Teens, small ones and adults enjoyed our stay at Sunken Acres. We have stayed before and have always enjoyed our stay.

God provided gorgeous weather the entire week. The pool and river were the highlight. We had a few family members who never left the pool side, and most of the younger ones (under 55) never left the dock and our ski boat. Our youngest son ran 5 tanks of gas skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing them in his boat. Lake Entiat at this spot was very private, which was wonderful.

Another week in the books....always love our time at Sunken Acres. So many things to do for all ages. 8 adults and 8 kids (4-14). Thanks for offering your home to us every year :)

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunken Acres! The house exceeded our expectations, the kitchen was fully stocked, and the entire house was clean and welcoming. We couldn’t have picked a better place to have Thanksgiving. Thank you, Darby, for making it an easy process for us! Memories made here!

Without doubt, our stay at Sunken Acres Estates exceeded our expectations. The house design is perfectly laid out to accommodate a large family gathering, and there is plenty to do for everyone of any age. The large kitchen is stocked better than anything else we have ever rented, and we did not feel cramped when several people were preparing meals at the same time. There is a large, outdoor gas grill we used to cook all our meals, and the indoor dining area easily accommodates a large crowd. The beds and bedding were very comfortable, the bathrooms large and beautifully designed, and all of the bedrooms have very ample space to move around in. The huge upstairs bunkroom is well thought out, with plenty of toys, even for our toddler. The outside setting is idyllic as it overlooks the Columbia River and surrounding hills. Our crew was able to catch a few fish by throwing lines off the boat dock, and all of the river water toys are easily accessible and in great condition. The pool is a perfect temperature, and has a volleyball net which we used every day. Best of all, the beautifully landscaped, huge yard has a trampoline, playhouse, sandbox and separate soccer/football field. In case you are interested, we rented a boat from John at Riverside Recreation conveniently located down the road at Lincoln State Park. The boat worked well and the pickup and drop off was very easy. The dock at Sunken Acres is deep enough to tie off at, and the water, although quite chilly, was extremely calm while we were there and very swimmable. Lastly, I want to give a huge shout-out to our host, Darby. Her prompt communication and organization of the property made our trip stress-free. Everything in the house is labeled with clear-cut instructions on how to locate what you need, how to use it, and where to stow it. Kudos to all of the time and effort you put in to make our stay so enjoyable!! My entire family all said they would love to come back!

This is the second time we stayed at Sunken Acres and by far this is our family’s favorite vacation destination. The property has everything. Our family age range is 6-66 with 5 teenagers and all had a great time. Perfect location to bring the boat with their own boat ramp and dock. Makes it easy to be tubing in no time. The pool is perfect when done out on the lake. Darby is awesome to work with. They did this place right. Would love to come back. 😊

We have stayed at Sunken Acres many times, and we have never been disappointed. So many fun things to enjoy for the whole family ages 3 to 71....from the pool, kayaks, paddle boat, large playfield, sandbox and playset, along with the addition of a trampoline this year. Can't wait to schedule our next vacation with you!

The home and setting on the river is beautiful. Working with Darby was great! The amenities were exceptional! Home and grounds impeccable! They are so generous with what they supply for their guests! We hope to return next year!

This property is very well kept. It’s perfect for large groups and there are lots of things to do to keep everyone from kids to adults entertained. Darby was wonderful to work with and provided clear instructions for everything you would need to know during your stay.

Perfect week long rental, everything has been thought through. Excellent set up for families, once you check in there is plenty to do and no reason to leave. Very relaxing property - close enough to Wenatchee for groceries or dinner out.

This was a great family vacation home! From the very beginning Darby was fantastic to work with. The whole process of checking in and out was also seamless. We spent a ton of time on the Lake with our sons new boat and enjoyed a lot of relaxing time in the pool. This home has it all! Great water toys were included in the rental and the convenience of the large level yard and dock was a huge plus for all! Definitely a nice sized home for large family gatherings!

This is our second year renting this wonderful property. Darby is a wonderful host and excellent communicator, answering any and all questions promptly. Our group of 7 adults and 7 children enjoyed every inch of the property, indoors and out, and never felt cramped because of the ample space. The pool was enjoyed daily and we all fully appreciated the water "toys" (SUP, kayaks, etc) available to us. The kitchen is well stocked and the kids LOVED their bunk room. Most importantly, the home was well cleaned and equipped for all of us. Looking forward to staying here again. Thanks Darby for sharing your lovely home with us!

I think the fact we have stayed at this property with 3 generations of our family every summer for 5 years running speaks for how much we enjoy all aspects of this property and beautiful Lake Entiat.

Perfect location with awesome amenities and everything else that you need for your gateway.

Second time staying at Sunken Acres and it was even better than the first time! With the kids being older, they took advantage of the water toys available and took the kayaks out to the little island a few times. This house is set up perfectly for large groups (especially the large table that easily fit all 16 of us.) Plenty of toys and activities and the kids love the pool and the big yard! Check in was a breeze and Darby is wonderful to work with. She was very quick to respond when we had a couple of questions and we were able to work through the issue. It is always hard to leave when our week is over. We are already thinking about next year :)

Not sure where to start. This was by far the best vacation our family has been on. Sunken Acres is even better than described. Pictures on line do not do it justice. The home is first rate. There is nothing we would change. Working with Darby was a Joy. If we could give greater than 5 stars to any location this would be the one. The only thing we did wrong was to buy too much food for the week. 😊�. There is no question we would like to come back to Sunken Acres. Thank you Darby. Your house is awesome.

