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Hood Canal's Waterfront Shoofly Creek Retreat
Come experience the Pacific Northwest at its best while staying at this 5-bedroom, 5-bath oceanfront modern retreat! Resting on 1 acre of waterfront property along the Hood Canal of Puget Sound South, this newly renovated vacation rental easily hosts up to 15 and boasts 3,900+ square feet of polished living space. Look us up @ youtube video watch?v=68J896d6sJc***
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Take in the beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the Sound from the 180 degree view of the ocean while lounging in the spacious master suite with cathedral ceilings. Look to the West and find Shoofly Creek running through to meet the ocean. It is quite a sight to watch salmon make their way up the creek from the sea right in the backyard during spawning season!
Don’t forget to go out onto the waters for some fun kayaking (kayaks and life vests included), swimming, fishing and crabbing. If you re lucky, the herons , porpoises, and seals might make an appearance as well! Grab some jet ski rentals and take off into the horizons!
Take long walks along the water, shoot basketball with a water backdrop, or just soak in the Sound! Admire the seabed during low tide (small crabs, starfish, jellyfish and many more!). Have the kids ride bikes, scooters, or just run around in the fenced-off front yard along the long private driveway. Come inside for netflix, PS4, and board games or settle down into the kids reading corner.
If you're looking for a culinary experience, we have an amazing kitchen with high end appliances for you to cook up a feast! Let's not forget the outdoor BBQ if you want dinner outdoors. As the sun descends, light up a campfire just steps away from the covered backyard and treat the family to stories and s'mores.
When it s time to wind down, there are 5 bedrooms for you to choose from and 4 bathrooms + 1 powder room to refresh in. Shoofly Retreat can comfortably host up to 15 with laundry and kitchen stocked with all necessities and amenities you may need.
****please note we are now a NO SHELLFISH COLLECTION BEACH to avoid complications with property lines and also for the sustainability of our beach*****
Previously, Shoofly Retreat has enjoyed many 5-star reviews and testimonials on a different vacation rental platform. Please continue reading for real life guest experiences below. Remember, come stay with us and leave us your stories!
DETAILED ROOM & FLOOR DESCRIPTIONS:
MAIN 1st FLOOR— living room, kitchen, dining area, 2 Bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, fully stocked laundry room for all your needs
•Spacious Living Room with gas fireplace
•Dining Room Table seats 6 under chandelier
•Kitchen Bar Stools seating for 4
•Family Room with 60” flat-screen television and Netflix/Youtube/Amazon Video
* Comfortable sectional sofa and S-curve coffee table
* Remote controlled ductless AC/heating system
*Brand new kitchen looking out onto the water equipped with all new appliances, fridge, microwave, Keurig machine, air fryer, built in modern wine cooler, sleek cabinetry with wine glass rack...etc..
•2 Bathrooms, 1 with shower
*Laundry room is stocked with all cleaning items for all around the house as well as laundry needs. Here you will also find (in supplement to what you have around the house) washer/dryer, pack-n-play, iron/board, high chairs, step ladders, vacuums, towels, tissues & paper towels, 1st aid kit, fire extinguishers, chocolate fountain ready for fondue! and many more!
•Gas grill in the back porch facing the water
•Back Porch with table seating for 8 (Summer time will also have outdoor conversation seating set and table)
*Fire pit & Basketball by the water!
Bedrooms:
Turquoise Tortoise: (main floor) sleeps 2 – one of the best views when waking up after a restful sleep on the premium queen foam mattress. Adjacent 1 bathroom.
Lavender Waves: (main floor) Sleeps 1-2 – Full Size foam mattress - Very private and directly across a full bath with a stand-up shower.
Second Floor – 3 Bedrooms with 3 Full Baths (central heating system and beautiful ceiling fans)
Captain’s Quarters: Sleeps 3-4 - Kids dream paradise. A bunk bed with storage stairs moving up and down different levels. Pull out trundle bed allows for even more sleeping area. Nautical themed.
Master’s Bedroom: Sleep 3+ - The best view in the house. A Huge King size bed facing the beautiful Hood Canal water. Picture yourself waking up to the sunrise and spotting sea life sun bathing. Walk out onto the balcony which wraps around the entire upper floor and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the gorgeous Sound. Here you will also have access to multiple air mattresses and a hammock for lounging and enjoying the view.
Sun & Moon: Sleep 2 – The best bed in the house, featuring a Queen temper-pedic foam bed with view of Shoofly Creek.
Also on the 2nd floor is a giant cathedral ceiling recreation room ready for games-and-movies-night-sleep-over fun with big families! You'll have full access to 55-inch TV with play station 4, movies, board games, basketball hoop & Kid's Corner books and games. Grab the air mattresses and line up the kids here for fun!!
**we understand at times guests can accidentally cause damage to the property affecting amenities available to the next guests. We will try to replace them ASAP to provide the best service to our next guests. If there is unavoidable delay, we appreciate your understanding and will do our best to accommodate your stay**
****REVIEWS****
Wonderful beachfront weekend getaway home!
Reviewed by: Mike T. on 21/08/2018
Comment:
Spent the weekend around the firepit, kayaking, grilling and beach combing from the private beach in the backyard! I had such a wonderful time that ive already booked the cabin for a 2nd visit this summer!! Would highly recommend this cabin to anyone, everyone!
Book it! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed by: Victoria on 7/08/2018
Comment:
Stayed here for a weekend. It is a lovely home with a great view of the water and plenty of things to do! The space is greet for family gatherings because of all the big rooms each essentially having their own bathrooms! The kitchen is up to date and a fun space to share company and food. There is a grill in the back perfect for grilling up all your proteins and veggies! Basketball hoop available for all you athletes and kayaks to explore the vast water. You’re not too close to the neighbors and it really feels like a perfect getaway from the hustle of the city. Book this now! You won’t regret it!
We ll be back to this lovely place.
Reviewed by: RB on 25/07/2018
Comment:
I stayed at other beach front vacation homes, including those in CA, nothing as comparable as staying here. Docking our boat close by and we were able to enjoy tubing, swimming, site seeing, canoeing, crabbing and fishing. On land there are games for kids, wifi for movies, basketball .... Looking forward to stay here again!
Spacious, relaxing and perfect getaway!
Reviewed by: Diana T on 24/07/2018
Comment:
Stayed here with friends and family for a long weekend and had a blast! Spent time kayaking during the day on the calm waters just feet away from the house. Plenty of activities for the kids like discovering small crabs on the beach, basketball upstairs and outside to watching movies on the PS4!
This home is gorgeous from decor to scenic views! The master has panoramic views of the bay and a balcony that almost wraps the entire upper floor. Plenty of space and bedrooms for our entire family! The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need including a separate fridge to chill wine! I will definitely be booking here again and have recommended it to all of my friends and family!
HOUSE RULES
The maximum number of guests is limited to what was indicated on the reservation. Additional visitors may NOT stay overnight. Any persons on the property are the sole responsibility of guest who made the reservation and must have permission from owner to access property. Non-compliance may result in termination of reservation. NO SMOKING INSIDE. If you do smoke outside, please dispose of all cigarette butts. ONLY DOGS allowed with added fee and required to stay off fabric furniture. NO FIREWORKS. Fireworks are absolutely prohibited on the property. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. Please be respectful to the NEIGHBORS. Be mindful of excessive noise especially in the evening. No other guests or persons are allowed access into our property. For the sustainability of our beach as well as avoid any possible property line complications, we can no longer allow collection of shellfish. We are now a NO COLLECTION BEACH. Please do not leave children unattended on the balcony, outside stairs, and fire pits. They are not child proof, can be slippery with rain or be a fire hazard. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. If you choose to use fire pits, please EXTINGUISH ALL FIRES before going back inside. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Only use appliances for their intended uses. - Please follow check-in check-out procedures. No illicit drugs. No excessive noise. Need to respect property lines- Please follow posted house rules. If something gets damaged during your stay, you must report this for the safety of others. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The owner is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest.-By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. - Illegal Activity: Any illegal activity including & not limited to drug use, noise violations, violence, and destruction of property will result in eviction and forfeiture of deposit, paid rental rates, and may result in criminal charges
SHOOFLY CREEK RETREAT