I have a place on Hat Island and it’s my pleasure to introduce this gem of the Northwest to you. I’ve been part of the community for many years and know every inch this little piece of heaven. If you are looking for affordable, private island living while still be within easy reach of the Puget Sound area, Hat Island delivers.
Hat Island, Washington, also known as Gedney Island is a peaceful private island, located in Puget Sound area, in Snohomish County Washington. Hat island is west of Everett, between the also charming islands of Whidbey and Camano. The island is only 1.5 miles long by a .5 mile wide, the perfect place to get away, kick back and enjoy life.
Hat Island has a 9 hole golf course, yacht club, island fire stations and beautiful community beaches perfect of fishing, clamming, beach combing or just relaxing in the sun. There are around 260 home on Hat island and plenty of vacant lots ready for you to build your dream home on.
Because Hat Island is a private island, as well as the roads being maintained by the Hat Island Community, vehicles on the island aren’t required to have state license plates. hat Island doesn’t have any stores so the Hat Island bus or resident cars are generally just used to take people home from the ferry. Hat Island also has it’s own barge, passenger ferry and barge that will get you to all the shopping you need as well as makes an easy commute to work.
Just about everywhere you look on Hat Island you’ll have panoramic views of beach and water view and all that mother nature has to offer. Bald Eagles are a common sight on the island as well as a spectacular assortment of bunnies, island ducks and hummingbirds, presenting a multitude of photo opportunities. Just imagine walking out on your beach front deck, enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee as you water this peaceful island experience unfold around you. No imagination necessary! You can own a piece of this wonderful community, and for an affordable investment. Hat Island is the Northwest’s best kept secret and one you should definitely check out.