The Swallow's Nest Guest Cottage Vacation Rentals is an idyllic island retreat, just minutes by ferry from Seattle, Tacoma, and the Olympic Peninsula. The cottage collection has something for everyone, offering luxurious amenities and breathtaking views in the Vashon Island area.

You may choose from seven private cottages in three separate locations on Vashon-Maury Island, varying in size from studios to a Victorian two-story house. Each is comfortably appointed with cheerful plants, books, rocking or arm chairs, cooking facilities, and color television. VCRs, telephones, and cozy fireplaces are additional amenities included in many of the cottages. Your hosts also provide the convenient touches of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate as a complement to your breakfast preparations.

Two of the cottages, the Nest and the Bird Blind, are perched on a bluff with the islands's most spectacular views of Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, and the Cascades. The Blue Jay, Lady Bug, and Golf Course Hollow cluster of cottages are found across the road from the Vashon Golf and Country Club. Rented together, these three cottages sleep four couples with children for a unique family getaway or family reunion. Edson House, the two-story Victorian restoration in the village of Burton, offers scenic views of Quartermaster Harbor. Only one block from the beach and a great restaurant, it is also a fabulous setting for a group retreat or family reunion.

"The Swallow's Nest" offers accommodations for every size of group and every individual taste. Visit The Swallow's Nest collection of enchanting cottages and discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Swallow's Nest gives you access to the island's most scenic sites and prized activities, including golf, nature walks, sailing, swimming, kayaking, and biking. Short boat rides to Seattle or Tacoma give guests the opportunity to visit the local zoo, numerous sporting events, the aquarium, art museums, opera, theater, and other popular attractions.

Those desiring the ultimate in relaxation must visit Swallow's Nest's deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, and polarity therapy specialist. Her massages, encouraging deep relaxation and the release of stored tensions, make the worries of daily life simply disappear during your vacation!