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RATES
Peak Season ( 6/9-9/6) $1,950/week - weekly (Saturday-Saturday)
Spring (4/27-6/8) $1,400/week, $250/night Friday/Saturday, $200/night Sun-Thurs
Fall (9/7-10/7) $1,400/week, $250/night Friday/Saturday, $200/night Sun-Thurs
Off Season (10/8-4/26) $1,050/week, $250/night Friday/Saturday, $150/night Sun-Thurs
Contact 206-399-0058 or info@harper-house.com for details
HARPER HOUSE OVERVIEW
This custom waterfront Seattle vacation rental home featured in The Fine Living Channel's "Around the World in 80 Homes" is ideal for family vacations as well as romantic get-a-ways. It has easy access to Seattle and is close to many great destinations.
THE MASTER BEDROOM
Sleep has never been this sound. The master bedroom includes a king size hand-made log bed with a "World Class" mattress and 400+ thread-count sheets. The bed and unbelievable silence at night provides a recipe for the best sleep you'll ever have. Enjoy breathtaking views of Blake Island, bald eagles, and sailboats in the distance or step out to the deck for a cup of coffee. THE MASTER BATHROOM
Luxury and complete relaxation await courtesy of five brass massaging shower heads and deep soaker tub for two. Experience a bath or shower of a lifetime. Seattle will feel a million miles away. Some say this alone is worth the trip. THE KITCHEN
The Iron Chef Approves! The kitchen includes top quality stainless steel appliances, and cookware as well as complete sets of wine glasses, cups, plates and silverware for eight. The pass through kitchen bar makes it easy to talk between the kitchen and living room to stay involved in the action. The nook is a great place to talk, read the paper, play games and enjoy the view. ACTIVITIES
Kayak, fish, crab, and beachcomb right in front of the house. It's also a destination for Squid'n and scuba diving. There are many hiking and biking trails within minutes of the house as well as easy access to local parks and mountains . Click here for a complete list of activities. AMENITIES
Sit back and watch your favorite movie at the Harper Home Theatre! This home theater system is complete with a full projection system. Choose from my DVD collection (about 75 movies-including Sleepless in Seattle, with many Disney movies for the kids) or rent locally. My computer is available as well, with its 6,000 song music library and high speed Internet connection with wireless access. The basement also includes a washer/dryer/large cleaning sink/folding area with iron and ironing board. Our latest additions include a pool table, HBO, and Showtime.
GUEST REVIEWS, COMMENTS, AND STORIES
I stayed at the Harper House and will say it's one of the most beautiful and peaceful locations I've ever experienced. The view from the master bedroom is breath-taking. While sitting on the deck one morning drinking my coffee I saw the eagles. Really, the pictures do not lie. The masterbath shower, with a view of the sound is an experience that should not be missed. Great Kitchen, beautiful roof deck. I highly recommend it!
-Michelle, San Francisco, CA (chellbees@yahoo.com) This house could not have been more perfect for what my family and I were looking for. It was surprisingly easy to get to, considering how secluded it is from Seattle itself. The ferry ride is easy enough to take every day, and the location of the house is very convenient to the ferry. About the house itself... The pictures do not lie. This house and the surrounding property is absolutely gorgeous, in amazing condition, well-furnished and well-kept. The housekeepers have done a great job with caring for the place. The view is gorgeous from the front porch and most of the front windows, and especially from the top deck. The kitchen area is spacious enough for several people, well equipt, and very conducive to creating our nightly feasts, and especially for our 3-hour July 4th grilling. Thanks again!
-Ingrid Chen, Charlotte, North Carolina This house was so much fun to stay at!! Absolutely my favorite room is the upstairs master suite, beautiful painted walls, I love the faux finish. The views are breathtaking.. I could sit out on the porch drinking coffee all day. Wonderful rock work that takes you down to the water, where you can get a latte from Audrey (be careful, she often adds an extra shot)!!My kids loved walking on the rocks when the tide was low, finding shells and lifting rocks to see little crabs. Cute little baseball field down the street which was fun for my 6 year old son.All in all I had no complaints, loved everything about this house. Our vacation was very calm and relaxing, we did hop on the ferry a few times, I shopped while my husband went to a Mariners game. I actually think my kids' favorite thing was riding on the "big boat"!!Have Fun!! We did!!
