Forest Cabin - Soaking Tub, Beach Access, Pets

There is a spiral ladder up to the second floor sleeping loft which has a full sized bed for two. The daybed on the main floor can sleeps one. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS OF THE LADDER TO BE SURE IT WILL WORK FOR YOU AND YOURS PRIOR TO BOOKING.

We provide wood for the wood stove and there is a propane heater, as well. There is a small outdoor fire pit that can be used if it isn't too dry or windy and if there is not a burn ban in effect. Please check with us before lighting any outdoor fire. For cooking there is small 3 burner propane stove and oven, an outdoor propane barbecue, a microwave, pots/pans/utensils, dishes and silverware, a sink and a refrigerator/freezer. There is a table inside and an outdoor table also. There are 2 hammocks (in the summer), and a year-round, hot water outdoor clawfoot soaking tub (bring your favorite bubble bath). The bathroom has a very small shower, toilet and vanity. Bedding, towels, oil/vinegar, salt/pepper, sugar, coffee and a French press, linens, pots/pans, dishes, firewood, propane, and soap are provided. Bring your favorite foods and cream for your coffee. If you would like some farm fresh eggs, please ask!

There is a "sturdy shoes required" trail to the Mt. Rainier view beach just a few minutes walk through the forest, or drive three minutes to Pt. Robinson Lighthouse park where you can drive down to the beach. Orcas and humpback whales sometimes visit, seals, sea lions, Osprey, Blue Heron, and otter pass by, and there are Bald Eagles perched in the trees. Agates be found on the beach which is lovely for walking. Point Robinson Lighthouse/Park is a 7 minute walk along the road or beach. Maury Island Marine Park is a great hiking or biking area about a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk along the beach.

The 40 acre property has 4 beautifully decorated, private cottages and Bluff House that can be rented simultaneously for weddings, birthdays, reunions or film and photo shoots or photography. (During events the entire property and all the cottages are booked, so don’t worry: there will not be an event going on during your stay unless it is yours!) Please click on my profile photo to see the various accommodations and an overview photo of where they are located on the property. For private events, all the cottages and Bluff House on the 40 acres can be rented so 23 guests can stay overnight, and tent camping is allowed, in addition. Inquire for availability and group pricing. There are unobstructed views of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier from the bluff, on-site parking, and you can use any vendors you choose for food, music, etc.

The property has been featured in The Seattle Times Pacific Magazine, Country Living Magazine, Sunset books, in catalogs (Cutter & Buck most recently) and in film including Anthony Bordain's "No Reservations" (aired Nov. 19, 2017 on the Pacific Northwest show). Celebrities have chosen to be married on the property - it is truly a stunning place to be! We are very familiar with how to coordinate details of large and small productions and group activities to assure your time here is a success and exactly as you want it to be.

PLEASE NOTE: Summer Saturdays are blocked on the calendar until April 30th to reserve availability for events & weddings.

You might want to bring a bathing suit for the outdoor clawfoot soaking tub if you are planning to use it during the day. There are bubble bath and epsom salts either on the tub or under the bathroom vanity.

The kitchenette consists of toaster oven, microwave, hot plate, crock pot and small refrigerator. There is a propane barbecue outside the loft, another propane bbq at the beach, and a fire pit with wood provided at the Loft and another on the beach (you can collect firewood on the beach).

Vashon has several fabulous restaurants: Bramble House, Gravy, Earthen, May’s Thai, The Hardware Store Restaurant, Snapdragon and Creekside Restaurant at the Vashon Island Golf & Country Club ( 6 minutes away). Minglement (at the corner of Cemetery Rd. and Vashon Hwy), Burton Coffee Stand and Cafe Luna (1/2 block west of the 4 way stop in town) have espresso, muffins, etc. Vashon Baking Co. has amazing quiche and pastries to go. The Heron's Nest gallery in the town of Vashon has local art, and there are several other galleries to enjoy, as well. The Chamber of Commerce, Vashon Allied Arts and Vashon Events are great resources for things to do during your visit to Vashon, including wine tasting, cideries, artists’ studios, the annual VCA Garden Tour in June, Low Tide and Kite Festivals, Strawberry Festival, etc. Melissa Moen does on-site massage. Horse riding is available at VI Riding Center or Westside Stables.

Firewood is provided for the wood stove. (There is regular heat as well).

Laundry service available at $10/load.

