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The reason to book here
Most lake houses make you launch every morning
This one doesn't. The boat stays tied up at our dock overnight, the jet skis sit on lifts, and the trailer stays parked in the driveway instead of a lot down the road. That's an hour back at each end of every day you're here.
Your boat stays at the dock
Bring it across the front of the dock, bow line to the lift frame, stern toward the end. It stays there for the whole stay.
Two jet-ski lifts
Mechanical lifts, already installed. Crank the skis up at night and they're out of the water and ready in the morning.
A working lift for pontoons
If you're bringing a pontoon, it doesn't have to sit in the water all week. The lift raises it clear overnight — no wave slap against the tubes, no waterline staining to scrub off when you get home. Tell us your boat when you book and we'll confirm the fit.
Room for the rig
Roughly eight to ten normal vehicles, or three truck-and-trailer combinations. No street parking hunt, no offsite trailer storage.
Neighborhood launch nearby
Launch once at the start of the week and once at the end. Walk down the street to get there — not across the neighbors' lawn.
Straight talk about the water
The water off our dock runs about three and a half feet deep, and the bottom is rock, not sand. It's excellent for wading, paddling, tying up a boat, and letting kids play where you can see the bottom. It is not a sandy swimming beach, and nobody should be diving off the dock.
The rock is also why the fishing is good. Smallmouth hold on structure like this, and you can reach it from the dock without starting an engine.
If your trip depends on a sand beach and deep water off the end of the dock, we're probably not your house. If it's built around getting the boat out early and the kids in the water safely, we're exactly right.
If you're bringing toddlers
The fence is the reason parents book here
Most people renting a waterfront house with a two-year-old spend the whole week with their stomach in a knot. That's the honest reason a lot of families end up booking somewhere inland instead.
Our backyard is fully fenced, and it sits between the house and the water. A child who gets out the back door ends up in the grass, not on the dock. There's a second gate at the dock itself, so getting to the water takes two deliberate steps rather than one open door and a sprint.
Fenced all the way round
The yard is enclosed, so the dog and the kids can be outside without one adult permanently posted as the lookout.
A gate at the dock
Lift and turn to open, drop the pole to close. It doesn't latch on its own, so keeping it shut is the one thing we ask of every group.
Life jackets on site
Around ten of them in a range of sizes, in the front-entry closet — including small ones, so you don't have to buy a toddler vest for one week.
Water you can see the bottom of
Around three and a half feet at the dock. Nobody disappears into deep water off the end of it.
None of this replaces watching them. Kids still need an adult paying attention around water, and we'd rather say that plainly than pretend a fence does the job for you. What the fence does is stop the house working against you — so the ten seconds you spend finding a towel aren't the ten seconds that matter.
Already here waiting
You don't have to bring a boat
The water gear is included, and it's already inflated and ready when you arrive.
- Two kayaks
- Two inflatable paddleboards, with paddles and pumps
- A foam lily pad to float on
- About ten life jackets in a range of sizes
- A dock gate that stays closed behind small kids and dogs
- Somewhere to fish from before anyone else is awake
Dawn and dusk
Two things nobody books for, and then won't stop talking about
Fishing straight off the dock
No boat, no launch, no drive. Moses Lake holds a heavy population of walleye and smallmouth bass — walleye here pass ten pounds and smallmouth pass five. Perch schools come in hard through the fall. Kids can fish for bluegill off the same dock while you work the deeper edge.
West-facing sunsets
The house looks out across the water to the west, so the sun goes down in front of you rather than behind the roof. Deck, fire pit, dock — take your pick. It's the reason people stay outside until it's dark.
Twenty minutes away
Boat in the morning, dunes in the afternoon
The Grant County Sand Dunes ORV Park is one of the largest riding areas in the region — around 3,000 acres of open sand, plus another 3,000 acres of mud flats that open July through September. It sits right on the lake.
Which means the two halves of your group don't have to split up. The riders take the trucks and the quads. Everyone else takes the boat across, beaches it, and meets them on the sand. Same day, same trip, one house to come back to.
Bring the quads too
The driveway that fits a boat trailer fits a toy hauler. Washington requires ORV registration — out-of-state plates are accepted, and non-residents can buy a short-term permit.
Not just a free-for-all
The dunes run from beginner slopes to serious terrain, and the Sand Scorpions club runs organised races through the season if you want something to aim at.
