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Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer

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Much our our art collection graces the wall of the guest residence. Enjoy.
Our library is housed in the guest residence. Perusal encouraged.
An open floor plan encompasses the living, dining, and kitchen areas.
Interior
The kitchen includes everything you need for preparing meals.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Vashon Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer

Enjoy views of inner Quartermaster Harbor and Mt Rainier from our centrally located, 1,000 sf guest quarters. You can enjoy watching the comings and goings of sailboats, cabin cruisers, crab boats and more. We are also regularly visited by geese, deer, and a wide variety of bird life. The two bedroom residence includes a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio, and ample living and dining areas.

Our guest residence is located on the lower level of our inner Quartermaster Harbor home. We live above and although we have taken steps to minimize noise, please know that my husband and I live above and some noise is unavoidable.

Everything is on the same level and the home can accommodate someone with mobility issues. If you have mobility issues, let us know and we can go over specifics with you.

We are located right off of Quartermaster Drive and overlook the Inner Quartermaster Harbor although there is no beach access from the guest residence.

We are very close to the Burton neighborhood where you can pick up last minutes supplies at Harbor Mercantile, enjoy a latte and good conversation at the Burton Coffee Stand, and experience kayaking and paddle boarding at Jensen Point on the Burton Peninsula.

We are grandparents and have most of what you will need for little ones including a portable crib, high chair, stroller, blocks, books, stuffed animals and more! All of our outlets are covered and other steps have been taken to make our home comfortable for families. Of course, all kid friendly equipment and supplies are put away for our adults only guests.

We have robust WiFi and the TV comes equipped with Roku from which you can access your Netflix or other subscription TV.

The guest residence should have everything you need. Parking is located right next to the entrance and we have keyless entry. You and yours are free to enjoy and use all of the grounds. We assume children will be supervised and all guests are responsible for their own safety. Please note that we require all guests to be vaccinated for Covid 19.
If you need something, just ask. If we have it we are more than happy to share.

Property manager

Jeanne Dougherty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Add'l fee of $50 for pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vashon Island

Located in Vashon Island, this holiday home is in a rural area. Titlow Park and Wright Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Southcenter Mall and 6th Ave. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Tacoma Dome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Vashon Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • KVI Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Point Robinson Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 29 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 41 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Normandy Park Ale House - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Gino's At The Point - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Camp Colvos Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Empire Coffee - ‬65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy up close views of Quartermaster Harbor near to all Vashon has to offer located?

This family-friendly Vashon Island holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vashon Center for the Arts, Crow Beach and KVI Beach. Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead and Point Robinson Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Great stay

Fabulous place would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle T.

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

Convenient and comfortable!

Wonderful service by upstairs owner,,,,great for older adults.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY F CRAIG/WILLIAM C., NOVATO, CA

Loved everything. Owners were wonderful. Loved the location. Fit all our needs.

Loved everything. Owners were wonderful. Loved the location. Fit all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Su K.

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

Ideal for a family with children

This is just as listed. Jeanne is a very friendly, relaxed host, willing to help with information about the island. It was just the two of us, but the place is spacious and is well set up for children and larger families. We loved perusing the book collection!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Wonderful escape

This is wonderful little escape from the fast pace. Deer in the yard every morning, plenty of awesome stuff to see near by, a great layout with everything we needed. The hosts are wonderful and so easy to talk to. Made sure we had everything we needed. We will be sure to stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and comfortable

The place was very comfortable and clean with lots of amenities. Jeanne was an organized and gracious host. Everything was labeled and easy to find and we all slept very well. Gorgeous views from the patio and close to a cute country store and coffee roasters. Highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle T.

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

Great place

Perfect location to our daughter's house and our yearly reunion. Perfect place for 3 sixty plus sisters. Kitchen was great to make chili dinner to take for our crew. Beds comfy as was living space. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Beautiful view

This was a very comfortable place to stay with a beautiful view of Quartermaster. It was very well decorated and had everything you need. Jeanne was very quick to answer the one question I had.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Cc

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE L.

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

Convenience with a view

We had a good experience staying at this property on Vashon. The host provided us with all that was needed for a comfortable stay while visiting our daughter and son-in-law. Thank you J
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Annie R.

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

Just what we needed

We needed an extra place for a family member who is Covid risk averse, and at the last minute needed a place for his father who has compromised immunity. Without hesitation Jeanne welcomed two more people into the space—lifesaver!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Wonderful hosts at a comfortable home

A great location overlooking the harbor. Wonderful patio for morning coffee. The house is roomy and very open. Clean neat and a great art collection. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. Close to town, parks, beaches and hiking. Just perfect for for a weekend getaway. Jeanne is a great hostess. She was kind enough to invite us up to see the fireworks. She gets our recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

Perfect spot again this year!!

