Everything as described if not better. Great stay for the family. Would definitely come again.

The property is beautiful, bring your own food.

The house is incredibly peaceful. It was very very clean and the kitchen is well stocked. The check in process felt somewhat cumbersome, and there were a lot of rules. However, we mixed up our check out date and consequently checked out late, which they were very nice about. It would be nice if they would just buy some towels for the Beach and hot tub rather than requiring that you bring them. But we slept well, watched beautiful sunsets, hiked all over the island and generally had a really lovely time at Donn and Betty's place. There aren't any board games so bring your own!

We had a great visit - the Anderson Island home was perfect for us. The house was very clean, quiet and located on the bay. We enjoyed cooking, hot tubbing, kayaking (spotted a couple of bald eagles), and just relaxing.

We enjoyed our stay. Views were great, deck needs a refresh, peeling paint. If you stay, bring water, tap water is yellow. Plenty of places to sleep. Could upgrade kitchen supplies, drinking wine our of a scratched plastic glass isn't near as fun as a clean glass wine goblet. Put off we had to bring our own towels for hottub.

We had a lovely weekend!

Beautiful house, great view, and comfortable beds. Great getaway spot for a family.

Four of us friends stayed very comfortably. There was plenty of space, in a quiet neighborhood and it had pretty well equipped bathrooms and kitchen. It felt cared for and clean. The driveway is a little rough for folks with mobility issues.

What a peaceful place on Anderson Island! It was quiet and restful and so relaxing. We were impressed with how clean it was too. Glad we came!

Wonderful stay and beautiful views. The island is such a quiet and peaceful getaway and only a short ferry ride away from many many adventures in the Puget sound. Would recommend!

This house is so comfy and welcoming. It had everything we needed. The waters were calm and perfect for kayaking. Amy, the on-island host who met us was so friendly and got us checked in quickly. Betty, the owner had great communication. I would definitely rent this house again!

We had a great stay! Everything was clean and communication was great between the owner and island hostess. We would definitely recommend this as a vacation spot!

This house had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. All the house rules were clearly laid out ahead of time (which we greatly appreciated). The house is right on the water with only a short walk to get down to the beach. It was nice having access to the kayaks and SUPs. The hot tub was nice. The beds were comfortable. The towels and linens provided were good quality. We had some issues with a couple of the showers but the owners were great with communications and handled it appropriately. As others have mentioned, the driveway is quite steep but we were able to drive down to load/unload the car which made it manageable.

Beautiful comfortable home right on the beach. Kitchen has everything you need (even basic spices)! Plenty of space to relax Check in was seamless with their wonderful hostess meeting us right on time and showed us all we needed to know. Even though it rained all weekend we enjoyed the view and the hot tub and just relaxing! We can not wait to come back in the summer so we can walk on the beach and enjoy the deck. Some have complained about the house rules which we did not understand - Respect this house. Take off your shoes (we do at home anyway!) tossing sheets in the wash and towels in the basket is no big deal. One tip - there is NOTHING on the Isand. bring it all with you. other than bare bones basics at the mini market Anderson Island is residential ( OK there is a golf course with a restuarant and the little coffee shop by the mini mart was cue for a latte run) and QUIET and LOVELY.

We had reserved this property in 2020, but cancelled because of COVID. I am so glad we decided to book again. The location (water view) and amenities (hot tub, gas fire pit and bbq, kayaks) made our stay very enjoyable. The wildlife was an added bonus, especially the nest of swallows.

Having seen some prior reviews that raised concerns about too many restrictions we were a little apprehensive. However, our experience was fantastic communication with the owners, the place was spotlessly clean, very comfortable, equipped with everything we could need and more, fantastic views- simply outstanding! There is a brand new hot tub which was wonderful. Prior comments said too many signs and rules in house- we have no idea where that came from. There’s a sign or two reminding users it is a septic tank system, and another asking no shoes in the house, but that is about it. Overall we wished we had stayed longer and absolutely loved the house and the experience. Getting to the island is easy and the on island store is really well stocked for whatever we needed. Mostly we sat on the huge decks and watched the view, walked on the beach, and curled up inside relaxing. Loved it!

Property is gorgeous. The communication was anxiety inducing. From expectations of us arriving at an exact time and having to text way ahead of time, to having no shampoo at all or towels you could use for the hot tub. We were flying in and told buy our own towels and bring them.. We came to visit family and had to get permission for a day visit for my 80 year old in laws. The rules were posted EVERY where. Don’t turn heat up over 72 or lower than 65, can’t use fireplace, No shoes in house, put remotes exactly where you found them. Do not move anything, to not touch decor, take your recycling with you (to where!? We flew in) take out trash, run dishwasher, do a load of towels, strip linens and put in laundry hamper downstairs, don’t walk to right on beach, don’t park in driveway (it’s super steep to take luggage or required groceries up and down) the landing for parking has jet skis and a boat making turning around very challenging on a super steep incline), text upon leaving, and on and on… we have had our own vacation rentals in AZ and we would never do this. We had hoped to unplug and relax but ended up leaving one whole day just not to feel micro managed. For the price I could’ve stayed downtown in a fancy waterfront hotel and not had to do laundry on my vacation.

