The Sun House at Freshwater Bay: Oceanfront

Port Angeles, Washington
$337 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Sun House at Freshwater Bay.

Come enjoy the Sun House at Freshwater Bay. Situated oceanfront in Washington’s most beautiful no-bank beach community, the Sun House is the perfect place to unwind from city life. Listen to ocean swell endlessly grooming the river rock and sand beach from your second story accommodation. Taste the salt air, and let your stress melt away.

Look west, out to the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Pacific Ocean, then let your eyes follow the distant shore of Vancouver Island, past Victoria, and the San Juan Islands, to the marvelous peaks of the North Cascades. In summer, the sun streaks across the sky, warming the beach and illuminating the offshore commercial shipping traffic, before finally setting over the glistening ocean horizon.

It’s a short stroll down the beach to the mouth of the Elwha River. Here Coho and Chinook salmon offer the viewer and angler seasonal delight. With the rhythmic cycle of the salmon, come bald eagles, a plethora of seabirds, and river otters. If you get lucky, catch the Orcas playing out front, or more commonly spot herring balls, sea lions, and seals fulfilling their roles within the unique coastal ecosystem.

For those who come for recreation, the opportunities are limitless. From mountain biking and sailing, to hiking, mountaineering and fishing, the greater Port Angeles area has an amazing variety of activities at your fingertips. Widely known among surfers for having the best point breaks in Washington State, the Elwa River mouth is prone to deliver when tide and swell align in harmony. On more mellow days, enjoy Kayaking, Tide Pools, and exploring the many miles of beach to your heart’s content.

Only 15 minutes away, the Olympic National Park stands in awesome splendor. From glaciers to rainforests, the park is truly one of a kind. In winter, enjoy downhill and Nordic skiing at Hurricane Ridge. When the summer rolls around, enjoy thousands of miles of hiking routes through protected wilderness, or simply drop by Lake Crescent for a swim in perhaps the most beautiful lake in the continental United States.

Approach the property via Place Road, as it switches back past the mouth of the Elwha River, narrowing, then snaking amongst the storm swept cedars. Weave past a handful of beach houses to your private getaway. You will know you found paradise the second you arrive.

The Sun House is 1196 square feet of beachfront fun. It encompasses the top half of the house, as the bottom half is a separate space and not included in the rental. Completed in 2005, the new construction features massive weather pane windows, vaulted ceilings, hardwood countertops, and a gorgeous river rock gas fireplace. Every room in the house has unstoppable views out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca and 100 feet of low bank frontage. In the evenings, enjoy a glass of wine on the huge hardwood deck, or set out a romantic dinner of fresh crab.

Please note: Renters must be comfortable with a tall staircase to enjoy this property, but the view is worth the climb.

Keywords: Home, waterfront, view, beach, surf, surfing, Elwha, river, fishing, crabbing, olympics, ocean, bird watching, tide pools, kayaking, SUP, peninsula

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1196 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Diana

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    The house is beautiful, is it perfect for go with your family and have a relaxing weekend

  • Michael

    Submitted Feb 17, 2023

    Stayed Feb 13, 2023

    Great views, quiet, great beach to walk and near interesting wilderness areas. well equipped.

  • TJ

    Submitted Jun 25, 2020

    Stayed Jun 18, 2020

    The location is absolutely gorgeous! The beach is right there and listening to the waves is divine! The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with cooking supplies too! The couple that lives in the other downstairs section is very kind and they have an adorable doggie! Downside- if you struggle with stairs don’t book as you do have to walk up to this lovely getaway but it is worth it if you can!! I called, emailed and texted the owner with zero reply before during or after.

  • Submitted Apr 20, 2020

    Stayed Apr 16, 2020

    wonderful place to stay. Beach was peaceful and awesome view.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed May 16, 2026

    Beautiful home great location right on the beach.

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    It was a wonderful beach trip, thank you for sharing your home!

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    My family and I have stayed at many rentals, and this one was wonderful. It was clean, comfortable, well-stocked, and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit, Thank you for sharing your home with us!

  • Chelsea B.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This might be my new favorite place on earth. The view and beach were amazing!

  • Pam H.

    Submitted May 29, 2026

    Stayed May 26, 2026

    We loved our stay at the Sun House. It was beautifully clean and equipped with everything we needed as a family of three. The setting is absolutely gorgeous…we spent as much time as possible on the beach and on the deck, but even from the inside, the views were amazing. We never closed the blinds on the living room windows so we could always see that amazing water.This home was the perfect base to explore the Olympic Peninsula, and we’d love to come back for a longer stay. Do not hesitate to book this home.

  • christy M.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 24, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay with our college aged kids and pup. Views, kitchen set-up everything was just perfect.

  • Todd H.

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    Amazing location,

  • lisa A.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Wonderful house and view. The house is equipped with every thing you need including sharp cooking knives which makes cooking special much better. It’s a great location to for seeing the north coast of the peninsula. I can’t wait to come back!

  • Katherine K.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed May 4, 2026

    Once again, wonderful stay at this beautiful waterfront home. Weather was good for beach walks, which our pup also greatly enjoyed. This really is, in our experience, the most beautiful “wild feeling” waterfront on the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the house is far enough from public access that you usually have the beach to yourself!

  • Gae R.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    Access is easy, kitchen is very well equipped. The view is spectacular. Coming back.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Kitchen was more than fully equipped. Place was spotless. We were happy we were able to bring our little dog instead of boarding him. He enjoyed the beach very much, as did we all. Views are spectacular. Even though there are houses around, it felt very secluded and quiet. Would definitely stay again.

