West-facing, salt waterfront three bedroom home offering activities for everyone. Enjoy sitting on the deck while looking at wildlife -- seals and eagles regularly stop by and, if you're lucky, Orca pods occasionally drop in. The space Our favorite activities are all right at the house -- picking apples from the fruit trees, kayaking across the water for dinner at the Boat House followed by ice cream at Olympic Mountain Ice Cream, or watching rain storms from the cozy interior. Our home offers three bedrooms and spacious common areas. The master bedroom faces west with water views and an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has two sets of cozy, twin bunk beds - they work for grown ups, but toddlers especially love them. The third bedroom features a water view with lots of windows and a queen bed. All mattresses and bedding ar new (purchased in 2020). For even larger groups, there’s space to park an RV in the driveway. Example Itineraries: Day One: - Spend the morning at the house watching the fog lift from the bay - Drive to Twanoh State Park and walk along the Hood Canal before doing the 3-mile loop trail through the forest. This is a public crabbing spot if you'd like to try your luck as well. Visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website for more information. - Afterwards treat yourself to lunch and a spa treatment at the Alderbrook Resort - On the way home, pickup pizza and a growler (Bent Brine Brew Co.) and enjoy watching the sunset from the deck Day Two: - Get breakfast at one of the many waterfront restaurants in Gig Harbor (NetShed No.9 is a good choice) - Walk (or drive) along the boardwalk to the Harbor History Museum where you can learn about the area’s rich history - Walk (or drive) back along the waterfront for a casual lunch at Tides Tavern (no kids allowed) - Head home for an afternoon of relaxing. Kayak (or drive) across the water for dinner at Lennard K’s boathouse and ice cream at Olympic Mountain (open seasonally). Day Three: - Grab breakfast at one of the many espresso stands and drive to the Mt. Ellinor Trailhead in Olympic National Forest. It’s a difficult 6.5 mile hike to the top, but you’ll be rewarded with amazing views. Dogs are allowed on this trail. - Afterwards drive further up the Hood Canal for freshly shucked oysters (and live music if it's the weekend) from Hama Hama Saloon - Enjoy the car ride home and pick-up takeout pizza at Seabeck Pizza along the way Day Four: - Check the tide schedules and go for a long walk on the beach during low tide - Dig for clams during lowest part of the tide - Let them sit for a couple of hours in a bucket of water from the Bay while you relax - Steam them up using your favorite recipe and serve with bread Guest access This is an absolute ideal location for a Pacific Northwest vacation. Within a 30 minute drive, you will find historic Gig Harbor (seaside restaurants, distilleries/wineries, quaint museums, etc.), the Hood Canal (state parks with great hiking trails, Alderbrook Lodge Resort and Spa, Hama Hama Oysters, etc.), and many golf courses (Gold Mountain, Trophy Lake, Hawk’s Prairie) throughout the area. Within an hour, SeaTac Airport, Olympic National Park, Tacoma, and Washington State’s Capitol, Olympia. Only 1.5 hours from downtown Seattle via ferry or driving directly on I-5. We are 2.5 hours from Portland, Oregon. Other things to note Dogs (a $50 per pet fee applies for cleaning) and kids are welcome at the house. Please be especially mindful of all animals and kids near the water and on the boat ramp - it can be very slippery. We have two portable cribs, crib sheets, and an assortment of children's toys and utensils to make travel easier for you. For dogs, we have a large dog bed, water/meal bowls, and a chuck-it that you may borrow during your stay. Please be respectful of our neighbors and leash dogs when on the beach.