Waterfront Allyn Retreat w/ Guest House & Beach!

Reviews

• Thanksgiving in Allyn

  5/5

  We had a great stay here, very nice property and our party of 9 adults fit very well. The kitchen is well-equipped, the views are great, even in November, great common spaces for cooking and relaxing by a fire, comfortable beds, and it was great having a second kitchen for cooking a big feast. The host, Jay was very responsive and made everything easy, bringing wood over immediately when asked. The only negative issues were the guest house took a long time to heat up and the upstairs in the main house got very hot when the downstairs was not.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Excellent Place for a Bigger Group

  4/5

  This is large, expansive place located on the water of North Harbor, just outside of Allyn, WA. The view from the large deck across the water was wonderful. The water was full of seals and marine birds that set the tone for the weekend. Trees and other vegetation screen you from your neighbors so you get a real sense of privacy. There were nine of us that have been to a number of places together and this was probably the best location we have had. There was plenty of room to both be by yourself and to be together comfortably in the main house and extra cabin. The bedrooms were all of a decent size and almost everyone commented on the quality of the beds. The kitchen is well stocked and large enough for all of us to use while preparing meals. There was plenty of things to do on site, what with games, kayaks, a hot tub and several firepits located around the large property.

  All told we had a wonderful time and will probably be back next year.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Family vacation

  5/5

  Beautiful property. Variety of activities. Ample rooms for sleeping and playing. Lovely outdoor area for dining and lounging. Responsive host. Beach access

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice property for big families

  4/5

  We enjoyed staying at this property. Beautiful views of the water and lots of room for our big family to gather in. The property manager was responsive and accommodating. Kitchen was stocked with enough amenities and utensils. Beds were comfortable. Grocery store is about 15 min drive away.

  Cons: the floor on the main floor is made up of small pebbles in concrete, so make sure you bring slippers as it can be uncomfortable if you walk barefoot on them. The upstairs can get hot (see previous review from July 2024). We also wished that the hot tub was working when we were there.

  Overall though, it was a nice place and we had a great time.

• Fabulous Indoor & Outdoor Common Space

  5/5

  Beautiful property & quiet, peaceful location. The indoor kitchen/dining/living space of the main house was perfect for our group of 4 middle aged couples, as was the outdoor deck space with ample seating & beautiful views. The kitchen was well equiped with dishes, appliances, etc. & there were plentiful spices & condiments, toilet paper, paper towels, and soap available. The bedrooms & bathrooms were thoughtfully arranged & there were plenty of towels. The property manager was responsive & friendly. The hot tub was out of commission when we were there (they advised us in advance). Half way through cooking, the BBQ ran out of propane. While we found 4 tanks, all were empty. After going to 2 nearby stores to swap an empty for a full tank, we were told that the closest place to do so was a 20 min drive each way. We notified the property manager, but told him given our food was half cooked, we would finish it on the stove cooktop. Later that evening, someone came to the house & asked if we still needed propane, which was nice. For future guests: If you're a group of adults, be advised that all 4 bedrooms in the main house are all upstairs (the stairs are steep), but there is only 1 bathroom upstairs, which has a tub with a hand held shower, but no stand-up shower. The nicer bathroom, with a wonderful shower, is on the main level of the main house. Two of the upper bedrooms connect via slider to an upper deck. Due to the shared single bathroom for all 4 upstairs bedrooms, the only space resembling a primary suite is the separate guest house, which has its own kitchen & seating area as well. I thought the inside of the guest house was actually larger than it appeared in the photos. It can get quite warm upstairs in the main house, but most of the sliders & windows do not have screens.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo