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Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away!

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and red umbrellas.
A cozy wooden interior with a dining area, lounge, and bar.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large mirror on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a stove.
A lake surrounded by trees and a sign labeled 'DIRECTV'.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nahwatzel Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Shelton, WA
  • Place, Nahwatzel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic National Forest
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington State Capitol
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom with master bath

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away!

Relax at the Lake Cabin! Lake front and private dock for the Resort.
Fresh air and trees around a very beautiful freshwater lake fed by two creeks and a naturally occurring Hot Springs in the lake! One of the warmest lakes in western Washington!
Restaurant bar and grill with family dining options just steps away. Live music! Check out our calendar for monthly activities. Beautiful views of the lake from the restaurant deck dinning!
Public boat launch and parking lot just 500 feet away down the road. Dock your boat at the resort's dock, eat lunch and go back out on the lake for more fun! Water Skiing and tubing are very popular. Swimming off the dock (no life guard) or put your own kayak or stand up paddle board in the water or rent one of ours!
One of the best bass-fishing lakes in western Washington, Nahwatzel Lake is open year-round for fishing, and is stocked each spring and fall exclusively with larger rainbow trout averaging a pound a piece. But it also receives larger rainbows from 3 to 8 pounds each, making it a great destination for quality trout fishing!
10% discount for 7 day or more stays or 20% discount for 30 day or more stays.
Restaurant hours Wed-Thurs 1-8pm Fri-Sat 12-9pm Sunday 12-7pm closed Monday and Tuesday

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Please flea treat, keep off furniture, Thank you!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2375159vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Simpson Railroad is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Isabella State Park and Schafer State Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shelton, WA

What's nearby

  • Nahwatzel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Creek Casino - 31 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Olympic National Forest - 35 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Lake Cushman - 50 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 55 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loggers Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Nahwatzel Resort and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roadside Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fire Pit - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Cabin #3, Shared Dock just steps away! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nahwatzel Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Simpson Railroad. Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve and Mason general hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay!

A wonderful place to stay and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Love this place! Thank you for another time here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2026
Thank you for this great review! We’d love to have you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

We had a lovely time at this clean and spacious cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing and it was a wonderful experience for the whole family and friends. We will be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

We loved the cabin, lake, and had a great time at the restaurant singing karaoke!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Beautiful, clean lake. Cabin was adorable and live entertainment was amazing. Good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Cabin

Quiet comfortable cabin with great fishing just a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

This was our second stay here and loved it just as much as our first stay! Plenty of space for our family of four. Short walk down to the lake - room for our ski boat at the dock. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old goat fishermen

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer at the Lake

Spent the weekend so we could enjoy our Grandson’s first birthday with the in-laws at their cabin on the Lake. Was a great weekend and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin 3

Well Kept, very clean, nice little restaurant had a wonderful breakfast, friendly owners. We had a wonderful stay. It would be great for fishing and kayaking during the summer! I went during winter the view was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Stay

We had a great experience at the cabins at Nahwatzel Lake. Kids and adults all had fun together with lots of water activities. The cabin was perfect for cooking and feeding our crew. The owners were immediate in their response to questions which helped us have a carefree relaxing stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Lake Fun

We had a great time. Cabin was comfortable. We enjoyed the lake. Even had dinner one night outside on the deck at the resort restaurant. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cabin with pretty lake access

We enjoyed our stay here. The home provided the perfect space for our family to relax and enjoy the local trails. The listing stated laundry access was nearby, which I took to mean somewhere on site. We ended up having to drive 40 minutes each way because the one 20-25 minutes away closed earlier. Make sure to plan for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needed improvement. Water pressure issues. Lacked towels, coffee cups, pot holders. Quite a few spiders in there. Not being maintained like they used to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin #3

Loved the cabin. Only one issue. Need to either supply more than one role of TP or let incoming party know they need to bring some themselves. Other than that I will be booking future stays with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and well maintained. We used it for a weekend getaway from Seattle and it was perfect for it. The only slight criticism I have is that there wasn't clear communication about some details of the property. I'm used to places like these having a binder of printout with basic information like the Wi-Fi password, the checkout procedure, how the heating works etc. The only information here was the Wi-Fi password, and that was so well hidden that I eventually gave up and contacted the owner, only to find it a few minutes later.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Home by the Water

We enjoyed our time here. Very quiet. The public dock was steps away. The restaurant close by was closed, so we had to go into town for food as we thought we’d just eat there. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Shelton has some cute places to visit. The Wilde Irish Pub had excellent fish and chips and a full bar. But a lot of shops and restaurants are also closed Monday and Tuesdays. The bathtub in the primary bedroom didn’t have a water spout for a bath, which was odd. But the shower worked fine. Everything was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Water pressure is non existence. Water barely dribbles in kitchen and front shower. Refrigerator hadn't been wiped down inside. using bathroom sink, water flowed from refrigerator all over the floor. Only 3 coffee cups. Mold inside water container of of kureig coffee maker. Cobwebs and spiders. Dirt and crumbs under couch cushions. Need new cleaners. Beds were comfy, furniture was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin 3

