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"Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula

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Terrace/patio
Misty Views
private and secluded driveway and location
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Forks, WA
  • Forever Twilight in Forks
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sol Duc
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Forks Timber Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula

Property and home available for maximum of 10 persons, and up to 2 pets, fees apply per day. Small group pricing available, upon request.
Family rambler style home with wonderful entertaining qualities for the NW lifestyle. This very private estate is on 15 acres overlooking local terrain of rambling hills and elk meadows. Close to access on the Sol Duc and Calawah rivers. No private river access. Nearby state forest, Olympic National Park, Sol Duc Hot springs, numerous beach trails and the Pacific Ocean. Located within 3 minutes of Forks Washington and built in 2007 on second growth timber land with small stream and forest. Includes trails into some remaining old growth trees on the property. Large covered decks and round about drive with plenty of parking. Additional step grassland on premises and secluded for camping and family outdoor recreation. Electrical 50 amp and 30 amp RV hook ups and parking, no RV septic or water.
Fully equipped kitchen, with seating and dinner ware for 10, dual oven and gas cooktop, Weber BBQ on deck, custom dining table, antique bar, three full size refrigerators, one small drink fridge and a upright freezer onsite. Two TV's, one ex-large screen in rec- room with Roku TV and x-box console w/ games and one med- screen in family room with Apple TV box. .
4 bedrooms have two beds, and one has a bunk bed each set up lodge style with large closet space. Master bedroom has two double beds and master bath with walk in shower, the tub is unavailable for use. Three additional baths, one near kitchen and two in hallway near additional bedrooms.
Gas fireplace in family room with access onto covered entry and back porch/deck. Large view windows to back yard and surrounding lands and custom fire ring. Long private drive off hwy 101 with plenty of parking and open grass area.
Back deck, kitchen and rec-room equipped with Bluetooth speakers for musical enjoyment.
A custom recreational gear drying BOX with forced air heater for wet raingear, boots or clothing from hikes, fishing or recreating outdoors, a rainforest adaption you will love. Just set the timer and leave overnight.
The driveway has outdoor limited security cameras for guest and owner security, these 2 cameras only view the driveway for our customers security. There is also a noise monitoring device on premises for outdoor noise monitoring. The water system is coded for minimal use as per local regulation on water use.

Property manager

Jeff and Lisa Brazda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We welcome the opertunity to offer event pricing.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Undisclosed pets will forfeit damage deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Tub USE in master bath is not allowed due to excessive water use. Please accept this rule as its an ecological stance we have on excessive water use.
Please clean fish on concrete area, not the grass. Bleach kills the grass.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: We welcome the opertunity to offer event pricing.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forks

Located in Forks, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic National Forest and Storm King Ranger Station, while Forever Twilight in Forks and Forks Timber Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Forks, WA

What's nearby

  • Forever Twilight in Forks - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Sol Duc - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Storm King Ranger Station - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Forks Timber Museum - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Calawah - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sully's Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪FYABES Mexican Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BBG Blakeslee's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Wild Duc Lodge" family friendly and very private venue on the Olympic Peninsula located?

This family-friendly Forks holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Olympic National Forest and Sol Duc. Storm King Ranger Station and Calawah are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 184 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great visit

My family enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday at Wild Duc Lodge. Great location - super private yet close to the places we wanted to visit. Well equipped kitchen. Clean and spacious. Easy to give a good review.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great Accommodation!

We loved cooking and relaxing at this home after busy days in the rainforest and at the beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Great Base for Olympic National Park Adventure

We had a wonderful stay with kids ages 9-16. Great location for exploring the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Beautiful property!

Wish we could have stayed longer! The property was beautiful, house was large and well appointed. Super quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Amazing stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Sul Doc lodge. Surrounded by peaceful nature yet close to town and Olympic NP. The house was big enough for our 2 families. Has a short beautiful hike in the forest on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak H.

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

Excellent stay

The stay was amazing and everything was very smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Wish we had more days!

