Cabin

Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier

Beachfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
waterfront side of cabin
downstairs queen bed room
upstairs bathroom
kitchen and dinning room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shelton, WA
  • Place, Harstine Island State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fudge Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Creek Casino
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier

Waterfront cabin located on beautiful Harstine Island with beach access 30ft. from the front door and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and Mcmicken island. Enjoy a colorful sunrise from bed in the loft bedroom or from the jetted tub in the upstairs bathroom. Down stairs you can experience the view from the dinning and living rooms or the front lawn in the fresh salt air. You might be suprised with a visit from a soaring eagle hunting for breakfast or a playful sea otter.
This is the perfect peacful setting for relaxing and enhancing your relationship with a spouse or your loved ones. You can also enjoy the many activities this area provides. Just a 15 minute walk down the beach to Mcmiken Island state park where you can spy an eagle's nest atop the old growth fir trees or explore the beach and dig butter clams for dinner. Just a 15 minute drive to Spencer Lake where there is a restaurant, antique shop , gas and groceries as well as a bakery with wine tasting. We're aslo a short trip to Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic National Forrest or even the Pacific ocean. Ther are several state parks here on the island including Jarrells Cove state park.

Keywords: Boat house, 2 story loft, rv hook up, beach access, water front property,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McMicken Island State Park and Harstine Island State Park, while Mason County Historical Society Museum and Madsen Family Cellars are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Shelton, WA

What's nearby

  • Harstine Island State Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fudge Point - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Phillips Lake - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Mason Lake - 32 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Little Creek Casino - 39 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 67 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spencer Lake Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪2 Margaritas - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Home Port Restaurant and Lounge - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Grapevine Catering - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪A Little Something Catering - ‬75 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harstine Island, Waterfront W / View of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelton cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of McMicken Island State Park, Fudge Point and Harstine Island State Park. Graham Point and Jarrell Cove State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While the house and surrounding scenery are beautiful and unmatched, the best part of our stay was the hospitality that Mike and Shelley extended to us! Thank you for sharing your canoe and bounty with us, we are still talking about how rested we felt and how much fun we had connecting with each other over conversation, cooking yummy seafood food at the house, and watching the wildlife from the beach. We hope to be back some time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

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

Great spot for a beach front getaway

We enjoyed our stay here with the family on the beachfront! The views were wonderful, and access to McMicken Island at low tide was easy. The house had fun history on the walls and was kept clean and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Beach cabin

Beautiful location and view. Delightful house that was so comfortable....views throughout the house. Extremely comfortable. Family really enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim&jeanna s., Puyallup

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

Another great stay!

What a great place to relax , take in the views & enjoy time on the water. Thank you Mike & Shelly, your home is just perfect & we really appreciate being able to use the bouy for the boat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

tim&jeanna s., Puyallup

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

Perfect escape

Mike & Shelly treated us great - loved staying in their beautiful home! Perfect place to boat & enjoy abundant wildlife. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard l.

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

Cottage on the bay

Thanks again Mike, the time we spent at your place was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great Place!

We really enjoyed our stay - right on the water and Mt Rainier in the distance. The house is very well maintained and met all of our needs. Mike was very welcoming and thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

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

Exceeded expectations

Mikes place is a beaut Listing is 100% accurate 2nd year in a row and will return next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Fantastic

The place was even better than the pictures. The hosts showed the most genuine and thoughtful hospitality. I see why people come back year after year and we’ll probably be among them! This was exactly what our family needed and we can’t thank the hosts enough for making it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty W., Portland, OR, United States

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

Incredible property

What a beautiful setting. This home is clean and nice, on a beautiful property with incredible views. It’s got it all. We will come back here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

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

Perfect

We love returning each year to experience the quiet and the view. Mike and Shelley are wonderful. We appreciate how wonderful it is to unplug and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

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

Amazing spot on the water

We really enjoyed our three night stay at Mike and Shelley's place - it's even nicer than the pictures. We liked it so much we just enjoyed the house and walking along the beach and watching the wildlife - seals, herons and even a bald eagle. Mike was very accomodating and the house had everything we needed. Would very much recommend for families and people looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Puget Sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren D.

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

Beautiful, relaxing, sanctimonious.

