About Harstine House
Welcome to Harstine House! Harstine House is a lovingly cared for and shared family vacation home on the remote Harstine Island in the South Puget Sound. Harstine House is less than 2 hours from Seattle and one hour from both Olympia and Tacoma. Situated at the northernmost tip of Harstine Island in the private and secluded Hartstene Pointe community, Harstine House offers a cozy, family-friendly home base for respite, relaxation, and recreation. A hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts with a short walk to the beach, wooded trails, a heated pool, hot tub, marina, tennis courts, indoor billiards at the Clubhouse, and plenty of cabanas and fire pits along the water. And don’t miss a ride on the rope swing at the picturesque North beach!
This 2-bed, 1-bathroom, 880 sq ft house sits nestled among old cedar trees, where deer, foxes, raccoons, and birds all happily wander through the property—Listen for the owl that takes residence in the towering trees above! Harstine House has everything you need for a short weekend away, or a long term stay. The “family bedroom” has a queen sized bed with a full sized roll out trundle bed–perfect for a family or up to 4 guests to sleep comfortably. The “main bedroom” has a queen bed, perfect for up to 2 guests. The living room features a futon sofa bed that can accommodate up to 2 more guests. On site washer and dryer. Plenty of space for 6-8 guests in the Harstine House!
Harstine House is located on Squaxin Island/Coast Salish People’s land. We at Harstine House are committed to paying rent to these native people whose land was stolen from them by settlers. For each rental dollar, Harstine House will pay a rent of 5% and donate to the community of the Squaxin Island Tribe. Click here to read more about the Squaxin Island people.
As you stay at Harstine House, please note the local female artists of the Salish Sea we feature in the house. An informational sheet with all of these terrific artists and ways to support is provided at the house and here.
The House
Enter into the expansive living room/dining room combo with the wall of windows that makes you feel like you are in a treehouse. Continue outside onto the grand deck, furnished with oversized cozy chairs, propane fire table, gas grill, and all the outdoor splendor of the PNW. Enjoy early mornings drinking coffee and listening to the birds and owl on the sunsplashed deck. Fully stocked kitchen attached to the living room/dining room combo. The hallway leads to the full bathroom, the family bedroom, and the main bedroom–all located in the quiet back end of the house. Hallway closet has a full sized washer and dryer. The large gravel lot and carport outside provide plenty of parking space for all your island toys–boats, kayaks, camper vans, etc!
House Amenities
880 sq ft
Two Bedrooms (3 beds: 2 Queen + 1 Full)
Living Room (with futon bed)
Bathroom with full sized tub and shower
Accommodates up to 6-8 guests comfortably–great for families
Deck with fire pit and lounge area
Kitchen with microwave and coffee pot
Bathroom with full bathtub and shower
Washer & Dryer
Carport with ample storage for kayaks and other outdoor recreational equipment
Internet/WiFi (3 Mbps download)
Smart TV
Dog friendly
The Community
Hartstene Pointe Community has been an island retreat for families, retirees, and remote workers since the early 1970s. Throughout all the years, it has retained its small community charm with a campground/family camp feel. Kids and pedestrians have the right of way and dominate the wide streets throughout the community– cars take a pause and are moving at a 15mph max at all times. The community is very protective of its island charm and diverse ecological habitat. There are maintained forest areas between each property and no owner has beach rights. All beaches and hiking trails are open and accessible to all in the community.
Interested in hearing stories from this community and its 50+ year history? Click here for more.
Community Amenities
All beaches are open and accessible to our guests (no beach or tidal rights)
Community maintained hiking trails throughout the area
*Heated pool– adult swim times and lap lanes, wading pool for littles
*Hot tub
Playground
Clubhouse with billiards, ping pong, community room
Beach Cabanas with gas/charcoal grills & cooktop stove & sink & fire pit
Fire pits on beach along the spit
Tennis courts
Horseshoe pits
Community events for holidays
Safe streets for biking and triking
Marina
*open during the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
The Island & Beyond
Harstine Island is a little known, remote island in the South Puget Sound. It was once part of the Coast Salish/Squaxin people’s land. Until 1969, the island was only accessible by a local ferry boat, but now there is a car bridge that connects the mainland to the island. Harstine Island is 18sq miles of pristine densely forested land, surrounded by calm and clear saltwater shores. It has 3 state parks, great roads for biking adventures, a weekly farmer’s market, and not a single commercial market or store on the island as there is no commercial zoning on the island.
Are you noticing the different spellings of Harstine? You will probably notice more when you come visit. Feel free to read about the history of the naming of the island and all of its names still used interchangeably by clicking here.
Local Amenities
Jarrell Cove State Park & Marina -10 minute drive
Harstine Island State Park-13 minute drive
McMicken Island Marine State Park-10 minute drive plus hike
Wild Felid Advocacy Center (Big Cat Sanctuary)- 8 minute drive
Harstine Island Farmer’s Market (Each Saturday, 10-12)- 8 minute drive
Harstine Acres Farm (Upick & Veggies)- 8 minute drive
*Olympic Bakery & Deli– 17 minute drive
*Spencer Lake Bar & Grill– 16 minute drive
Spencer Lake Grocery & Gas- 16 minute drive (closest store for basic groceries)
City of Allyn (few restaurants, gas)- 25 minute drive
City of Shelton (grocery stores, restaurants, movie theater, gas, etc)- 30 minute drive
Skyline Drive-In Movie Theater- 40 minute drive
*Please note that Harstine House is located 30 minutes away from the nearest full service town of Shelton–be prepared and bring food in with you when you arrive
*There are no stores, shops, or places to buy convenience items on the island (no commercial zoning on the island)
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Email: theharstinehouse@gmail.com