Escape to Oyster Paradise Beach House in Tahuya, WA. This waterfront retreat boasts breathtaking Hood Canal and mountain views and a beautiful waterside propane firepit for cool fall nights. Fall is beautiful on the canal! Watch the soft blanket of fog gracefully covering the mountaintop and slowly moving across the water's surface and gently drift away, wander the trails, find a hidden pond, fill your days with hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding on the pristine Hood Canal, and dine on seasonal, fresh-caught shrimp, oysters, fish and clams! With parks, wildlife, birdwatching and seclusion around you, you’ll be rejuvenated in no time. Book your getaway with us now, and create that long lasting memories of the beautiful PNW!
☀ Directly on the Hood Canal waterfront with private beach.
☀ Master with King size bed
☀ Xbox game for kids, fast WIFI
☀ Outdoor dining table and chairs and firepit
☀ Kayaks and paddle boards available
☀ Wildlife viewing (eagles, orcas, seals, herons, bald eagles)
☀ BBQ.
☀ Clamming and oysters picking from our private beach
Our focus is bringing people together and enjoying the outdoors, disconnecting from technology and getting back to basics. This is the perfect beach house for a large family with kids, a few smaller families, or a group of friends to gather. There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience.
Main floor has a master suite with a king-size bed, and upstairs feature 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds and 2 sofa beds on the loft. A small room separated from the main area of the house is set up as a 4th bedroom with a sofa bed and a small table for work. Please note this room is not a standard bedroom, it doesn't have a closet, but have access to the deck and backyard via a sliding door, and access to the kitchen area via a double French door.
The house features a large open-concept family room with a wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the sunset views from the large window, which opened into a large deck great for gathering and bbq. Living room also has 2 sofa beds for additional sleeping area.
House is fully fenced in and have plenty of parking for 4 cars and can accommodate a trailer with a small boat.
Please note: kayaks are not available for guests use from November to April. Some outdoor furniture also will be stored and not available
****Please note: Please respect neighbors’ boundaries. Do not cross to neighbors side to pick up oysters or to use their swimming dock! We do not have a swim dock on our property! ****
***Please check for season closures and licensing requirements when attempting crabbing or shell-fishing. Hood canal is closed for crabbing currently (last 4-5 years)***
Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times. Guests are to bring condiments, oils/butter, extra toilet paper and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip lock bags. Each bathroom includes 2 rolls of toilet paper and hand soap in each bathroom. Kitchen has 1 roll of paper towels and 3 garbage bags. We do not resupply anything during the stay, so please plan according to your needs.
Also bring (if you wish) fire wood for the fire pit and/or fireplace. Charcoal for BBQ grill
Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 25 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay.
If house is available, we do allow early check in and early checkout for $50 per additional hour. Please inquire in advance.
Things to do here:
• Start your mornings by savoring a cup of coffee sitting on the beach, resting your feet on a log while watching the tide slowly go out as herons stoically fish.
• Sit on the meditation stool or yoga mat outside on the grass, or deck facing the water.
• Walk, jog, or ride along the road, enjoying the view of the water, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the solitude.
• Walk out onto the tidelands at low tide, searching for starfish, sand dollars, and other marine creatures.
• Or go for a hike at one of the numerous hikes in the area.
• Take the whole family to the tiny store at Summertide Resort to get a popsicle or pick out a shell bracelet as a souvenir, and to get groceries (limited selection)
• Get out on the water with paddle boards, kayaks, saying “hi” to the curious seals. Paddle up the Tahuya River, leaving the sounds of civilization behind. If you are very lucky, you may even be able to paddle out past Sisters Points and watch orcas swim by!
• Or if it is hot or you love swimming, go for a swim!
• Or sit on the patio furniture with a glass of wine, chatting and catching up with your good friends.
• If it is raining, sit on the comfortable sofas with the fire blazing in the fireplace and watch the water and storm pass by while reading a good book.
• Roast marshmallows around the fire pit and afterwards, play board games with your friends or kids around the dining room table.
• Enjoy movies in the living room with the family, eating popcorn.
• For Fourth of July weekend, sit outside and enjoy the professional firework show at Alderbrook Resort (every July 3)!
• Or pack your kids in the car and watch a movie at the Belfair Rodeo Drive-In Outdoor Theater about 40 minutes away.
CLEANING:
The house is professionally cleaned between uses.
RECOMMENDED YOU BRING:
Water shoes or water proof boots. The beach is covered in rocks and oyster shells.
Additional paddle boards and Kayaks
Food (The closest full-serve grocery store is in Belfair, about 30 minutes from the house. We provide some basic necessities in case you forget something. The small store at Summertide Resort also offers a limited variety of food items for purchase.)
Please note:
***Published rate is for 8 guests***. For additional guest(s) beyond 8th guest, there is an additional charge of $25 per person/night. We have a total of 6 beds (1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and 5 sofa beds. You can easily park up to 4 cars in the main driveway. Please don’t park on grass area. That will damage our septic system. Kindly note ONLY registered and paid guests can hang out and/or stay at the premises. No visitors allowed. Host reserves the right to terminate the booking immediately shall this house rules is not respected and followed, without refund for the remaining stay.
Hot tub fee is $100 per stay. Will be billed after booking is accepted
Kayaks and fire pit are only available from April to September. Garage is not available to guests
Disclosures: Cameras are set up for security and safety purposes. Cameras are running and recording 24/7. We don’t watch unless there’s an issue comes up but we do look occasionally for purposes of checking on guests count to ensure no parties on the premises. There are 1 in front yard and 3 in backyard. Tampering with cameras will result in termination of booking with no refund