o LOCATION. Located on Hat (Gedney) Island, a private island community 5 miles offshore from Everett, which is 35 minutes North of Seattle
o ARCHITECTURAL GEM. This no-bank waterfront beach house has breathtaking 180' views of Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Puget Sound and Olympic mountains with a private marina, rated nine-hole golf course, and a tennis court. Private boat access and a lack of commercial activity on the island make for a luxurious and peaceful get-away from the hustle and bustle, and a unique adventure for viewing eagles, crabs, whales, herons, and seals.
o TRANSPORTATION. Included in your stay, we provide an on-island host to meet you at the Hat Island marina and help get you and your supplies to and from the house and introduce you to the house systems and island ways.
o This beach house has two wings connected by a huge Iron Wood (Ipe) deck with outdoor lounging and outdoor eating areas. The two-story bedroom wing has four ocean-view bedrooms, two with private balconies. The glass enclosed kitchen/dining/living area has large sliding doors, providing great views whether open or closed.
o AMENITIES. The house is fully equipped for your comfort and convenience. Amenities include a wood-burning stove/fireplace, fast Wi-fi, stereo with CD player and Aux. cable, TV with DVD player and loads of DVD's, games, puzzles, big kid and little kid toys and books.
o KITCHEN. Fully appointed gourmet kitchen of bamboo cabinetry and granite counter tops with sink looking out over the ocean.
o LAUNDRY. Laundry facilities on main level. Duvet covered down comforters for all seasons and top quality mattresses.
o WIFI. Good cell coverage. Fast wifi.
o Enjoy kayaking, walking, swimming, paddle boarding, crabbing (in season), clamming, scuba diving, golfing, beach combing, small boating, paddle boarding, (signed Boat Waiver required) and berry picking, bread-making, or just relaxing with a good book and enjoying the eagles and sunsets.
o Minimum rental June 15 to September 15 is 3 nights; remainder of the year is 2-night minimum. No rentals Dec-Feb as property is winterized.
o RATES SHOWN ARE FOR UP TO 8 GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS OVER EIGHT INCUR EXTRA GUEST CHARGES. MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS - NO EXCEPTIONS. All guests must be listed on the rental agreement and no persons are allowed on the premises who are not listed on the rental agreement.
o GUEST RULES. No groups of unrelated persons age 13-29 may rent this house.
o This is a luxury house with gorgeous fine finishes, cream-colored wool rugs, modern fabric furniture, and we ask guests to treat it like the jewel that it is.
o RENTAL CONTRACT. Signing of a rental agreement is required to finalize booking, at which time we will also send information about parking, golfing, crabbing, the boat waiver, foot ferry information, maps and house system information.
o SMALL BOAT USE. A signed waiver from all guests is required before borrowing our small water craft.
o NO PETS. Sorry, but due to owner allergies, we STRICTLY DO NOT ALLOW PETS, EVEN SMALL ONES. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE.
o This is NOT a good location from which to base day trips. It is not feasible to go to a Mariners game or a Seahawks game from Hat Island unless you have a helicopter or speed boat.

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