The Culture
Those wanting to truly get to know the town will be pleased to find its populace still thriving.
Plan a vacation for July to enjoy their annual Strawberry festival, but if that is not possible, there are art walks every Friday featuring all the best art the city has to offer. Its local heritage museum provides a special glimpse of the past to reveal how it transformed into what it is today. Every month features its own festival, especially October with its famed CiderFest.
The Parks
The island itself is only 13 miles north to south and 8 miles east to west.
Providing fantastic views of the Sound, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic mountain range, the island is full of places to visit and never ceases to provide new discoveries no matter how many times you have visited or how long you have lived here. Choose one of 18 different places to enjoy a beautiful outdoor lunch when visiting Vashon Island. Ober Park houses a Vietnam Memorial, while Fisher Pond is the largest pond on the island and plentiful with much of the local fauna.
The Beaches
Northwest beaches are a magnificent sight.
Miles of untouched shoreline wrap around the island. Docks and hiking trails dot the coastline, and there are even places to rent boats and kayaks for guests to explore the Sound on their own.
A peaceful island free of the bustle of the cities to its north and south, Vashon Island is a place not soon forgotten. From stunning sunsets on the water to historical buildings untouched for one hundred years, to guests visiting Vashon Island, this sanctuary will forever carry their Vashon Island attractions with them forever.
What hotels are there on Vashon Island?
The Lodges
There are places that feed your soul. That clears your mind. That brings you back to what is really important. For us, that place is Vashon Island.
Whether you’re here for a quick weekend getaway or an extended stretch of rest and relaxation, we are here to make sure you return home that best version of yourself. So stroll through town, pop into quirky shops, mingle with colorful locals and, when a day of exploring leaves your feet tired, gather in our communal areas for a shared experience that mirrors Vashon’s sense of community or retreat to your private lodge and cozy up by the fire with a glass of local wine.
What places can we rent for our large family on Vashon?
KVI Beach House
A ferry ride away from Tacoma, Seattle, or the Olympic Peninsula, Vashon is a unique rural refuge in a sea of urban development. Located at the center of the island’s east side, KVI Beach House is the perfect location to explore Vashon and is just minutes away from town and nearby bus lines heading to the ferries.
The house can accommodate up to 5 couples and 10 singles or 15 adult singles in any kind of bed or combination, not including babies or small children, and depending on room sharing. For children, there are 2 pack-n-plays and 1 portable crib, 2 high chairs, 1 booster chair, and 1 high chair that straps to a regular chair.
What is the most popular vacation rental on Vashon?
Burton Beach House
This home is a family treasure. It has been in our family for over 65 years. We love sharing it with you to make memories to cherish for a lifetime. You will feel right at home with newly updated interiors, a fully stocked Kitchen, and full-sized w/d, tv/wifi. If you want to unplug, outside there is a BBQ and cozy lawn chairs for sunbathing, sitting around the fire pit, or just taking in the breathtaking views. For sleeping arrangements, there is a queen-sized bed, a full-sized pullout sofa, and pull-down bunks for children! Come and enjoy a piece of Burton Paradise.