Amazing home. Wish we had more time in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

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

Wonderful retreat

Spacious, peaceful property located in the forest and with beautiful views over the Sol Duc valley and mysterious elk. Convenient for Forks for groceries, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

Olympic Vacation

We had a wonderful time at Wild Duc Lodge while we visited Olympic. The spacious, comfortable, clean, and well-appointed home was perfect for our family vacation! A highlight of our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Amazing location, property, and home.

I am so glad we got to stay here! It is a private location with a beautiful property. The house is so cozy and large. It was clean and well maintained. Loved out stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect

Super comfortable and great location. We loved having room to spread out, a kitchen stocked with everything we needed, and the view from the heated patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niks P.

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

Love to stay here again

This house is amazing but very seculeded from the town, we stayed here as a group and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Great place

Great place in a great location that allowed us to explore and experience the Olympic Peninsula
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

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

Family Vacay

We enjoyed our time. The property was clean and suited our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

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

Lodge

Amazing views, clean place, and straight forward instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Great Location

This house was great. It was a perfect spot for exploring this area. Loved the privacy. Loved the game room/ tv room. Communication was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great family reunion location!

House was in great condition and exactly what we needed for our family reunion. It is in a beautiful and secluded location outside of town, but downtown Forks is still just 5 minutes away. Kids (and adults!) loved seeing the Elk grazing and bunnies hopping. Host was very responsive and made sure we had everything we might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn R.

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

Wedding

We had stayed here to gather our families for our wedding. Since options are limited to where our wedding was we wanted get creative and make our own family dinner. It was a perfect private location for our Wedding Dinner and for our family to stay in. Beautiful Views and amenities were beyond what I expected !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Amazing property!

We loved staying at this house. It’s quite hard to find somewhere with 10 beds for our group, and this place was great! The only complaint was that we only had 9 towels that we could find in the house and could have used more washcloths as well. We only stayed for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEV V.

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

Lovely property and large home for family

We had plenty of room for our family as we gathered together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum D.

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

Wonderful stay

I highly recommend this lovely home. It really has it all— beautiful location, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and perfectly clean. We’d certainly stay again if we’re back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Wild Duc Reunion

Ten of us just spent two nights at Wild Duc Lodge. The home is perfect for a large group; we shared cooking and eating in the large kitchen and dining area. Afterwards we watched soccer, movies, did puzzles and played games in the rec room. It was a perfect base camp for visiting beaches and the rain forest! We hope to return in the future…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Olympic Adventure

Wild Duc was amazing. Unfortunately we had 4 people cancel, so the 6 of us had plenty of room to spread out. Loved watching the elk from the back patio in the beautiful back yard, and having a campfire. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassia W.

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

Great place

We loved staying here! Amazing views and location. Lots of room. Enjoyed watching the 2 big bunnies both mornings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

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

Fantastic Lodge

This is a beautiful place to stay for ambience, view, location to local attractions, comfort and amenities. We loved our stay here! The only negative is that we did not plan to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Lisa Brazda

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Being a Washington state fishing guide, I live in Forks all winter and spring for steelhead season. My wife of 35+ years and I have a home in the Yakima River valley near Ellensburg for the rest of the year. I operate a guide/ lodge service in winter and vacation rental from the Wild Duc during the spring and summer months. We both went fife high school and met shortly after, we have a family of 6, us and 3 Labradors that enjoy hunting and fishing year around.

Why they chose this property

After my first visit to Forks , then called the "Steelhead Capitol of the World" I knew I would someday be a resident. Now over 35 years later and 21 seasons of guiding these rivers we purchased our second home here. I feel the area has so much to offer the visitor just passing through that the combination or winter fishing and summer vacation travel made it an easy move.

What makes this property unique

The Wild Duc Lodge is situated down a long private drive and over looks the local landscape from a moderate elevated location giving it just enough tranquility and length of view to be special. A very quiet and serene landscape of local rainforest and meadows commonly grazed by Roosevelt elk herds. Morning local clouds and mist rise off the Sol Duc river giving a special touch. South Easterly view offer amazing sun rises and long shadows at sunset. Centrally located out on the NW Olympic Peninsula being close to the amenities of Parks, Ocean Beaches and five local salmon and steelhead rivers provide outdoor tranquility for all.

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English

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