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Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hansville, WA
  • Point Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port Gamble Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hood Canal Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades

The Loki Bluff House sits on a bluff with sweeping views of the Shipping Lanes, Whitbey Island, Edmonds across the Sound, and the entire Cascade Mountain Range - the most spectacular sunrises await early risers!

The huge deck is perfect for taking in a meal, relaxing, whale watching, seeing herons fish in Puget Sound and bald eagles soar above.

2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, the large family room and deck give 1600 sq ft to stretch out.
A gas fireplace provides ambiance and warmth upstairs, while the downstairs has a wood stove insert to make even winter nights cozy.

Grab the binoculars and watch the multitude of boat traffic, from cruise ships to tug boats to fishing and sail boats, and even the occasional submarine!
In the March - May evenings, the frog chorus is a reminder that you're not in the city any more. Swallows or other small birds like to nest in the bird houses in front of the kitchen windows between April to June providing a unique perspective of the local wildlife.
Walk 1/2 mile through lovely Point No Point Park to explore the beach and light house.
Turn the lights down and enjoy the twinkling lights in the distance or the moon's bright reflection on the sparking water. Away from the city lights, you can seemingly see every star in the Milky Way.....

While the city is not far away, this house is located in a rural area. The last 200 yards are dirt road. It has a septic system and is on a well. You may hear coyotes at night.

A new water filtration system was installed in 2021/22. Additional drinking water is provided in easy to change 5 gal hot/cold dispenser.



During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Buck Lake County Park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Buck Lake County Park and 8 minutes from Point Casino
Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lydia Dimmer

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: AT YOUR OWN RISK / The 70 ft cliff is unfenced!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Lover's Retreat Incredible Views House Hansville
Lover's Retreat Incredible Views Hansville
Lover's Retreat Increble s Ha

Nature Lover's Retreat with Fantastic Views of Shipping Lanes and Cascades Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh T., PALM CITY

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
I took a trip with my wife,daughter and her boyfriend out to Hansville and the place was amazing. Beautiful views of the Pugent sound off the back deck! We saw whales and vald eagles just by sitting around. Truly Amazing! Lydia our host was always quick to respond and extremely helpful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat! Th . am amazing!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice water view
It is very beautiful view with a nice quiet neighbors. Our host, Lydia, is very helpful and respond promptly to our needs. My friends and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ship watchers delight
If you are looking for a fabulous unobstructed view of the Puget Sound shipping channel, consider this property. We greatly enjoyed sitting on the deck in the early morning drinking coffee and watching the traffic on the water, large and small. We also enjoyed walking the trails at nearby parks. The house itself has a homey feel with new carpeting and furnishing that are in excellent condition. No sagging couches here! The kitchen and baths are reasonably equipped and the house is very clean. We also appreciated the fact that the homeowner was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
This is our second time at this wonderful property. It is so peaceful and relaxing but has a spectacular hiking trail to the beach within walking distance of house. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Weekend
We stayed here over Thanksgiving weekend. The house has beautiful views of the Sound and shipping lanes. Sunrises were magnificent! It was a beautiful, cozy place to spend the long weekend. The owner was very responsive to communications and responded quickly when we sent messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful experience peaceful and perfect!
We needed a much deserved getaway after a long. Summer with family issues to deal with. This was exactly the spot for peace and calm!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in such a wonderful neighborhood ❤️ we hiked down the Point no Point trail daily! We will return for sure! It was so hard to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

deborah s., Tallahassee, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and location.
Beautiful views
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in Washington state!!!!
Amazing deck, Puget sound views for miles. Perfect moonrise and sunrises. We could see Rainier!! Nice path to the beach. Awesome low tides. Recommend highly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KING S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand view of Sound, ships, sunrises in comfy home
Well organized vacation rental, homey and comfortable. Lower level is like its own apartment. No beach out the door but nearby (15 min walk or drive). Towns 20-30 minutes away. Shopping 10 minutes. Drinking water from dispenser; former issues with well water solved. Not isolated but quiet; we felt comfortably "alone."
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely phenomenal experience!
House and property were as advertised. Owner/property manager was wonderful and the property has everything we needed/wanted. Views from the deck are gorgeous and the property is convenient to everything. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home with Excellent View
This home is in a great location for an Olympic Penninsula vacation. The owner communicates well and provides helpful information. The home has all the basic essentials plus more. The neighbors are pleasant. The view is spectacular. During our week we saw eagles, seals, Orcas, and more right from the back deck. Very relaxing week.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Seattle, WA/Willemstad, Curacao

