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Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

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Exterior
Golf
Property grounds
Property grounds
4 secluded acres for you to enjoy

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Quinault, WA
  • Lake Quinault
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Quinault Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

The Elk House is the Quinault Rain Forest's best kept secret and we are back in business! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath open-concept home was built in 2006 and sits on 4 acres of private land for you to enjoy and explore. It's hard to decide where the yard ends and nature begins. Barbeque on the 280 sq. ft. covered porch and watch for Roosevelt Elk that often graze in the front field, sometimes as close as 30 feet from the house! Get cozy next to the gas fireplace under 17 foot vaulted ceilings and watch for bald eagle, black-tail deer and great blue heron--regular visitors of the property. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit area and stargaze on clear summer nights. Explore nearby Zeigler Creek, picnic under a giant Maple tree and take leisurely walks around the property. The Elk House property is tranquility at it's best!

If you want to venture out, drive, bike or walk the South Shore Road and discover nearby hiking trails, explore the World's Largest Spruce Tree, visit the famous glacier-fed Lake Quinault, or jump in your car or take a guided tour of the 31 mile loop drive into the Olympic National Park to see spectacular waterfalls, giant evergreen trees and wildlife. Whether you are here to experience outdoor recreation or just get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the Elk House is the perfect place for you to rest and rejuvenate.

While staying at the Elk House you will enjoy all the comforts of home. A fully functional kitchen with double convection oven and gas cook top, full-size built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator allows you to enjoy family dining in a private and pristine setting. The open-concept kitchen/dining room/living room creates a family atmosphere that can't be beat! Take refuge in the 350 sq. ft. open loft with a large picture window or in the private suite on the main floor.

The Elk House was built with the outdoor enthusiast and family in mind. Everywhere you look, nature abounds. Make your next memory in Lake Quinault at the Elk House!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family centered atmosphere inside and out
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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
Smoking is strictly prohibited
Booking must be made 48 or more hours in advance

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Quinault

Located in Quinault, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lake Quinault Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Quinault, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Quinault - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Quinault Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Lane Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Quinault Rain Forest Visitor Information Center - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salmon House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dino's Pizza and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quinault Mercantile - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quinault Internet Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

As of 15 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! on 16 September 2025 start from NZ$859.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Olympic National Forest and Big Spruce Trailhead. Wrights Canyon Trailhead and Lake Quinault are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Manikanta Monic K.

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

The venu was in a great location

Its a very good stay with good views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious and well appointed. The highlight was the Elks arriving at dusk to feed. There were close to 30! The Lake Quinalt area is quiet and not overrun with people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful getaway

Wonderful stay with excellent amenities; it was a real treat to be on the property and so close to Lake Quinault. I would have liked the online listing to have included the large chore list (ie starting laundry, stripping the beds of linens, taking out the trash) that needed to be done on the day of departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Secluded house with a view

We loved all the hikes that are within 10 minutes from the house in Olympic National Forest. There were a few kid toys for the littles and the kitchen was well equipped. The view of the mountains was lovely and we were visited by black tail deer and an elk herd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great stay!!

Wonderful stay. Quiet location. Enjoyed the elk in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great spot to get away

Our family had a great experience here. The location was great and the home was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Beautiful place to stay.

We enjoyed views from the porch and the nice fire pit. Everything went really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

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

Hiking in the olympics

+++++.great setting and location for a quiet forest stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Fabulous location

Beautiful home with plenty of space. Close to the park, lake, and lodge. So convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family was very happy with our stay at the Elk House. I understand why this location has such high reviews. The home was spotlessly clean, comfortable, attractive, and was in a quiet, relaxing location. I wish that we had seen elk during our stay, but it was still nice to sit on the front porch to enjoy the view. (Be forewarned that the large field surrounding has many slugs lying in the damp grass in the early morning.)There is a master bedroom on the main floor that has a queen bed. There is an open loft upstairs that had a queen bed and a twin day bed. The day bed also had a hideaway bed underneath that could be pulled out for a second twin bed. I had brought pots and pans for cooking which was unnecessary as the kitchen was very well supplied with anything we would need to fix and serve meals. We would love to return to stay at the Elk House again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Beautiful location and home!

Gorgeous secluded home. Clean and homey. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath C.

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

Perfect cabin!

A lovely cabin. Superb location. Very clean. Lovely area. Really nice open lounge / dining / kitchen. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria G.

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

Beyond Expectations

Beautiful stay. Pictures do not do it justice. We loved the property and home and wish we could have stayed one more night. Didnt see any Elk, but that was fine, because we just enjoyed the comfort of the home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

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

Lovely Home

Even nicer than it looked online. Very private, large yard. Very comfortable for two couples. It would have been nice to have tables or luggage racks in the loft, since we only stayed a few days, we didn't want to unpack, even though there is lots of closet space. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful peaceful stay

Picturesque well maintained property in a quiet location with a lot to do around. We loved coming back and relaxing after hiking around the area- which has a lot of options which are all uncrowded and lovely. Was perfect for our family of 5. Internet service was plenty fast even for streaming. No cell signal on Verizon but you can drive 2 miles down the road if you need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

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

Peaceful retreat

We really enjoyed the incredible views and comfortable space at the Elk House! Wish we would have gotten to see some elk but loved the yard nonetheless. Very quick access to the Quinalt area activities. Ample kitchen space and comfortable beds. The home needs smoke detectors installed and could use some blinds upstairs, but otherwise we have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

This is priceless

We had the best time enjoying the most stunning property, ton inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Clean and spacious with a beautiful view

We loved the serene setting and the opportunity to watch elk graze right on the property. Wish the seating on the porch had been more comfortable. Dishwasher was not working which is a small thing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan G.

