Escape to Agate Pass Retreat enjoy water views and beach access 2 minute walk to the beach for a stroll on a sandy beach. Great for couples or families and dog friendly. From the deck relax and watch marine traffic pass through the very active Agate Pass waterway between Suquamish and Bainbridge Island (depending on time of year trees in front of deck may block view). Soak up a walk on the beach finding sea-glass and seashells while looking for otters and eagles. Short drive to Poulsbo and Downtown Bainbridge Island. Drive 15 minutes from either Kingston Ferry or Bainbridge Ferry (Seattle day trip). One way to kickoff your stay is by relishing locally caught seafood and shellfish by visiting local seafood purveyors (list of local businesses at the house). The kitchen is completely equipped to cook a gourmet meal for friends and family. Kids will love the back yard with a new Play Set / Swing Set with a circular slide. Part of our yard includes the small woods behind the swing set and at times there is a tiny creek great for kids who like to explore (please supervise children). We provide Beach Toys to take to Old Man House Park.
2 NEW DECKS - there is deck off the living room with Adirondack chairs and a gas fire pit table and ALSO a large back deck with a Grill and stairs to the back yard. Large back yard with play set / swing set (UNFENCED yard).
This charming house was originally designed as a Parsonage in 1963 still with its original wood floors. My favorite roof is the Sun Room! I love having coffee and wathcing stunning sunrises. We look South over Agate Pass towards Bainbridge Island. Lots of windows / sky lights make this feel very bright and open.
**PLEASE NOTE** DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT** : The downstairs is a separate apartment and not included with the rental. There is no guest access to the walk-out basement, or the garage.
BACK YARD ACCESS: Please access the backyard by going down the stairs from back deck or alternatively around the garage (between the sport court and the garage) through the side yard to the backyard. The patio for the walk out basement is for the downstairs apartment. Please note the yard is NOT fenced, please watch children and animals at all times. Playground / swing set in back yard.
Full size kitchen with all the necessities for a great home cooked meal. Cleanliness is a top priority, providing you with fresh hotel quality linens. Free Wi-Fi.
Cable TV in the living room. TVs in living room and 2 bedrooms are smart TVs and you can login to your Netflix or other streaming account.
BEACH ACCESS: We are steps away from Old Man House Park, a public SANDY beach and park with a fire pit, grill, and grassy area. A great place to launch your kayak. Enjoy one of the few sandy beaches in the area and watch your kiddos make sandcastles. Walk North on the beach towards Suquamish Dock grab a burger at Sully's or groceries at the local market
Every effort has been made to create a welcoming and comfortable space for guests, with an eye for design that both looks and feels good. Please do keep in mind, however, having said that, this is an old house with quirks and some patina.
Nearby Wedding Venues:
Kiana Lodge - 2.9 miles; approx 6 minute drive
Heronswood Garden - 8 miles; approx 15 min
IslandWood (Bainbridge Island) - 10 miles
Kingston House - 5.5 miles; approx 9 min
Red Cedar Farms - 12 miles
Molly Ward Bistro and Gardens - 11 miles
Raspberry Ridge Farm - 8 miles
Kitsap Memorial Log Hall Heritage Area - 12 miles
Hood Canal Vista Pavilion - 10.6 miles
Manor House - approx 15 to 20 minutes
PARKING: The full-time resident parks in the garage on the left side of the garage (furthest from the front door). PLEASE ONLY PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY (closest to the front door). Please do not block the left side of the garage at any time. 2 cars can park end to end on the right side of the driveway (3 cars are possible if they are not too large).
Guests have complete access to the main level of the house, along with 2 DECKS and front and back yards (yard is NOT fenced).
There is no guest access to the walk-out basement, or the garage. Please do not go to the patio under the front deck.
Walk down the street to the public beach and a beautiful beach walk.
Savor all 7 wineries minutes away on Bainbridge Island. Nearby activities include hiking, mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, boating, SUP (use common sense when accessing the water on Puget sound paying attention to tides and currents). Charming local shopping and restaurants in Poulsbo or downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island. Great spa and restaurants at Clearwater Casino just minutes away. No surprise that this home is a great golf getaway, located near multiple courses like Gold Mountain, White Horse, and Kitsap Golf Clubhouse. Poulsbo is minutes away, a Viking-themed town, with great dining and shopping with water views and festivals. For a local hidden treasure, check out the quaint Indianola General Store & Deli and walk out on the long pier offering views of the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Baker, only seven miles away.
No smoking of any kind within the unit. We charge a $200 cleaning fee if you smoke
The backyard is a shared space with the full-time resident.
Summer Activities: Berry farms in Sequim, Lavender Festival, Point No Point (see the lighthouse)
Day trip ideas: Crescent Lake a glacial lake where you can see 40 feet deep the water is so clear and a beautiful waterfall hike. Salt Creek Tide Pools (starfish, octopus, sea urchins). Seattle; Smith Tower, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Museums, Restaurants, Bars, Bainbridge Ferry, Kingston Ferry,
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