We took a quick 2 night stay. I grew up playing at the lake, and wanted to get to come back with my kids. Cabin 3 was cute, comfortable and had more than enough space for my family of five & 2 dogs. We took our little drift boat at did some fishing. First day was too windy for much success but the second morning we got two beautiful trout for breakfast. We swam all day & soaked in the view. Going on a Sunday night/early in the week is a great option if you want some quiet- the lake can get really busy on weekends. Communication with the host was easy and pleasant. The cabin was stocked with pretty much everything you need except food and a phone charger. They even have a basket with microwave popcorn, cider, & cocoa besides supplying coffee. The cabin was very clean, and the beds are very comfortable! It was a great stay & lovely mini vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great jumping off point to the Oly Pen

Cabin 3 was quite spacious, with everything needed for a relaxing stay. We booked for our wedding anniversary with plans to explore the Olympic Peninsula and have some down time. Lake Nahwatzel was a great pick, since it allowed us to explore both the Pacific side of the park/forest, as well as the eastern side. The restaurant was also a nice surprise. They had a great variety of options and the service was very friendly. Unlike a lot of small towns, the staff didn't make you feel like an outsider. On the contrary, Tanya, Warren, and the rest of the team were incredibly accommodating. One thing to note: Lake access is extremely limited. There's a very narrow path down to the dock (between two private properties) and a public access area that's no bigger than a boat launch and another small dock. If you plan on fishing, you'll probably want to bring/rent a boat. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant surprise to find the accommodation was actually as nice as the photos (which is sadly rare in a lot of holiday homes). Very clean, nice, and comfortable, And roomier than expected. Pip and Tanya, at the pub restaurant next door, were welcoming and helpful when we arrived and friendly throughout our stay. Plus the pizzas were huge and tasty. There was a great little band playing to about 6pm on the Sunday evening we arrived, and it was quiet and peaceful for the rest of our stay. It's a 1minute walk from the front door to water, and the lake was great for paddleboarding. My only complaint is that it was advertised as having Wi-Fi, but half the time it wouldn't connect, and when it did it constantly disconnected within minutes. Which was frustrating and did ruin plans as we had arranged a family video call and I missed out on income as I was unable to work the few hours a day I had planned to do. I did message the owner about it being an issue but it didn't improve. So, if you need Wi-Fi, this isn't the place. But if you don't, this is a great little getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication
We selected this property because it is pet-friendly, though ended up not bringing our dogs after all. The cabin was roomy enough for four adults and cleanish. Given we were only there one night, and arrived late after Thanksgiving with friends in the area, we did not take advantage of the location, which I'm sure is fantastic in the summer.Unfortunately, it did not make for the best winter stay. When we arrived, the heat was not on - it was colder than 60 degrees, and it took a while for us to figure out the wall heating units. This is the first time I've ever arrived to a VRBO that did not already have the temperature set at a comfortable level. There is also no binder for guests (as noted in another review). Which made the heating confusion a bit more challenging. We were ultimately able to get the place heated, but the bathroom in the primary bedroom never warmed up, making the prospect of a shower quite unappetizing.Again - if we were traveling in summer and enjoying the lake, I'm sure we would have appreciated our stay more. As it was, the cabin felt a bit like an off-season afterthought, like nobody had been by in a while. Compared to the VRBO we stayed in last year at the same time, which was heated and well-equipped, this felt rustic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day Weekend

We had a great time. Just a few things. Not enough towels for 6 people, only 4 towels. There were no extra garbage bags and we didnt know where to throw it away. The towel seat in the master was cracked and broken, hurt to use it. Outside had harbage and broken glass. Only 4 rolls of toliet paper, need more for guessed of 6. Please replace all light bulbs, alot missing. Under kitchen sink, leaked water. It would be nice for the property to be cleaned up with no weeds. The beds were very nice amd soft. The kitchen was big and was able to have family over for big dinners. Loved the sunsets, you can never put a price on that. We will be coming back next year. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Seely

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Hi I'm Gwen!
Mother of a young family, grew up on a small farm an hour from the lake. I have fond childhood memories of the area near the lake and I love the Pacific Northwest! So grateful to be able to spend time here and enjoy the beauty that is all around.

Why they chose this property

Fell in love with the Resort and I've always loved this area. Quaint cabins and dock right on the water with beautiful rustic Restaurant. I'm very grateful to be able to claim to be a part of this community and the great people that are here!

What makes this property unique

Friendly community and peaceful rural feel! Relaxing and Beautiful!

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