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Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood.

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The House
Entry
garden view and patio
Front door
kitchen and dining area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Port Townsend, WA
  • Popular LocationJefferson County Courthouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Worden State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Wilson Lighthouse9 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood.

This 2 story home with cathedral ceilings and radiant floor heat is located in a friendly Port Townsend neighborhood just minutes to downtown and the beach. Surrounded by gardens, it is a perfect bird sanctuary. The kitchen is roomy and fully equipped. An outdoor grill is located on the patio for outdoor enjoyment. Queen bed upstairs and a trundle twin downstairs. A twin pullout in the living room. In addition, coyotes, owls and frogs are often heard.

Property manager

Kim Rafferty

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
1041 Jefferson Street
Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (30 reviews)
Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Friendly dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property. Please treat the house like it is your own home...with tender loving care.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Townsend

This cottage is located in Port Townsend. Rothschild House State Park and Ann Starrett Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Townsend Golf Club and Madrona MindBody Institute. Chimacum Corner Farmstand and Lavender Wind Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Port Townsend, WA

What's nearby

  • Jefferson County Courthouse - 6 min drive
  • Rose Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Fort Worden State Park - 6 min drive
  • Port Townsend Marine Science Center - 7 min drive
  • Point Wilson Lighthouse - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pourhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Propolis Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bayview - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mean Bean Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright, Quiet Home, Perfect For Bird Watching Nestled In Friendly Neighborhood. located?

Situated in Port Townsend, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Olympic Peninsula, Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park and Kelly Art Deco Light Museum. Jefferson Healthcare and Port Townsend Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Port Townsend
This place was spectacular and in a lovely location! Kim and Bob were very friendly and helpful as our live-on property (and homeowner) hosts. The sweet cottage (ADU) was well appointed, clean and spacious...Also dog friendly with a very spacious yard. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Gail and John H., Rensselaerville, NY. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird House
Warm, comfortable place for guests and very responsive and considerate hosts. Thank you for hosting our friends from across the country and making their visit such a wonderful time.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Wonderful host and hostess. Quiet, private, very relaxing and gorgeous landscaping.
terrific
Stayed 29 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House and Hosts
Very nice house, the Rafferty’s are wonderful people and the yard is a birders paradise. Easy hiking , biking or driving to the places I needed to be.
Stayed 118 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right at home
Accommodations were very comfortable and met my expectations. Location in shady neighborhood and easy parking and resident access and safety made it fee like home the first days there Great location fir biking around PT
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and the ones were verynice
We head a great time
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irmgard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a lovely setting
We were happily based in port Townsend as we explored the Olympic peninsula. Our hosts we friendly and most helpful with suggestions for us to make our stay enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay :)
We stayed here while waiting to move into the house we purchased in the area. Heat location (easy access to uptown but in a quiet neighborhood with lots of beautiful walksin nature). Wonderful hosts!!
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home-like refuge in great location.
Wonderful 3 month stay while attending a course in Port Townsend. The cottage offered me a warm refuge during the fall and winter months. Hosts Bob and Kim are gracious and kind. I wholeheartedly recommend staying here and will do so again if I need to stay in PT. Just on the edge of town, I enjoyed my walks into town, and also on the roads and trail system heading out of town further. Very pastoral settings very close, as well as walkable to town. Thank you Bob and Kim for welcoming me into your very special backyard oasis and cottage.
Stayed 88 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nora T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Sweet Find
A perfect winter, long-term stay in this cozy, comfortable super-cute cottage. Thoughtfully appointed with style! Everything is provided. A wonderful fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, spacious living area with comfortable seating and hide-a-bed. Lovely bedrooms and perfectly clean baths with pretty linens, comfy pillows and mood lighting. A skylight and many windows provide natural light and delightful views. Birds galore for your entertainment! The quiet wooded neighborhood affords privacy, while the warm sincere hospitality of Bob & Kim makes you feel at home. Beautiful location for walking, biking around town and convenient for connecting to activities on the Olympic Peninsula and beyond. A real sweet find!

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Oasis of Quiet Beauty
We’ll be back, we hope! It exceeded our expectation.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage and would highly recommend it!
We stayed at this adorable two bedroom, two bath cottage for several months while looking to buy our retirement home in Port Townsend. Bob and Kim, the owners, were so kind and helpful that our stay with our little dog was a joy. We loved this two story ADU so much that we plan on building the same layout on our new property. We really lucked out renting this special spot. It is located in a quiet neighborhood 5 minutes by car to the center of town or 20 min walk. There is plenty of private outdoor space and Kim's garden is exceptional. Bird life is abundant here, so sitting with a cup of anything watching them in the backyard is a treat in its self. If this is available rent it. They allow a dog and the hosts are so respectful of your space you will feel like you are already home, we did! Thank you Kim and Bob, we truly loved staying in the "Birdhouse"!
Stayed 272 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Perfect home for us as well as location.
Lovely home in gardens. Port Townsend is friendly town with lots of unique shops and good restaurants. Easy ferry connection to Whidbey Island. Short drive to mountains and ferry to Victoria.
Stayed 29 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mimi S.

Wonderfully appointed house, felt like a well loved home. Super cute.
Walking trails right out the door. Beautiful setting in the trees. Radiant floor heat! Composte, recycling, green products for dish washing and clothes. The place was perfect. Really nice people too.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A., Eugene, OR

Exceptional Cottage, Accomodating Hosts
We spent the month of June in this well designed, comfortable cottage. The aesthetics of the backyard forested setting exceeded our expectations. As older but active seniors, Port Townsend offered many easy and enjoyable walking opportunities, Fort Worden being the best example. We enjoyed the nautical views of the downtown area and the many cafes available. Olympic National Park is nearby for more serious hikers. The recreational opportunities in this area are many to say the least, with an outstanding cottage to return to at the end of the day. Thank you Kim and Bob for offering this accommodation. Highly recommended. Gwen and Mike
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Excellent medium-term stay in Port Townsend
We were lucky to have stayed at Bob and Kim's cottage for some five weeks recently. Their compact but surprisingly spacious home is comfy, cozy, clean, quiet and well-equipped. Though the house is located within the city limits of Port Townsend, it can feel like a cabin in the woods. You can walk or bike miles in any direction and hardly have to cross a road. Always made to feel welcome, we felt more like neighbors than short-term tenants. Bravo, and thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KT C.

Beautiful Bird House!
We could not have been happier here. The Owners are wonderfully hospitable and gracious. The home is beautifully outfitted and provides a terrific spot to unwind and commune with nature. My husband and I would go back in a minute and will refer our friends!
Stayed 44 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimball S.

Perfect location to relax.
We spent a wonderful three weeks here. The setting is peaceful, the cottage is immaculate and well-appointed. The radiant heating was so welcome on chilly days. We loved the beautiful gardens and watching the birds and squirrels. The owners were very hospitable. The Shelleys from Honolulu
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2016

About the host

Hosted by Kim Rafferty

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We have lived in Port Townsend for over 20 years and raised our family here. We have travelled the world and believe that Port Townsend is one of the finest spots on earth...a great community surrounded by incredible beauty.

Why they chose this property

We built this house with the intention that our son with Down Syndrome would make it his home. But being the social character that he is, he lives with a group of his friends in a group home (1% of the rental fee is contributed to the non-profit, Olympic Neighbors, www.olympicneighbors.org that runs the home). The house is private but close to everything one needs.

What makes this property unique

Lots of trails close by that are good for walking or bicycling. It is quiet and peaceful with incredible night sky viewing on clear nights.

Languages:

English
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