The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Hoodsport, WA

Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport
‪3 min drive‬
Lake Cushman Forest Reserve
‪5 min drive‬
Lake Cushman
‪13 min drive‬
Bremerton, WA (PWT-Bremerton National)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Boathouse room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Boathouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Giggle Fish on Hood Canal! Our waterfront beach home is the ideal place to relax and take in the peaceful views of Hood Canal. With three bedrooms, it comfortably accommodates six people. Our property is fenced all the way around and is pet friendly. There are many places to relax, inside and out. With decks off both the beach cabin and the boat house, you can find both sun and shade during the summer months. The outdoor area offers plenty of seating, a fire pit, a lawn for playing, and easy access to the beach. In the winter months, the inside area is a cozy spot for relaxation. Play a board game, read a book, or cook a nice meal in our well appointed kitchen. From all the windows, you’ll enjoy watching the various wildlife from bald eagles, herons and other seabirds, to seals, sea lions, and even the occasional whale.

Just north of the town of Hoodsport, our location offers quick access to grocery and restaurant options as well as plenty of outdoor activities. There is wonderful hiking throughout the Olympic National Forest and at nearby lakes. Hoodsport is a scuba diving paradise, as we are very close to Sund Rock Marine Preserve. A short drive north brings you to Hama Hama Oyster Saloon, a fun place to enjoy outdoor dining on local eats, or to purchase local shellfish. There are also golf courses and casinos nearby. Of course once you walk through the gate of the property, you may not want to leave!
*Please note that there is parking for 2 cars. Parking is between the fenced yard and Highway 101, and is narrow. *

Property manager

Jolene Elkins

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$25 per pet/per night fee-Maximum 2 pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 3 night stay during peak season May 16-Sept 15. Minimum 2 night stay, off peak Jan 1- May 15 andSept 16-May 15 Rates based on 4 guest max

Rental agreement must be completed(all pages), signed and returned within 48 hours.

$160 Non refundable cleaning fee When booking this home on Vrbo, please note is has a non refundable booking agreement.

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Hoodsport

Located in Hoodsport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Hardware Distillery Co. and Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic National Park and Lake Cushman Forest Reserve. Kayaking, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Hoodsport, WA

What's nearby

Sunshine Creations Northwest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Lake Cushman Forest Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Potlatch State Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Lake Cushman - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Restaurants

‪The Tides - ‬2 min drive
‪Hoodsport Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
‪Model T Pub & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
‪2 Margaritas - ‬19 min drive
‪Union Square Deli - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Giggle Fish~Beachfront- Pet Friendly Hood Canal Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hoodsport holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hood Canal, Ingvald J Gronvold Park and Sunshine Creations Northwest. The Hardware Distillery Co. and Stottle Winery Tasting Room Hoodsport are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

17 Aug 2024

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

So relaxing

The view from every room was spectacular! Spent most of the time on the huge deck where we saw a bald eagle the first morning. Also saw orcas and sea lions. And stargazing was amazing. We had plenty of room for our family of five and bonus was the incredible fenced yard so we felt very comfortable letting our two dogs roam, which they absolutely loved. Plus there was a scooper and hose for messes in the yard. Loved the bonus boat house bedroom and access to the beach. The road was pretty busy on the weekend but the sound gets muffled by the sounds of the water. Great little town with grocery store nearby and excellent hamburger/teriyaki/ice cream place and the best little pizza place just a mile or so up the road. Checkin was easy, beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked, and did I mention the view!! Hoping to make this an annual vacay. Already miss having coffee on the deck staring at the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

3 June 2024

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

Bday

Relaxing and perfect

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

5 Sept 2023

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

Comfy Waterfront Stay

This is a true waterfront property with beach access. The main house has everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable furniture inside and out. 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs and a big open kitchen, dining and living space plus full bathroom downstairs. Dining and grill outside as well. The small cabin has a full bathroom and bedroom. Close to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Giggle Fish

Charming place with lots of character

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne K.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice house noisy location