Our multi-family group had such a blast from the moment we stepped onto the property. We had 5 kids under 7 years old and especially loved the care and attention Darby took to ensure the house was safe for them. We all loved the pool, the numerous water toys, the movie room, and the spacious tables both inside and out for us to all enjoy our meals together. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. We loved every moment of our trip. Darby is a joy to work with - flexible, thoughtful, and caring especially during these uncertain and unpredictable times. Thank you sharing for sharing your lovely home with us!

This is our fourth summer renting this property for our family of 16. I think that alone speaks volumes about how we feel about spending our vacation here. Ages 14 to 68 and there is fun for everyone. Excellent facility in all respects.

Highly recommended

This was our second time staying at this property and we were blown away once again. Darby is amazing to work with! Once again we had an unforgettable vacation. Thanks!!

2,490 characters is not enough to summarize our overall impression of Sunken Acres Estate! Our group of 14 adults and two kiddos booked this property for a weekend getaway and had the best time, despite the less than favorable weather and a small power outage and a small invasion of fruit flies (due to our lack of following instructions). Booking a rental property for a group our size is not the easiest of tasks but Darby makes it an effortless process. The booking process was seamless. Darby was very easy to work with and very responsive. We booked the property a year out at which point Darby explained the process, when deposits were due and what to expect when we got closer to our reservation date. When our weekend finally came, we could not have asked for anything more from the house. Darby and her husband have created the perfect entertaining house. They truly have thought of everything that you would need for a house on the lake for any occasion. The check in process was easy - even allowing us an early check-in and letting us meet our wine tour guide prior to the 4pm check in time. Darby has taken the time to label and provide clear instructions for everything in the house. **MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES** - as clearly stated in the check in list posted on the wall The fruit flies are NO JOKE! There literally is EVERYTHING you need for a weekend away. At no point did anyone in our group desire something that wasn't at the house. Everything is in great working condition too. We utilized a couple of the water toys (Stand up paddle boards, canoes and even the paddle boat). The pool is heated and great even if the weather is not. We spent a lot of time in the hot tub! We did experience a power outage during the afternoon of our second day but we were able to get in contact with Darby and the power company to get the issue resolved. Since it was in the middle of the afternoon, we really weren't effected all that much. I can't thank Darby enough for providing such a great place to spend a weekend away from home. I wish all VRBO properties and owners provided the level of service and comfort that Darby and Sunken Acres Estate provide! My only request would be to have another, smaller property to rent for a get-away for just me and my boyfriend!

I have stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and this was by far the best! The home is beautiful and it has everything you would ever need for cooking, playing, and relaxing. We will be back again next year for sure!!

Oh Sunken Acres- where to begin?! From the moment we booked this property over a YEAR ago (get it while it's hot people- there's a reason this place books up!!), we knew this was somewhere special. This home is perfect for a large family group or gathering of several families. You will absolutely not be disappointed . As for us, we are a group of longtime friends (over 25 years!) that no matter what make time for an annual pilgrimage to the Chelan with our families. We have stayed in multiple rental homes in the area and this one was undoubtedly the BEST - on all fronts. The home is absolutely lovely. From the location, finishes, to the kitchen appliances, to the comfortable and cozy bedrooms, it is clear the owners want you to feel as at home as they do. The house is situated right on the water, and the private dock is not only gorgeous but unbelievably functional. The home provides every single type of water sports equipment you can imagine, as well as life jackets, pool toys, etc. Our eight kids (all girls, ranging in age from ages 8-18) LOVED paddle boarding, kayaking, paddle boating and swimming in the lake. But let's be real, the adults had the best time. Corn hole, pool, amazing fully-appointed kitchen , great AV equipment (projector TV, indoor/outdoor speakers), comfortable, and cozy home featuring all modern amenities, - you can't go wrong. The owner Darby was extremely responsive and helpful; and even sent supplies over when we needed something (I have never experienced this while booking a vacation rental!). We absolutely loved Sunken Acres, and are already booking for next year. Thank you Darby and the Carlisle family. We truly felt like guests (not renters) in your home.

Best house on the lake for a bigger group.