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

Convenient location, comfortable home

Nice house located in a field, off the beaten path of Quinault. Peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the porch. Saw the herd of elk early one morning. The TV and dishwater were not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley M.

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

Appropriately named

We saw a herd of 15 elk on the morning of our departure. What a treat! The place is perfect for a small family or 2 couples. It’s out away from traffic and noise. The tv is a large screen set with Direct Tv channels. My only suggestion is that the grill is in need of upgrading. We used it anyway but it’s showing it’s age and usage. This is our second time here and we’d return again as it’s near some of our favorite hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana S.

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

Nice Getaway at the Elk House

We enjoyed our stay at the Elk House and would come back again. It’s a great house and such a peaceful area. We didn’t see any elk, sadly, but enjoyed spending mornings and evenings on the porch. The WiFi worked great, and we were able to stream on the TV. The house is in a great area - easy drives to Lake Quinault, hiking, and more! The “grocery stores” near by are small so if you’re coming from a larger area it may be worth bringing groceries with you. A few things to note for future guests - there is a keurig but no kcups were provided so bring your own; same goes for coffee pot/coffee. We couldn’t figure out the air conditioning and there were no instructions to be found; it wasn’t that warm so I didn’t feel the need to reach out to the hosts about it, but something to note if you’ll be going in peak summer time. We hope to visit the area again in the future and would love to stay at Elk House again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and cozy place in a wonderful location, just off the beautiful Lake Quinault.We felt welcome and privileged to stay here.Our toddler grandson was fascinated by the kids books and toys he found.Many thanks to our hosts for being so thoughtful in every detail and for this opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and the the property!Perfect for a family get together or a group gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

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

Amazing, family friendly house

Fantastic house. Plenty of space. Elk in the backyard. Great location in quinault. Well stocked with all necessities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Hollie Nelson (Owners)

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Mike was born in Alaska and spent most of his childhood exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He moved to Washington in 1996 and has lived in the Grays Harbor area ever since where he currently works in the road maintenance and construction business and for a local school district.

Hollie was born and raised in Lake Quinault, graduated from Washington State University and married Mike in 2001.She taught for 12 years as a school teacher and now works as an Early Childhood Coordinator for a local school district

Originally, Mike and Hollie designed the Elk House for a family of three with their daughter's special medical needs in mind. However, the family simply outgrew the indoor living space as their family increased in size. The Nelsons now have 4 daughters and a son ages 12, 7, 6 and 5 year-old twins. The Nelsons also provide foster care for children in need and have a licensed foster home in the area.

The Nelson's are active in their children's school, church and community. They have a passion for serving others and feel privileged to share the home they have made so many memories in, with others. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Elk House!

Why they chose this property

Mike and Hollie built the Elk House in 2006. The surroundings were perfect as the property borders the land that she grew up on as a child. Ziegler Creek, that borders the property was the creek she played in as a child during the summer months. The surrounding fields are where she spent most of her spare time riding horses, quads, hunting, fishing and hiking. Owning the Elk House Property, adjacent to where she made her childhood memories, was a dream come true for both Mike and Hollie. It has been such a blessing to make similar memories with our children and to know that others will do the same.

What makes this property unique

When the house was built in 2006, we were amazed at the amount of wildlife in our 'front yard.' When local salmon are spawning, bald eagle sightings are a daily occurrence. Great Blue Heron spend ample time at Zeigler Creek and it's soul soothing to hear the sounds of birds singing on a spring or summer morning while you drink a cup of coffee on the covered front porch. An occasional sighting of Black-tail deer and coyote, and the rare, but majestic passing-through of a bobcat or black bear remind us that we are in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest.

All of the local wildlife are are fascinating to watch from the large and expansive windows in the home! However, our most frequent visitors are the famous Roosevelt Elk. When we thought about what we should name our home as a vacation rental, Mike asked, 'What's the first thing you think about when you think of this home and our property?' The answers was clear---Roosevelt Elk. And so, our home suddenly had a name--The Elk House. Herds as large as 50 elk graze comfortably on the property on a regular basis. The only boundary they seem to sense is a 20 foot perimeter around the house. Needless to say, we get the most amazing view on earth when they visit! You may hear elk bugling back and forth, witness the bulls 'fighting', Cows (female elk) nursing their calves, and enjoy the entire herd grazing and even playing right in front of your eyes. There are very few opportunities to view this magnificent animal so up close and personal in a home setting. Don't forget to bring your camera!

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