Seaward Retreat is a spacious home sleeping 6-8, located in a community close to The Voice of America and the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge. This home offers double views: A water view to the north, and a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains to the south. Along with the property's proximity to "The Voice", the community has beach access down a private woody trail that follows a creek flowing towards the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Seaward Retreat is located equi-distance between Sequim and Port Angeles (about 15 minutes east or west.) This 1800 sq. ft. home has been updated with new flooring: Hardwood in the kitchen, living room and hallways. The home is decorated in bright colors, offering a cheery environment. There is a large TV room where you can stream in your favorite shows. We provide a "house" Netflix account for your viewing pleasure. There is no cable or dish service here. Sports fans may need to head out to Jose's or 7 Cedars Casino for favorite sporting event broadcasts. There is a DVD player in the entertainment room, so bring along your favorite DVD's for a movie night! The entertainment room also has board games on hand. A separate living room is a comfortable space for conversation. There are 3 large bedrooms: One with a king bed, 1 with a queen bed, and a room with 2 twin beds. The standard occupancy for this home is 6 guests. Two more guests can be added for an additional fee. There is a queen sized air mattress that can be set up in the entertainment room. The home has 2 bathrooms for house guests to share. Each room has plenty of natural light and is fitted with individual baseboard heaters so you can set the temperature at your comfort level. There is a washing machine and dryer for guests use. The kitchen is well-equipped and there is room for multiple cooks to prepare a meal. The large property invites you to enjoy the outdoors. A propane barbecue is provided for your use. A ping-pong table in the garage will provide an opportunity for some friendly competition! The yard is level and would be great for a game of croquet or badminton. There is a fruit tree orchard on the property, too. Fall travelers will have a nice treat! There is much to explore in our surrounding area. The country roads are compacted gravel, easy to walk along and free of traffic. Take a stroll to the seaside cliffs or a bike ride down country roads. We've provided 3 bikes for guest use: A man's bike, a woman's bike and a child's bike. There are helmets, too. Seaward retreat is located in a rural residential community adjacent to small, working family farms. It is a perfect escape from city life. Enjoy our spacious, well equipped home in this beautiful location! It is just ½ mile to the water, close to the Dungeness Spit, from which you can hike to the New Dungeness Lighthouse (5.5 mile walk.) Call ahead to schdule a tour of the New Dungeness Lighthouse by the volunteers/guest lighthouse keepers. Main street Sequim, 15 minutes drive away, offers a delightfully welcoming small town feel with unique shops. On Saturdays (May - Oct) enjoy our Saturday Open-Aire Market! Sequim is also home to numerous lavender farms. If your lucky enough to come in the spring and early summer, you will see these beautiful lavender fields blooming and filling the air with heavenly scent. If you are planning to come for our annual Lavender Festival (the third week in July), don't forget to book early! A 15 minute drive west will take you to Port Angeles, WA and the route to Hurricane Ridge. Hurricane Ridge is about 45 minutes drive from Seaward Retreat. On a clear day, you don't want to miss the views from "the Ridge". The views from Hurricane Ridge are unforgettable and there are many marked trails to hike from the lodge.