Just fell horribly short everywhere else. On 8/19/2022, a group of 11 of us arrived shortly after the 4 pm check in and upon heading straight to the back deck, we were immediately greeted with the most spectacular views! Then we made our way into the main cabin. Our feet were immediately greeted with filth (hair, rocks, dirt and dust) which only accumulated with every step further in. The steps leading up to the bedrooms offered no escape from the filth and none of the bed sheets were clean enough to be considered acceptable. While there was a lot of seating space in the living room, there was only one couch that had just a small amount of animal hair on it; the rest were all but covered in a thick layer of hair, dust and dirt. The bunk house was no better…in fact the state was even worse than the main cabin. This is the first time in my 6+ years of using VRBO that I have ever experienced this level of uncleanliness. You might think that was the worst of it, but full disclaimer - beware of properties that show being managed by VACASA through VRBO as I am painfully finding out that you need to be sure to reach out to BOTH entities immediately with any issues that come up. I say this because when I went back through the emails to find someone to reach out to, the last correspondence I had was an email from VACASA with all of the check in information so naturally I reached out to VACASA to begin the ordeal of ultimately requesting a cancellation and refund of our reservation due to the uninhabitable conditions of the living quarters. About an hour after check in and after sending VACASA roughly a dozen emails worth of pictures for reference, I was told that “the property manager has all of the information and will get back to us as soon as they have an update” at which point we proceeded to book another property. This is where it gets ugly. I never did reach out direct to VRBO during this ordeal and as of 8/23 I still have not received a refund or update from the property manager. After just contacting VRBO, I’ve been advised that had we reached out sooner, there “may” have been “something” that we “could” have done, but at this point, I’m on my own with VACASA and the property manager. Really thought VRBO would have our back on this given the documentation and circumstances of our check in, but apparently shame on me for not reaching out direct sooner. I’ve left out a ton due to character count limitat

Absolutely wonderful ❤️

Pros: -Super clean -Has a full inventory of kitchen ware -Plenty of space for 14 -2 ovens Cons: -Hot tub water was low and not the cleanest water -Did know that the propane was provided

Pros- the view, cleanliness, soft pillows, beautiful decks! The living spaces were open and great for hanging out. Second living space for a second family to have privacy. The 2 large beds in the main house were very comfortable. Cons- kitchen lacked regular items such as measuring cups and cheese grater. The hot tub was cold upon arrival and not ready to use until the second day. The kids were quite disappointed as this was our main reason for choosing this booking. The booking says 3 bedrooms and describes the second cabin which leads one to think that the main house has 3 rooms when it is only 2. The bunk beds are extremely uncomfortable and ‘rickety’ feeling. We didn’t have much info for check out and the check out time was 10 wherein most often it is 11 which makes for a rushed morning - on a vacation weekend.

This place is so peaceful, and we loved getting to spend a few days here. The views of the mountains and the water (and Canada) are unbeatable, including sunrise and sunset. Port Angeles and Dungeness Spit are visible. There were lots of birds and chipmunks to watch, and on our last day we even had a deer visitor. Nicely isolated, but not far from anything you could need.

Very accommodating for our large family. The view from the porch was gorgeous.

As we drove up the driveway to the home, we couldn’t believe the views and got so excited when we arrived. We all just stood on the porch in awe of the view. Home and beds were comfortable. Enjoyed the hot tub in the evening and couldn’t believe all the stars, even saw several shooting stars from the Persiad Meteor shower. Wished we had booked more nights!

From the howling coyotes in the valley to the hot tub with a view of Vancouver island; from the cozy bunk house to tthe very well appointed kitchen, this house is everything we were promised. And of course there is the unparalleled beauty of the National Park within easy driving distance. Vacation doesn't get much better than this.

We loved our stay. The views are fantastic. We really enjoyed watching the eagles from the deck. Wifi was impressively good for such an isolated location.

We love the warm home, the view of sunrise and sunset over the mountains. We love the solitude, the hot tub, the room to spread out. We loved the good kitchen, fantastic showers. Plus, so many interesting books about the area and its history. We would re-book now, if it we available!

Everything was great, really enjoyed our stay.

A very easy process. Hosts were communicative and place was as described. Lovely remote mountain home

We would give this property 5 stars based on its amazing remote location and views of the Cascades, the Straight and Canada, plus its homey and spacious feel. The kitchen is also well-stocked with cookware and spices. But the place was not well-cleaned when we arrived....we spent about 45 minutes sweeping up dust and dog hair throughout the main home and bunkhouse. The furniture was covered in dog hair — we knew it was a dog friendly property but still. It just didn’t have a super clean feel. The other issue was that the fire pit, which we were looking forward to using, was unexpectedly out of order. And the frame for the hot tub lid was broken. So, still a great place but recommend checking on status of the amenities if these are important to you. And that more attention is paid to the cleaning, especially given the cleaning fee being charged to customers.

The view is incredible! It was a very needed time away and this was exactly what I needed

We loved the stay, hope that we stayed for few more days

Our group totally loved this place. The magnificent views from here were comparable to the hurricane ridge. The only downside is that the uphill drive to this place is a bit secluded with sharp turns and narrow pathways. Would have been nice to put some signboards saying- "Don't worry, keep going... awesomeness awaits you at the top :)"...

Overall a great experience. It's pretty up the mountain which offers great views (if the fog/clouds clear up!) and amazing sunsets from the hot tub. Everything was clean and easy to find. Lots of activities for all ages (games, movies, telescope). The hot tub was great. The fridge/freezer had a little trouble keeping things cold but that could have just been that we loaded it up with groceries.

