BayView Retreat w/ Waterfall and Beach Access

Top rated by guests
Beautiful pond and waterfall next to the house and can be seen from windows!
This open concept cottage ensures you won`t be left out no matter where you are!
Large table and pass through kitchen makes is easy to serve your favorite meals!
Fully stocked kitchen has everything you`ll need to prepare your meals!  Just bring food!
We provide dish soap and detergent, hand soaps, trash bags, and other cleaning necessities needed during your stay.
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10.0Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"Loved watching the deer wander through the orchard and kayaking from the beach. Saw seals as we kayaked. The portable air conditioner isn't super powerful so I imagine it could get warm in the summer ..."
Linda C.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Bainbridge Island, WA

10 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

This enchanted forest escape will provide the calming setting your soul is craving! From the beautiful waterfall and stream surrounding the property, to the water views of the Puget Sound, five acres to explore, and just a quick peaceful walk down to beach access with use of kayaks and paddle boards…this property is ready for you to come relax and enjoy! Location is prime for exploring in any direction from easy access to Seattle Ferries, Military Bases, Hood Canal, and Olympic National Forest.

The BayView Retreat is a remodeled cottage sitting perched above the Liberty Bay Inlet surrounded by forest space. As you approach the property, you will head down the hillside driveway to enter the Illahee Manor Estate, a 5 acre property with five homes on it. Enjoy exploring the 5 acre property full of unique scenery, wildlife, and a small fruit tree orchard. Walk down the hillside path to the waterfront and enjoy a waterfront camp fire or a kayak trip around the calm inlet waters! Two kayaks and one stand-up paddle board provided for guest use. Please be advised the walk down the hill side path to the beach is a 5-minute walk for most. The pathway can be slippery when wet, so anyone with mobility issues should have someone else evaluate the path for them before beginning the walk down.

At the cottage you will be greeted by a beautiful waterfall with a natural stream surrounding the house. Cross over a picturesque bridge to enter the property. Inside the home you will find an open living room, dining room, and kitchen prepared to host your family of up to ten. The house is furnished with modern, comfortable pieces to help you relax. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything your family should need for cooking, and dining table with plenty of seating. The home has been updated and has all the modern touches you need, but still holds its old charm with original brick floors and elegant window fixtures.

Head up just a small flight of stairs to the primary bedroom, a den with fold out bed, a second bedroom, and two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom holds a King bed, and ensuite bathroom with tub and shower. Just off of the primary bedroom holds French doors to an office space with a desk and fold out couch to sleep an additional two guests. Down the hall holds a second bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom features a queen bed and bunk bed with trundle (sleeping a total of six in the room.) All beds have quality name brand mattresses, luxurious linens, and plenty of extra linens, blankets, and pillows.

Whether you want to stay local to Bremerton or use the area as a central point to explore, there is so much to do! The house is 5 minutes from Illahee State Park which is a 86 acre waterfront camping park great for exploring expansive trails and beaches. The house is also less than 15 minutes from the Bremerton to Seattle Ferry terminal where passengers can take the quick ferry ride over to Downtown Seattle and explore everything the city has to offer! For those willing to travel 30 mins - hour, the house is a perfect central location to travel to The Hood Canal, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Tahuya Trails, and much more! Reach out to host for helpful info when creating your plans!

Guests are welcome to explore the full 5 acre property including a fruit tree orchard, waterfall, fountain courtyard, and pathway leading to the beach with kayak and paddle board access.

Just a phone call or message away.

The house is sitting on a beautiful 5 acre parcel with 4 other homes known as the Illahee Manor. The property features a fruit orchard, waterfall, stream, fountain, beach access with use of kayaks and paddle boards, and the very regular appearance of deer families. Guests are welcome to explore the full property while giving enough space to respect the privacy of the other homes. Please respect outdoor quiet hours between 10pm-8am.

10-15 Minute Drive:
- Bremerton to Seattle Ferry Terminal
- Illahee State Park
- Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor.
15-30 Minute Drive:
- Alternative Seattle Ferries
- Tacoma
30 Min. -1.5 Hour Drive:
- Seatac Airport
- Seattle
- Hood Canal
- Olympic National Forest
- Mountain Ski Resorts

Cell reception can be limited with some providers, however once connected to our very fast WIFI, you should not have any issues.