We have stayed in many VRBO homes over the years; this one has moved to the top of our list. Vacationing with 3 generations - 8 adults and 8 kids (ages 2 months, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 8.5, 10.5) - can be challenging, but this home has so many amenities - something for every age! Here are some of the highlights from the kids: Taya - watching movies in the bunk room; Asher - the pool and watching movies on the big screen and all the games; Case - the bunk beds and how they were all connected; Titus - the boating activities/tubing; Jovi - all the dress up stuff and the play kitchen. The property is filled with things to do - the paddle boat, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, the play set and huge yard to play in, lots of toys, books & games for the little ones. It was great having the dock and boat launch right on the property. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need, with more than enough plates, bowls, cups and silverware for our large group. If I had to find a negative, it would be the lack of cupboard space for food, although we used the long counter at the end of the dining area. It was great to be able to all sit together at the tables for our meals with plenty of room although some see-through shades might be nice as the sun can be quite bright. There was plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, foil, plastic wrap, baggies. Many of our previous houses had minimal amounts of these items. Lots of beach towels for everyone and hairdryers in the bathrooms. The house is equipped with a crib, pack n play, high chair and baby gates. Literally everything you could possibly need. Our family likes to take walks and let the kids ride bikes, which wasn't possible because of the busy highway so close, but Lincoln Rock State Park is just a few miles down the road and there is a trail from there. The house has instructions on how everything works and all the light switches are labeled so you know which one is which :) Another perk was the Estes Fruit Stand just across the road with all sorts of yummy things. The pool was great and the amount of outdoor seating was plentiful and under a canopy to shade from the sun. Two grills were also available to use for outdoor meals. This house was definitely built with large groups in mind and was filled with everything you might need. If we had any questions, Darby was a text or phone call away and was more than willing to help. She made the VRBO process very enjoyable. Thank you - We will be back!!

The process of renting was very straightforward and the property is everything it is pro ported to be and more. I highly recommend.

Working with the property owner was a dream - prompt and clear communication, very helpful. The property was perfect for our large family gathering, the most well equipped kitchen of any vrbo we've ever stayed in, and the water toy selection was phenomenal - we were there 5 days and frankly ran out of time before we ran out of toys. We have stayed in lots of entiat and chelan properties, and this property was by far the best.

We had an amazing vacation and made many great memories. This property is one of a kind and we look forward to coming back ASAP!

Sunken Acres is a terrific place for any group. Near Chelan and Wenatchee, the property provides easy access to both locations. Our group of 10 adults was there for a cycling trip in early June and enjoyed some terrific riding in the area. The house is even better than the photos show -- the two master suites are awesome and the bunk room is not your typical fare -- 6 solid bunks with nice mattresses. Everything at Sunken Acres is high quality construction, well labeled and well stocked. Darby is easy to work with and having river access, a pool and a hot tub gave us lots of options. We ate outdoors every night on the patio overlooking the river and the mountains ... top notch!

There are not enough words! Hands down, our week spent at Sunken Acres was one of the best we’ve ever had. Our party of 8 never felt an ounce of crowding! The home is so well laid out. From the minute we walked in the front door, we just felt at home. In 7 days, we only went to Chelan for dinner once; we we’re so comfortable that we just didn’t have to go anywhere. Darby & Rob were quick to help with all questions! We appreciate that so much. Thank you so much & we look forward to many summer vacations at Sunken Acres!!

Our family spent 5 days/5 nights in Aug. I will not have enough space to comment on everything this home has to offer. This home is not too big, nor too small. Our group of 10 never felt overcrowded. Suitable home for all ages. NO pets allowed, Non-smoking home. So, home and property look new, smells clean, and is kept immaculate!! Housekeeping and landscapers keep everything looking great. Location is ideal being right on lake shore. Short drive to Wenatchee, Lake Chelan, and Cashmere. Close proximity to Orondo and Lincoln State Parks. Upper level of home has 5 bedrooms. One being quite large, 4 bunkbeds, movie theater screen, and playroom, One of the bedrooms has double bed and crib. 3 bathrooms have large walk-in showers, 2 lg. soaking tubs. Lower level has family room, big flatscreen tv, open concept entertainment area, dining room, and large kitchen. Chefs quality stainless steel appliances. Laundry room has large capacity washer/dryer, sink, vanity, and double capacity size shower. Garage has 2nd refrigerator/freezer, and storage for numerous outdoor play toys, watercraft. assort. life vests, paddle boards, kayaks, and paddleboat included. All of which are included with this rental home! Lots of pool toys, cards and board games for children of all ages. Patio, deck, BBQ's x2, pool and dock are located in backyard. Fantastic views of lake and mountains!! Pool is available Spring/Summer, and is warm and pristine clean with electric cover. Our family rented 2 jet ski's and a boat from Riverside Rentals located in Lincoln State Park. HIGHLY recommend renting from this business. Home is fully equipped with everything else you could possibly need or want on vacation. Plenty of pool and bath towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. As well as fully stocked kitchen. We never went out for a meal. Bought groceries at Safeway in Cashmere, and cooked every meal. Ordered local pizza delivery one night. I highly recommend spending a couple hours at the Farmers Market in Wenatchee. I purchased handcraft stone jewelry. Had lunch at deli. Purchased gourmet cheese, and tasty Vanilla Chai Tea at coffee/tea stand. Estes produce stand across street from this property sells locally grown fruits/veggies. They have sweetest nectarines and cherries! Made in WA gifts, Applets/Cotlets, jam, honey, etc. If you need Gas, diesel, or propane, drive to Wenatchee or Cashmere. I really cannot say enough good things about this ideal location. Gorgeous well constructed home!!

Impeccable property with everything you could need for a week on the river.