Cozy beach cottage near Port Townsend

Welcome to the Sandcastle!

Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA, United States

Cozy house with a sandy beach!

Welcome to a perfect place to get away from the busyness and relax! You might see a bald eagle, an osprey in the sky or a seal or river otter on the beach. You can sip a coffee from the deck or read a book in an Adirondack chair with your feet in the sand. The Sandcastle will fill you with a sense of peace and you won’t want to leave.

5 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Good to know

Welcome to a perfect place to get away from the busyness and relax! This cozy home has two bedrooms (each with a queen bed and one with an additional twin), one bathroom, a nice sized kitchen with dining area, and roomy living room. Off the kitchen is a double sliding door that opens to a large deck overlooking the bay, with a propane grill (May-Sept). Down a flight of stairs, you will discover a peaceful 12x12 deck where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or lunch on the picnic table. Down another flight of stairs will bring you to our fire-pit just a few steps from the beach where you can read a book or take long walk down the beach in either direction. At the far end is a county park and with the proper permits you can clam, fish and crab. Our view contains amazing sunrises, graceful eagles, seasonal seals, loons, osprey, occasional boat traffic and constant beauty. We are nestled from the weather in a quiet bay off the Puget sound. The house is stocked with games, puzzles, a few books, a TV in the living room, and WiFi for your devices. We hope you can come to enjoy a book, a s'more, a walk at low tide to see what lies under rocks, a game with loved ones and let stress melt away. There is an great restaurant (Ajax Café), 24-hour QFC, bagel shop, coffee and hardware store (for all your fishing needs) 5 minutes away. We are on the Olympic Peninsula so day trips to explore the mountains, pacific coast or rain forest are ideal. Two great retired naval forts are 10 and 20 minutes away, they are great places to hike, explore and enjoy yummy ice cream. Port Townsend is 20 minutes away with great shopping, more restaurants, farmers markets, festivals and theaters.

House Rules

To make sure the house is welcoming to guests with allergies, we do not allow pets or smoking.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Accessibility and Availability

Guest Access

The house is available for your enjoyment. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans and utensils and should have everything you need to cook meals during your stay. There is a grill on the back deck (May thru September) for outdoor cooking. You can walk on the beach in front of the house, but please don’t dig for clams in the tidelands in front of the house.

Reviews

Maria
January 2026 · Airbnb
The Sandcastle is an awesome place to stay ! Very cozy and spacious ! Directly on the beach at Oak Bay. Gorgeous views. The location is peaceful and quiet. The house is extremely welcoming, and anything you might need is there. Comfortable beds and couches, and a large kitchen with everything in it. We had an awesome time !
Cassandra
November 2025 · Airbnb
This is a lovely place! Its the perfect place to stay for a peaceful, beautiful getaway. All the amenities you need plus some nice touches, a beautiful view of the bay and close to town and amazing restaurants. I felt right at home and my host was gracious. I would definitely stay again.
Tracie
October 2025 · Airbnb
My Husband and I had a wonderful time at the beach house!! It was breath taking . And I hope too bring my grandchildren and my kids back for a family vacation.
Jason
October 2025 · Airbnb
Andrew’s place was the perfect base for our trip exploring Port Townsend and Bainbridge Island. The views at the house itself were beautiful and serene and we made good use of the deck and fire pit. The house had everything we needed for our stay and Andrew was great at checking in with us. We would recommend it if you’re going to the area!
Sue
September 2025 · Airbnb
We loved our stay at Andrew and Julia’s place and welcome treats! Communication was great and a request was answered very quickly. Wonderful views, lots of sea life and birds and nice beach walking. Beds were super comfortable and everything was there that we needed. Well stocked kitchen with everything we needed. We enjoyed our time in Port Townsend and also spending an afternoon at the lovely setting of Marrowstone vineyards.

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