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Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck

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Beach view to the South
The Madrona Cottage
Property grounds
Beach view from the front deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Belfair, WA
  • Belfair Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Belfair State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Twanoh State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bremerton, WA (PWT-Bremerton National)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck

The perfect 'beach house' experience awaits you at the Madrona Cottage at Pleasant Cove. The newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the shores of Hood Canal has been the treasured jewel of our family for 4 generations and we can't wait to share the magic of this idyllic spot with you: A low bank waterfront with expansive tidelands gives you easy access to clams and oysters, and of course Hood Canal's pristine waters. Also famous for the warmest waters in Puget Sound reaching 70 degrees in Pleasant Cove during mid-summer. The waters of Hood Canal are perfect for all water sports. Madrona Cottage boasts a deep wooded lot (one acre) next to the salmon-bearing Stimson creek, separating you from the hustle-and-bustle and gives you a serene connection to nature. Unlike many homes on Hood Canal The Madrona Cottage is separated from the road by a wooded buffer.

Enjoy your morning coffee from the wrap around deck of the cottage or launch one of the kayaks and explore Hood Canal. Send the Kids to the beach for beach-combing, swimming or join them in the woods to explore the stream. In the fall, experience the struggle of the salmon as they migrate from Hood Canal up Stimson Creek to spawn. Take the family on a nature walk up Elfendahl Pass Road (directly across from our driveway) as it follows the stream. The Tahuya ORV park is 6 miles away up Elfendahl Pass Road as well as a popular spot for shooting sports. There are also many hiking opportunities in the Tahuya State Forest just north of the Madrona Cottage. (https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8019513/tahuya-state-forest)

In the evening enjoy a sunset dinner on the deck with your 180 degree view of the canal and south shore lights. Cozy up around the fire pit, making s’mores or just sipping wine under the stars.

Cottage amenities include: fully stocked, large, gourmet kitchen with brand new appliances, all the cooking utensils needed to prepare a gourmet meal, washer and dryer, Keurig coffee maker, propane barbecue, shaded deck, 2 kayaks, 1 row boat. The lawn is big enough to accommodate your lawn games. The public boat ramp is a few driveways away and we have parking for three cars (or, with one car, even your ORV or trailered boat). Perfect for families and groups up to 7 people. We look forward to hosting you!

Fall special: view the salmon returning to spawn in our creek in the month of November see reduced rates.

**Note: Property is limited to 7 guests. With pre-approval, a limited number of day-guests may visit the property for an additional fee ($25 per guest per day-visit). Day guests may not spend the night.

Property manager

Earline
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Dryer
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only the number of guests listed in the reservation may be at the property at any time. Subject to pre-approval, day guests may be added for a fee.
Violation of the house rules is grounds for forfeiture of your security deposit. No weddings. There’s a $25 fee if the stove top is not left clean.
Hair dying, henna tattooing, and such like, are not permitted. If the county has instituted a burn ban use of the fire pit 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 604 690 103

About the neighborhood

Belfair

Located in Belfair, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. LakeLand Village Golf Course and Gold Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Belfair State Park and Union River Wildlife Area. Kayaking, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Belfair, WA

What's nearby

  • Belfair Beaches - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Belfair State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Twanoh State Park - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Mason Lake - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Hood Canal - 40 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Bubba's Burgers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mosquito Fleet Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hood Canal Beach house, Low bank waterfront, enjoy nature from your deck located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Belfair State Park, Belfair Beaches, and Union River Wildlife Area. Bill Hunter Park and North Mason Timberland Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P.

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

Perfect accommodations

We came to the area to visit family nearby and this was a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Beautiful stay

This property was as advertised, beautiful, relaxing stay on the water, we were lucky enough to go swimming every day With nice warm weather. The hosts were very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nosy Owners live next door

Owners live next door... we felt watched and judged throughout our stay. They even turned our kids away from some areas and told them they needed a parent to be supervising them if they wanted to explore there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Really Nice 3 bedroom House on the beach

This place is super clean and new all inside. We stayed for 3 nights, went Kayaking. It was so relaxing, they take care of everything. Owner was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carisa M.

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

Three night getaway

Our family enjoyed the relaxing stay by the water! House has everything you need with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

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

Rejuvenating time.

Such a lovely property. Spectacular setting. Lovely outdoor large patio and so close to the water. Comfy beds and spacious kitchen and dining area. Comfy couch and love seat. We had a Ladies long weekend and were so relaxed and rejuvenated! Host was so kind to allow us a later check out. Would love to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy z.

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

Weekend

Great break from the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Amazing Location

Our family of 4 stayed for 8 nights and had an amazing time! The cottage was just steps away from the water, great for paddle boarding and kayaking. The south facing beach was in full sun while the large madrone tree provided ample shade. We harvested clams one morning during low tide and had fresh clams that night. The wrap-around deck provided unobstructed views of Hood Canal and had many different seating arrangements (both covered and uncovered). Overall a truly special and well loved location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette N.