Amenities at BayView Retreat w/ Waterfall and Beach Access

Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(18 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Loved watching the deer wander through the orchard and kayaking from the beach. Saw seals as we kayaked. The portable air conditioner isn't super powerful so I imagine it could get warm in the summer but we opened a couple of windows at night and that really cooled off the house. We loved our stay and would book this place again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Absolutely beautiful place! Loved to sit out by the waterfall.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful and private, this house had plenty of room and everything we needed.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Fantastic property that meet our family's needs during this trip for our son's wedding. Property location and things to do while staying were amazing.
    10.0 / 10.0
    I am so sad to be leaving. This was truly a dream vacation and we will be back. This beautiful, clean and well supplied home is nestled in the trees (almost feels like a tree house because you see them from every window). The primary bedroom has a beautiful view of the trees and and the water over the top of the very pretty house below. There was plenty of provancy despite three other homes down the driveway. The walk to the beach is short but yes it is steep. There is a fabulous rope swing on the beach. We took our coffee down and sat in the Adirondack chairs looking at the water and the passing boats. We had a guard goose (and sometimes a friend) go let us know that we were trespassing on their property and it made us laugh every time they hissed at us (as they were walking away). We saw several black tail deer and babies as well. The flowers were blooming and the waterfall and pond by the house was calming and beautiful. The location was perfect for a drive to Poulsbo (maybe the cutest town around) the ferry to Seattle is a reasonable distance. Our contacts were responsive to questions. This was a great visit and I daydream about being back there.
    10.0 / 10.0
    I did give the home five stars - the home was great. However, there are to warnings… 1. There is a fireplace, but it is decorative only. Not a huge deal. 2. The short walk to the beach is not short. The initial walk is steep and the pebbles make the footing insecure… then there are a few switch backs. We had people with us who would have been fine with a bit of a walk but struggled significantly with the incline/hike. The beach was the reason we rented the home (slip down for a coffee in the morning, pop down and watch the kids splash, sit by a fire in the evening…) The walk meant that we didn’t go down to the water most days and struggled down once on the days we did go down. A warning would have been appreciated. We would have found something more appropriate for our group. BUT. The owners were responsive, the property was clean and well stocked (beds were comfy and comforters snuggly). The natural surroundings and wildlife were wonderful, and (once you got to the beach) the water was crystal clear and simply amazing.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a small family reunion at this property and it was perfect. The house was easy to find, everything was clean and well stocked. And as a bonus it was probably the most comfortable rental-house bed I’ve ever slept in! The host, Melissa, was very responsive and helpful for all our questions. It comfortably slept 6 adults and we could have fit a few more if needed. The outdoor area was well maintained and a relaxing place to eat dinner and visit. And the beach was stocked with a paddle board and some kayaks which was a plus. Would definitely stay here or at another of their properties again. Highly recommend!
    8.0 / 10.0
    This was a comfortable property and we enjoyed our stay. What we loved: -Clean and comfortable bedding; we slept amazingly! -Well stocked kitchen, it had everything we needed. -Clean and functional grill with extra propane tank. -Charming home that was quite comfortable. -Beautiful area and wildlife, we enjoyed watching the deer and otters at the beach. What you should know before you go: -No comfortable outdoor seating. We ended up purchasing some camp chairs for use at the home and the beach. -No patio/deck. There isn't really an outdoor living area at this property. -The hike to the beach is long and vertical. I didn't mind it, but it does make going to the beach an endeavor and we didn't go as often as we thought we would because of the walk. -Access to the beach itself is difficult as you have to scale some fairly large rocks to get to the water. Getting the kayaks from their storage spot on and off the beach takes a lot of strength, so be sure to have someone that can push/pull/lift. -The outdoor waterfall is really pretty, when we were there the creek wasn't running, so it was the waterfall pond only that had water.. The second pond is quite full of greenery (it's very pretty!) but also mosquitoes, so take some repellant with you. -There are no beach/pool towels here, so we purchased some locally so that we wouldn't dirty the white towels in the home. -Many windows do not have screens (see mosquitoes above) -There isn't a true view of the bay from this home.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at BayView Retreat w/ Waterfall and Beach Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is BayView Retreat w/ Waterfall and Beach Access pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at BayView Retreat w/ Waterfall and Beach Access?

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