Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

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Dryer
Pool
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Hot tub

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Shelton, WA

Jarrell Cove State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Harstine Island State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Mason Lake
‪29 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Two story, 2200 sq ft, clean comfortable vacation home within gated community on Harstine Island with a view of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainer. Lots of entertaining space, sleeps 7 comfortably(6 adults). Large wrap around deck. BBQs & picnic areas on the beach nearby(walkable). We have a baby gate, Pack'N Play crib, and high chair.

Our home is within a gated community, Harstene Pointe, which has an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub (open in summer only), tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, community center with library, billiard & ping pong tables. Miles of private beach and hiking trails. There are multiple covered picnic areas with cooking facilities at the club house, marina, beach and lagoon.

Guests will have access to all resort amenities. The pool and spa are only open during the summer months. This is a private gated community with no stores or restaurants. A key card will be needed for entry.

Owners (booking agents) are off premises. Property Manager is available nearby for questions, emergencies and post stay cleaning.

Nestled in the woods with wildlife, hiking trails, and beaches. You can dig for clams during low tide (license required). There is a 15mph speed limit so feel free to walk, jog or bike safely.

The closest town is Shelton that is about 30 minutes from the island. Pick up your groceries in Shelton on your way to our home in the woods. Some major cities are 45 min-1 hour away, such as Tacoma, Olympia and Bremerton. You can get to Seattle via ferry boat ride from Bremerton which is always fun.

Property manager

Laura Minnich

Languages

English

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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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No indoor smoking, no pets, no daily cleaning service available. There can be no fireworks in this community. A $1,000 fine if rule is broken.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this holiday home is in the city centre. Paradise Theatre and Harbor History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fair Harbor Marina and Trillium Creek Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shelton, WA

What's nearby

Jarrell Cove State Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Harstine Island State Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Mason Lake - 29 min drive - 26.0 km
Twanoh State Park - 51 min drive - 34.6 km
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 76 min drive - 87.7 km

Getting around

South Tacoma Station - 61 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬54 min drive
‪Big Bubba's Burgers - ‬35 min drive
‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Sail On In - ‬35 min drive
‪El Sombrero Key Center - ‬54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Puget Sound Island Home with view of Water located?

Set in the centre of Shelton, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Jarrell Cove State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harstine Island State Park and McMicken Island State Park. Graham Point and Fudge Point are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kapila J.

29 Aug 2024

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

Excellent stay

We had a nice time at Laura's place. very quiet and peaceful. Nice to have beach closed by also tennis/pickle ball courts to play.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debra H.

15 Aug 2017

Great location and nice home.

We really enjoyed our time at Hartstein Point. The location was great, nice view and the house worked very well. It has a great deck that is covered and other than eating and sleeping we spent most of our time on the deck. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

13 May 2019

Very nice house in an awesome area.

We were here for work and this is great place to stay. Lot s to do and see. Will come back again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ki & Mark P.

7 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic family getaway

Wonderful, big house, just ideal for a family stay. And a VERY short walk to the beach, covered bbq area with seating for groups & swings if you have younger kids. My only "complaint" would be kitchen cooking ware. No large pots and pans.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

10 Aug 2019

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

Memorable stay at hartstene Pointe

with a peakview of the water, and beautiful wrap around deck, this property was a wonderful choice for our family. The kitchen accommodated serving dinner for 18 family members as we celebrated the life of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. It was a perfect location for us. The backyard was great for playing and viewing the many deer that found their way there!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paula W., Seattle

9 Aug 2016

Great family friendly house very close to beach

My family really enjoyed renting this property. The location in Hartstene Point was perfect, just a short walk to the sand spit and lagoon where we spent most of our time. The house is great for kids with a downstairs family room and bedroom where they all could hang out. House was well stocked and comfortable. There were a few issues with the house cleaning -- new house cleaner who wasn't familiar with house yet and didn't restock some household supplies-- but the owner addressed these issues immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Ki P.

17 Aug 2022

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

Great stay for a large party or just a place for a family with extra space for teens to hang out.

It was everything we could hope for and super close to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

7 Jan 2022

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

Great stay, clean, games, good space, great location

Perfect place, so looking forward to a visit in the summer as to use the wrap around deck and enjoy the water view! Close to the point and beach, the gated community has lots to offer, felt safe too. Vickie made us feel so welcome and check in was a breeze! House was super clean and we liked the 2 living rooms as the kids could hang downstairs and adults upstairs. It had everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jerry C.

14 Sept 2021

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

Harstine Island

The property was quite and well appointed. My wife is still recovering from a broken femur and the walk in shower with the seat and hand held shower head was just what we needed. The island was a little remote for some of the things we did.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

30 Aug 2021

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

Hartstine Gem

This house was exactly what we wanted. It was close to the beach, and was kid friendly. A great place for a getaway with the family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

charlene s.

