o LOCATION. Located on Hat (Gedney) Island, a private island community 5 miles offshore from Everett. Everett marina is 35 minutes drive North of Seattle without traffic delays. o o This no-bank waterfront house has breathtaking 180' views of Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Puget Sound and Olympic mountains with a private marina, rated nine-hole golf course, and a tennis court. Private boat access and a lack of commercial activity on the island make for a luxurious and peaceful get-away from the hustle and bustle, and a unique adventure for viewing eagles, crabs, whales, herons, and seals.
o TRANSPORTATION. We provide an on-island host to meet you at the Hat Island marina and drive you and your supplies to and from the house (one drive each way) at no cost.
o This beach house has two wings connected by a huge IronWood (Ipe) deck. The two-story bedroom wing has four ocean-view bedrooms, two with private balconies. The glass enclosed kitchen/dining/living area has large sliding doors, providing great views whether open or closed.
o AMENITIES. The house is fully equipped for your comfort and convenience. Amenities include a wood-burning stove/fireplace, stereo with CD player and Aux. cable, TV with DVD player and loads of DVD's, games, puzzles, big kid and little kid toys and books.
o KITCHEN. Fully appointed gourmet kitchen of bamboo cabinetry and granite counter tops also looks out over the ocean.
o LAUNDRY. Laundry facilities on main level. Duvet covered down comforters for all seasons and top quality mattresses.
o WIFI. Good cell coverage. Free wifi.
o Enjoy kayaking, walking, swimming, paddle boarding, crabbing (in season), clamming, scuba diving, golfing, beach combing, small boating, paddle boarding, berry picking, bread-making, or just relaxing with a good book and enjoying the eagles and sunsets.
o Minimum rental June 15 to September 15 is 3 nights; remainder of the year is a 2-night minimum. No rentals Dec-Feb as property is winterized.
o RATES SHOWN ARE FOR UP TO 8 GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS OVER EIGHT INCUR EXTRA GUEST CHARGE. MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS - NO EXCEPTIONS. All guests must be listed on the rental agreement and no persons are allowed on the premises who are not on the rental agreement.
o GUEST RULES. No groups of unrelated persons age 13-29 may rent this house.
o This is a luxury house with gorgeous fine finishes and we ask guests to treat it like the jewel that it is.
o RENTAL CONTRACT. Signing of a rental agreement is required to finalize booking, at which time we will also send information about parking, golfing, crabbing, the foot ferry, maps and house system information.
o SMALL BOAT USE. A signed waiver from all guests is required before borrowing our small water craft.
o NO PETS. Sorry, but due to owner allergies, we STRICTLY DO NOT ALLOW PETS, EVEN SMALL ONES. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE.
o This is NOT a good place from which to base day trips. It is not feasible to go to a Mariners game or Seahawks game from Hat Island unless you have a helicopter or speed boat.
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