A Waterfront Beach Home On Hood Canal

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Soak in the views of Hood Canal from the expansive deck.

Warm and inviting living and dining area.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Belfair, WA

Twanoh State Park38 min drive
Mason Lake46 min drive
Hood Canal68 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

***Please note that we only rent our home on VRBO.com. If you see it on another website it is a scam.***

"Once Upon a Tide" is a waterfront home located on Hood Canal in Belfair, WA. It is the perfect beach getaway – just 90 minutes from Seattle. The beach house sits on 100 feet of private, no-bank, pebble beach waterfront and features a large deck to take in the spectacular views.

The home sleeps six and has two bedrooms and a loft. The main floor features a large great room with a spacious dining area along with the kitchen, large bedroom (queen sized bed), and full bath. A spiral staircase leads to the second bedroom (queen sized bed) with half bathroom, and a catwalk takes you to the loft area with two twin beds.

In addition to enjoying the incredible waterfront views, and everything that Hood Canal has to offer, you can enjoy unlimited usage of the provided sup (stand up paddle board) and kayaks. You can also get back to basics with a campfire on the beach (please check for burning restrictions) or head out to the boat-house to play a game of ping pong or electronic darts - all with an incredible view!

Activities at "Once Upon a Tide" include: paddleboarding (included), kayaking (included), swimming (summer water temperatures reach 70+ degrees), oyster picking, crabbing, clam digging, and incredible fishing (salmon, steelhead, sea trout). Close to Hoodsport – a world class scuba diving destination, wine tasting, and golf (five local courses, including Alderbrook).

"Once Upon a Tide" is very well appointed - providing all the comforts of home! Amenities include – cable TV, high speed Wifi, Keurig coffee machine, Weber gas grill and washer/dryer.

*******Please note that the maximum occupancy is 6 people. This home is not designed for large groups of people. This means no extra guests or parties are allowed at this home. Please respect the owners and their neighbors with this policy. *******

Property manager

Karen Eschbach

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed

We have a strict no pets policy.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belfair

Located in Belfair, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic Peninsula and Hood Canal. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Belfair, WA

What's nearby

Belfair Beaches - 10 min drive
Twanoh State Park - 38 min drive
Mason Lake - 46 min drive
Hood Canal Marina - 48 min drive
Hood Canal - 68 min drive

Getting around

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lucky Dog Casino - ‬57 min drive
‪Union Square Deli - ‬46 min drive
‪Model T Pub & Eatery - ‬64 min drive
‪Hoodsport Coffee Company - ‬64 min drive
‪2 Margaritas - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Waterfront Beach Home On Hood Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Waterfront Beach Home On Hood Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Waterfront Beach Home On Hood Canal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Waterfront Beach Home On Hood Canal located?

This Belfair holiday home is on the beach, 6 mi (9.6 km) from Belfair Beaches, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Olympic Peninsula and Lilly's Pad. Belfair State Park and Union River Wildlife Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

18 Oct 2023

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

Perfect for relaxing getaway

My wife and I had been hoping to get away to Hood Canal for many years and this place was perfect. Excellent access to the water (and oyster bed!) from a perfectly appointed home. Owners were very responsive when we had questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristina h.

26 Sept 2023

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

beautiful spot for rest/recovery

we loved this property - easy access to the beach and great kayaks/SUPs. it was so pleasant to sit and stare at the water. we would definitely go back!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna N., mukilteo, wa

1 Sept 2023

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

We love Tahuya!

Staying at this lovely home has become an annual event for our family. We always have the most wonderful time! The kids have learned to kayak on their own using the provided kayaks and stand up paddle boards. We always make our way through at least half of the board games. And my youngest has really enjoyed playing the Lego video game. The boathouse is also a favorite! The kids love to play ping pong and the ring on the string game. The spacious deck is one of my favorite places and the place where we hang out the most. I would 10 out of 10 recommend this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

26 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful, relaxing vacation

This property was everything I expected, and just as it seemed in the listing. Beautiful and relaxing. A bonus I didn't notice in the listing was the swimming dock just off the shore. Owner was very responsive and helpful. One minor adjustment I'd add is that the confirmation email seemed to indicate that K cups were necessary. However, there is also a traditional coffee pot. Highly recommend this vacation home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

18 Aug 2023

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

Hot weather

Peaceful, beautiful setting

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

12 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful

Beautiful property and home. Everything this place has to offer is great! Smooth process and most important, relaxing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ambritt S.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Beautiful home with a beautiful view! Owners were great to communicate with and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rian v.

