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Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Quinault, WA
  • Lake Quinault
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Quinault Rain Forest Visitor Information Center
    ‪10 min drive‬

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The price is CHF 235
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

The Elk House is the Quinault Rain Forest's best kept secret and we are back in business! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath open-concept home was built in 2006 and sits on 4 acres of private land for you to enjoy and explore. It's hard to decide where the yard ends and nature begins. Barbeque on the 280 sq. ft. covered porch and watch for Roosevelt Elk that often graze in the front field, sometimes as close as 30 feet from the house! Get cozy next to the gas fireplace under 17 foot vaulted ceilings and watch for bald eagle, black-tail deer and great blue heron--regular visitors of the property. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit area and stargaze on clear summer nights. Explore nearby Zeigler Creek, picnic under a giant Maple tree and take leisurely walks around the property. The Elk House property is tranquility at it's best!

If you want to venture out, drive, bike or walk the South Shore Road and discover nearby hiking trails, explore the World's Largest Spruce Tree, visit the famous glacier-fed Lake Quinault, or jump in your car or take a guided tour of the 31 mile loop drive into the Olympic National Park to see spectacular waterfalls, giant evergreen trees and wildlife. Whether you are here to experience outdoor recreation or just get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the Elk House is the perfect place for you to rest and rejuvenate.

While staying at the Elk House you will enjoy all the comforts of home. A fully functional kitchen with double convection oven and gas cook top, full-size built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator allows you to enjoy family dining in a private and pristine setting. The open-concept kitchen/dining room/living room creates a family atmosphere that can't be beat! Take refuge in the 350 sq. ft. open loft with a large picture window or in the private suite on the main floor.

The Elk House was built with the outdoor enthusiast and family in mind. Everywhere you look, nature abounds. Make your next memory in Lake Quinault at the Elk House!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Olympic National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Olympic National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Big Spruce Trailhead
As a guest of Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mike and Hollie Nelson (Owners)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is strictly prohibited

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Family centered atmosphere inside and out

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Welcome Elk House 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
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Welcome Elk House 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
Welcome Elk House 4 Private Acres/close Hiking
Welcome Elk 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
Welcome Elk House 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
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Welcome Elk 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
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Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janae J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway at the Elk House

We enjoyed our stay at the Elk House and would come back again. It’s a great house and such a peaceful area. We didn’t see any elk, sadly, but enjoyed spending mornings and evenings on the porch. The WiFi worked great, and we were able to stream on the TV. The house is in a great area - easy drives to Lake Quinault, hiking, and more! The “grocery stores” near by are small so if you’re coming from a larger area it may be worth bringing groceries with you. A few things to note for future guests - there is a keurig but no kcups were provided so bring your own; same goes for coffee pot/coffee. We couldn’t figure out the air conditioning and there were no instructions to be found; it wasn’t that warm so I didn’t feel the need to reach out to the hosts about it, but something to note if you’ll be going in peak summer time. We hope to visit the area again in the future and would love to stay at Elk House again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria G., oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Expectations

Beautiful stay. Pictures do not do it justice. We loved the property and home and wish we could have stayed one more night. Didnt see any Elk, but that was fine, because we just enjoyed the comfort of the home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

Beautiful home with plenty of space. Close to the park, lake, and lodge. So convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

Even nicer than it looked online. Very private, large yard. Very comfortable for two couples. It would have been nice to have tables or luggage racks in the loft, since we only stayed a few days, we didn't want to unpack, even though there is lots of closet space. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, family friendly house

Fantastic house. Plenty of space. Elk in the backyard. Great location in quinault. Well stocked with all necessities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful stay

Picturesque well maintained property in a quiet location with a lot to do around. We loved coming back and relaxing after hiking around the area- which has a lot of options which are all uncrowded and lovely. Was perfect for our family of 5. Internet service was plenty fast even for streaming. No cell signal on Verizon but you can drive 2 miles down the road if you need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 stars

Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking in the olympics

+++++.great setting and location for a quiet forest stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

We really enjoyed the incredible views and comfortable space at the Elk House! Wish we would have gotten to see some elk but loved the yard nonetheless. Very quick access to the Quinalt area activities. Ample kitchen space and comfortable beds. The home needs smoke detectors installed and could use some blinds upstairs, but otherwise we have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and home!

Gorgeous secluded home. Clean and homey. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin!

A lovely cabin. Superb location. Very clean. Lovely area. Really nice open lounge / dining / kitchen. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!!

Wonderful stay. Quiet location. Enjoyed the elk in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay.

We enjoyed views from the porch and the nice fire pit. Everything went really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to get away

Our family had a great experience here. The location was great and the home was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location, comfortable home

Nice house located in a field, off the beaten path of Quinault. Peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the porch. Saw the herd of elk early one morning. The TV and dishwater were not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This is a very nice cabin in the woods, near hiking and biking. The only issue was the fact that the dishwasher is still not functioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley M., Bainbridge Island, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Appropriately named

We saw a herd of 15 elk on the morning of our departure. What a treat! The place is perfect for a small family or 2 couples. It’s out away from traffic and noise. The tv is a large screen set with Direct Tv channels. My only suggestion is that the grill is in need of upgrading. We used it anyway but it’s showing it’s age and usage. This is our second time here and we’d return again as it’s near some of our favorite hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin

We had a lovely weekend around Lake Quinault and the Elklodge provided a great home base. Very clean, well stocked, and close to everything in the area. Master bedroom on the lofted top floor is open to the living room but is visibly private.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

MaryAnn c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wide open spaces

Peaceful quiet wide meadow behind this bright and open house. Close to Quinault Lodge and Olympic NP. Owner was very responsive to our call about grill issues. We would suggest that the kitchen be a bit more stocked With spices and paper products like baggies and aluminum foil . The porch needs comfortable seating, 4 rockers to sit and view the property would be a great addition! Overall A great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and spacious with a beautiful view

We loved the serene setting and the opportunity to watch elk graze right on the property. Wish the seating on the porch had been more comfortable. Dishwasher was not working which is a small thing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

Great venue; super clean and well equipped. Only hiccup was the broken dishwasher but we had a lovely stay! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ajay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous place to eacape the daily hustle

We were excited right from the time of booking this property. We reached late in night and were greeted by an astounding view of the 'milky way' from the property. Amenities were all good as mentioned in the description. Thankfully the weather was great during our remainder of the stay. So much to explore around as well. Already recommended to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021