Summary:
This spacious waterfront home sits directly on the Hood Canal with panoramic Olympic Mountain views, a shared deep water dock, and a huge deck with outdoor dining, hot tub, BBQ, and fire pit. Sleeping up to 12 across 4 bedrooms plus flexible loft and game room space, it's ideal for multi generational families and groups. Enjoy a well equipped cook's kitchen, oyster and clam harvesting right off the beach, kayaks and SUPs, and a game room, all just minutes from Alderbrook and great local hikes.
The Space:
Welcome to The Oyster House, your classic Hood Canal getaway in Union, WA. Set right at the water’s edge, this relaxed four bedroom home is all about big views, easy beach access, and spending time together. Guests rave about the spotless interiors, incredibly well stocked kitchen, and game room that keeps kids and teens happy for hours.
Outside, a huge deck and hot tub sit just above the water, with a private dock, calm swimming cove, and an oyster and clam covered beach at your feet. With room for up to 12 guests and multiple hangout zones, The Oyster House is a fantastic base for family vacations, friend trips, and multigenerational gatherings any time of year.
You’ll love:
- Direct waterfront on Hood Canal with sweeping mountain and water views
- Rare deep water residential dock: a private dock with moorage for boats up to 30 feet and 50 amp shore power. Unlike most residential docks in Union or the broader canal, ours does not ground out at low tide, making it ideal for boating, swimming, and all day calm, swimmable water access.
- Water toys: kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, an aluminum row boat, inflatable trampoline and slide (seasonal), and life jackets
- Huge deck with hot tub, outdoor seating and dining, and BBQ
- Harvest oysters and clams right from the beach in season. This area is great for fishing, crabbing and shrimping (May)
- Large game room with seating and games that kids and teens love
- Family friendly details like a Pack n’ Play
- Open living and dining area with large windows overlooking the canal
- Inviting seating, wood-burning fireplace, and big dining table for group meals and board games
- Well equipped kitchen with plenty of tools, dishes, and serveware for cooking full meals
- Drip coffee maker (premium ground coffee provided)
- Separate TV / hangout room for movie nights
- Wifi throughout
- Sleeps up to 12 guests across bedrooms, loft, and game room areas
Sleeping & Home Layout:
Main Level
- Living Room with large windows, water views, comfortable sofas, and access to the deck
- Dining Area with large table for group meals and board games
- Well equipped kitchen with full cookware, gadgets, ample dishes, and second fridge
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed
- Bedroom 2: King foldout bed (cabin style room)
- Full bathroom off the hall
-Full bathroom near cabin style room
Upper Level
- Primary Bedroom: King bed with ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 4: queen size bed with ensuite bathroom
Detached Garage
- 900 sq ft Game Room with sleeping capacity: games include air hockey, shuffleboard, 65" TV with Netflix/Amazon Video and a head-to-head “pop a shot” game located downstairs. The space has heating and air-conditioning and a wall of windows framing the majestic Olympic Mountains and majestic canal.
- Loft: Sleeper with 4 twin mattresses, friendly for children and teens
-Half bathroom
Outdoor Spaces
- Beach access: concrete steps lead directly from the house down to the private beach, which is full of world class oysters and clams. Guests are welcome to harvest and enjoy them during their stay. We simply ask that you leave the shells on the beach afterward to support natural reseeding and oyster growth.
- ~ 2,000 sq ft waterfront deck that goes up to the water’s edge with a glass paneled railing, dining table for 8, and lounge seating
- Premium Sundance 7-person hot tub with LED lights + waterfall feature + 40 jets
- Large 6 burner stainless propane BBQ with side warmer
- Shared dock for swimming, boating, and even fishing (spectacular due to the proximity to the Skokomish River) - appropriate Fish and Wildlife licenses required even if off the dock
- Beach access for shellfish gathering
- 2 double kayaks, 2 stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), an aluminum row boat, inflatable trampoline and slide (in the water seasonally, ~ June through end of September and shared with the other house next door when our family is in town), and life jackets
Guest Access:
Guests will be sent the code to the smart lock located on the door near the kitchen the morning of check in
The Neighborhood:
The Oyster House sits directly on East State Route 106 in Union, Washington, a peaceful and scenic waterfront stretch along Hood Canal known for calm paddling waters, breathtaking Olympic Mountain views, and abundant wildlife. From the deck and dock you can often spot seals, otters, eagles, herons, and occasionally even orcas. Union is a small, welcoming community with great food, local shops, outdoor adventures, and classic Pacific Northwest charm.
Union Attractions
You’re just a few minutes from the award winning Alderbrook Resort & Spa, the Alderbrook/Union Marina (with boat launch), the Alderbrook Golf Course, and the historic Robin Hood Village Resort. Union also offers boutique shops, cozy cafés, wine tasting, and the beloved Union Country Store, home to incredible Olympic Mountain Ice Cream.
While these spots are an easy drive, many guests prefer to paddle over using one of the kayaks, SUPs, or the aluminum rowboat. Alderbrook and the Marina offer places to tie up or pull onto the beach, making a scenic paddle a fun alternative to driving. In warmer months, you’ll often find live music throughout Union, especially around Alderbrook and local venues.
Hiking
The area surrounding Union is an outdoor paradise. The nearest hike is at Twanoh State Park, where a forested trail follows a salmon-filled stream in late fall and winds gently up and down the mountain through lush old growth forest. Further along Highway 101 and Skokomish River Road, you’ll find a wide variety of hikes for all ages and skill levels: river trails, lake loops, moss covered forests, and rugged backcountry routes.
For spectacular all season hiking, the Staircase entrance of Olympic National Park is about 40 to 45 minutes away and offers riverside trails, suspension bridges, and classic Pacific Northwest views.
Near Union
The neighboring town of Hoodsport is only 10 to 12 minutes by car (or a scenic boat ride from your dock — they have tie ups available). Though small, Hoodsport offers several restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, a grocery store, and wine tasting rooms.
A short drive further north brings you to the iconic Hama Hama Oyster Saloon, a must visit for oyster lovers. Enjoy both raw and cooked preparations, local dishes, outdoor seating with sweeping views, and a well stocked shop featuring oysters, sauces, smoked salmon, and other local treasures to take home.
Continuing north along Hwy 101 brings you deeper into the Olympic Peninsula, with endless hiking, lake access, viewpoints, and wilderness exploration.
Getting Around:
We recommend rental cars or personal vehicles as Uber and Lyft may be limited or unavailable in these areas.
Other Things to Note:
- Driveway entry is tight, so plan to arrive slowly and carefully in larger vehicles.
- Stand up paddleboards and kayaks are provided for guest use. Please use them at your own risk and always wear a life jacket (provided).
- Given the waterfront setting, families should closely supervise children at all times.
- Oyster and clam harvesting is allowed in front of the home for guests during their stay, subject to current regulations. Please throw all oyster and clam shell back into the ocean, and do not throw them in the trash.
-This home has an Xbox 360 that has a Kinect system hooked up. The Kinect system is a motion tracking system that can monitor your movements and allow you to move characters and play in certain games. This does require a camera, however that camera is:
1) Only active when the game is on
2) Does not record
3)Cannot be accessed remotely and is only a part of the xbox system.
If you wish to disable the camera, you can simply unplug the kinect from the xbox. If you unplug the Kinect, please place it in the cabinet near the xbox so it does not get misplaced.
-The dock is shared with the neighbors, and can only accommodate a boat up to 30' in length.
