Vashon Island is home to artists, musicians, political activists, eccentrics, homesteaders, wine makers, and lovers of nature. Our house is a short walk from the charming downtown where you can enjoy art galleries, a movie theater, unique gift stores, restaurants (including one of the top-rated Thai restaurants in the country), and local music. Vashon Island has miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails, as well as beaches where you can enjoy the summer sun or launch your kayak or paddle board. If you're itching for adventure in the city - a water taxi or ferry will take you into Seattle where you can enjoy world class restaurants, museums, the famous Pike Place market, some of the best coffee in the world, among other fun activities. At our home you get the best of both worlds - enjoy the peace and quiet of island life, and then head to the city for a more exciting pace. Here's a (not so recent, but still relevant) article about Vashon Island: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/travel/vashon-island-near-seattle-a-rural-throwback.html