248 - Goss Lake Chalet

Couldn’t have been any better! Complete with a full Hunters Moon

What a beautiful home...tranquil lake to rousing pingpong . Thank you for sharing your via AirBnB.

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Me and the girls had a great time we loved the house and it fit us perfectly looking forward to booking again in the future

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Lovely house! great view of the lake.

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We had the most amazing 3 generational family vacation at Goss lake! The house is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, comfortable, well stocked, and wonderfully clean!!
We woke up to spectacular sunrises in the morning and the moon shining on the lake in the evening. It was so much fun to see what animals would be roaming in the yard each day. We saw deer, birds, bunnies, fish jumping, beautiful dragonflies down at the lake, etc. There was something to do for everyone... relaxing on the comfy couch taking in the lake views, sunbathing on the deck, horseshoes, ping pong, fishing, swimming, boating, bbq’s on the deck. At the end of the evening, we’d all gather around the spacious/comfy couch upstairs and watch a movie using the movie projector that we brought with us. (They have a tv in the downstairs living room).

Many thanks to the owners for creating and offering such a beautiful vacation home and location. And, thank you Tara Vacations for being such a pleasure to do business with.

We would all love to come back!

Many blessings...

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Everything about the house is perfect. Big kitchen/living space with incredible views of the lake. Futons and couches for extra sleeping capacity. Beautiful second floor deck where we ate breakfast and dinner daily. Tons of shade trees providing relief on the warm days. Dock for swimming, row boat for exploring, fire pit for s'moring, ping pong table for gaming, I could go on and on and on. Oh and I almost forgot to mention the family of eagles that perched in the front yard tree almost every night at sunset. Goss Lake is a truly magical place and we cannot wait to book this incredible house and do it all over again next summer.

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A true “getaway” location. We needed nothing as the house had everything we needed and more. We had amazing views/ beds/ facilities. The lake was at the bottom of the garden with a wonderful boat that the kids loved. We swam several times a day in the lake and had an unforgettable experience.

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Great getaway on the lake with close access to beautiful beaches and hiking.
Beautiful, private, tranquil with all the necessary modern amenities. We will be back!

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We had a wonderful time and the house is awesome. Loved the upstair/downstairs separate bedrooms. The only odd thing was that the dock wasn't lined up with the trail leading to it. had to jump to the walkway.

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The cabin was the perfect place for our family of five. The rowboat, ping pong table, and wifi kept all of our children 6-13 plenty busy while we just relaxed and visited with family.

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The Goss Lake Chalet was great! the pictures really don't show how private this place is, The view from the deck is beautiful, and the home itself was clean and met every need. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone

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We love this chalet on Goss Lake! For the past several years we have met with friends on Whidbey Island because it’s a convenient location from where we both live. We catch up, eat great food and have lots of laughs and create wonderful memories. This is the perfect place. Clean, beautifully furnished and comfortable. We will meet ther next year if it’s still available!

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Peaceful most of the time. The septic alarm went off a few times, once in the middle of the night, not so peaceful!

Loved the location....better patio chairs would make it more relaxing when enjoying coffee and the lake view!

The row boat wasn’t in good shape, actually not user friendly due to being in bad shape.

Beautiful home. The oven did not work, otherwise it was well cared for.

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The house is beautifully built and comfortably furnished. Every detail is considered, including a well stocked kitchen, and plenty of towels and linens. Our family had an absolutely amazing week in this lovely lake house. Days were spent swimming, playing, and enjoying quality time togethet. We felt a million miles away in this idyllic location.

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My family and I stayed at this great lake house for five days and loved it! The house itself is beautiful and the location is stunning and private (the pictures do not do it justice at all). We loved the deck that overlooked the water and spent many afternoons playing on the *warm* lake. The only thing that could have been better was the deck furniture- it was fairly minimal and not ideal for spending long evenings enjoying the setting. Otherwise, the house was perfect!

