Holiday House in Hood Canal 46598

Rate (US Dollars): $ 275 - $ 450 per Day

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Sleeps: 8-8

Historic 1920 Hood Canal waterfront home. Near Olympic National Park with wildlife gathering habitat in front.

Average Review Score 5 out of 5

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Vacation Rental Description

Come experience the splendor of SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE and the simple elegance of 1920, on the premium portion of the Hood Canal. You won’t want to leave!!

This historic Nantucket charmer was constructed by T.B. Balch in 1920, one of the founding fathers of Brinnon. He strategically picked the finest waterfront for his personal residence, where the Dosewallips Estuary meets Hood Canal. The estuary showcases “The Brinnon Elk”, adult and baby seals, eagles, blue jays, hummingbirds, otters, occasional whales, and numerous other species that will fascinate you. Watch for the navy trident sub's that practice next to the Estuary "shelf" in the middle of Hood Canal in front of the property, accompanied by their escort ships (gray).

LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE IN ROMANCE? Indulge with a romantic toasty fire (indoors or out and we provide the wood), a relaxing indoor jetted spa with panoramic Hood Canal view (the moonlight on the water is truly inspiring), and huge master suite with comfy king size pillow top bed, along with his and her spa robes. So many fun things to do on the Hood Canal to bring you together or merely lounge in luxury and enjoy your return to 1920 on the water.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL - Indulge your senses with world renowned clams, oysters, crab/shrimp (in season), and mussells from your own tidelands. For those that love to cook, their is a large, chef's style kitchen with the original 1920 farm style sink with built in drainboard. Completely equipped kitchen offers mostly period design small appliances and all the modern amenities, allowing for even the most extravagant dishes. There's even an outdoor crab boiler.

PREFER NOT TO COOK? Esquire magazine’s #2 choice for “Best Bar in America” is just a two minute walk at the Geoduck Restaurant and Tavern. Additionally, The Half Way House Restaurant a one minute drive, is famous for home cooking and home made pies. Mouth watering pizza can be found as well at Pleasant Harbor Marina.

SENIORS AND THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. Our retreat is very user friendly. A mere 3 steps down from the parking area and no stairs after that, IF STAYING ON THE MAIN LEVEL in the charming "blue room" bedroom. Our main level offers kitchen, bath, media room, dining and living rooms, with covered view balcony off the living room and "blue room".

Past guests find The Historic Balch Retreat on Hood Canal to be a serene escape from the ordinary, allowing a peaceful setting to reconnect with loved ones and nature. People come from all over the world to experience the majesty of Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal, and the simple elegance of The Historic T.B. Balch Retreat. Let us know if you would like to indulge in one of North America's most prized vacation experiences.

Early reservations recommended for stays June - Sept (Peak season). Please see availability calendar and rates.

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Facilities

Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer

DVD
Heating
Jacuzzi
Kitchen

Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking

Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer

Panoramic view jetted spa!!

Activities

Adventure Sports
Biking
Boating

Fishing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking

Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping

Snow Boarding
Water Skiing
Water Sports

Come experience Olympic National Park and Forest, with sweeping views of the majority of Puget Sound. See Seattle, Mt Rainier, and everything in between from Mt Walker along with gorgeous waterfalls and nature trails. Located just a few short minutes from The Historic Balch Retreat.

Hike and kayak some of the most scenic areas of North America at your doorstep. Experience what professional chef's have raved as some of the plumpest, sweetest oysters available from acres of your own private tidelands (No permit required). Clams, shrimp, geoduck, and crab (in season) are all delectable. Walk out to the middle of Hood Canal during low tide and visit the sea Lions and otters. Explore the quaint seaports, shops, and wineries. This is just the beginning.

Travel Options

Nearest Airport : Sea Tac at 90 miles distance;
Nearest Train Station : Seattle at 90 miles distance
Nearest Town : Brinnon at 1 miles distance
Travel Info: Seattle - 1.5 hours Olympia - 1 hour Portland - 3 hours

Owner Location Comment

3 min walk to prized Dosewallips State Park one of many gorgeous hiking trails , 1 min. to Pleasant Harbor Marina with moorage, boat charters, and diving excursions. 2 min walk to Esquire magazines #2 bar in America - The Geoduck Restaurant and Tavern, kayak rentals, quaint sea towns, wineries, Victorians, restaurants with home cooking/home made desserts, and quaint countryside farm views, all nearby.

Rental Rates

Price Table

Season Rate

Sept 16	June 14	$275-295
June 15	Sept 15	$450

Low Season Price:

$275 per Day

High Season Price:

$450 per Day

MID SEASON: (9/16 - 6/14)...$275 weeknights, $295 weekends - 2 night min. 4th night FREE!! PEAK SEASON: (6/15 - 9/15)...$450 night - 5 night min. THANKSGIVING: $450 night - 4 night min. 5th night FREE!! CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS (3 night min) $450 night. MEMORIAL and PRESIDENT's WEEKEND (ShrimpFest): 3 night min. $295 night, 5th night FREE!! Weekly rates: Mid Season: $1415 Extra guests beyond 5, $75 per stay. Pet fee (sliding scale). $150 cleaning fee. Refundable damage deposit.

