Notes from the host
Union Waterfront House in Hood Canal
Immerse yourself in the warmth of tastefully decorated home while in awe of the ever-changing scene of the Olympics and Hood Canal. Union Beach Retreat has spectacular, unmatched Puget Sound views from the extensive windows, deck and private dock. This is the ultimate location for anything from a summer family BEACH VACATION to a place for your out-of-town clients or mid-week TEAM RETREAT, to a reunion of old friends, or a temporary furnished home while your family is relocating to the northwest. This truly amazing property is right on the beach, easy drive to good restaurants and close to the a few favorite destinations. We are located just a 3 minutes from the Alderbrook Resort and Spa, and next door to the Robinhood and a short driving distance to the Twanoth State Park. Come and stay for a weekend or a week – we welcome you to a little slice of the Pacific Northwest on water! Here, you will experience:
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms one level home. Breathtaking views
4 kayaks and 1 paddle board
Fresh oysters and clams (you do your own digging)
Large yard with outdoor furniture
Cozy firepit with very comfortable chairs
Sun loungers
Ping pong table, corn hole game, badminton. (stored away in winter)
Come enjoying the warm water of Hood Canal and its majestic view at the comfort of this beautiful home. There are so many things you can do to here whether it's sunbathing, watching birds and marine wildlife, or just sitting by the fireplace with your favorite book. Unplug yourself from the fast-paced life and enjoy nature, at this cozy home-away-from-home. 2064206366.
Walking through the front door, the living room awaits you with comfortable seating areas and a large row of windows and sliding door, opened up to the most spectacular view of the Hood Canal beach. Come sit down by the fireplace to enjoy a cup of coffee with a view or cozy up next to your loved ones on the couch, in front of the large screen TV. The outdoor deck and the large backyard, add enjoyment and relaxation to this home, with comfortable lounge chairs and outdoor dining table where you can sit and drink wine, and enjoying BBQ on the deck.
While you are on our beach, please note to stay within our boundary lines and not cross over to our neighbors.
***Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times. Guests are to bring condiments, oils/butter, extra toilet paper and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip lock bags. Each bathroom includes 2 rolls of toilet paper and hand soap in each bathroom. Kitchen has 1 roll of paper towels and 3 garbage bags. We do not resupply anything during the stay, so please plan according to your needs. **
Our comfortable and spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 baths home sleeps up to 12.
There are 3 bedrooms total. The master comes with a king size bed. One bedroom will have 2 queen size beds. The last bedroom will be a king size bed as well. The living area has 1 comfortable sofa bed, and a day bed
There are 2 bathrooms total. One is a standing shower and one is a bathtub/shower combo.
The yard is large and perfect for kids to play in. Bring lawn games! We do have a ping pong table and some board games. The beach is Hood Canal which means expect to see oyster shells, seaweed and a lot of natural saltwater beauty. Be sure to pack sensible beach shoes/boots in order to beach comb, play or swim. Please respect boundaries and do not cross to neighbors' side.
We welcome dogs as they are members of your family, but ask that, you don't leave pee or poo accidents behind and you clean up any overt messes. (We also kindly ask to keep pets off the furniture out of respect for our guests who have allergies or sensitivities to fur. If you think this will be a problem, [i.e. your pup is accustomed to sofa lounging] please plan to bring special blankets to place on the furniture for them, and properly towel dry them off after beach play before coming inside.)
Like most of Hood Canal, we are on a septic system. Please help conserve water use and dispose of food scraps in the garbage and only flush toilet paper down the toilet. Our septic system thanks you.
Please note:, all children, including infants, will be counted toward head count, and will require an extra guests fee of $25 per guest, per night, if the total exceed 8 guests. Base price only cover up to 8 guests. Pet fee is $200 for 1 dog.
Please note: kayaks are not available for guests use from November to April. Some outdoor furniture also will be stored and not available
THE SPACE IN AND AROUND THE HOME-RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
-Enjoy the beach but please don’t forget to pick up your trash, do not litter the water or around the home.
-Use equipment responsibly. The host is not responsible for any injuries that occur to guest while at the home and or while using equipment at the property. Bring your own life vests and water shoes.
-Parents- PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR WHEREABOUTS.
100' + of Beachfront. Expansive windows to enjoy the view. Recently updated bathrooms to allow for larger families to enjoy our favorite place in the PNW. Full kitchen for you to cook and feed the whole group with ease.
Plenty to keep everyone busy! Indoor foosball table, Kayaks. Outdoor fireplace, ping pong table and BBQ.
No parties or fireworks. Due to over harvesting by previous renters,
we only limit 2 buckets of oysters and clams per group per stay. To be consumed on site only. No take home please. Please return oyster shell back to the beach. Thank you.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Union Attractions. The home is a few short minutes to the award-winning Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Alderbrook/Union Marina (with boat launch), Alderbrook golf course, Robin Hood Resort, and several interesting and unique boutique shops, coffee shops, and, of course, the Union Country Store where you can enjoy a scoop of magnificent Olympic Mountain Ice Cream! While an easy drive to some of these places, it is a more enjoyable trip to paddle via provided kayaks, SUPs, or paddling/cruising in the aluminum row boat. Alderbrook and the Marina (also affiliated with Alderbrook) have places to tie up or pull out on the beach. There is live music most nights throughout the town. HIKING. There are several great hikes in the general vicinity. The closest hike would be at Twanoh State Park and the trail takes you along a stream (full of salmon in the late fall) and zig zags you up the mountain and back down through a through a heavily treed forest. Along the 101 and Skokomish River Road there are several other magnificent hikes--some through forests and many along rivers or lakes. There are hikes for all skill levels and ages. NEAR UNION. Hoodsport is a short drive (or boat ride from our dock—they have a marina where you can tie up). While small, the town boats several interesting restaurants, a grocery store, several boutiques, and even some wine tasting rooms. Hama Hama Oyster Saloon is relatively short drive away (north of Hoodsport) and is a great place to experience oysters. Their outdoor eating area and magnificent oyster presentation (cooked or raw, or both) should not be missed. They also have a gift shop where you can get everything from oysters, dipping sauces (AMAZING), to smoked salmon to take home. The Olympic National Park is an outdoor paradise with endless possibilities to explore. Farther north on the 101 will take you to the entrance of the Olympic National Park with also offers several amazing hikes (i.e. Staircase).