October through January
The season most people don't know about
Grant County produces the highest waterfowl harvest in Washington, year after year. Moses Lake and the surrounding potholes, wasteways and grain fields sit directly under the Pacific Flyway.
Ducks and geese
State wildlife managers rate Grant County the top waterfowl county in Washington. Public access at Potholes, the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area and several regulated-access ponds is within a short drive.
Pheasant and quail
Grant County is one of the state's top producers for both ring-necked pheasant and California quail — the two most abundant upland birds in the region.
Perch through the cold
Perch school up hard from autumn into winter, and in a hard freeze the lake ice-fishes. The dock doesn't stop working in October.
A house instead of a motel
Twelve beds, a full kitchen, a garage-sized driveway, and somewhere warm to clean birds and dry gear. Dogs are welcome with approval and the yard is fenced — which is more than most motels will say.
Worth knowing if you're coming for the late season: from Spokane, the Tri-Cities, Yakima or Wenatchee it's flat driving with no mountain pass in the way. From the Seattle side you'll cross Snoqualmie on I-90, so check WSDOT the morning you leave.
Seasons generally run from early autumn into January and change every year. Check current dates, licences and the federal duck stamp requirement with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife before you book. Hunting happens away from the property, not on it.
The house
Built for the whole group, not just the boaters
Twelve people, a kitchen that can actually feed them, and enough separate space that nobody has to share a room with a teenager.
Outside
Fully fenced backyard, two propane fire pits, a Weber grill, deck speakers, and west-facing water for the evenings.
The game room
Foosball, shuffleboard, and a Street Fighter vs. Capcom tabletop arcade. Where everyone ends up after dark.
For the kids
A dedicated bunk room with color-changing hex lights, a closet of board games and toys, and a fenced yard between the house and the water.
And the dog
Dogs are welcome with approval — a $200 pet fee applies. The fully fenced yard is the part most lake rentals can't offer, and it means you're not on the end of a leash at 6am.
Easy to live in
Six TVs with your own streaming logins, two climate zones, motorized shades, and a keypad door — no app to download, no key to lose.
Where you are
Close to town, close to everything else
10 min · Moses Lake
Groceries, coffee, restaurants, pharmacy and the hospital. Close enough that a forgotten cooler isn't a crisis.
20 min · Sand Dunes ORV Park
Three thousand acres of open sand on the water, plus the mud flats in high summer.
50 min · The Gorge Amphitheatre
Widely called the most spectacular concert venue in the country — a natural bowl cut into the cliffs above the Columbia. Lake days either side of a show is a very good weekend.
45 min · Dry Falls
The overlook at what was once the largest waterfall on earth, left behind by the Ice Age floods.
Nearby · Columbia Basin wine
Grant County sits inside the Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope appellations. Tasting rooms make an easy afternoon when it's too hot to be on the water.
Nearby · Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
Over two hundred bird species recorded, just south of town. Worth the binoculars whether or not you shoot.
Getting here
Moses Lake sits on I-90 roughly halfway between Seattle and Spokane. Figure around three hours from the Seattle side, under two from Spokane, and about an hour from the Tri-Cities or Wenatchee — divided interstate the whole way, which matters when you're towing.
Coming from the west side, I-90 crosses Snoqualmie Pass at just over 3,000 feet. In summer it's a non-event. From roughly November through March it's worth checking WSDOT before you leave: the pass stays open the vast majority of the time but can go to chains-required, or close briefly for avalanche control, during a storm. Everyone driving in from the east comes across flat ground with no pass at all.
Grant County International Airport is ten minutes out if anyone in the group flies themselves in.
Worth checking before you pick dates: the Moses Lake Roundup rodeo and Grant County Fair run in August, the summer concert series takes over McCosh Park in July, and the Gorge calendar fills fast. Booking around an event beats booking into one by accident.
Before you book
The questions boaters actually ask
Can I bring my boat?
Yes. There's a private dock in front of the house and you can tie up for the length of your stay. V-bottom boats work best across the front of the dock, with the bow line to the lift frame.
Can the boat stay at the dock overnight?
Yes. That's the whole point of the place — you launch at the start of the trip and retrieve at the end, not every morning.
Can I bring jet skis?
Yes, and there are two mechanical lifts already installed so they don't sit in the water overnight. You're welcome to use them.