Enjoyed the views and the home. The hot tub was great, the kitchen had lots of dishes so cooking was easy.
The only drawback was that the mattresses were not very comfortable. 🤨 I ended up blowing up an air mattress I brought with me.

The view from this home is absolutely incredible! It was a wonderful spot for our large group to spend some time. The kids loved having the bunk house to themselves and exploring the forests around the house. However, the driveway was difficult in our minivan (we could hear the bottom of the van scraping on the large rocks in the driveway)...and the cleanliness of the house left something to be desired.

The location was amazing and had the most beautiful sunset. It was a beautiful and comfortable house for a vacation.

It always makes me nervous when working with a property management company that have a lot of different people handling the property - I think I emailed/communicated with about 5 different people prior to checking in. So, afterward, when I sent them the following feedback email, it doesn't surprise me that I didn't get a response back: Hello, Prior to my review on VRBO, I wanted to make you aware of a couple of things related to the property: 1. We left behind a new pack 'n play and booster seat for future guests, if you so desire to keep them for that purpose. If not, I can arrange a time to pick them up. 2. There were mice in the main cabin - we did not check the bunk house cabin. However, there were active mice in the 2nd floor room with the full bed and bunk beds and in the kitchen corner where the toaster is located on the counter. Other than those two comments/feedback, the place was lovely and we had a good stay. Thank you,

The amenities and size made the stay comfortable.

At the end of the road, next to nowhere you'll find this incredibly positioned hideaway. If you want to get away from it all with an INCREDIBLE view, this is the place. The home is showing some wear, but if you spend your time looking for blemishes, you'll miss the view. Bunkhouse is the right term -- the property has two adjacent 'cabins' -- both with kitchens and washrooms. The secondary cabin is a common room (sleeps 5; incl 1 double). The primary cabin sleeps 6 in beds.

Pros: great location, great views, massive deck and hot tub, big fire pit. Comfy queen and king beds in main house, hot showers and good water pressure. 2nd house was great for kids and was actually nicer in terms of cleanliness and feel compared to main house. Cons: trash on property around deck, main house coffee maker not working, very few coffee mugs, no wine glasses (!), very ad hoc, oldish decor. Deck is peeling so looks rough. Disgusting maggot covered waste container on cottage deck. Not sure what that was about but it was horrible. My kids picked up 2 huge bags of spent gun shells around property. In general, for the price, we expected a little better quality furnishings and main kitchen. Cleanliness was ok, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean, but there were mice feces under kitchen sink(on the clean towels), dead flies in window sill, so not perfect and yes, I realize we were out in the country...but still..for the price I expected a notch up. If you want a fabulous view, quiet surroundings and a retreat from the mayhem of life, it's worth visiting. We won't be back, however.

The view was beyond words, way beyond. You can see the mountains and curves of the land features as it progresses towards the strait with all the boat traffic. Both Sequim and Port Angeles in one view - amazing. It is at the very end of the road, it was lovely to not hear a single car, person, train, boat, motor hum, electrical hum... nothing. We sat in the hot tub and watched the mating dance of the humming birds. GREAT place for meditation and seeking inner quiet. The king bed was THE BEST BED I HAVE EVER SLEPT IN. One of my favorite days was when the clouds came in, right up to the deck, even close... I watched cloud travel between me and the other people talking. It rained, without raining. Totally worth it even if its not sunny out.

So those were the pros, there were some cons. The kitchen equipment is well stocked but dated, and many items need replaced to work properly. The buildings are not completely septic, the grey water runs off into the ground. (dishwasher comes right out the walls by the door, laundry machine right under the rock by the front door and the lower level showers... out the pipes under the porch.) And when I was out walking the property I discovered garbage dumped over the side of one of the off-shoot flat areas from the driveway. There was old mini-fridge and old mattresses, mini-blinds, bags of random garbage broken open into the woodland. The other con was the hot tub, I think it leaks. We had to fill it regularly to make sure there was the water level that the manual recommends, (glad we found the hose).

The vacation was great, and I might re-rent this one, but I'd have to think about it.

Absolutely LOVED the place! You will definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up there in the winter. There was already 8 inches when we got there and it snowed the entire night. Everything worked perfectly including the fire place and we found spare space heaters. Would recommend in the winter maybe providing a snow shovel. The Jacuzzi was very large with an amazing view overlooking the snowy mountains. We plan on staying here again in the future! We Would love to see how beautiful it is in the summer time! Plenty of space and beds for the entire family! cant say enough positive things about this getaway! Sincerely, Jake, Janessa, and Kaylie

bring a dust mop with you.. the view is AMAZING, and if u r looking for a nice quiet place this is the place for you

This cabin is very remote but has a wonderful view!

We had three small families staying in the home and there was plenty of space for everyone. The view off the back deck is incredible - on a clear day you can see Victoria and the San Juan islands. We saw deer, chipmunks, and rabbits everyday. The home is very private near the top of the mountain, but still provides easy access to Port Angeles, Sequim, and the Olympic National Park.

The view is breathtaking!! It is what makes this property worth the cost. However, we were given incorrect info on how to get into the house. The lockbox was broken. No keys were inside and we weren't provided w/ the key codes to enter the house, prior to arriving. The house was very dusty. Didn't look like shelves, or floors had been dusted/mopped in quite some time. In property description, there was supposedly a trailhead located on the property. called management company to explain where exactly it was located. The representative was unsure. She said she would make a call to owner and get back to me. She never did.

Hurricane ridge, crescent beach, salt creek , dungeoness spits and Olympic Sports Farm

The house was comfortable and fit our party of 11. The kitchen was well equipped and fun to work in. The views south were spectacular. Not ADA accessible it is a many leveled house.