we STRICTLY DO NOT ALLOW PETS, EVEN SMALL ONES. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE.
o This is NOT a good place from which to base day trips. It is not feasible to go to a Mariners game or Seahawks game from Hat Island unless you have a helicopter or speed boat.

Keywords: WHALES ORCA LUXURY OCEAN FRONT HOME PRIVATE ISLAND PUGET SOUND NO-BANK SUNSET BEACH WHALES

Property manager

Steve Ruiter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Ocean view

The panoramic view from most every room in the home compares to none other!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

House has lofts w/out railings unsafe for 2-7 ages

Events

No events allowed

No weddings or events please.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No groups of unrelated teens or twenty-somethings

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No weddings or events please.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

North America

Hat Island, WA

Getting around

Everett Station - 59 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Priest Point Espresso
Ivar's
Spoiled Dog Winery
Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.
Anthony's Woodfire Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern BEACH FRONT HOME ON SECLUDED ISLAND (PUGET SOUND) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern BEACH FRONT HOME ON SECLUDED ISLAND (PUGET SOUND) ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern BEACH FRONT HOME ON SECLUDED ISLAND (PUGET SOUND) ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern BEACH FRONT HOME ON SECLUDED ISLAND (PUGET SOUND) located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Maxwelton Beaches and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Double Bluff Beach.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

Nov 15, 2022

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

Wonderful Property

We loved the property. It has direct beach access with a perfect view of the water. Note, since the property is in a private community there's no garbage service so you must take your garbage bags with you and dispose of them at the Everett marina. There is recycling on the island.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Aug 7, 2022

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

Special Place

Hat Island is indeed a special place and this modern house is luxurious, especially the portion of the house that is the great room. My kids loved all the games and legos. The walks on the private beach were serene. Plenty of drift wood to build a fort with your children. We had brunch and dinner on the deck everyday with a breathtaking view of the water and Whidbey Island. We actually witnessed a bald eagle dive down and catch fish. No killer whale sightings, but we were told they passed by. A few minor issues that did not detract too much were small spartan bathrooms with old/loose fixtures in the bedroom portion of the house, and loose fixture in the kitchen prep sink and low water pressure in the main kitchen sink. Freezer drawer and oven door needs some fine tuning too. Overall, we had a great time and made memories. Thank you for sharing your house with our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 15, 2022

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

Annual Get Away

We love this place for our annual trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica V., Seattle, Washington

Oct 5, 2021

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

Spectacular! Exceeded My Expectations!

This home. Getting there. The hospitality. The attention to every detail. The curation of art from the kitchen to your bedroom. The design. The care. The kindness. The everything. THANK YOU! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Sarah S., seattle

Sep 23, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great views, peaceful venue offset by unreasonable cleaning

I'll keep this review constructive. This house offers stellar views, easy access to the beach, a unique "off the grid" experience, and the availability of kids' toys, books, puzzles, etc. along with DVDs and music for all to enjoy. While we enjoyed these amenities and the tranquility the house has to offer, there were a number of factors that detracted from our stay. First, the cleanliness of the house was lacking upon our arrival - kitchen cabinets had baskets which were dirty, we found a stinky bucket underneath the sink which had crab remnants (and accompanying flies), and cobwebs were prominent - particularly along the ceilings and down the walls of most bedrooms. Further, for a luxury house (as posted), I would not expect that shower curtains would be dirty/moldy nor outside windows so dusty and strewn with cobwebs. Compounding our disappointment, the property owner expressed surprise at hearing about cobwebs - even after receiving evidence of such via pictures - noting that his co-owner had been there a few weeks prior and had a high standard for cleanliness (cobwebs can easily creep up in a week - especially in the summer). A "sorry" and communication with the island host about the issue was the follow-up, which did not help us out in any meaningful way; we were left to clean out the cobwebs and kitchen cabinet baskets. Second, the cleaning check-list should be transparent in the VRBO house posting for potential renters to view. This checklist included a request that all bedding and towels be washed and folded and all dishes put away. With a typical 10:00am checkout (we were thankful to get an extension to 12:00pm) and use of all 4 bedrooms, washing and drying all of the bedding alone requires at least 6 hours (for example, I started at 6am and did not get through all the loads of laundry by 11:30am); we felt this request unreasonable - particularly considering that we are charged not an insignificant amount for cleaning. As a renter during COVID times, we also did not feel comfortable trusting that a previous renter properly washed the bedding, which did not require washing the duvet. Knowing this after the fact, our party felt uncomfortable having slept with duvets that were not washed between stays. Maybe adding fuel to the fire with respect to these unreasonable cleaning requests was the lacking cleanliness upon our arrival.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve Ruiter

We stay at our second home on Hat Island as many weekends as possible, since its just 1/2 hour north of Seattle. Our teens like to explore the wetlands and use the kayaks and bring friends. We love to catch and eat Dungeness crab, pick blackberries and bake a crisp, while entertaining friends out on the beach.

Why they chose this property

Hat Island is a breathtakingly beautiful secluded island not far from the city of Seattle . With the help of a fabulous local architect and talented designer, we built this custom home between 2006 and 2009 with the goal of creating a quiet, relaxing, fun, family vacation spot. We put a priority on amenities for great sleeping and cooking, and relaxing while reading or enjoying the spectacular panoramic water view. All the bedrooms have a great view; two have private balconies.

What makes this property unique

We see lots of wildlife: whales passing through in the springtime, eagles, seals, birds, and rabbits. Hiking around the island is a great way to get in a 4.5 mile walk at low tide and see all the real estate and local geology. Crabbing, clamming and berry picking (in season; with licenses) are available outside your door.

With signing of a waiver form for every participant or their parent, you may borrow our recreational kayaks, stand-up paddle-boards, and have the free use of our island vehicle.

There are some rules due to the nature of a private island HOA and the geography. For example, we do not rent to groups that include unrelated teenagers or 20-somethings, the Home Owner's Association has rules about fires that you must strictly follow, and we ask guests not to disturb the neighbors with noise. Some rules help us leave the house in pleasing shape for the next guests - like cleaning the grill and putting away your dishes on your last day. We have an on-island host to meet you at the docks and transport you to the house, and show you the house systems.

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