We started building our dream home in 2000 when we stood on the shore of Lake Minard and looked out over the fresh water lake and sized up the view of Grays Harbor bar. The double lot was covered with native plants and bushes. We found our future home already used as shelter by several deer and small animals. We carefully carved out a portion for our house and fire pit while leaving an ample buffer of natural vegetation for the wild life (yes, the deer stay with us too). We developed a home that maximized the view of Grays Harbor and the bar while providing all the high tech creature comforts found in modern homes. We spent three years building and furnishing the house. Now, we have opened our home to others to enjoy.

We spent our earlier life as entrepreneurs, having started a primary marketing research company (Market Trends, Inc.) in 1982. We conducted market research studies around the world with many of the fortune 500 companies. Market Trends grew from a small core of people to over 200 employees with expertise in the financial, telecommunications, high tech, and consumer markets. During that time we camped in our small trailer at our first lot in Ocean Shores. It was during that time we learned the enjoyment of the Washington coast through many stress relieving walks on the beach. One thing you learn about the Washington coast is it is always changing, providing you opportunities for windy kite flying/wind surfing, sun bathing/beach combing, to watching storm fronts pass through. The old camping lot and now our new home were and are our oasis from everyday stress and responsibilities.

In 2004, we sold our marketing research firm to an international company. Now, retired we have the time to do the things we want to do which has included teaching marketing at Pacific Lutheran University, serving at an area food bank, being part of our church management, being a research consultant to the Washington State Ferries, as well as serving as hosts at our Ocean Shores home to friends, family and guests.

We have designed our house to provide our guests with a private get away where they can come and go in comfort and security. The house is completely computer monitored using the latest home automation software, and your hosts are there to provide you with suggestions and help in enjoying the coast.

We look forward to the future and sharing our love of the Washington coast with new people and old friends from around the world.

Bill & Karen Young