Lake Martha Retreat

     My husband and I had been talking about getting away for the weekend for a couple weeks.  Considering how unpredictable the weather is in April, we have a hard time deciding where to go.  I searched craigslist everyday for a week and found tons of great places and awesome deals, in fact I found too many!  I couldn't decide which place so I turned over the decision to my husband.

     We knew we wanted a place that was no more than an hour from our house, water front and a HOT TUB!!  If your not familiar with our area, an hour radius from here gives us a anywhere from the Pacific Ocean beaches, Mt. Rainer to more of a drier climate of Eastern Washington.

     Stew ended up deciding on a lake front rental house just outside of Marysville where we could also enjoy the beaches of Puget Sound.

Picture Gallery

view from the house

to the left - hot tub

Entry looking toward the garage and main road

Kyle, from upper deck looking down

from the dock looking at the house

My boys on the lake

Up stairs sitting room, fire place

Kyle

The boats

Our family

Puget Sound, just 5 minutes from rental house

Puget Sound near Marysville

Lots of driftwood

Beach

Beach, tide is coming in

The beach is on a cliff, it is always falling down

Huge tree

      Stew grew up around this area so he knew the beach to take us to that would not have many people at it - walking along this stretch of beach was my favorite part of the trip!  We even ran into old friends of his at the local grocery store.  THANKS HONEY for a great vacation!!

     If you are interested in renting this house, here is the link to their website.  Their ad says it sleeps 6, that is true, however there is only 1 bathroom that is next to the bedroom upstairs.  I'm mentioning that because I would not want to "share" that bathroom, its not very private feeling, there is a second door that does not close all the way.  I suggest just a couple, with or without their children, stay here.  

     The other issue is the hot tub.  They must have a maximum temperature set to 104, because it never got "hot" just warm like a bath, kinda disappointing especially considering the weather was a little chilly and their ad specifically said "enjoy the Hot Tub that is nice and Hot!" (#fail) 

     This home is very clean, cozy and beautiful.  We enjoyed seeing deer and eagles, beautiful scenic drive and a quiet, relaxing vacation.  We enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

craigslist ad - helps to find it

 Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway to unwind and enjoy the Hot Tub that is nice and Hot!
Private full waterfront home with a New Hot Tub. The fishing, and waterfront views from this home are worth a stay. This cozy getaway is close in with a beautiful scenic drive and is located on one of the most peaceful and quiet lakes in this area. Here on Lake Martha, you will give yourself that much needed quiet time, read a book, or watch a movie.
Super clean, and quiet lakefront home, and there is NO JET SKIING, OR WATER SKIING on this beautiful lake, Electric motors only... If your up for just unwinding after a long drive, sit on the deck and watch the Eagles fish right off the Lake, and cozy up to the nice wood burning fireplace. In warmer months, swimming is great!
We so enjoy this lake for being a safe and fun place to be out on the water with the kids and NO worries of Jet Skis or Fast Motor Boats wizzing by! Go out on a relaxing paddle boat tour of the lake, or a row boat is available for anyone who wants a little cardio workout!
View from just about every room in the house. Build a fire on the beach or you can fish right off the dock and there is YEAR ROUND FISHING!
Neighbors appreciate quiet after 10:00 P.M. > R.V. PARKING is available in gravel parking area > NO R.V. Hook-ups available. R.V. Parking Space is 43 ft. L Ã--Ã--13 13ft. 9 in. Wide.