-Krista Smith, Spokane WA (kristajeanne@hotmail.com)
I just read the guestbook and saw that there are so many people from far away, but I have to say this is an amazing escape from the hustle and bustle of Seattle life. Just a short drive to the Fauntleroy Ferry and then...well, I guess I can only say that while on the Ferry, you really are transported to another world. Waking up with the ocean breeze and the smell of fresh cut grass was all the vacation I needed. A glass of wine on the deck snuggled next to the outdoor fireplace didn't hurt either. My boyfriend and I LOVE it here and we'll be back again and again.
And, oh yes, that view? You can see it from the bed in the master bedroom.
Don't hesitate. Just go. I mean, wait! Don't go! I want it all to myself!! ;-)
-Lizzie, Seattle, WA (yellahairedkid@hotmail.com) This place is amazing! Beautiful view of the water, spacious accomodations, interesting decor, captivating home theater and a bath big enough for a lap swim. One night was simply not enough time to enjoy all this home-away-from-home has to offer. Thank You Ed!
-Amber Prehn, Portland, OR (ambervirgo@hotmail.com)
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the serenity and beauty of the cottage and would commend it highly to anyone looking to "get away". My warm appreciation to Ed regarding the "House".
-Roger Thomas, Wash.,D.C. We absolutely loved this beautiful cottage overlooking the water of Puget Sound. Very tranquil and serene surroundings and conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle yet only a short ferry ride away. I loved looking across the water at night and seeing the lights of Seattle. This is a very well appointed house that will not disappoint.
-Gabriela Woolman, Omaha, NE (gbwoolman@cox.net)
Many thanks for making our stay at the Harper House so great! Absolutely beautuful spot...
My wife and I and another couple come down to the Olympic Peninsula for a golf holiday every year and the Harper House has been far and away the best accomodation we have found. Perfect to relax and cook in and to feel like a home away from home. And so close to some of the State's best golf courses! Put us in the calendar for next year, Ed. We will definitely be back. What a perfect place to relax and get a true feel for Puget Sound. The views are breathtaking and the home is comfortable and cozy. This vacation was planned to spend quality time with our son, daughter in law and grandsons who moved from Massachusetts to the peninsula in September 2003. The house and yard provided the perfect setting for family and friends to relax and enjoy a spaghetti feed whipped up in the Harper House kitchen. Our grandsons especially enjoyed the yard during the day and the home theatre in the evening. Thank you, Ed, for sharing your home with us during our stay in the beautiful state of Washington - we will definitely be back!!
-Patricia & Richard Walsh, Stoneham, MA (patriciawalsh@comcast.net) WOW what a great place to take a much need vacation!! The master bedroom and bath are truly the best and so is the kitchen for those who like to cook. The view is just delightful and sooo relaxing. Derek is a great fishing guide for those who fish and George is the one to take you on his plane to see sights not seen from the ground. Ed is one terrific host and left no stone unturned. We WILL be back.
-Amy and Stuart, Baltimore, MD
We spent a glorious weekend at The Harper House, celebrating our daughter's engagement. The short ferry ride took us to another world. We felt like we were miles and miles from Seattle and the bustle of the city never intruded. We had some mist and rain and it never stopped our adventures. We walked on the beach at low tide, explored the drive along the Hood Canal, ate the best lemon pepper smoked salmon at Hama Hama, and came home to the wonderful house. We cooked gourmet meals, played games at the breakfast nook table, and and talked in front of toasty fires. Everone took turns luxuriating in the master bath shower surrounded by steamy water from five shower heads. This house is so warm and welcoming, and we felt that we were sharing our wonderful times with all the other families that have been guests. We will be back!
-Elizabeth & Bruce, Madison WI
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Harper House, it was close enough to invite several friends from Seattle to join us for the day and then we had the place to ourselevs for the rest of the weekend. It is a lovely house with a wonderful view, well-stocked kitchen, great bathroom, lots of nice details to keep you comfortable. We will definitely be back!
-Christine Paintner, Seattle, WA
My childhood girlfriends and I stayed at the Harper House for our annual girls trip. We found the house online and thought it sounded perfect...secluded, on the water, quaint, homey. It absolutely met our expectations! We loved the porch and the view, the master bedroom was perfect for our two pregnant girls, and we loved walking along the water after grabbing coffee at the little shop right in front of the house. Ed was incredible to work with setting the reservation up and he left a nice welcome for us (fresh flowers and wine) upon arrival. We created wonderful memories at the Harper House - and it will forever be a part of our living history as friends. I recommend the Harper House to anyone looking for a place to stay.
