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Max Found Nature's Paradise Right on the Water

By Alice Kirk-Sanchez
Published: 04/16/26 Topics: Dog Friendly, Hood Canal, Interview, Staytions Vacation Rentals, Vacation Rentals Comments: 0

Max from Kalama, WA is in his mid thirties and works at a paper mill. He, his wife, dog, and some friends all headed over to Hood Canal last winter to celebrate his wife’s birthday at  Natures Paradise Vacation Rental, managed by Hood Canal Hideaways a member of the  Staytions Network of VIP lodging managers. We spoke to Max about his visit. 

VIP: When you visited Nature’s Paradise, did you come with anybody? 

Max: It was me and my wife and a couple of friends. And my dog.

VIP: What’s your dog’s name?

Max: Kilo! 

VIP: What prompted your trip? 

Max: It was primarily for my wife’s birthday, but we also went foraging for mushrooms. 

VIP: Did you find any? 

Max: We did! It was a lot of fun. We did a little tour and a class session. 

VIP: Was this your first visit to Hood Canal or have you been there before?

Max: I’ve been there before, but this was the first visit in the last twenty years. It’s been a long time. 

VIP: What’s your favorite part of the area. 

Max: Just being on the beach, the salt water itself was very nice. 

VIP: It wasn’t too cold in November?

Max: We had a nice clear weekend and it was super sunny. We got to watch the sunrise over the bay. 

VIP: What was your favorite part of Nature’s Paradise?

Max: It was very spacious, sauna was nice. Basically, we earmarked it to come back in the summer time with a larger family, since it was just the four of us but it seemed like a good vacation home. 

VIP: Yeah, it’s definitely in a beautiful area, especially in the summer when it’s nicer. 

Max: Yeah

VIP: What was your favorite part of your visit?

Max: Probably just being close to nature. It was very accessible for where we were going. 

VIP: Did you guys go into town at all?

Max: No, we didn’t spend any time in town. But it is something that we did mark for next time: actually seeing Brinnon. 

VIP: Did you leave the property feeling like you had a great vacation?

Max: Yeah, we did!

VIP: Do you think you’d stay in Nature’s Paradise again? 

Max: Most definitely, it’s just a beautiful little spot right on the water. It’s got enough room to house a big family. It’s just nice.

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Author: Alice Kirk-Sanchez – Contributor, Hood Canal Hideaways
Blog #: 1063 – 04/16/26

Elopement Photographer's Birthday at Pintails Lodge

By Wendy Thomas
Published: 03/06/24 Topics: Dog Friendly, Family, Hood Canal, Interview Comments: 0

Heather, an elopement photographer from Seattle, wanted to celebrate her birthday with family and friends.  She and her husband, their toddler, her childhood best friend, and her two rescue dogs headed up to Port Ludlow for a vacation.
 
The Port Townsend area has a special place in her heart, as it’s where she and her husband got engaged.  It’s not their first time staying in Port Ludlow and they know and enjoy how quiet and restful it is. She chose to stay with Port Ludlow Vacation Rentals company, a member of the Staytions Group of VIP lodging managers group.
VIP: What made you come out to Pintails Lodge for your birthday?
 
Heather: We chose it because it was dog friendly, it was on the water, it looked so cozy and inviting, and it’s close to Port Townsend.  
 
VIPs: Glad you thought it looked cozy and inviting! Was it that way in real life compared to the pictures?  
 
Heather: It was. It was so welcoming, well appointed, it had great energy, it was cozy, and we loved the water views.
 
We also hadn’t known about the carriage house. It was such a great set up for us. My best friend stayed there, and my toddler didn’t wake her in the morning. The floor plan was great.
 
VIP: What activities did you do while you were in town?
 
Heather: This trip we just chilled together after a really busy season, but the next time I come down I’m bringing my paddle board.
 
VIP: You have your own paddle board?
 
Heather: I really love paddle boarding. Because the house is right on the water, I’ll bring my own and I’ll be able to go paddle boarding as much as I would like.
 
VIP: Sounds like a great plan! I hope even without the paddle board you left your vacation feeling relaxed and rested?
 
Heather: Oh my goodness, yes.
 
VIP: You said “the next time." Do you think you’ll come back?
 
Heather: We’re already planning to book again with my parents in May or June.
 
VIP: Thanks, Heather! Can’t wait to have you back again.

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Author: Wendy Thomas – Pintails Lodge, Pintails Lodge
Blog #: 0981 – 03/06/24

Sponsor: Pintails Lodge – Picture yourself sitting back with your eyes closed - the gentle sea breeze blowing through your hair. The faint call of the elegant pintail ducks waivers in and out of your earshot as the sweet and salty smell of the sun hitting the bay wafts across your face. Sit on the veranda overlooking the marina and enjoy the sailboats puttering out toward the crystal blue waters of the Puget Sound, almost weightless in the calm waters. The sunlight dances on the surface and shimmers like gold. – (Click here for Pintails Lodge)

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