The house is very attractive and well equipped with a lovely deck overllooking the water. Unfortunately it is on a really busy road with big trucks constantly passing starting from quite early in the morning. We arrived in pouring rain and did not have the access code as it had been sent to the wrong email, and the VRBO communication function was not working so had to call several times to reach the agent to get the code. There were problems with the water supply to the surrounding houses and our water was turned off while the neighbours tried to fix things, which was ok as we went out so they could complete. The agent kindly offered to bring extra water but we said we did not need but appreciated the offer. Communication on departure was also disappointing the booklet in the house said vacate by 12pm and the app with our booking details said depart by 11am - we rang 3 times and spoke to the person at the agency who had no information and said she would speak to the correct person and confirm, we never received a call back so left by 11am leaving the house tidy as requested. Our overall view is that we liked the house but the location was not as good as we had hoped due to noise We did visit laske cushon in the nearby state park and found a lovely restaurant in a hotel in Union which was nice as we were there for my birthday and there was very little choice in Hoodsport unless you wanted basic pub food.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

14 July 2023

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

Great place

Loved the view and accommodations! Great yard for kids and dogs. Only downside is the busy highway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

19 Sept 2022

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

Lovely little place on the water

Found this to be a lovely little place right on the hood canal - very well appointed and modern - only downside was the road noise - but not too bad and overall a great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M., Federal Way

12 Sept 2022

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

Exceeded Expectations

This place was a gem! Our portion of the beach was larger than I was expecting and the fenced in yard was perfect for our kiddo and pup. The house had everything we needed and although we ended up not needing the boathouse, I thought the addition of that space was great. The road noise was definitely a thing but it wouldn't detour me from renting this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

12 Aug 2022

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

long overdue vacation time!

My husband and I had not had a vacation in over 5 years. We were so overdue to relax and have a place that we could take our dog. This was it! The yard is so secure that I never once worried about him. The spectacular views were something else. My favorite part was being able to listen to the waves and smell the fresh salt air. This was extremely hard to leave at the end of our vacation. A definite do over.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

29 July 2022

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

Great water views and access.

This is probably the best house near Hoodsport. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog, and to play lawn games while looking over the water. At high tide its a breeze to get your paddle boards or kayaks (bring your own) into the water. Yes you hear the traffic, but there is no other option if you want to be on the water, as all water front houses here are on route 101. There was a nice new large grill, and well stocked kitchen. We had a lovely time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherita L.

19 July 2022

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

Water front

Nice little hide away right on the water. We enjoyed the yard and the views.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

8 July 2022

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

Fourth of July 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at Giggle Fish. The cabin was very clean and welcoming. The kitchen was fully equipped and they even had bags for the dogs deposits in the yard. The beds were very comfortable. My only suggestion would be to possibly have a small air conditioner in the upstairs bedrooms because they tend to be pretty hot in the warm weather.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

30 May 2022

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

Vacation

We have two sons who live in the Tacoma / Olympia area and visit each year. We try to find somewhere they will enjoy going as well as us. Giggle Fish was all it was promised to be!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Marcus D.

11 Apr 2022

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

Great rental

Great for a family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

29 Mar 2022

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

A peaceful relaxing get away in a wonderful house with spectacular views

Accessing the property was very easy and Jolene was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. The house has everything you need and was so clean, warm, inviting, and comfortable. The views were incredible and we loved the fenced large yard for our pup and the fire pit outside to enjoy in the evenings. The beds were super cozy and comfortable. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mara O'Callaghan-Santis O.

21 Aug 2021

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

Giggle fish

Loved staying at Giggle fish. The location was perfect for a family vacation. Enjoyed the wildlife from the deck, hiking Mt Eleanor and staircases and the brewery. The house had everything—well stocked and very clean!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

18 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful house!

