New Airbnb listing! Welcome to The Historic Balch Retreat. This quaint Nantucket waterfront charmer was constructed by T.B. Balch in 1920, one of the original founders of Brinnon. It is rumored to be the closest to the water in all of Jefferson County. Great care has been taken to provide historically romantic ambiance. Stay at the only nationally registered, historic waterfront vacation rental in close proximity to Seattle and Tacoma, and one of the rare few in the Pacific Northwest. Guest access This property is not for those with mobility issues. There are lots of stairs. A few upon entry, stairs to the upper master suite, stairs down to the lower level (bedroom 3), and stairs down to the beach. The main level has a bedroom, bathroom, outer deck off of the living room, kitchen & dining.