Olympic Peninsula, from Coast to Forest, Scenic Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, GEM. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Olympic Peninsula, from Coast to Forest, Scenic Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, GEM. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Olympic Peninsula, from Coast to Forest, Scenic Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, GEM. located?

Located in Brinnon, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 2 mi (3 km) of Dosewallips State Park, Pleasant Harbor State Park, and Olympic National Forest. Robbinswold Beach Access and Ranger Hole Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

Jun 24, 2024

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Brinnon

It was great.. great seafood and restaurants. Relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N., -

Apr 14, 2018

Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed staying at this home. Our kids really enjoyed playing at the beach. The home had everything we needed. Very well kept, clean and nice! Comfortable beds too.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

Jul 22, 2020

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Weekend Away

Weekend away with friends. We had a wonderful time. The house is lovely. Great views and we enjoyed seeing all the Bald Eagles and Seals.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Apr 20, 2019

Great views and area

Beautiful spot with wildlife galore. Bring binoculars. Don’t miss the steam donkey trail right across the road and gear head deli in Quilcene for a superb lunch.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amir O., Rochester, Minnesota, USA

May 4, 2018

Excellent, can’t go wrong.

Fully stocked, clean and comfortable. The yard and views are incredible. A great way to enjoy Hood Canal.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W., Maple Valley, WA USA

Jun 30, 2019

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Hood Canal Getaway

We had such a wonderful getaway. The property is beautiful, the views outstanding. The home is very comfortable and the kitchen was great to cook in. Equipped with everything you need. We will definitely stay again if available for our next outing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

May 18, 2022

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Amazing view

The house has an amazing view. Good location near close to trails and views in Olympic state park. We hiked, had dinner at local restaurants recommended by host-Geoducks and Hama Hama oyster saloon. Kayaking with provided kayaks was fun. Beds were clean and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

Aug 22, 2024

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A lively view of wildlife complete with binoculars

A wonderful opportunity to stay put and watch the tides and wildlife change in front of you The house is wonderful with all the details I love when away from home. The host was easy to reach, responding quickly to messages when needed. The area offers a multitude of recreational activities if you can tear yourself away from the deck

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Apr 29, 2020

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Weekend Getaway

Tom and Mary were the most gracious hosts for my birthday weekend. My family enjoyed constant eagle sightings, elk, otters, and all of the wonderful flowers blooming. The house was perfect, with an ideal open layout that worked well for us. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Jul 18, 2024

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Great stay at “Rare Gem”

Rare Gem on the Hood Canal has a spectacular view of the water from the house and from the expansive deck. The deck is in need of some loving attention, but it is welcoming with umbrellas and comfy chairs.The kitchen is well appointed. Beds are very comfortable. The kayaking is splendid, and swimming at nearby river a treat. Owners are warm and helpful in all communications.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Sep 9, 2021

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Amazing location

Amazing wildlife and views from the deck. The house and studio combination was great for my family of four plus an additional couple. Beware that there are not many curtains on the windows and the upstairs bedroom in the main house is in an open loft so if you like to sleep in, bring an eye mask and earplugs!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F., Puyallup, Wa

Jul 1, 2021

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Perfect family place

We had a great time. Kayaks were so much fun to have. Well stocked kitchen. We used the mother in law cottage for teens. They loved having their own space. Communication with Tom, the owner, was easy and he responded quickly. We’ll definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guy T.

Aug 2, 2019

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Fantastic place

A fantastic place to stay at. The view over the Hood Canal is amazing. The wildlife is unbeatable. Eagles galor, elk & seals oh my. Tom and Mary are extremely good to work with. The communications between us and them could not have been better. Very responsive to our every inquiry. Equal to the best experience we have had and we have had many.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Oct 3, 2019

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A complete gem

Let’s see, how can I summarize this property ... a great house, spectacular view, excellent kayaking, abundant wildlife, and expert hosting by people who really know what they’re doing. I hope they’re not planning on having much time there themselves as this one’s going to be heavily rented year-round!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Dec 11, 2020

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Absolutely the best!

This place could not be better for a quiet cozy get away! The house has everything you would need including fun games, kayaks, all the kitchen gadgets, even a crock pot! Right on the water! The wildlife was spectacular and the sun rises from the master bedroom...just wow! There are tons of nearby hiking trails and state parks. The restaurant that you can WALK to has the best food (take out only because of the COVID) I sure hope I can stay here again! Best vacation rental EVER!

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Jul 10, 2022

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Great time in Brinnon

The house was very large and accommodations were perfect for our family of four. We made good use of the games, water access and Kayaks that were included with the rental. Some of our day trips were a long drive from the house but I always looked forward to getting back there and spending more time on the deck taking in the amazing views of the canal and Mount Rainer in the distance. Communication with Tom and Mary was very easy. I only needed them once at the start and from there it was smooth relaxing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Phil L.

