" This was the perfect getaway. I could think, write and watch the wildlife, or simply relax in the hot-tub after kayaking around the island. And the wild birds were unbelievable. Everything we needed was on hand - and it was hard to believe that we were so close to Seattle, yet so far away from it all..."
The Cartwright Family - Oregon |
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ABOUT VASHON ISLAND
Welcome to our Island. A rural paradise just west of Seattle, Washington in Puget Sound. We invite you to enjoy the calm beauty and fun-loving personality that is Vashon Island.
Miles of lightly traveled, pine edged country roads make bicycling and walking popular activities. There is something special and magical about being on an island, the pace is slower, the people friendly, the attitudes relaxed. Whether you are petting an Alpaca, slowing for deer crossing the road or watching eagles soar, you're sure to love it here. Vashon's patchwork of pastoral and natural settings make it a refreshing Northwest getaway.
The island is approximately 13 miles long by 8 miles at the widest point. A great deal of the island is kept to 5 and 10 acre parcels which helps us maintain a rural feel.
In the summer you can visit one of the many farms, rent a Kayak, or explore our beaches. One of the better beach walks is at the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse, with views of Mt .Rainier and Seattle. Lisabeula Beach on the west side is ideal for watching the sunset over the water. KVI Beach is great for a picnic, a walk with a friend or a nap in the sun.
The only way on and off the island is a breathtakingly beautiful ferry boat ride, with views of other islands as well as the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. The "auto/passenger" ferry boat (bicycles to 18 wheelers) loads from Fauntleroy Ferry dock in West Seattle and takes 15 minutes, it's a 10 minute ferry ride from the Point Defiance Ferry dock in Tacoma, and 10 minutes from the Southworth dock in Kitsap. A 35 minute crossing by "passenger only" ferry from downtown Seattle is also available Monday thru Friday.
You can get to and around on the island by public transportation. Given our rural environment though a car will help you see a lot more of our wonderful Island. |
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