Guests above 2 are $25 per reservation.

Leashed pets are welcome with a $40 pet fee per stay.

Please READ OVER THE HOUSE MANUAL in the cabin when you arrive. It is in the closet if not sitting on the table.

ENJOY!!!!!!

If there is ANYTHING we can do to make your stay more comfortable, or if you have any questions or need anything, please text or call any time. Note the alternate contact numbers in the house manual and information, please, in case you can't reach Lisa for some reason.

We have a friendly dog, Saussi, who loves to have his back scratched. He will bark at you when you arrive. Feel free to tell him to "Go", "Sit", "Stay" or "Lie Down". He is usually with us, wherever we are. We also have free range bunnies, chickens and a rooster and ducks that roam about. Our horses are next door. If you are bringing a pet, please BE SURE it is LEASHED at all times, even if you have a tiny pup, to avoid disturbing massacres of free-range animals! If you are considering bringing a large dog, it must be completely controllable on a leash, and not able to bolt and pull the leash out of your hands to pursue fowl/cats/rabbits/people/horses. If no one is at the beach your pup can roam free there, but as soon as a human is in sight please leash again until the coast is clear.

Rural, peaceful, high bank waterfront and forest on 40 acres with spectacular view of Mt.Rainier makes this a special place. We have 3 horses in the barn, a coop with chickens (and a ROOSTER - earplugs provided!). Wildlife abounds. It is a beautiful place for hikes and picnics.

Vashon is a great place to explore on your bike. Rentals are available at Spyder's in the town of Vashon. The nearest bus stop is about 3 miles away. The 118/119 Metro Bus (to Dockton) serves that stop and it is a few miles bike ride from there (busses take bikes). Vashon Shuttle Service transports around the island and to/from SeaTac airport.
Vashon Taxi Service and Uber are SOMETIMES options, but not always! If you need a ride, but call them before you get to the island as they may or may not be available when you need them.

Visit the Vashon Chamber of Commerce, Vashon Events, or Vashon Hub websites for things to do on the island. There are art , garden, solar, farm tours, Strawberry Festival, wineries, breweries, Nashi Orchards and Dragon's Head Cideries, bike rentals, hiking trails, equestrian events, trail rides and riding lessons, fishing, beach combing, picturesque Point Robinson Lighthouse tours, Island Center Forest or Dockton Park Trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking or jogging. Kyaks can be rented at Burton Beach, and the water there and at Dockton Park gets warm and is very swimmable in the summer. Horses can be boarded on our property with the Wildwood studio rental for $75/night, and riding on the beach to the Maury Island Marine Park is exquisite! If you have your own kayaks, they can be easily launched from Pt. Robinson or Burton Beach. We have 2 kayaks that can be rented for paddles in front of the property for $25/pp.

Art Lessons (painting, photography, drawing, ceramics), trail rides, massage, facials and day spa services can be arranged - fees vary.

Welcome to Forest Cabin! We aim to make your stay comfortable and memorable, so please contact us anytime, 24/7 if there is anything you need! Please READ THE HOUSE MANUAL in the cottage for more detailed information and alternate contact numbers.

- In the event of an EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1 ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Give the address of 4205 SW Pt. Robinson Road and tell them to take a right on 43rd, take the first left under the log arch, and stay right PAST the big house (4205) for about 100'. Forest Cottage is on the right just past gravel parking area and play house.

+FIRE: DIAL 911. There is a fire extinguisher in the closet and Tindra under the kitchen sink. If there is a chimney fire, use the Chimfex chimney fire extinguisher in the can by the fireplace, OR dump water in the fireplace and the steam will put it out.

* The property is for the enjoyment of registered guests only. Please refrain from inviting additional guests to come for the day while you are staying at the property. Please check with us if you would like to host more people as we have several cottages available on the 40 acre property. Weddings, parties, reunions and other celebrations or events for additional people require extra insurance coverage.
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- * Quiet hours are from 9:00 pm - 9 am, which means loud voices and music need to disappear so they don't bother neighbors.

