The town of Vashon is approximately 5 miles from the cottage. It offers an outstanding grocery store including excellent take out food service, many shops with Island crafted items, bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants.

Bicycling is popular on Vashon for those with a strong constitution, as there are many hills.


Vashon Island Restaurants

The Hardware Store (historic building, lively atmosphere, brunch)
The Gusto Girls (intimate, eclectic, romantic dinners)
The Homegrown Cafe (downhome good breakfast & lunch)
The Back Bay Inn (fabulous Sunday brunch, dinner, in Burton)
The Green Lantern (Chinese)
Rock Island Pizza
Zoomie's Burgers
Thriftway Deli and Grocery Store
Cafe Luna (espresso, pastries, wine & beer; live music on Friday evenings)
Bishop's Pub (burgers and fries; watch the game; live music on Saturday evenings)


For Vashon Island or West Seattle Real Estate information, email
cindycr@johnlscott.com.

Vashon Island Points of Interest

Point Robinson Lighthouse
Lisabuela Park on Colvos Passage
The Lavender Tour, July
The Artist's Studio Tour, December
The Vashon Allied Arts Theatre
The Garden Tour, June
The Strawberry Festival & Parade, June
The Vashon Theatre (first run movies)
DIG Nursery & Garden Art
Farmer's Market, Saturdays until 1:00
Kayak rentals at Burton Park in     summer
Boat launch at Dockton Park, Burton



Other Nearby Attractions

Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma
(Just off the southend ferry; 'Zoolights' in December)
Glass Museum & Studio, Tacoma
Arts West Playhouse, West Seattle