  • Melissa G.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    This home was perfect for our family of 3! We were enamored by the incredible scenery and infinite moments of pure bliss! This home was perfectly placed and provided the perfect starting point for adventure! You know the trip is magical when your 13 year-old-son wants to spend hours in nature! Thank you!!!

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 4, 2026

    Loved watching the waves crash from the couch. Think our dog loved it even more than we did. She had so much fun running on the beach. Everything was pristine. Would love to come back.

  • Lisa V.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2026

    Stayed Feb 17, 2026

    The Sun House was wonderful. Out of the way, quiet, beautiful. Booking and access to the property was easy. Spotless. We never needed to contact host as everything was in order. One of our favorite VRBO rentals ever.

  • Rebecca H.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2026

    Stayed Mar 1, 2026

    Beautiful, peaceful location. Very clean and comfy house. Beach time was wonderful.

  • Nick G.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    The house was very clean! Also the location was a great jumping off point for our day in Olympic NP. Absolutely spectacular views from the house as well.

  • Katherine K.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 9, 2026

    Best of the best! Class and comfort! Having operated a high end waterfront vacation rental, I know how difficult it is to achieve perfection in every detail, but we found it here! The entire top floor of a two story house (no one lives underneath), it has a wall of windows plus a deck from the primary bedroom and skylights to brighten the space. You can’t find a home closer to the fabulous long walking beach and breaking waves. Beautifully furnished, spotless, everything you need in the kitchen, very comfortable beds. And even dog friendly! It’s only 15 minutes from Port Angeles with its restaurants and other amenities. I have already made reservations to return!

  • Karrie T.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    This place is absolutely amazing! Best view and lovely home

  • Robin L.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 21, 2026

    The property is super well stocked and it's hard to beat the view/location.

  • Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    This was our third visit. The view and sounds of the ocean waves keep us coming back. We did more cooking this time and appreciate the cooking supplies. We love being able to bring our pup along as well. We hate leaving her behind and always chose dog friendly accommodations when driving.

  • Lauren F.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    We had an amazing time! The house was super clean, well stocked for guests. These hosts do it right! Fell asleep to ocean waves…we did not want to leave

  • Paige L.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    My family and I had the best stay at The Sun House! We enjoyed watching the sunset and walking the beach. The house was very clean and well stocked. We can't wait to return someday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

  • Marci D.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Perfect cozy house with the best views!! Everything we needed to make some great memories for the weekend we were there. Great location, comfortable beds, and can’t think of a better view to wake up to.

  • Heather C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Have stayed here several times before. Love it.

  • roger r.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Beautiful place and views!

  • Dawn B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    A beautiful location. The house was thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the views - all seating areas had large windows overlooking the beach. There was also not clutter! Personally, I like a more minimalist style; I don't need every surface covered with art or knick-knacks. The Sun House did not disappoint. Overall, it was one of the best vacation homes I have ever visited.

  • Jeff & Denise T.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    We LOVED, LOVED, staying at this house! Would definitely stay here again! It was very clean, decorated nicely with so many extra touches like quality towels! It had everything we needed and more. The view of the water and hearing the ocean was magical! We saw seals just off shore look right at us! The house is truly just steps to the beach. Couldn't be more perfect!

  • Amanda K.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Our stay here was a dream. The view and proximity of the sea were incredible. We saw otters and seals playing in the waves, and even an orca in the distance. Walking the beach each morning at low tide was lovely, finding some beautiful stones and stumbling upon tide pools with small crabs and anemones. The house itself was fantastic. Very clean and comfortable beds. It had everything we needed and more. Great proximity to the various places we wanted to explore at the Olympic National Park. We definitely hope to visit again.

  • Ty C.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Fantastic property located right on the beach.Big windows for watching the waves. The super comfortable couch and lots of extra blankets provided the perfect environment for a wet PNW weekend.The kitchen is well equipped. Just bring your personal belongings and you will have all that you need for a fantastic stay. I really enjoyed being here!

  • Jadie H.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    This home is a 10 ! It is our favorite place to go !! Sitting by the fire in a beautiful home watching ships go by ,the waves rolling in on the beach , birds, sea life , then you can step outside and beach comb ….how can it get any better than that ?

  • Jadie H.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    My granddaughter ( 9yrs) wrote on the beach in the sand. “ I don’t want to leave “ think that summarizes how we all felt !! Everything about this Vrbo is wonderful !

  • Kaci J.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 1, 2024

    Beautiful home and location. Highly recommend. We will be back!

  • Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    The pictures and descriptions do not do justice to the views from this home. The views are absolutely spectacular. The home itself was clean and had many upgraded amenities. Very nice toaster, Keurig coffee maker and a very nicely stocked coffee bar. We had typical Washington weather during our stay. It was absolutely pouring buckets of rain when we arrived and a mixed bag of clearing and high winds during the next two days. Didn't matter, it was mesmerizing through it all. If you want a peaceful, beautiful stay, you won't be you won't be disappointed. Not to mention there are a lot of excellent restaurants located in Port Angeles. I'm sure we will be returning.

  • Ross V.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Host was communicative and accurate with descriptions. Well appointed kitchen with anything we needed. Space was better than expected and the views are spectacular. Nothing like walking onto the beach from your room! Definitely recommend!

  • David R.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at the Sun House. Great location for a relaxing time. Very clean.

  • Bernie G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Excellent location with incredible views of the straits. Easy to get to and centrally located close to town and Olympic. We used the home for base camp while taking day trips. Perfect for that. Very comfortable for the four of us. Will highly recommend for our size group. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks!

  • Jen H.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Beautiful property right on the water. Stunning sunsets, sea otters and water birds. Close to hiking trails and just a few minutes from Port Angeles.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    This condo was absolutely amazing! Can’t beat the location and views. Property owner is very responsive and friendly! Highly recommend!

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