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Sunny Lake Sutherland Gateway to Olympic National Park

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Relax in a handmade Adirondack and enjoy the view after wine tasting in town!
Drive up to this dockside lake-house equipped with everything you need.
Fully equipped kitchen with plenty of seating.
Enjoy an open floor plan with views from anywhere within the cabin!
Green grass and a perfect space to park your boat!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 881.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Angeles, WA
  • Place, Lake Sutherland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Crescent
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marymere Falls
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Murphy bed

1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny Lake Sutherland Gateway to Olympic National Park

Located on the sunny North-shore of Lake Sutherland. Enjoy expansive views of the lake and a central location with access to all that Olympic National Park has to offer. (O.N.P. visitor information center at Lake Crescent is just over 5 mi. away).

Many of our visitors enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings at the lake, then pack lunches, and enjoy short day trips all over the Peninsula. Spread out your maps and explore! Beaches, Mountains, Rivers, Rainforests, Lakes, Waterfalls, all just minutes away.

The open floor plan offers lake views from nearly every seat. Clean and uncluttered, the comfortable furniture, quality beds and linens, ensure you will relax and enjoy your time here. The kitchen and appliances are very nice and stocked with the basics. Propane and Charcoal BBQ's are clean and ready for grilling on the BBQ deck, plus there are tables for dining inside & out.

The expansive dock is private (not a shared dock) and is equipped with 2 swim ladders and several incredibly comfortable Adirondack chairs hand-made by the owner. This is the perfect place for spending days in the sun and on the water. After the sun goes down, enjoy some great stargazing from the dock.

Easy access from Highway 101 via a short paved road that leads right to the property. There is also a small group of private roads that inter- connect and allow for long walks around much of the North Shore of the lake.
Drive right up to the door!

Although we love them, please no pets and no Smoking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We have a septic system, can not be overloaded
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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
Note from host: We have a septic system, can not be overloaded
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

Port Angeles

Located in Port Angeles, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic National Park and Lake Crescent. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Angeles, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Sutherland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Crescent - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Storm King Ranger Station - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Marymere Falls - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 21 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Angeles Bus Station - 19 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granny's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackberry Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Family Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The One 12 - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Salt Creek Restaurant & Lounge - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Lake Sutherland Gateway to Olympic National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Lake Sutherland Gateway to Olympic National Park ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is Sunny Lake Sutherland Gateway to Olympic National Park located?

Located in the mountains, this Port Angeles holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Sutherland and Olympic National Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Olympic National Forest is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation! Super cute place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property. Minor issues like loud refrigerator noises and bathroom door that doesn't shut completely as well as leftover food in fridge and freezer. Still the location was amazing and we fully enjoyed the lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage on the lake. Plenty of afternoon sunshine which feels great for swimming in the summer. Our family had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose this place to stay as a 'homebase' during our adventures in Olympic peninsula and it was perfect. Great location if you're interested in day hikes in the park or just want to relax at a lake with an amazing view and quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was incredible. Pictures do not do the atmosphere justice. The outside living here is amazing…you want to be at the patio table, dock, Adirondack chairs or kayakers all the time to absorb the mountains, water and sunshine. I would stay here again with my wife and three kids anytime! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience, best part of our trip. Having a private dock at this beautiful lake with mountains around it was indescribable. The house itself was great as well. Host was responsive and neighbors were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

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

Great stay!

Perfect spot to come home to while visiting the park. The house was very comfortable and well stocked. The dock can’t be beat. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock until dark every night after the day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice cabin. good kitchen with most of the things you need. living room spacious. bedrooms are a bit small but you are supposed to be outside most of the time anyway. the dock (not sure whether this is the right term - see photos) is perfect. you look to the south, can launch your kayak (two are on-site: one single and one double) from the side and go into the lake swimming via the ladder. highway 101 is quite close but since it goes down a bit to the lake it doesnt bother so much since the cabin is in some kind of a sound shadow. from here you can easily explore many things close by, like the sol duc hot-springs, port angeles, hurricane ridge, marrymere falls, lake crescent and so on. highly recommended for visiting the northern part of olympic national park!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Beautiful area, lovely house!

Great location, close to lots of fun outdoor activities! Had a blast! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Excellent place for those exploring Olympic!

This property was truly wonderful! The lake views are stunning, yet relaxing. The house has everything you'll need and then some! One small note: the wi-fi is rather slow and even outpaced by 4g data connection, but overall the perfect place to disconnect anyway! The location is perfect for accessing any of Olympic's many features, and is quite close specifically to Hurricane Hill and Storm King among others. We certainly hope to come back for our next Olympic getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

keiko k., Seattle, WA

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

Beautiful lake vacation

We were supposed to go to Lake Louise but couldn’t because of Covid. So grateful that this Lake Sutherland cabin saved the vacay! We literally didn’t leave the cabin/lake for the five days we were there. Just kayaked (provided) and relaxed in the clean cozy cabin. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

A wonderful spot

We recently stayed here to explore the Olympic Peninsula. There were four of us - two couples- and we were very comfortable. The Murphy bed could also be used to sleep two more people. The location is as advertised. The main window looks west over a scenic lake. It’s a great spot to relax at the end of the day. The water was chilly in June but refreshing and crystal clear. The owners are wonderful. They are cummunicative and accommodated a change in our rental. The location is about 20 min from Port Angeles and the northern entrance to Olympic NP. Great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Fun, clean, views!

