The Heron Haus Guidebook
Sightseeing
Manchester State Park
7767 E Hilldale RdAmazing recreation without having to get in the car.
Port Orchard Waterfront Park
933 Bay StCity/town information
Manchester
A tiny township with great views of downtown Seattle.
A vibrant seaside town with fun shops, dining options, and views of the Olympic Mtns.
20 locals recommend
Port Orchard
A vibrant seaside town with fun shops, dining options, and views of the Olympic Mtns.
Shopping
Josephine's Mercantile
701 Bay StA fabulous place for vintage and local goods.
Revival PNW
702 Bay StGorgeous local flowers and curated goods.
Hippie Witch Skincare
812 Bay StLocal skincare products
Food scene
Peninsula BevCo
110 Harrison AveLocal beer!
Whiskey Gulch CoffeePub
2065 Bay StA waterfront watering hole.
Bay Street Bistro On The Bay
834 Bay StA quaint spot for a romantic dinner.
Carbon Mexican Steakhouse - Port Orchard
1386 SE Lund AveCreative Mexican food, with great tequila selection.
We love this local winery. It is about 15 minutes away from the cottage and a delight.
16 locals recommend
Olalla Vineyard & Winery
13176 Olalla Valley Rd SEWe love this local winery. It is about 15 minutes away from the cottage and a delight.
Farmer Rosie
701 Bay StGreat spot for a sandwich, located inside Josephine's.
Khao Soi
2003 East 11th StreetOur favorite Asian dining option, located in Manette.
Hound & Bottle
2109 E 11th StGreat little bottle shop
Axe & Arrow Gastropub
232 4th StUpscale pub food.
Recreation
We love National Forests! Our favorite mtn biking trail is called the Lower Big Quilicene.
39 locals recommend
Olympic National Forest
We love National Forests! Our favorite mtn biking trail is called the Lower Big Quilicene.
One of our favorite places to run and mountain bike. Rolling hills, with a car-free gravel road. Great for families.
17 locals recommend
Banner Forest Heritage Park
6451 Banner Rd SEOne of our favorite places to run and mountain bike. Rolling hills, with a car-free gravel road. Great for families.
A GEM of a state park, right by the house. Two miles from the front door. It is exactly 4.5 miles from the front door to the park bench on the point. Discovery Pass required if you drive.
32 locals recommend
Manchester State Park
7767 E Hilldale RdA GEM of a state park, right by the house. Two miles from the front door. It is exactly 4.5 miles from the front door to the park bench on the point. Discovery Pass required if you drive.
Rich Passage, where the Heron Haus sits, is located on the remarkable Washington Water Trail. Special for all paddler's to enjoy: https://kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com/
15 locals recommend
Washington Trails Association
705 2nd AveRich Passage, where the Heron Haus sits, is located on the remarkable Washington Water Trail. Special for all paddler's to enjoy: https://kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com/
Spa and Hangover Cure
Revive Drip
5800 118th Ave NWAmazing service that will come to the HH for rehydration.
City advice
Book before you go
Statewide Burn Ban in Effect
On Tuesday, 7/6/21, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a statewide state of emergency relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30, 2021.