Vashon Bauernhaus

Whether coming to Vashon for a special event, work or relaxation, this newly restored vintage farmhouse on 5 acres in the center of Vashon Island awaits. It sleeps up to 10 people in 4 bedrooms and has a sofa sleeper in the upstairs common area, has two bathrooms, an indoor gas fireplace and an air conditioner upstairs. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher, a large dining area and a washer/dryer. For summer r & r there is an outdoor seating area and a propane barbecue. The house is located in the center of Vashon island, walking distance to the town of Vashon with outstanding restaurants, galleries, local breweries and wine shops, Island Center Forest hiking and biking trails, 0-Space, the Vashon Center for the Arts, Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park, and Pacific Research.

Vashon is a accessible by Washington State Ferry from West Seattle (Fauntleroy), Southworth or Tacoma (Point Defiance) and is a wonderful place to relax, bike ride, hike, take horse riding lessons or trail rides, or to enjoy special events like the Garden Tour, concerts, arts performances, the Vashon Festival or Sheep Dog Trials. The property is easily accessible by the 118/119 Metro bus line, has high speed cable internet and two working desk spaces, and comfortable beds.

To allow flexibility around pricing, the nightly rate is for 2 guests using one bed, and additional guests/beds are extra if you have more people to accommodate. Pets are welcome with an additional fee. If you wish to accommodate more guests, you can also add Cottonwood Studio (Search for listing # 2738652, sleeps 2) or Willow Studio (Listing # 2557728, sleeps 3), or bring your own tents to camp in the back of the 5 acres.

The house sleeps 9 and has silverware, dishes, linens, etc. for 9 guests. In the summer it may be possible to have additional guests tent camp, or host your events in the field behind the house (Insurance and a per guest per day fee apply for events, so please send details and I will reply with a quote., and advance permission is required. ) Please ask about the options. If you need to accommodate more people, tent campers can set up tents in the field during the summer months. They need to bring their own sleeping bag, toiletries, and towels. Our on- site manager will show them where to set up tents. You may also want to bring disposable plates & utensils to augment what is provided in the house which has dishes/silverware for 9 people.

Please advise as to the activities you have planned for your group. We have specific quiet hours and rules for the property, so please be sure you are aware of them and that they all work for you. We reserve the right to ask intoxicated, loud, wild people to leave the property at any time during the stay. The neighbors expect peace and quiet and the manager will be on site. One dog is allowed per stay with an additional fee. No music indoors or out after 7:30 pm, and music must be low volume, background music at all times. See the house rules in the listing, also, please. The house must be left in the same shape was when you arrived — A normal clean of the house for 9 people takes 1.5 hrs, and any additional cleaning/trash disposal after a group visits is additional at a rate of $90 per hour. Peak season weekends are a 2 night minimum unless there is just one night open on the calendar at the time of booking.