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This is the second year we have stayed at Goss Lake Chalet, and we enjoyed it even more this year. The house is beautiful, very clean and comfortable. The beds are really comfortable. The setting is very peaceful. The house has a great deck and a lovely view of the lake. There are many activities close by including wine tasting and a farmer's market. The row boat and dock are a great addition. I recommend you bring your own life vests. The one quirky thing about the house is that the master bedroom doesn't have a door and there is also a window in the bedroom wall overlooking the living room. This was not an issue for us, but could be for others. I highly recommend this house and am looking forward to our next stay.

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When entering the house, my first impression was, "Wow". The space is very open, and the wall-to-ceiling windows look out onto tall pines and the lake. The home is all warm wood, which is in excellent shape. The windows are high quality, and most can be opened. The place was so comfortable and beautiful that it was hard leaving it. We had a mother deer and her 2 fawns visit the property every morning. The available rowboat is very sturdy and safe, and we used it every day, sometimes to just paddle out to the middle of the lake and sit in the sun.
The pingpong table in the basement, which is also open to the outside with its floor-to-ceiling windows, was used often by us. The place was perfectly clean, the kitchen was open to the living area which made it easy to cook in, the beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms had high-end fixtures and showers with a 3rd half-bathroom near the living area and beautifully decorated! We had a wonderful time with our 8 yr. old granddaughter who loved swimming in the lake. This is the most beautifully designed and crafted place I've ever rented! Hats off to the owner!

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We figured this would be a great place to stay and we were right. The location is perfect on Goss Lake, removed from the traffic noise yet not too far away from grocery & other stores. The home is very clean and beautifully crafted. The kitchen is well equipped, the living area is cozy, and the beds are comfy with nice pillows. We spent most of our time on the deck and would have enjoyed a couple of lounge chairs out there to relax our head on, but we enjoyed it just the same. The home is completely private, just like the picture shows. No other houses can be seen unless you look across the lake. It was nice to have our own private dock to fish off and swim from too. The walk around the lake is just under 2 miles, peaceful, and hilly; a nice workout. The internet service worked well but we had to walk uphill to the road to get a cell signal. There is no cable so if you have to watch TV you'll need to watch a movie on DVD. We would love to come back and stay longer next time.

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The house was lovely and there was lots of room and ways to enjoy being in and out of the house. A multi-generational family gathering was a huge success and no one wanted to go home!

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The house is beautiful as are the surroundings. Very peaceful house is well appointed. Kids really enjoyed the private dock for swimming and the row boat was a bonus!

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The worst part of this rental experience was having to leave! Our family had a wonderful time and was so impressed by the home and all that was offered. We would definitely love to come back!

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The house has a fantastic view of the lake and is well appointed for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed playing ping pong!

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Beautiful with high quality furnishings. It just felt like my home - beauty everywhere.

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This was a 44th birthday get-away weekend for me and one of my besties, who flew in from Newport Beach, CA, to help me celebrate, and I couldn't have picked a better retreat for us!
This was a home-away-from-home in every sense of the word, but ten times better--comfortable beds, stunning views (the lake and bald eagles swooping by), amazing modern kitchen, cozy blankets, great "L-shaped" couch, and a gas fireplace that kept things warm while rain pelted the windows outside.
I would go back to this lakeside hide-away in a SECOND, and would encourage any & all to do so as well--like me, you won't regret one, single thing about it if you do!!

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We loved this stay. House was clean and user friendly. Met all of our families needs for a weekend get away.

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I was pleasantly surprised with the house and the view. The pictures don't really do it justice. Very nicely built house with equally nice furnishings. I would stay here again.

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This place is very cool! It's obvious that the owner loves wood and appreciates craftsmanship. Taking our daughter for a canoe ride on the lake was also a special treat. The kids loved this house and we would definitely come back again.

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The house is really great, with a better stocked kitchen than usual and better furniture than vacation rentals tend to have. The upstairs (main floor) bedroom is private but loft style, i.e. Has no door. Fine for me, but worth knowing. The only surprise (and maybe it's in the description, I might have missed it) is there's no cable tv, no internet, no phone and no cell coverage for ATT or Verizon. It turned out to be a nice break, but in other circumstances one could have wished at least for a phone.

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