Rumored to be closest home to the water in Jefferson Co.

Recently restored to 1920 perfection

Huge deck AND covered balcony with outdoor heater!

Romantic, panoramic views from deluxe jetted spa in master

Original 1920 bathtub with shower ring

Observe fascinating wildlife in their natural setting.

Calendar

Legend:

30

Booked

30

Available

30

Unavailable

Reviews

4 Reviews of Property 46598 Hood Canal

Review 6991 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 9/12/2011

Balch Waterfront Retreat Five Star Stay!!
MichelleE (Seattle)
Review submitted: August 4, 2010 Date of arrival: July 18, 2010

"What a great surprise. Not only were we blown away by the beauty and magic of the Hood Canal and the Wildlife Wonders that were giving us a non-stop show...that house, that beautiful house. My mother-in-law has trouble getting around - so we knew - she's be spending most of her time house bound. So...we needed a space that was a vacation in and of itself. Thanks Tori. You delivered. We loved the place and all the touches. Michelle & Miguel"

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review 6990 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 9/12/2011

Historic Balch Waterfront Retreat
Pam (Harrison, OH)
Review submitted: November 19, 2010

Our stay was magnificent at the Balch Waterfront Retreat. The Retreat has excellent location and the view was breathless. We spent a lot of time on the back porch, with the propane heater keeping us warm as we had morning coffee and late afternoon happy hour, listening and watching the otters, seals, bald eagles, and countless ducks play in Hood Canal. The owners were always a call away, if needed. The Retreat was spotless and well appointed. The grounds were amazing, beautiful flowers still in bloom in November.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing
Owners response: As owners, it is so very rewarding to see those that appreciate the thought and care that has gone into The Historic Balch Retreat, ensuring a true sanctuary. Our thanks to all that are so very thoughtful, letting others know of this.

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Review 6989 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 9/12/2011

Beautiful historic home with incredible views
HAC70903 (Seattle, WA)
Review submitted: November 21, 2010 Date of arrival: September 19, 2010

My family chose this property for a quick getaway from Seattle in late September and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The house is impeccable, charming and very comfortable. The kitchen is sunny and well-stocked. The master suite upstairs is right out of a home-makeover show... bright, clean, very spacious and with interesting architecture. We brought all kinds of distractions with us from the city but spent most of our time sitting on the decks watching the water and whatever animals happened to swim or fly by. I would come back just to have another cup of coffee at sunrise on the upstairs covered porch! We all loved the house and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

A side note on good food: we picked up some delicious sockeye fillets at the IGA in Kingston on the way to the house and made a great dinner our first night. There are lots of spots nearby to get fresh oysters, and we bought a few bottles of very nice local wine from the Hoodsport Winery south of the house. And I'm still dreaming about the pie at the Halfway House in Brinnon! All of the pies there are good but the white chocolate toffee cream pie is to die for. Enjoy!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway
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Review 6988 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 9/12/2011

What an amazing gift!
Claudia (Spokane, WA)
Review submitted: June 28, 2011

I had the wonderful experience of staying at the Balch Retreat House on Hood Canal. I was so impressed by the attention to detail with every aspect of this absolutely beautiful vacation home. I was first struck by the beauty of the landscaping with the gardens, grounds, the hanging flowers and an abundance of beautiful flowers & plants. The brick walkways and the wonderful fire pit area, all done with such care. The home itself is truly a step back into history with just the right amount of updating to make staying there a huge treat. The decor, the furnishings, the color choices for every room, was thoughtfully and beautifully well done! The place was wonderfully well stocked with everything we could possibly need, and was absolutely clean and spotless as well which I appreciated so much. Then there is the wildlife!!! ...you just can't fully describe with words the amazing display that is different and unique each day. With tide out and tide in this beautiful fjord and estuary take on a different look each time. We were greeted every single morning by countless seals peeking at us and performing their swimming shows. The otters would be there as well enjoying the oysters and playing in the water. The birds for me were just a huge blessing. There was a non-stop show of bald eagles, hawks, blue heron, hummingbirds, robins, wren, swallows, and both red & yellow finches. I really was amazed at the number of hummingbirds, and swallows. One evening we were on the deck enjoying dinner and watching "the show" when a beautiful double rainbow appeared over the water, I thought my heart would explode. The combination of the beauty of the Balch House, the grounds, and the breathtaking display of magnificent nature at it's best was exactly what I needed. I'm so thankful for the gift that is The Balch Retreat.

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