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

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Check-in time

12:00 PM

Check-out time

2:00 PM

Explore the area

Lakebay, WA

Penrose Point State Park33 min drive
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)64 min drive
Joint Base Lewis-McChord82 min drive
Harstine Island State Park89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

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.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Lakebay

Located in Lakebay, this holiday home is on the beach. Trillium Creek Winery and Fair Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penrose Point State Park and Rocky Creek Conservation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

Penrose Point State Park - 33 min drive
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 70 min drive
Chambers Bay Golf Course - 72 min drive
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 82 min drive
Harstine Island State Park - 89 min drive

Getting around

South Tacoma Station - 62 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬73 min drive
‪Lakebay Marina - ‬33 min drive
‪Trillium Creek Winery - ‬31 min drive
‪Salish Seafood Company - ‬83 min drive
‪Brooklyn Deli - ‬72 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Private Island Escape on Puget Sound - Newly Remodeled! 60 minutes from Seattle! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakebay holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Trillium Creek Winery, Joemma Beach State Park and Bay Lake. Joemma Beach and Lake Minterwood are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gabby K.

27 June 2024

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

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.

7 Sept 2023

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

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.

29 Aug 2023

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

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.

13 Aug 2023

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

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.

3 Sept 2022

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

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