The views. The views, words can’t do justice but darn. The views. Every room every window looks at water, islands, and mountains. Best place we have stayed at. Mike is a friendly and helpful host. Oysters were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful and well kept property. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals. Mike and Shelley were gracious hosts and let us use their boat and canoe. He even picked oysters for our dinner from the front yard. Close walk to the public beach/ clam digging. Wonderful stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Piece of Heaven

Getting my mother up from CA for possibly her last visit could not have gone better!! The view, weather and comfort of the home all came together for an exceptional time. We could not be more thankful for the time spent with our mother and family. We will be booking our stays in the future whenever possible in the same place. Thank you Mike. Dave R
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

A perfect get away

This house and property is wonderful. but it is camping in a way. We bring all our food and comfort items as groceries are a drive away. If you wash the dishes in the washer doing the day you can avoid the noise during sleeping hours . Every day bring a natural wonder. One morning we. awoke to a bright red sun.We were visited by all sorts of water life. QUIET A swift breeze flows through the house rom th patio to the front door. Bring a great book and enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just wonderful!

This is our third sequential year renting this cabin, and each time we stay a little longer, and even after 9 days this last time it still wasn't enough -- we love incredible beauty and peace of this location, the cabin itself, and Mike and Shelley are such amazingly warm and welcoming hosts. Our favorite is to get out on the water on standup paddles or a canoe and watch all the amazing sea creatures (seals, schools of fish, seastars) just beneath you; it's like floating across an aquarium. We eat all our meals outdoors on the patio or beautiful lawn (there are a number of great outdoor seating / lounging options), and thoroughly enjoy evening fires, roasting s'mores, and watching Mt. Rainier turn various shades of pink and purple as the sun sets. My only hesitation in posting a rave review is we'd love to keep it a secret ;) We'll be back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S., CT

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

Views to warm the soul

My husband and I stayed a week too short. We will be back. What a glorious spot in the world as well as a finely detailed home.. It was so peaceful and quiet and we are sad to leave but are so fortunate we found Mike and Shellys little peace of heaven .. Walk talks and reading ongoing to sleep every night to a glowing pink skyline. The rooster down the beach Mae us laugh every morning and we loved watching all the wildlife. the frisky little otters the best!!!! Shells everywhere and the sweet smell of the sea. thank you thank you. Mike gave us some treasures from his garden which were delicious for dinners and we ate some baked oysters moron the shore. what more could anyone want. I loved the sign that read if you are fortunate to live by the sea you are fortunate enough".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cabin with amazing views! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again we had a perfect stay. Mike is a gracious and generous host. Our kids and my folks love the place. We stayed for three nights (which I think is a minimum!) and loved the sunsets, the beach walks, the views of Mt Rainier, the clams, the perfectly manicured grass. We played catch, badminton, cornhole, bocce, cards, and we cooked and dined and conversed until late at night. We saw bald eagles and seals and blue herons and osprey. I strongly recommend staying here. And I strongly recommend reaching out to Mike, he'll make your stay even better :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace E.

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

Absolutely Phenomenal

This property is absolutely amazing! Myself, husband, 2 kiddos (4 & 6), and parents stayed for 3 nights. We did not want to leave! Being on the water was so picturesque and relaxing. The location is very remote and private. We brought 3 kayaks and were able to easily put in from the property and paddle around the gorgeous water. I highly recommend and we will be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most well kept property we have stayed at. The property inside and out was beautiful and relaxing! My kids enjoyed walking the shoreline and hanging out on the dock until dark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike & Shelley are the best hosts ever - so knowledgeable, fun, generous and focused on helping guests enjoy Harstine Island. Harstine is magical: full of wildlife, lots to watch, quiet and serene. No TV (there's cell & WiFi), no traffic; the cabin is nicely situated towards sunrise and glorious views of Mt Rainier and the water. Perfect for decompressing from our modern world while still offering modern conveniences. Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. A wonderful paddle boarding spot. The best VRBO stay we've had - thank you, Mike & Shelley!!
Sunset from the patio
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

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

We had the best time!

We went with our 3 kids ages 7,10, and 13 and we had the most wonderful time. The property is stunning. Mike showed our kids how to dig for clams which were so yummy! He also showed us around and shared the history of the island on his boat. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Incredible Serene Getaway With Spectacular Views

We love staying here! It has become our wedding anniversary celebration getaway. We highly recommend the experience on Harstene Island.The hosts are excellent people!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by shelley l glaser

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I wasBorn and raised here on Hartsine Island. My Grandfather migrated here from Croatia 100 years ago. He and Grandma fell in love with the pristine beauty and peacefulness of this place. They built a farm and raised a large family with many happy memories here.

Why they chose this property

We built our cabin on the homestead site of my Granparent's first home.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy long walks on the beach with our dogs , clam digging, fishing, boating and waterskiing.

Languages:

English