Enjoy big Salish Sea views in a hand hewn tree-like home on Picnic Point Lake

Unique home with beautiful view. The house and entrance ways were not very clean. Spider web can be seen all over the house. Old leaves and cobwebs were outside the entrance ways. Lights in the kitchen were out. With the cleaning and host fees charged, We were expecting a cleaner place and functional lighting

One of a kind house with a great view

Very unique beautiful property with a gorgeous view.

Lovely spot! Such a unique little corner of the world:) Host was easy to reach and responsive. The place was clean and met all of our needs as a family of four with two teenagers.

Stairs were noted in home descriptions. It was a little bit of a challenge for our traveling Senior & getting luggage to second floor door entry. The steps were not cleaned for us. We had to sweep debris off of all steps as to not trip on branches or track in mud just to enter home. Also, the outside lights on roped stairway stopped working after the 1st night. We had to use flashlights to navigate stairs safely.Both vacuum cleaners not working. No suction. We tried to vacuum after bringing down luggage on dirty stairs.No hot water in 2 of the showers. On 5th floor and main shower on floor 2.No shoe rule in house but our bare feet were getting stabbed by the carpet nails exposed on the steps floor 3 & on different areas of carpet. Note: No TV's. (We missed that when we booked).Quirky home with fun unique features but overall can use some TLC and upgraded accommodations. Some of the rooms were cold, low overhead ceilings and tight narrow indoor stairs.Improvements can be made to outdoor details as well. We had to sweep decks & chairs to use. And pathway to the water is overgrown.Nice that binoculars were provided to see the amazing view of the water. Games provided. Food condiments were available in the frig. The Piano in the sitting room was a fun featureNote it is a narrow 1-Ln rd with blind corners & steep hillsides. Drivers must be able to reverse & back up into a pullout to allow for oncoming traffic to pass. Parking spots, not an easy turn around.

Beautiful place, lots and lots of stairs. Waterfront is on a little lagoon that is made by the embankment for the train rt of way. Trains pass by occasionally, I found the sound kind of peaceful, but if you think you will be disturbed, bring ear plugs.There is a gorgeous fire place as the center of the house, but guests are not able to utilize it. The fire space on the beach is small and viney, but we made do. Just don't expect to sit around a fire for a long time.All in all, a very good stay and we would return.

This is an incredibly charming home in the woods with tons of character. It felt like a tree house! There are five floors and it almost took us some time to remember where all the rooms were. There was plenty of space for us to all spread out and have our own little nooks and crannies. It is peaceful and serene and the host was lovely as well. Note that there are lots of spiders because it’s in the trees, and some of the beds were a little less than comfortable. Parking is also a big puzzle to figure out if you have several cars showing up as only 3 can fit out front but we made it work. We would highly recommend this for an eclectic group like ours that appreciated a spot with tons of character and beautiful sweeping views of the sunset over puget sound!

Amazing

Check- in was a breeze! We were even allowed to show up just a bit early, and that really saved our day. While we didn’t take full advantage of that wonderful kitchen, everything we needed was there when we needed it! Our only real issue was that 2 of the showers were only pumping cold water. The 2 that were working was plenty for us though, and that sauna shower was amazing! Like standing under a waterfall. Lots of stairs, so bring comfortable shoes. The trains weren't an issue at all. I will definitely try to book this home again! It's in the woods, so spiders are to be expected, but there were a lot of cobwebs around the edges.

The location and view were absolutely beautiful, and we really appreciated the unique and creative layout of the space, it added a lot of character to our stay. While the design may not be the most practical for older guests, it certainly made for a memorable experience. We did have some concerns with cleanliness, particularly with the sheets, and were surprised by the absence of mattress pads on the beds. With a bit more attention to these details, this place could be truly exceptional.

Beautiful house with a great view

Adults who slept over for a 2 day retreat were all able-bodied and able to navigate the steps indoor and outdoor. Two people joined us for the day who had knee issues and once they got into the house, they were fine.

Great place for a family looking for relaxed retreat but still within greater Seattle area or looking to travel via west ferries! The place was clean, accurate and organized upon arrival and the host is communicative. Highly recommend bringing a car not too large since the driveway is quite narrow.

we loved this mid-century, fantasy-level retreat. Three stories, with a spa, ginormous shower, a perfect getaway for a large family or group. Big spacious rooms to share, and a sizable kitchen. Several floors offer brilliant views of both the lake and the Puget Sound & Whidbey Island: breathtaking! Everyone in our group agreed: We would all most definitely stay here again.

The property has a great view of the sound! It’s a little rustic, but has a full kitchen and a laundry room. The host was responsive, and helpful. There are a lot of stairs, both inside the home and outside. We knew that before we got there, so we didn’t mind. I have two suggestions. First, bring some family fun games, as there is no TV (which was fine with us). The other suggestion has to deal with visiting Edmonds. Some good public parking is at 4th and Main, and Leftcraft is a nice family friendly pub!

We are enchanted with this property. From the heated floors, to the quirky layout and the view - we wish we planned for more time! Would love to return and stay again!