BarnHouse Forest Retreat on Waterfront Estate

Welcome to this quintessential Northwest forest and beach retreat. Experience absolute quiet among giant firs and cedars, stroll down the path to your private beach and watch glorious sunsets over the Olympics from your Adirondack deck. Enjoy such native wildlife as pileated woodpeckers, bald eagles, sea lions, and more. Stroll to the park for pickleball or sit around a campfire. Fully stocked kitchen, beautiful handmade tile and a cozy gas fireplace. Only 15 minutes to the bridge or downtown. The space Downstairs, you'll find a well-stocked full kitchen, a dining area with a cozy gas fireplace, and a large laundry room. Upstairs, there's a living room with a queen sofabed, a large television, and a dedicated work space. Across the hall is a large bedroom with a queen bed and a bonus room with a twin bed. The bathroom has a tub, shower, openable window, skylight, and a heated floor! All rooms with beds have light-blocking shades on the windows and skylights. This property, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, is perfect for people who want to escape the noise and busyness of the outside world and immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of the forest and the shore. Because of its proximity to open water and the equines, the BarnHouse is best for adults and children over the age of five. You'll have access to over an acre of the property. The BarnHouse sits at the top of the hill in a mature evergreen forest where you'll often see Pileated Woodpeckers, Flickers, Bald Eagles, and lots of songbirds. The private fire circle is steps out the door and the friendly horse and mule live in the corral next to the BarnHouse. As you walk down your path toward the water (look for the 10+ fairy/elf houses!), the forest will thin and you'll emerge into a garden surrounded on three sides by water or wetland (depending on the tide). You can relax by the lagoon or cross the shallow water (boots provided) to the beach. You can take long (or very long, depending on the tide) walks along the beach where crabs, oysters, mussels, clams, and masses of sand dollars live. You will rarely see another person on the beach, but you'll likely see all manner of watercraft and seaplanes. Depending on the season, you might spot River Otters, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers, Osprey, several types of shorebirds, and, if you're lucky, a family of Orcas. You will often find us out and about, gardening, feeding or working with the equines, doing barn chores, or enjoying a beautiful sunset. We'll give you your privacy or stop for a chat, whichever you'd prefer. Welcome! Guest access You'll have access to over an acre of the property. The private host spaces are clearly marked. Other things to note We hope you walk the 250 steps down the forest path to the water. For your safety, please stay on the path. The entire forest path is lighted with motion lights, but if you'll be venturing out after dark, please take a headlamp or flashlight (you'll find two of each near the front door). It's dark in the forest! The footing on the path is uneven (deer use it too!), so if you'd like a bit of extra stability, please use the walking poles you'll find in the laundry room. Obviously, lots of different critters live in the forest, including bees and yellow jackets. The risk of getting stung is low (if you stay on the path), but if someone in your group is allergic, please come prepared. You can enjoy the waterfront from your Adirondack deck or use the provided boots to cross the narrow lagoon to the beach (unless there's an occasional very high tide!). Our horse and mule live in a large paddock on the property next to the BarnHouse. Although they are friendly, please do not reach out to touch them. If you're interested in interacting with them, just let us know and we'll try to arrange a visit! Registration Details P00109