Where do I launch?
There's a neighborhood boat launch a short walk away. Guests reach it by going out the front of the house and along the street — not across the neighbors' property. We'll show you the route in your arrival information.
Where do I park the trailer?
On the property. The driveway takes about eight to ten normal vehicles, or roughly three truck-and-trailer combinations. Just not on the grass.
How deep is the water at the dock?
About three and a half feet, depending on conditions, with a rocky bottom. Great for wading and tying up. No diving.
Can I fish off the dock?
Yes, and people do — it's one of the best things about the place. Moses Lake has a strong walleye and smallmouth bass population, plus perch, crappie and bluegill. Washington requires a fishing licence; the easiest route is to buy one online from WDFW before you drive out. Bring your own rods and tackle.
Which way does the property face?
West, across the water. You get the sunset from the deck, the fire pits and the dock without moving.
Is there a sandy beach?
No. The shoreline is rocky. If a sand beach is the priority for your trip, be honest with yourself about that before booking.
Is there a boat lift?
Yes — a working lift that takes pontoon boats. It won't fit a V-hull; the cradle is built for pontoon tubes. If you're bringing a V-bottom, you tie up along the front of the dock instead, which works fine for the whole stay.
Tell us the make, length and weight of your boat when you book and we'll confirm it fits before you tow it three hours.
Are life jackets and paddleboards included?
Yes — two kayaks, two inflatable paddleboards with paddles and pumps, a foam lily pad, and around ten life jackets in a range of sizes.
Is the yard fenced?
Yes — fully fenced, and it sits between the house and the water rather than off to one side. There's a separate gate at the dock as well, so reaching the water takes two deliberate steps. It's the main reason families with toddlers pick this house over other waterfront rentals. It is not a substitute for supervising children around water.
Can we bring the quads and ride the dunes?
Yes. The Grant County Sand Dunes ORV Park is about twenty minutes away and there's room here for a toy hauler alongside the boat trailer. Washington requires ORV registration; out-of-state registration is accepted where the state has reciprocity, and non-residents can buy a short-term permit. Check the park's current rules before you go — it's a public county facility with its own restrictions.
Can we boat over to the dunes?
The dunes area sits directly on the lake and people do arrive by water. Note that launching a boat or PWC from the dune beach itself is not allowed, so plan to launch from a proper ramp and run over. Confirm current county rules before you go.
Is there hunting nearby?
Grant County has the highest waterfowl harvest in Washington and is one of the state's top pheasant and quail counties. Public hunting ground at Potholes and the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area is a short drive. Seasons generally run early autumn into January — check WDFW for current dates, licences and the federal duck stamp. Hunting takes place away from the property.
Do we have to drive over a mountain pass?
Only from the west side. I-90 from Seattle crosses Snoqualmie Pass at just over 3,000 feet — the lowest and best-maintained of Washington's year-round Cascade crossings. Through the summer season it's simply part of the drive. In winter it can go to traction-tire or chain requirements during a storm, and very occasionally closes for a few hours while WSDOT runs avalanche control, so check the WSDOT pass report before you set off. From Spokane, the Tri-Cities, Yakima and Wenatchee there's no pass at all.
How far is the Gorge Amphitheatre?
About fifty minutes. Plenty of groups book the lake for the weekend and drive over for a show, which beats camping in a dust field and driving home at 2am.
Can we bring a dog?
Yes, with approval — ask before you book so we can confirm. There's a $200 pet fee per stay, added to your total at booking rather than sprung on you afterwards.
The yard is fully fenced, waste bags are provided, and we ask that dogs stay off the furniture and are crated if they're left alone in the house.
How many people does it sleep?
Twelve.
How does booking direct work?
The same way it does anywhere else. You pick your dates above, pay securely by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, and you get a confirmed reservation. Booking and payment are handled by Hospitable, the property management platform this house runs on. You're just skipping the marketplace in the middle.
What's the cancellation policy?
Shown in full on the booking form above before you pay, along with the complete price breakdown. Nothing is hidden until checkout.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 11:00 AM. Entry is through the front door with a keypad code sent before you arrive — no app, no key handover, no meeting anyone.
This is our family's lake house
Not a portfolio property. We use it, we maintain it, and we'd rather you book with us directly so we can actually help when you have a question.
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