27 Aug 2021

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

Leland House

This house accommodates lots of folks. Would prefer king and queen beds and higher toilets.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

2 Nov 2020

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

Spotless house a short walk from the spot and beach. Great place to go.

Very easy. Great communication with the owner and property manager

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Rick K., Vancouver

23 Sept 2020

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

Peaceful Retreat

It was my husband's 75th birthday so our daughter's family spent the weekend with us. We enjoyed our stay together in this cozy home, playing games and cooking mostly because the facilities were closed due to Covid and the air quality was terrible due to fires. That was the bummer. It looked like a fun place to be had all this not been the case. We are fairly tall so the bathrooms felt like they were for shorter people. The kitchen was adequate, but could use some new utensils. We had brought some steak for our birthday dinner that we had planned to grill on the barbecue, but there was a burn ban so we used the broiler in the oven. That worked well. We think there could have been a beautiful view if there hadn't been so much smoke. All in all, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

29 Oct 2019

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

A quiet and relaxing weekend retreat

My wife and I were pleased with both the location and the quality of the property. We had some initial difficulties owing to intermittent cell phone coverage, but once we were checked in everything was just as advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C., Concord

9 Sept 2019

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

Beautiful location for a long weekend

Clean,quiet, and comfortable. Good for a crowd with a well equipped kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

RoseMary R.

13 Aug 2019

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

Great family house

Loved the location close to the beach and boat ramp. Floor plan provided privacy but also lots of places the gather. Only down side was the nice yard in the back wasn’t usable because of deer and other animal poop throughout the yard. My family had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

19 July 2019

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

Annual Family Weekend

We have been coming to the island for 20 years. The house was perfect for our family. The process was simple, the house clean and well supplied with everything we need. The property manager was great in communicating with us and making sure we enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

9 June 2019

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

Water & mountain views

This is a lovely, comfortable home. We stayed here for the 2nd time and enjoyed it even more than the first! The host was thoughtful and left us stocked up with paper products and fully stocked kitchen basics. The house is well set-up for a large family. We loved it!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cate B.

30 Aug 2018

Situated just blocks from the beach and picnic area this was a perfect spot for our family

Some elements of the house are rather dated - small couch in the living room is uncomfortable and unfolds whenever sat on, some mattresses are better than others. The dish soap and hand soap need to be replenished. But these were small inconveniences. Overall we enjoyed the house and saw a deer with 2 babies every day. Would come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

29 Aug 2018

Lovely home for an island getaway!

We had a fantastic time on Harstine Island with our multi-generational family! We have been to Harstine Pointe many times, and this home was superbly located with everything we needed to suit us all - from 8 year old boys, to teen girls, to parents and grand parents. We had room to spread out, savor meals together, and greatly enjoyed the covered deck with a view of the water. Our host was very responsive before, during, and after our stay, and even helped us get our daughter’s teddy bear home to Seattle when she accidentally left it under the bed. Thanks for sharing your home, and we hope to be back soon!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Amy A.

20 Aug 2018

Great location! We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and tennis courts

This was a charming home with plenty of room for our whole family. The open living area and kitchen was nice. Large refrigerator with freezer made it great to put all of our groceries in it for the week long stay. The large deck was nice with a bit of a view of the water through the trees. There were a few things in the house that needs some attention. I would also suggest to the owners to have water filter pitcher for the refrigerator. Otherwise this was a great retreat for our family! We would stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

10 July 2018

A lovely home in an enchanting forest with water views. Great for family gatherings.

We held a mini family gathering at this home. It had all the basic amenities and a lovely warmth to it. The gated community of Harstine Pt is perfect for families with young and school-age children. It is safe.The pool is great, as is the playground. Plenty of tennis courts, nature trails and beach. The residents are very friendly. We would definitely come here again to stay in this lovely home in this idyllic setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

5 May 2018

Fabulous family vacation!

Our family had a wonderful week in this great home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Leisha P.

29 Sept 2017

Fun, relaxing, nice, clean, great, peaceful,

We all enjoyed the house and the island. It was great to experience it with our loved ones and reminisce all the old memories and times we have up there when we wer young.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

27 Sept 2017

Clean and Peaceful

A relaxing stay and an easy walk on the trails nearby which run adjacent to the Sound. Clean home, private, and beautiful scenery including deer in the back yard.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Laura Minnich

My parents built this home in 1991 to be a summer home for themselves and family members (especially the grandkids!). Harstene Pointe is the most fun and safe place a family can go to and enjoy nature. They built a very large entertaining deck that looks out on the Puget Sound and looks out on a meadow where deer graze. You can sit back on a lounge chair and watch boats go by, birds in the trees, deer grazing, squirrels looking for food, etc.

What makes this property unique

We are located within a gated community at the northern most area near the beach, boat ramp, picnic areas, tennis courts, walking trails, etc.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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