Really a great house that’s fully stocked with everything you’ll need. Waterfront access, fully fenced yard and huge deck really made it special. Also about 5 mins drive to town where there’s grocery store, restraunts and bars. 20 minute drive to Lake Cushman (highly recommend). We had a wonderful time and would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert T., WA

6 Aug 2021

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

Perfect hood canal home

What a view! The location was perfect and the home and yard were fabulous. One of the most ideal rentals I have ever used!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 July 2021

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

Great stay on hood canal

Property as advertised Clean, nice location Fully stocked kitchen Upstairs bedroom gets quite hot Nice outdoor space, could use a little grooming Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

14 June 2021

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

Great Time

The property was beautiful and set up well for dogs. Our party of women had a great time at the property celebrating our friends 60th birthday. The upstairs bedrooms were hot, but we quickly figured out how to cool it down. It might be really warm in the summer time. It was beautiful, we saw all kinds of wild life. It was fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

4 May 2021

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

Relaxing

My husband has been going through chemotherapy and the Giggle Fish was the perfect place to get away, relax and try and forget about things for awhile. We both agree that just watching the tide come and go was good for the soul. The Giggle Fish is relaxing, has charm and everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. Its clean and the living room is cozy and comfortable. We hope to be back and stay in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

19 Apr 2021

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

If I had a dream home, this is it!

Absolutely gorgeous! Right on the water where we had beach access and SCUBA dived right off the property. Came back and hung our gear on the fences and railings for it to dry and there was no wind to knock things around. We went inside and played board games and made dinner--it was awesome! The next night (after we dived at Sund Rock), we came home and had a nice little bonfire. We watched the sunset and roasted smores. The property was clean, well-furnished, and was an absolute paradise!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille G.

1 Apr 2021

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

Lovely Getaway

We had to find last minute accommodations for us and our pups for as we had some work done at home. Jolene is an efficient and gracious manager; paperwork was straightforward and processes were intuitive. The house itself is charming and welcoming, clean and bright. We enjoyed a stormy day, watching the water, and the yard was wonderfully secure for the girls. We feel so fortunate to have found a space to welcome the whole family safely. There is a bit traffic noise during the day from the highway for those of us sensitive to such things, but the views, charming and well apportioned home, friendly Hoodsport, and great management make it more than worthwhile.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

15 Mar 2021

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

Perfect Getaway!

We had a wonderful time at Giggle Fish with our three month old puppy! The house is in a beautiful location and the fenced in yard is private and spacious. The beds are extremely comfortable and the house is equipped with a variety of kitchen utensils/pots/pans to make you feel right at home. Large windows in the bedroom and living room overlook the water to make you feel like you are truly on vacation. We had a fire in the fire pit with our coffee on Sunday morning as the sun rose over the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristal D.

9 Mar 2021

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

Amazing Property

The Giggle Fish was an outstanding stay. Everything in listing description was just as described. The kitchen was very well stocked with good cookware and spices. The house was amazingly clean. We cant wait to rent this rental again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jolene Elkins

Our Vacation homes are privately owned and managed by Windermere Hood Canal. Check out our website. Our homes are located on and around the Hood Canal. The surrounding waters of Hood Canal leave all those that venture to its shores, mesmerized with fabulous memories of those visits. Some of us return here to live.

Experience those awe-inspiring views of Hood Canal, Mount Rainier and the fabulous snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Taste fresh oysters, clams, shrimp and crab; the prized shellfish Hood Canal is famous for. The Olympic Peninsula is the place to enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and strolling the beaches just to name a few.

Our Vacation Homes have those special intimate details for relaxing and re-energizing your well being. Our homes are fully equipped; kitchens stocked with cooks tools, coffee pot and microwave. Bed and bath linens are provided. We hire local Professional Cleaning Services to clean all of our homes to the standards of a first class hotel and per the State Guidelines. Our cleaners take pride in their work to assure your stay will beat your expectations.

Our Vacation Homes are an easy commute from Seattle, two hours from the Bainbridge or Bremerton ferry or about 2.5 hours from the Kingston ferry. Come to relax with at our Windermere Hood Canal Vacation Homes! We are a customer service oriented company and have a standard of excellence we live up to every day.
Our office is staffed Monday - Friday 9-5 Pacific Time. Please try to make booking requests during those hours.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Boathouse room

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Boathouse Bathroom

Main House bathroom

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