This was our second stay at Jeanne’s place and it did not disappoint! The location & value can’t be beat! We had deer in the yard daily delighting the kids, plenty of space and easy access to town, and Camp Sealth where our daughter attended day camp. This spot is great, and Jeanne does a great job of transparency about a bit of upstairs walking around noise (no bother to us!). Plan for no laundry (no biggie so long as you know). Last, I noticed some suggestions I made last year were implemented!! The new bedside power supplies with USBs were a welcome addition. Jeanne clearly cares about her guests and is a wonderful host! 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James V P.

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

Excellent

Top notch, clean, friendly, even Ruthie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

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

Vashon dream

We’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s just so easy and perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

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

Lovely Stay

My husband, daughter and I had a lovely stay. The apartment was the downstairs floor of the owner’s home. It was very comfy and welcoming. We enjoyed the art on the walls, the comfy beds and had everything we needed for our stay on Vashon. The owners were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Jean-Pierre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Stay was for business purposes

All in all a nice place - noise was troublesome - seemed like there were flamenco dances going on We only were in from the evening hours till the morning hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S., Portland, OR

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

Vashon Vacation

The perfect place for our family to stay on Vashon. Cozy, clean, comfortable. Beautiful views of the bay... and deer grazing out the window every morning! Thank you for hosting... Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Wonderful place and lovely host

The apartment is great, really spacious but still has a relaxed and homely feel. The beds are really comfortable, and I slept well. Jeanne is a lovely lady and a great host, she made me feel very welcome and was there if I needed anything. The view from this property is stunning. The only reason I have put four stars instead of five for location is because there's nothing within walking distance.. Otherwise its a definite five for scenery and I felt totally safe. Would definitely come back, loved every second, thank you Jeanne!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Jimmie W.

Up side= Place was nice and well kept. Has a full kitchen . Down side= owner occupied, noise from ,

Parking was a little wierd and one day the owner even asked me to pull up further another 3 ft which I just got done working 16 hours so not excited to do so. The place smelled like pets pretty heavily and since I am allergic, was not good. The upstairs is owner occupied so it feels like you are at someones house. It was really noisy between floors
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P., Seattle

Cozy and comfortable! Beautiful view!

We had a wonderful time! Everything we needed! Would most definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Uli E.

Wonderful, pretty, quiet and clean - great locatio

We had a wonderful time staying here. Communication was great with owner for the entire process. Owner was accommodating to allow earlier check-in and I asked if there was an ironing board and iron one was put into the house! The house was clean, looked almost brand new and had everything we needed. Refrigerator looked brand new - everything clean & classy. Nice view of the water from the property and there was a deer that hung out most days on the front lawn. Our only regret is that we didn't stay there longer - 2 nights wasn't long enough to explore the island and have a real vacation! We hope to stay there in the future! Did I mention it came stocked with coffee and a coffee maker? That was greatly appreciated. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Clean, family friendly with great views!

My husband and I and our two boys (3) and (5) enjoyed our stay! Jeanne left a box of Legos just for the boys to play with, and she promptly brought us dish soap when we ran out. The kitchen was simple, but it met our needs. We brought food with us and had all our meals at the house. We'd definitely stay there again. The house was very clean and had a nice feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Great views and great vibes. The property was clean, quiet and very comfortable.

Much thanks to the owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Comfortable and homey getaway overlooking Quarterman Harbor on Vashon

view of Mt. Rainier, and coffee maker was ready to go. There wasn’t one thing missing from this place. Clean and cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne Dougherty

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Bill and Jeanne migrated from Southern California to Vashon Island in 1995. Bill is a retired television writer and Jeanne left her career as a producer and actress in Los Angeles and opened a small business on Vashon until she too retired in 2016.

Both are very active with Vashon's own FM radio station, Voice of Vashon.

Bill loves to garden and Jeanne is a veteran sailor. They both enjoy their two grandchildren who live nearby.

Why they chose this property

After multiple decades in the hills of Hollywood, Jeanne and Bill were ready for a new adventure. They had always been drawn to the Seattle area where Bill had relatives. On a trip to the Northwest to visit friends and family, Bill discovered Vashon Island. He knew he had found their new home. The island's rural character, incredible natural beauty, strong community, and proximity to Seattle felt just right. They moved here in 1995 just in time for their daughter to begin high school.

A few years ago, Jeanne and Bill decided to "downsize." As it turns out their new home is a little bigger than the one they left, but it is divided into two residences. They live in the upper residence and have renovated the lower residence for friends, family, and travelers.

After 18 years in a lovely home overlooking the inner Quartermaster Harbor from a distance, they now live a stone's throw from their beloved harbor and love watching the movement of the tides, the wild life, and the many boats that come and go at all times of the year. On a clear day, Mt Rainier graces them with her majestic presence.

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English

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