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a beautiful two weeks at Lydia’s place in Hansville.
The shipping lanes were what drew us to this retreat in Hansville, and they did not disappoint. My husband’s passion is photographing ocean-going vessels, and his days were full watching the paradade of ships pass our deck. There were only two of us, but the house would have easily provided a great vacation for a whole family. Lydia was very responsive and eager to be please while sharing her beautiful haven. She took our suggestions to heart for making her spot as seamless as possible. There is a lot of light coming into the upstairs bedroom in the morning, so late sleepers may want to choose to sleep downstairs. My husband is quite tall, so the short queen bed was uncomfortable for him, but we managed. The gas fireplace kept us cozy during the early summer chills we had when we first arrived. Overall, we had a very pleasant two weeks communing with nature and counting ships. Thanks, Lydia, for sharing your special place with us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Hansville Getaway
Great beach house getaway for my wife and I for my bday. Host was easy to communicate with and the property was amazing. The sweet neighbor dogs were a great bonus to the amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and house
Lovely location in rural area with lots of places to walk. House has open feel with comfy places to sit, big picture windows and cozy gas fireplace. Owner responsive and eager to help us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lise K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special find
This is a wonderful place in a premium location. We were able to spend a few weeks here in the fall of 2021, and it was even better than we hoped. We couldn't stop looking at the extraordinary Puget Sound view from the deck and from the upstairs living and dining room -- the water and sky and mountain views are constantly changing, and all ship, boat, bird, whale, and marine life traffic passes by this bluff. There's a lovely 3/4 mile walk down to the long, beautiful, public beach by Point No Point lighthouse. Inside it is comfortable and homey in any weather, with 2 large living spaces in addition to the 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus romantic fireplaces, nice furniture, an easy kitchen, and some high quality fixtures and touches. A fancy machine provides great drinking water. Even with the great view of the Sound, the place is extraordinarily private and quiet. Near Hansville on the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, the home is apart from the hustle and bustle found in many places, yet it is just a 10 or 15 minute drive from groceries and within 25-30 minutes of attractions like picturesque Poulsbo and Port Gamble. We used it as a jumping off point for day trips everywhere from the Olympic Peninsula to the Hood Canal to downtown Seattle. It just felt like home. The host was easy to work with. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven!
The view is spectacular and ever changing with the shipping lane including the cruise ship we saw on arrival to the leviathan container ships down to amazing sail boats and fishing/crabbing boats. The big surprise was the clouds - at night with the moon and at sunrise like we have never seen before. So peaceful. The accomodations are excellent. Very comfortable. Feels like home. Great job Lydia!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right Choice
The view is spectacular! Close to surrounding activities. Clean. Very comfortable. A great get-away place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

meighan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, lovely house!
Spend several says with my mom and her partner. Relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property. Great views. Owner was a pleasure to work. Wish we could give it 6 stars.
This is a wonderful house. Gorgeous location overlooking The Sound. Could not have had a nicer experience. House is immaculately kept as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Retreat
Lydia place was perfect for a several days of relaxing with abundant nature all around (e.g., old-growth forest, Puget Sound beaches, bird sanctuary). The house was clean, spacious, and comfortable - and the views! We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house! Would say again
We enjoyed a great stay at this house. It was clean, cozy, and the view can't be beat. Great access to the beach and light house, as well. Lydia was responsive and welcoming. 5 stars!

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Weekend
Another incredible weekend! The house and location are wonderful. Lydia is an incredible host. On top of all that, the local bald eagles put on a show right over the water, right off the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Perfect... Clean, beautiful, and as picturesque as you want. Very rural with anything you want within 10 miles. Casino, restaurants, grocery both local and commercial. We enjoyed the deck off the kitchen and living room with fireplace the most. Downstairs there is a wood stove with a deeply equipped sound system. Couldn't ask for more... Then we saw the bald eagles (plural) and the massive ocean going ships and barges slide by. Neighbors are fun and super nice. No issues at all really... Thank you to the owners of this slice of the good life! We'll be talking soon for either next Xmas or this summer!!!!! JP
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liv F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway with great beach time
We stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday as a quick getaway. The home was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The beach is a short walk through woods and allows for long strolls. We saw about 50 seals out in the water, an unexpected treat. It’s also a bird area, so lots of bird watching to be done. The view from the house is expansive and beautiful. We had a couple of small hiccups (mix up with door code and a short power outage) but Lydia was quick to respond and help resolve things. The power outage actually added to the experience - there were plenty of candles and we had a quiet, screen free family evening. It is important to note the well water, but there is plenty of drinking water on hand. Also worth noting, the downstairs shower is wonderful. We had a great visit and would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alcina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We had a great stay at this property. It was comfortable and it had a great water view. The place was cozy and the place was stocked with what we needed. Note there is not a washer and dryer and that was a little inconvenient for us but otherwise it was great. We enjoyed the games and puzzles that were available. Communication with the host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020