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

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Dinner on the deck
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 7167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Belfair Beaches
  • Place, Belfair State Park
  • Place, Twanoh State Park
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 604 690 103

About the area

Belfair

Located in Belfair, this holiday 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Belfair, WA

What's nearby

  • Belfair Beaches - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Belfair State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Twanoh State Park - 23 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Coon Lake - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Mason Lake - 24 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's Bar and Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Michelle's Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 3 miles (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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super comfy beds, well appointed kitchen and amazing sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay on the water, very peaceful and relaxing. Great for families and/or young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very clean and updated, with great amenities inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect Hood Canal location. Grandparents and family of 4 loved Kayaking and digging clams. Property just as described, would definitely stay again !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great location and beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Travis S.

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

Beautiful, relaxing getaway!

This was a dream of a property to rent! We have rented several vacation homes over the years and this was by far the best experience we have had. The home was spotless, extremely well stocked, the hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and make sure we had what we needed. We loved taking out the kayaks and rowboat they have with the home, and the view is just amazing. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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

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

Jessica H.

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

Staycation for 5

We were a group of 4 adults and a 4-year old and it was the right amount of space for us to relax together by the water. We found lots of delicious fresh oysters, did s'mores every night in the fire pit and enjoyed wading the shockingly warm water. Only small caveat: small kids might be disappointed that it's more of a rocky beach than sandy for sandcastling/etc. but that momentary dissapointment was overshadowed by everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with a beautiful view. Loved the deck right on The beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place on water. Everything you need will definitely reserve again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rati V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and everything was available. The kitchen can have more cups but not a big deal. We enjoyed during our stay of 3 days with fresh oysters and clams to harvest and eat for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay at the house and thoroughly enjoyed our week away from home. With its proximity to Seattle, Olympia, and the Olympic national park, we had easy access to explore the surroundings. The location was quiet and we had a chance to explore the beaches and partake in some yummy clams and oysters. Highly recommend the location if you're looking for a comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house right on the water with kayaks and other great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Check-in was easy and everything was exactly as pictured and described. Being able to get out on the water so easily and gather our own oysters and clams for lunch/dinner was a treat. The house was tidy and well maintained. Earline and her husband were communicative and easy to work with. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

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

Our Canal paradise

This is the 3rd summer my family and friends have stayed at Madrona cottage and it is by far the best vacation rental on the canal we have found. Set back from the noisy road, this immaculate cottage with it's gourmet kitchen and wrap around deck makes a wonderful eating and socializing area. But what we loved most of all was sitting under the beautiful madrona tree in the yard, and swimming and kayaking the warm water as the tide came in. It was hot while we were there and we were very thankful for the air conditioning.Our hosts, Rob and Earline were very gracious and responsive to any of our questions, Even though they were next door, we never felt overlooked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great family vacation spot

My family, including our 6 year old granddaughter, had a great time here. The house is spacious and light-filled, there is plenty of seating, the kitchen is very well equipped, making it easy to cook most of our meals at home, and the deck and yard allowed us ample space to play outside.We spent a lot of time on or near the water, an added bonus. My husband and son cycled in the area, and felt safe on the roads. Earline and Rob, our hosts, were lovely and gracious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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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