- Directions: Entering 4205 SW Pt. Robinson Rd. into your navigation system will get you CLOSE. Take a right off of Pt. Robinson Rd. onto 43rd Ave. SW. Take the first LEFT under the log arch. STAY RIGHT, past the mansion. You will see a small play house on your left, and the forest cottage is on the right just 50 feet further down the road. It is difficult to spot, but the cottage is on the right, in the forest. Look for signs indicating "Forest Cottage Parking and park there. Please be sure to leave room for people to get around you on the driveway.
- *Bring a pair of cozy slippers so you can leave your shoes just inside the door. Rubber boots or other outdoor-mud friendly footwear is a must during the wetter winter months.
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- *There is a small duck pond in the yard and a very large one next door. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS AT ALL TIMES when they are outside, especially those that don't yet swim. Horses on the neighboring properties are friendly, but have big teeth. Please do not approach them unless accompanied by Lisa.
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- *Smoking outside only. Please don't leave butts in the yard! Put them in a jar of water outside the door of the loft. Please don't take extinguished butts into the cottage as they leave smoke smell when in the trash inside.
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- *Septic system is fragile and VERY difficult to repair, so please don't flush anything but human waste and tp: NO plastic, "flushable" wipes, kleenex, paper, hair, tampons, pads, diapers, etc. (You will be charged if repair is required.)
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- *Pets with additional charge: please bring the $40 pet cleaning fee at the time of your arrival if it hasn't been paid with your reservation. The floors are unfinished plank so they are not good with pet accidents... Dogs can be free at the beach IF NO ONE IS AROUND, but MUST BE LEASHED IN THE YARD for the sake of the ducks, bunnies, cat, etc. in the yard. Dogs may not be left unattended unless crated. If you are bringing a big strong dog, it is imperative that you can control it on a leash when it is "tempted" by the animals on the property: deer, raccoons, rabbits, fowl, other dogs, horses, llamas, etc.
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- * Upon booking your stay with us, you assume all liability, risk and responsibility for any accidents or injuries to yourself or others in your party, or caused by your guests, pets or others in your party, regardless of cause, that may occur while you are on this property. You, your guests and pets are visiting the property completely at your own risk and agree to hold property owners harmless for any and all injuries and accidents that may occur, regardless of cause or fault. Unmarked hazards, including
but not limited to slippery or uneven footing, rugged terrain, primitive stairs, un-fenced ponds, water, fires/fire pits, a potentially hot wood stove, a tall bulkhead, swings, animals (horses, dogs, chickens, ducks, etc.), exist.
- By booking you agree to assume all liability, expenses and legal fees that may result from any incident(s) during your stay, including but not limited to property damage and bodily injury.
- By booking this property, you, the Renter, agree that you are personally responsible for your safety and actions while on or using the Vashon Field and Pond property, cottages, or facilities. You agree to comply with all VFP policies and rules, including but not limited to all policies, guidelines, signage, and instructions. Because the property is open for use by other individuals, you recognize that you are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. With full awareness and appreciation of the risks involved, you, for yourself and on behalf of your family, spouse, guests, estate, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, guests, and personal representatives, hereby forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Fernheath LLC or property owners or managers, owners, members, officers, agents, servants, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, successors, and assigns (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me related to COVID-19 or the use of the property whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, any third-party, or otherwise, while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the property and/or while on or using any facilities, tools, equipment, or materials.
2. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, claims, lawsuits, judgments, losses, and/or liabilities (including attorney fees) arising either directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the Released Parties due to bodily injury, death, loss of use, monetary loss, or any other injury from or related to my being on or using the facilities, tools, equipment, or materials, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise specifically related to COVID-19.
3. You understand that there are some facilities, equipment and materials that will be shared with other guests, including but not limited to the kitchen facility at the beach and the beach toilets. The use of shared facilities can increase the risk of COVID-19 for users. You realize that it is strongly advised to wear a face covering at any time you will encounter any other non-family guests or people at any time you are on the property. You also understand that it is strongly advised to clean and sanitize the areas that I use both before and after using, with the cleaning and sanitizing agents provided. You understand that there is a 3 hour space between the check out time of previous guests and check in time for myself.
4. You have read the cleaning guidelines listed above and accept them as adequate.
5. By reserving the property you acknowledge and represent that you have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability, understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed, including without limitation the Release of Liability and Indemnification requirements contained in this document; you are sufficiently informed about the risks involved in using the property and have decided to sign this document; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; You are at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and you execute this document for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same. You agree that this Waiver of Liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Washington law, and that if any of the provisions hereof are found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be enforced as fully as possible and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified to the limited extent required to permit enforcement of the Waiver of Liability as a whole. This waiver remains in effect until the State of Washington lifts all COVID-19 related mandates.