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

Family time

We had a wonderful stay at the Madrona Cottage. We were looking for a few days of quiet, rest, and natural beauty away from work, noise, and the pressures of life and found it here. The owners are delightful, respectful, and have thought ahead of everything one can need during their stay and left it available at the cottage. Beautifully redone cottage with an amazing view. We were only an hour away from home but felt like we were on an island where time just stopped and the beauty of God’s creation just renewed our spirits. There was a lovely basket of treats and my teenage kids loved the otter pops too. We look forward to making this a special place to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is clean and comfortable, and we really enjoyed watching the tide come in and out! We had a nice, peaceful stay at this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Amazing view. Helped us out when we needed a place to stay at the last minute.

Plan on booking here at least once a year if not twice so we can visit our grandson since we are out of state and will have a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Perfect weekend retreat

This is exactly what we needed! Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Kayaks and row boat. Very spacious and clean! Nice touches like books, games, and supplies for oyster harvesting. The owner was very sweet and courteous. Amazing nature walks with the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria b.

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

Amazing!

The house, property and location are great. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great Stay

This was our second time staying here. We love the Hood Canal, the space works great for us, and the hosts are wonderful. We got a cloudy/windy/cold day on this trip, but used it as an excuse to go explore Port Orchard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subhashni P.

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

Paradise

Its an awesome place Loved the beach The accommodation was great Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C., Seattle , WA

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

Comfy, quiet and great view

We enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable waterfront location. The beds were comfy, linen was nice and bathrooms were clean and well stocked with soaps and nice towels. The kitchen and living area were open and it was a delight to watch the beach and water birds from the kitchen window and dining area. Thank-you for the nice stay, Retired Seattle couple
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Waseca, MN

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

Perfect stay for our family

We had a great weekend staying on the Hood Canal enjoying the PNW. The property is an absolute gem and we hope to visit gain some day. Our hosts were excellent and the home was cleaned and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

getting married under the Madrona Tree

We had a small wedding ceremony on this property VIEW VIEW. quiet and serene. The adult children loved the kayaks and we loved the shallow swimming in 70degree water.. A friendly seal visited us at night on a near by water platform..Birds eagles and lots of flowers adorned the visit.We took a long walk one day but stayed close to home as the temperature rose. We cooked and appreciated the AC. This is a beautiful property. We all agreed with another review that better pillows would be a plus ..I would imagine this would be a wonderful Winter retreat as well. Amenities are close by
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., West Jordan, UT

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

Madrona Cottage Special Time

We really enjoyed our stay on the Hood Canal, and our hosts have done a wonderful job of seeing that the Madrona Cottage was clean and inviting for our stay. We really got lucky with the weather and will be looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Great property location

The kayaking here is great. The place was clean and tidy upon arriving. It was great to have an AC on the hot days. Close to great walking routes and biking trails. We would defintiely come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

krissy H.

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

Beautiful place inside and out

Place is just perfect. Wonderful house with gorgeous views. Great place for a relaxing weekend. We had fun with the kayaks and enjoyed a beach fire. With wood supplied by the property owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

True Waterfront Excellence

everything as advertised; freshly & thoughtfully renovated; amenities nicely stocked; well-equipped kitchen; first-rate clamming; definitely repeat-visit-worthy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Lovely beach getaway

Nice, clean, updated home that is wonderfully situated on a lovely beach. The view from the house and deck is beautiful and the water was calm and swim-able (the beach is carpeted with oysters, if that's your thing). There are a couple of kayaks, a little dinghy, a nice big lawn and a cool creek nearby - so great spot for kids of all ages. We had no issues with our stay and would defintely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing home on the water

We had a great time on Hood Canal. The home is clean and comfortable with all the necessities and some nice extras. We enjoyed some nice nature walks nearby, kayaking on the water, making s'mores by the fire and playing games around the big table.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayna U.

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

Hood Canal Girls Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the beach house. It was clean and comfortable with a well stocked kitchen, large open living and dining space. The view of the water was stunning! We enjoyed outings to local farmer's markets, events and festivals. Thank you for our amazing stay at the beach house. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Earline

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This spectacular property has been in our family since 1930. It is so fun to share it with others, especially those that are not familiar with the beauty of Hood Canal. Many are unaware that the "Hood" is the only Fjord in the continental United States.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is located in a beautiful cove, boasting expansive private tidelands. This half acre property also has a salmon bearing creek running through it. The location makes for an easy day trip to the Olympic Peninsula and the Victorian town of Port Townsend. There are numerous day hikes available in the area.

What makes this property unique

The water in the cove reaches 68 degrees in the summer, which makes for wonderful swimming. The delightful creek provides a wonderful play area for the kids. The cottage is set back from the road eliminating road noise which plague many homes on Hood Canal.

In Spring it is amazing to watch the migratory birds as they stop off for a brief rest before heading farther north to Canada. The oysters are especially tasty this time of year as they have rested in the cool waters of the Fjord.

Fall is also special at the Madrona Cottage. It is amazing to watch the return of the salmon to Stimson Creek to spawn. The creek is visited by numerous waterfowl and eagles feast on the salmon as they struggle to complete their life's journey.

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