Aug 12, 2018

Beautiful location. Close to Docewallips and Pleasant Harbor. Great weather and the beach was great.

We would give it a 5 except for the sun waking us up in the master bedroom at 6 am every morning. Blinds would definitely be helpful. The studio was perfect for the grandkids & their mom. Very cute and accommodating. The house had all the furnishings and kitchen needs one could ask for. Amazing blackberries on the beach! Thank you Tom & Mary. Plenty of room for our boat trailer--that was a huge thumbs up!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C., Mercer Island, WA

Sep 29, 2023

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Looks much nicer in pictures

We were really disappointed for the cost. The tile floors are absolutely filthy, it’s nearly impossible to get down to the beach especially with little kids, and there’s nothing to do in the area. We went home a day early.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex A., Seattle, USA

Feb 18, 2021

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Stunning view! Great host!

We had a fantastic time at Tom and Mary's place. We had four adults and one teenager in our group and we all felt very comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, pots, pans and appliances. Huge dining table was perfect for games. Wood burning fireplace kept us cozy as we sat and looked out at the gorgeous view. The beds and linens were wonderful. Tom was responsive and helpful and we were so happy to get a good day of weather for kayaking right off the landing of their deck. We would very much like to come back and enjoy the deck more in the spring or summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rema A., Seattle, WA

Apr 26, 2022

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Beautiful location and comfortable home

Amazing views from every part of the home! Comfortable beds and seating throughout the house. The sun room is an extra bonus to sit in after being out in the cold. The deck was perfect, we saw seals, so many birds and raccoons at the shore. Low tide was great to walk in the beach to explore. A short drive away is a great hike , steam donkey trail, the hike views were gorgeous. Wr had lunch at the geoduck lounge and drive to the unique Hama Hama seafood spot. Great communication from host at checking and checkout to guide on steps to access and leave home. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 6, 2021

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Spectacular Views

For our stay, we also rented the cottage. This was perfect since we had additional married family members. We could all eat, enjoy the deck, the views, etc., but allowed for privacy. The multiple decks at different levels made for fantastic views, but also seemed like more room. We really enjoyed the fire pit at night while we listened to the seals serenading us. We saw all kinds of birds and yes, the elk came out as well. Make sure you bring your camera, the opportunities are boundless. We also hiked at Dosewallips State Park, which was within walking distance from the property. Beautiful stay, highly recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

Aug 27, 2023

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Nature's drama right off the deck

The house is wonderful. Very spacious, filled with light, comfortable beds, and a large deck with a view of the mouth of the Dosewallips River. Without leaving the deck I watched a huge run of pink salmon approach the mouth of he river, only to be intercepted by over 60 seals, several bald eagles, and even a coyote. The changing landscape from low to high tide brought different creatures and their interactions, including elk, vultures and kingfishers. It was mesmerizing. A short walk to the riverbank offered a chance to see the salmon fight their way up the rapids. Having such a comfortable high -class residence with Nature in such close proximity was my idea of bliss.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D., Fernley

Apr 8, 2019

Loved the house, and the Hood Canal setting.

We rented the main house and the studio, My first impression of the house was Wow, windows everywhere with great views of the Hood Canal. Next was the decks, multiple levels with plenty comfortable seating to enjoy the water views, and wild life. We saw a herds of elk, eagles, otters/seals. The house it self was stocked like no other place I’ve ever been. A lot of great spices, oils, plenty of silverware and plates/bowls. The rooms had very comfortable beds, I have a bad back and was really impressed with the mattress’s, slept like a rock every night. Overall just a great place to relax, I bought my in-laws, who lost there home in the Paradise fire last November. They could not stop talking about what a great place this was and how refreshed and recharged they felt. Lastly the owners are great people, I talked to Tom multiple times prior to, and during our stay. Tom had great tips on local shopping/fresh seafood. Would definitely recommend this home! And would love to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison R., Bonney Lake, WA

Jun 18, 2022

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Enchanting garden & house

First off- communication with Tom was prompt and courteous! This home is a must visit for your vacation. Master bedroom/on-suite was very large and comfortable. View out to the water amazing from bed! We found the mattress and linen extremely comfortable!!! The gardens at this home are absolutely enchanting! I didn’t get tired of looking at them. Large deck, with (2) additional decks below. I would often sit at the middle deck with my binoculars in hand. So much wildlife to enjoy. Eagles, heron, kingfisher, otters, seals & a raccoon that would visit Tom & Mary’s strawberries daily (so cute)! Visited Mt. Walker viewpoint - definitely worth the trip - amazing views and encountered so many friendly people that we visited with! We spent most of our time on the deck relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Would definitely visit this home again and recommend to friends. Thank you again Tom & Mary for sharing your lovely property with us!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn I.

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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