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Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Bay Lake
    35 min drive
  • Glaser Oyster Co.
    89 min drive
  • South Tacoma Station
    62 min drive
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    64 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.

Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle!

Did someone say “private island” only an hour outside of Seattle!? Disconnect, unwind and replenish with family and friends sitting waterfront on the magical Puget Sound. A short ferry ride will take you to a small island, just 3 miles around, that sits in the pristine Case Inlet. Kayak and paddleboard with the seals, have lunch with the deer, drink coffee and cocktails from your large deck while the children stay occupied for hours down on the beach. If your lucky, you may see porpoises, orcas, whales, bald eagles diving for fish and more.

Bring your paddle boards and kayaks - you can circle the island in about 90 minutes. Play outdoor games in the yard or on the beach or take a short walk down to the island playground where there are Pickleball courts (and rackets), basketball court, soccer net, baseball diamond and an old school slide, swings and merry-go-round.

This is truly a place to disconnect, which means there are no grocery stores, gas stations, or restaurants on the island. Be sure to get any groceries you need for your stay before you get on the ferry in Lakebay. The kitchen is stocked with cooking supplies but no food is available.

The house is newly remodeled (updated pics coming soon!) with a modern, beach house aesthetic. Upstairs is the kitchen and living room, with French doors, large windows and an oversized deck looking down over the Sound. Indoor and outdoor dining options. Gas fireplace with chairs and propane BBQ on the deck.

Downstairs hosts the second bedroom, a full bath, a bunk room (with two bunk beds) and a common area with two couches to lounge on if you need a break from the excitement happening upstairs!

Large hot tub overlooking the water where you can warm up after an evening swim!

You will have access to the entire home and expansive decks, as well as a private beach.

The entire island does not have broadband internet service and cellular reception can be limited. However, owners use Verizon hotspot on their cell phones and work out on the island for 6 weeks each year with no issues.

The ferry is $20, which includes the car and driver. Additional passengers are $3 per person. Only cash and checks are accepted. We will send you the ferry schedule and pass upon booking and our on-island host will connect with you to ensure a hassle free arrival.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to McMicken Island State Park. Features include a gym and 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 5.7 miles (9.2 km) from Trillium Creek Winery and 6.4 miles (10.3 km) from Joemma Beach State Park
Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle! offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to unplug
We had a wonderful time at this property. Heron Island itself is such a peaceful place and this house allowed us to relax and unplug. The house itself was clean and well equipped. The hot tub was also clean and in working order. The host was very responsive to any questions that we had. The one thing that would have made the house better would be some black out curtains in the bedroom. I love all of the natural light that the windows bring in but the sun rises very early so it made it challenging to sleep in. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Little Island Getaway
Overall our stay was great. The house was clean and overall as expected. My only complaint is that the hot tub was pretty dirty to the point that we weren't comfortable going in. There was a dead frog floating in it, the water was cloudy, and there was alot of sand and other debris in the bottom. The property manager stopped by to check on us our first day there, and when I mentioned the hot tub she said her husband had just cleaned it. She did put more chlorine in, but that didn't really make a difference so we just didn't use the hot tub during our stay. Other than that one issue the rest of our stay was great, and our kids loved the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach weekend
Had a great retreat with Grandchildren before school starts. Plenty of wildlife and sunshine. There was a tiny resident frog 🐸 hiding under the hot tub cover every day! The Grandchildren were entertained our whole weekend. Thanks for sharing your beach house! Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Family Vacation
From the lovely and clean home to the stunning location, this place is truly magical. We watched a mother seal and her baby play in the water, osprey fish, and nighttime phosphorescence light up the sea. The hosts were responsive and helpful, and the house perfect for our family of four and my Mother. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Beachfront Getaway
Our family of 3 had a great time at this beautiful property on the water! The deck was perfection for morning coffee, evening dinner and drinks and wildlife viewing. The newly remodeled house was very comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed and lovely. Getting there on the cutest ferry ever was easy, just make sure you bring everything you need since there are no stores or restaurants on the island. Once there we didn’t use our car; roads are unpaved but we’ll kept. Our AT&T phones had decent service. We enjoyed kayaking (provided) and SUPping around the island…the water is so calm! Overall a nice, relaxing break.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022