Guidebook for Vashon
Food Scene
walking distance from cottage. relaxed, friendly, wifi, good coffee, tea and light food, art exhibited
31 locals recommend
Cafe Luna
9924 SW Bank Rdwalking distance from cottage. relaxed, friendly, wifi, good coffee, tea and light food, art exhibited
Walking distance from cottage. welcoming, great opening hours, good service, great selection of food and drinks (some local), reliable quality, variety of pricing options. Features art shows and sometimes music
66 locals recommend
The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWWalking distance from cottage. welcoming, great opening hours, good service, great selection of food and drinks (some local), reliable quality, variety of pricing options. Features art shows and sometimes music
Vashon Island Baking Company
17506 Vashon Hwy SWClose by, makes best croissants.
My favorite coffee shop. Incredible hospitality and the best coffee and huge selection of tea. Coffee is roasted fresh there and sometimes they host live music
33 locals recommend
Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWMy favorite coffee shop. Incredible hospitality and the best coffee and huge selection of tea. Coffee is roasted fresh there and sometimes they host live music
This is the most amazing bakery which must be experienced to be believed! Inside space features local art. Outside space features beautiful gardens to sit in when its not too rainy. Music is regularly showcased both inside and outside. Also a full bar called "Home Sweet Home" .
74 locals recommend
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWThis is the most amazing bakery which must be experienced to be believed! Inside space features local art. Outside space features beautiful gardens to sit in when its not too rainy. Music is regularly showcased both inside and outside. Also a full bar called "Home Sweet Home" .
Delicious and authentic Thai food. Exquisite Thai decor and very fine service.
92 locals recommend
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWDelicious and authentic Thai food. Exquisite Thai decor and very fine service.
Shopping
Walking distance from cottage. Great place to buy the freshest local food, flowers etc. Also a great place to meet local crafts people and farmers. Live music and delicious food served.
21 locals recommend
Vashon Island Farmers Market
17519 Vashon Hwy SWWalking distance from cottage. Great place to buy the freshest local food, flowers etc. Also a great place to meet local crafts people and farmers. Live music and delicious food served.
The best Thrift store shopping you can find! This is an event, an experience, not just a shopping trip! Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
6 locals recommend
Granny's Attic Thrift Shop
17707 100th Ave SWThe best Thrift store shopping you can find! This is an event, an experience, not just a shopping trip! Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Drinks & Nightlife
Upbeat, colorful indoor decor, open late, very friendly and welcoming. Sometimes featuring live music.
14 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
17803 Vashon Hwy SWUpbeat, colorful indoor decor, open late, very friendly and welcoming. Sometimes featuring live music.
Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi
Regular live music shows, good food and drink
Sightseeing
The most amazing views of Mount Rainier. Great place for beach walks
18 locals recommend
Point Robinson Lighthouse
The most amazing views of Mount Rainier. Great place for beach walks
Gives you a feeling of local history. Also a beautiful place to walk to
6 locals recommend
The Mukai Farm & Garden
18017 107th Ave SWGives you a feeling of local history. Also a beautiful place to walk to
Walking distance from cottage, You can see a working cider farm and taste their delicious cider, also available for purchase. They are extremely friendly and hospitable and on dry days you can take your glass of cider and sit by side of their lake. Very pretty and relaxing and quite picturesque. Truly remarkable cider!
13 locals recommend
Dragon's Head Cider
18201 107th Ave SWWalking distance from cottage, You can see a working cider farm and taste their delicious cider, also available for purchase. They are extremely friendly and hospitable and on dry days you can take your glass of cider and sit by side of their lake. Very pretty and relaxing and quite picturesque. Truly remarkable cider!
Parks & Nature
Walking distance from cottage. 363 acres of hiking trails. peaceful, old growth forest - great place to forest bathe!
33 locals recommend
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StWalking distance from cottage. 363 acres of hiking trails. peaceful, old growth forest - great place to forest bathe!
Fisher Pond Loop
Fisher Pond Looppeaceful beautiful hiking loop around pond. Also great place to see water birds.
Arts & Culture
This state of the art building was created largely through the generous sponsorship of local resident Kay White who left a lasting legacy to support arts on Vashon Island. Worth visiting for many reasons - great art shows, music, theater, opera - just check the listing to see what's on.
44 locals recommend
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWThis state of the art building was created largely through the generous sponsorship of local resident Kay White who left a lasting legacy to support arts on Vashon Island. Worth visiting for many reasons - great art shows, music, theater, opera - just check the listing to see what's on.
Essentials
Great selection and high quality of food and drink, household necessities and bathroom essentials
61 locals recommend
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdGreat selection and high quality of food and drink, household necessities and bathroom essentials
Vashon Market IGA
17639 100th Ave SWGreat selection of food and drink with good prices