-Sasha Jackowich (sashajackowich@hotmail.com) The Harper house was beautiful the best of both worlds, the city and the Country. Thanks for sharing your home. The beds are beautiful and the most comfortable we have ever slept on.
-Jennifer, Raymond, WA (wertop@willapabay.org)
It is quite a feat to please even one person, and even more difficult to please two, but I have to say that the Harper house pleased a total of 6 people! The words satisfactory, or even good, cannot be used to describe our stay. It was nothing short of fantastic! The rooms were beautiful, the beds were exceptionally comfortable and that master shower is something that everyone must experience! I fell in love with the view as well as with the spacious and well equipped kitchen. There was nothing more fabulous then eating a meal with the family in the dining area, the table is perfect for a big group as well as an intimate setting. I would gladly stay there again and look anxiously for the opportunity to do so again!-Melina, yakima, WA (melina.pothier@gmail.com) Two brothers and their families from drought-striken Texas and New Mexico shared a fabulous adventure, but most importantly, Harper House re-charged our empty H2O tanks..The pictures on the internet do not begin to do the panoramic views justice! The beauty of the home and area were at times overwhelming, and it was extremely difficult for us to leave! Our teenagers never once said they were bored, of course the theater and computer system were Nirvana to them! Our peaceful,relaxed family walks on the shore and pier will always be cherished. We could not have found better accommendations than Harper House and it was incredible convenient to get to Seattle and Olympic National Park (a side trip you must make). Our teenagers will not be teenagers much longer and it was a true Blessing for us all to be together and share memories of a lifetime! Thank-you Ed, we will be back!
-The Jenkins Clan, Amarillo, TX
This was the perfect location for our family to enjoy a week off. My in-laws flew in from New York, while we flew up from California. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed days of playing on the sand near the house, as well as jumping on the foot ferry and going into Seattle a few times to explore the city. My son's favorite part, though, was picking up rocks on the beach in front of the house and watching the crabs underneath. My father-in-law and husband enjoyed fishing off the pier that is also right in front of the house (they even caught a star fish that was a little tricky to throw back!). We loved this house and even my mother-in-law, who didn't want to go to Seattle due to the lack of sunshine that usually accompanies that type of trip, said it was wonderful!
-Chris Wells, El Dorado Hills, CA
Our family had a wonderful time at Harper House. The view was absolutely stunning, and the surrounding area was full of surprises of beautiful flowers, blackberries, and hummingbirds. The water was fabulous, we saw tons of perch, feeders, some small salmon (10 inch), and then big salmon (more than 2 feet) came through several times. We even saw an Orca. I couldn't believe it!! The anemones were huge and the starfish abundant. We wish we would have had more time, to try our hand at fishing. The house was great! We found our favorite place to hang out was the
kitchen, especially that great nook table surrounded by the windows. We played lots of games and ate way too much! We loved it!! It was easy to find thanks to your directions. We look forward to our next trip to Harper House.
-Suzi Vitulli, Richland, WA "We had a fabulous girls' weekend here. We love your house and are carrying away some great memories. The 4 of us left our husbands and kids home and relaxed in your comfortable place all weekend. We're childhood friends and we reminisced in front of the fire in the evening and
around the table over breakfast in the morning. We can see why you wouldn't give up this house - it's a dream home."
-Michelle and Friends We were excited to stay at Harper House....and we were overwhelmed at what an awesome home you have created! Plus, the weather was perfect. A lot better than all the rain here in Flagstaff that week. Thank you for a beautiful home. Our family fit in it perfectly, and having the basement for the younger crowd was an added bonus. Since Bill and I love to cook, your kitchen, big kitchen table nook and openness to the living room was a cooks and hosts delight. Bill and I truly loved the master bedroom suite and it's spaciousness, views and slept the nights away. And the 1 minute drive to the Southworth ferry is worth the price of admission! You are to be complimented on your attention to extras...the movies, music, decor, kitchen utensils and appliances, great beds, and an abundance of light switches! Finally, when we left we had them memorized!
We will be sharing our great trip with friends who shared an interest in your home. So you may have some more Flagstaffians (?) contact you. We hope to contact you again down the road for a summertime visit. Thank you again for providing our family a place to enjoy ourselves and create new memories of time together.
-Barbara and Bill Packard (Flagstaff, Arizona)
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