1 Aug 2023

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

Family time on the water

Great setting and well-outfitted vacation home for a super relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

We had a very good time to stay there. Nice and quiet privet street and big parking lot. Privet beach is clean and we enjoy to swim and kayaking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J., Sacramento

19 July 2023

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

Hood canal "hook" getaway

Nice property. great deck. On the water. Water toys as stated are quite nice. House well equipped and delightfully furnished. One shower. Two toilets. Queen beds

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

blythe s.

19 June 2023

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

Wonderful long weekend spot

We had a lovely time at this charming beach house with two families in mid June. The property was perfect - cozy, clean and with plenty of things to do - ping pong, beach bonfires, bird and seal watching from the deck, and with a very well stocked kitchen for our group of cooks! Highly recommend, we plan to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yelena Z.

16 June 2023

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

Epic Trip

We've been coming to this home every year for the past few years, but this year was special! Karen notified us of orcas passing through the canal one morning and we got to see them 3 times over the course of our trip. This was so special and everyone was thrilled. The property as always was amazing and we had a great time as per usual!!! We'll be back next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

8 June 2023

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

What a serene & quiet getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation at your place! The Hood Canal was so much fun to kayak and paddle board in and all your other amenities like the boathouse which allowed us to play ping pong and your large deck with the beautiful views....simply fun and breathtaking!! We didn't want to leave!! The accommodations was perfect for all 6 of us!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

8 Nov 2022

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

Second Time’s Also a Charm

My friends and I stayed at this property last year and had such a great time that we thought we would make it an annual occurrence. It was horribly stormy for our stay but having the games in the boathouse saved the day as we enjoyed two days of ping pong, chatting, listening to music (with the house Bose speaker), and having a great time. Hopefully next year our weekend won’t be as stormy so we can put in some time on the water line we did the year before. Really great experience again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allissa C.

18 Sept 2022

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

Didn’t want to leave

This VRBO is amazing. It is nicely updated and had almost everything we needed. The first thing you will notice when you enter is the water view, then you step out on the back deck and won’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing this location with us. If you like to cook while you are there I would bring your own pans. We had some trouble with not enough pans and some of them would stick. Other than that, we loved the place and no one wanted to go home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

23 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic beach house

We loved our stay at Once Upon a Tide. It is a beautiful home with every amenity you need. Access to the water was perfect and we had fun using the paddle boards and kayaks. The game room was an extra bonus with great views as you play darts or ping pong. We love visiting Hood Canal each year and will certainly be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

2 Aug 2022

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

Great place

Appreciate all the extras provided to ensure a good stay. They stocked all the basic necessities. We were able to have a relaxing weekend. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valery R.

20 July 2022

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

Relaxation in quintessential PNW setting

From the kayaks and fire pit to the deck chairs and well-appointed kitchen, this home was the perfect setting for our waterfront not-too-far-from-home vacation. We had a terrific time and hope to visit again next summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

2 July 2022

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

Highly recommend by the whole family.

The property is clean and spacious. Tons to do in the immediate surroundings. The location is quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to unwind from your hectic life.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

21 June 2022

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

Amazing property on the Hood Canal

Very nice house right on the water. Well stocked and had everything we needed. Saw lots of wildlife and played lots of games, the boathouse/game room was a nice addition. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yelena Z.

2 June 2022

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

Another amazing stay!

This was our second stay at this home and like last time we absolutely loved it! Even though the weather was rainy our first day, our 4 night stay was wonderful. We love the property and the location.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

12 Apr 2022

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

I stayed here with my two adult daughters. We had an awesome time the place is absolutely beautiful! One of our favorite things was the game closet, it has the best games! One of my daughter's favorite things was the box drum. She beat that drum all weekend. LoL. Was the perfect soul searching weekend for us. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

27 Mar 2022

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

Amazing

Our family had a ball, the property is perfect and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., Pittsburg, CA

11 Mar 2022

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

Charming 5 Star

Stayed for a Family gathering in Tahuya. This property served as overflow as it was nearby other family. Charming property with lots of personality. Would definitely stay here again, and my cousin may book it for a get away. Beautiful beachfront location with all the perfect appointments for a cozy stay. We were lucky with the weather in March. Loved coffee on the deck in the late mornings once the fog burned off. Owners were great to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

24 Feb 2022

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

Great getaway

The home is well appointed and comfortable. Had everything we needed, rain or shine.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Eschbach

We purchased our beach home in 2015 and have enjoyed sharing our home with our VBRO guests. When not at "Once Upon a Tide" you will find us in the Seattle area.

Why they chose this property

This home sits on a beautiful double waterfront lot with 100' of pebble beach. The views of Hood Canal are incredible.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property the moment we saw it. It offers the best of waterfront living and hood canal. We especially love the private, pebble beach and have worked very hard to update the home and make it warm and inviting for all that visit.