My family of 4 stayed at this property for a weekend in January. It was awesome. We LOVED that it was right on the water - with lovely views from so many rooms. We all enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, the beds were very comfy and the house was spotless. We didn't get to take advantage of the kayaks/paddle boards this time, but would love to come back in the summer. It was our first time to Anderson island and we enjoyed the isolation and the family time together. We created some great memories. Thank you xxxx

We celebrated our 10th anniversary at this wonderful Anderson Island home. It was a quiet and peaceful place. We enjoyed the amazing ocean view, kayaking right out the back door, watching the eagles, birds and seals, wonderful hot tub, nearby hikes and more. The home is comfortable and clean and we would certainly return!

Our stay was really great. We enjoyed everything that was available to us from the sun room, outdoor firepit & BBQ, paddle boarding and sea kayaking as well as the hot tub. The beds were very comfortable. We are looking forward to another visit!

Lovely view, nice home, pleasant surroundings.

We loved this house! The view is incredible and the house is spacious yet cozy. The beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept in. We enjoyed the hot tub and firepit. We took a long and lovely walk to the general store for supplies and souvenirs. You can also walk to the Lakeshore Restaurant from the house in about a mile which has great food and views. The house owner and hostess were very accommodating and responded to our questions right away. We hope to return in the summer to use the kayaks and paddleboards. Highly reccommend!

This is a gorgeous, very clean, very comfortable property. While we enjoyed our stay immensely the intenseness of communications with the property owner became very stressful. We understood that we needed to sign liability waivers upon arrival but had no idea how much that would dictate our trip. While we respect their request to sign the waivers we did not need to be reminded of it so often. We have stayed at VRBO properties in the past and have never been followed so closely by the owners. The house has beautiful big windows that look out at the water. It rained much of our visit (we didn't mind at all- the view was gorgeous!). The kitchen was well stocked with essentials for cooking. Three bathrooms allowed us all privacy. We would like to suggest that there be extra bath towels and washcloths though. One for each person for a four night stay meant the need to do laundry which on vacation is never fun. We brought our own beach towels as requested, but no one else in our group brought one, so everyone shared ours- which wasn't a problem. It just might be nice to provide some beach towels. I sent everyone the paperwork I was given, along with a short list of the most important points (liability forms needing signing, bring beach towels, no shoes allowed in the house), but I really do not think anyone else read through it like we did- making us the ones who had to point out rules and make sure they were followed. Overall we did have a good stay. The island and the home are beautiful.

I stayed with two friends and we had a very relaxing time!

Fantastic location, nice kitchen / room / deck layout. Nice to have a hot tub overlooking the bay, great kayaking (provided), lots of wildlife. Beautiful surroundings & quiet. We'll be back!

My family loved our stay at Donn and Betty's Anderson Island house! As soon as we entered in their home, we immediately felt relaxed and at home. The view was stunning, and environment so quiet and peaceful. Great family memories created. Thank you for a wonderful getaway! Side note - the kitchen was well stocked with quality pots and pans and other kitchen gadgets.

We enjoyed our stay. We had a technical glitch and the owner was very responsive and attentive to address the issue. Loved the kayaking and the scenery.

If you're looking for a beautiful, peaceful island getaway, this property is the perfect spot! The house is beautiful and spotlessly clean with cozy duvets and lots of warm blankets throughout the home to cuddle up in. And the view! We spent a lot of our days just sitting on the various decks looking out at the water. I noticed other reviews mentioning that there isn't anything to do on the island, but that's what's so wonderful about it. (At times it felt like we were the only people around for miles!) And between the kayaks and SUPs the owner provides and the numerous hiking trails scattered about the island, we never ran out of fun things to do. We can't wait to visit this magical place again!

We had a lovely time staying here. Beautiful day and evening kayak and paddle boarding along the calm waters. Water was a bit murky around the shores and cold for swimming but perfect for other activities. We saw eagles and seals from the deck. It was a great time.

This property is so comfortable and the view is amazing! We spent every day on the kayaks and paddleboards, sitting on the deck watching wildlife (seals, bald eagles, etc.) and enjoying the clean, nicely decorated house inside. Amy, the island host, was very friendly and thorough on introducing us to the house upon arrival. The level of detail Betty and Donn have gone to ensure guests are comfortable and have all information needed to use the house and it's amenities successfully was greatly appreciated! If we didn't know how to use something properly, it was laid out in the manual provided at the house. This was the perfect spot for a getaway with family!

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay on Anderson Island. The location of the house -- right on the sound -- is spectacular! Our group enjoyed the kayaks, paddleboards, hot tub, fire table, BBQ....all of the excellent amenities. Highly recommended!

We enjoyed having access to the kayaks and paddle boards to explore the area by water. Overall the house was wonderful and the kitchen had all the pots, pans, and utensils that we would expect but the sunroom was our favorite place in the house and we all spent most our inside time there. Outside, the large patio table was very popular especially in the late afternoon after hiking and kayaking on the island. There were so many fun animals to see with the binoculars just from the deck!