Owners were too kind and quick to respond, they sincerely want to ensure you are happy in their home and town. Cabin is very well cared for (so clean) and most anything you need they have provided. As with any older cabin the space is tight but very manageable. The one and only negative for us was the bedroom walls do not fully extend to ceiling creating an open space. The outside space is very pretty with AWESOME views.The deck and dock provide plenty of space for fun in the sun, kids will not get bored! Great central location for visiting Olympic Natl Park and the beauty of surrounding coastlines. The logging community is interesting to see at the Port Angeles waterlines (west side), drive through historical downtown to appreciate the history. If you love the great outdoors this is the place to be, if you prefer city life stay home!.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melinda T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Don't Bring Kids to this Rental!

Unfortunately, we had a really bad experience here. First of all, the bedrooms aren't really bedrooms as the wall doesn't go to the ceiling- so you can hear everything and then some when trying to get to bed/wake up in the morning. This isn't described at all and quite misleading. Please check EVERYTHING when you enter the rental. Owner told me after we checked out that we should have inspected the entire space inside and out and let her know of any nicks/marks so they wouldn't be blamed on us. Who does that?! Her daughter is the housekeeper and is eager to find anything out of place to be able to charge you for it. She asked me in disgust 'do you have a dog or kids?'. Anything out of place or any indication that you used something she will seek reimbursement for. Had I known she was so unfriendly towards kids, I would never have even booked this place. I should have known something was amiss when I asked questions prior to arriving and were given answers of 'it's a VRBO policy' only to be told by VRBO that it was the owners setting those options, not VRBO. The deception runs throughout. We even went back when she texted pics of the issues she claimed were done by us. The pictures we were sent showed HUGE issues, only to find out the scratch was miniscule. We took the time to return to the rental to speak with her, but she was not open to any discussion, so I'm not sure why we were called back. We have warned friends coming to the area to find other rentals. We have stayed in many rentals over the years and never had these problems before, including the other rentals during our trip. Can't recommend strongly enough to find another place to stay other than here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenton D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome. We chose to spend the entirety of our stay at the house and it did not disappoint. We swam, fished and just enjoyed the nature around us. The neighbors also came by and were real friendly . The house was clean and just the right size for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and setting are beautiful. Everything you could want in an awesome lakefront property. Close to National Park and Port Angeles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing visit. Beautiful property, well maintained and stocked. Prime spot on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing time at this wonderful spot. We are a family of 5 who came out to visit Olympic National Park. The hosts were very responsive, the cabin is beautiful, and the setting is amazing. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Just a note for families, the rooms are all open at the ceiling, so sound carries at night if you have light sleepers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at the cottage! The hosts had everything we could possibly need and more. We loved going out and exploring ONP in the morning and coming back to the cottage in the afternoon to swim and relax. The view and outdoor space was absolutely awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

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

Amazing stay!

This home sits in a dream-like setting on a beautiful lake. Its peaceful and secluded, while being just a mile or so from the National Park. The owners were very communicative and we are so grateful they shared their home with us. I highly reccommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake house is even more beautiful than the pictures- it exceeded our expectations! Alan and Wendy were very communicative and had great recommendations for places to see and eat in the area. Their best recommendation was to jump in and enjoy the lake - and we did every afternoon! It was also a perfect launch point for many amazing hikes. This was our favorite family vacation ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen erickson E.

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

Perfect Cabin

85 year old, and 86 year old stayed here for family party. So cute and perfect. Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

Lake House 2024

We stay at this property every year for a week. The place never disappoints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

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

Perfect!!

This is a perfect location. House was super clean and had everything we needed. The lake was so nice. Do note that the two bedrooms are open at the top to the rest of the house, so you can hear every word said in every room other than the bathroom, which does have full walls. Not an issue for us. Everything was in such good order! Will defiantly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

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

Incredible experience

The listing didn’t give it all that it could had. Perfect place for a small family. Lake was beautiful! Didn’t expect kayaks but took advantage. Make sure you pick up groceries prior to your arrival. They’re were many items you may have forgotten but need to count on preparing your meals which we like to do. Wish the bridge wasn’t out of commission but managed around it. Loved the Sol Duc Falls Trail the best. Mount Storm kicked our butts. Would love to come back to this perfect property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alan Burwell

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We are Olympic Peninsula Natives. Our family has owned and enjoyed this property since 1981. It is a very special place to us and it is a great place to spend time. As the seasons change, so does the lake environment. Summers are fantastic for outdoor and watersports enthusiasts, and there is a modest amount of boating traffic. Winter, Spring and Fall seasons it remains very peaceful and the traffic on the lake is mostly all wildlife. Regardless of the season, this is a fantastic spot to enjoy all the beauty of the lake and the Olympic Peninsula.

Why they chose this property

We feel this is one of the best locations on the lake. It is easy to find, easy to drive to, and when you arrive, you will find that we are one of a very small number of properties on Lake Sutherland's North shore ( The sunny side) that offers drive- up access to the home and the lake without having to climb a large staircase. If you are considering another property we encourage you to consider this.
This location does not fall into the shadows. Many properties on Lake Sutherland only get direct sunlight for a limited time daily. The summer sun hits the dock at @ 10 AM and stays with us until sunset.

What makes this property unique

Central location. Short drive times to Olympic National Park attractions. Quick and easy access to Hwy 101 on good paved surfaces. Being able to drive right to the front door at lake level is a huge benefit.

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