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

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Tucked away in the Quinault Rain Forest, The Elk House offers a serene escape amidst nature. Enjoy barbeques on the 280 sq. ft. covered porch and watch for wildlife like Roosevelt Elk, bald eagles, and black-tail deer from the comfort of your private retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$1,015
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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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!

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
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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

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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

Rules

Booking must be made 48 or more hours in advance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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 4 Private Acres/close Hiking
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
Welcome Elk House 4 Private Acres/close Hiking
Welcome Elk 4 Private Acres/close Hiking Lake Quinault
Welcome Elk 4 Private Acres/close Hiking

About the area

Map
Quinault, WA

What's nearby

  • Olympic National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Spruce Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lake Quinault - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kalaloch Public Beach - 42 min drive - 70.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salmon House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Quinault Internet Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quinault Mercantile - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dino's Pizza & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$1,015.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Olympic National Forest and Big Spruce Trailhead. Wrights Canyon Trailhead and Lake Quinault are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in the olympics

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ariana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family was very happy with our stay at the Elk House. I understand why this location has such high reviews. The home was spotlessly clean, comfortable, attractive, and was in a quiet, relaxing location. I wish that we had seen elk during our stay, but it was still nice to sit on the front porch to enjoy the view. (Be forewarned that the large field surrounding has many slugs lying in the damp grass in the early morning.)There is a master bedroom on the main floor that has a queen bed. There is an open loft upstairs that had a queen bed and a twin day bed. The day bed also had a hideaway bed underneath that could be pulled out for a second twin bed. I had brought pots and pans for cooking which was unnecessary as the kitchen was very well supplied with anything we would need to fix and serve meals. We would love to return to stay at the Elk House again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and the the property!Perfect for a family get together or a group gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Temoc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and tranquil property in the Quinault glacial valley. Space to unwind and explore the local rainforest trails, waterfalls and lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful getaway

Wonderful stay with excellent amenities; it was a real treat to be on the property and so close to Lake Quinault. I would have liked the online listing to have included the large chore list (ie starting laundry, stripping the beds of linens, taking out the trash) that needed to be done on the day of departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded house with a view

We loved all the hikes that are within 10 minutes from the house in Olympic National Forest. There were a few kid toys for the littles and the kitchen was well equipped. The view of the mountains was lovely and we were visited by black tail deer and an elk herd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Manikanta Monic K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The venu was in a great location

Its a very good stay with good views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Heather Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars

Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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