Cottage · Cottage on the Bay- Hot Tub, Beach, Dock, Kayaks

Welcome to Still Water Cottage on Sequim Bay, your quiet cozy retreat in the heart of the Olympic Rain Shadow (sun!) and neighboring Olympic National Park. Your cottage is situated 100 yds from Sequim Bay, offering stunning views, private beach access, and boat moorage. Explore the bay with a free kayak, ride the Discovery Trail, fish the salt, visit the NP, stroll downtown Sequim, sip wine, or soak in a sunset from your private hot tub. Whether relaxing or adventuring, Still Water will renew.

Still Water Cottage has been designed and furnished to mimic a rustic farmhouse. The style is a nod to its origins as one of the original homes on a family farm that used to span much of West Sequim Bay Rd. The cottage has one bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, laundry room, and living room with a view. Walk out the back door onto the deck overlooking the grounds and beautiful Sequim Bay. Walk down the stairs to a small patio where you will find a fire pit and hot tub for taking in the views or enjoying a night of stargazing.

The entire house is at your disposal as well as the beach, beach day area (firepit), and dock. To access the beach area and dock you will walk down the driveway, keeping to the right of the "Cliff House" (soon to be our second AirBnb!), and down the grass path toward the dock. Dedicated trail coming soon!

Life on Sequim Bay allows you the space to slow down, reflect, enjoy the people around you, and take in the beautiful surroundings. And when you need an adventure, the diversity of options is second to none.

Walk 100 yards and you are on the beaches or boating the waters of Sequim Bay, a secluded bay adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Walk or bike 3 minutes and you are on the Olympic Discover Trail, leading you east toward Sequim Bay State Park or west toward downtown Sequim.

Walk 15 minutes west on West Sequim Bay Rd to famous John Wayne Marina and Dockside Grill (make sure you get reservations!). The Sequim Bay is famous for being the favorite yachting stop of actor John Wayne. Many of the locals on West Sequim Bay, including the former owners of the cottage/farm, developed friendships with John over the many years he brought his yachts into the bay and marina. Eventually John ended up buying over 100 acres on the bay and donating 22 acres for the construction of the marina in 1985. To this day, his family still owns much of the land surrounding the marina.

Drive 5 minutes or bike 20 minutes on the Olympic Discover Trail into downtown Sequim for a cup of coffee, wine tasting, excellent meal, or a stroll through the shops.

On a nice day, boat 45 minutes-1 hour across the strait to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC. If you prefer to follow the Olympic Coastline, head over to Port Townsend for quick bite or formal dining at one of their great restaurants. If you don't have a boat, the Blackball Ferry will drop you off in Victoria Harbor, the heart of downtown Victoria. For the fishing enthusiast, take a private fishing charter (if the fishing is open). Ask us for fishing charter recommendations.

Drive 15 minutes and you are in the Olympic Mountains (Olympic National Park, Buckhorn Wilderness, Olympic National Forest) with endless mountain activities to choose from (hiking, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, hunting, snowshoeing, sledding, cross country skiing, etc). Contact us for recommended fishing and hiking guides.

Drive 30 minutes to the entrance of Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park, where you will find the best mountain views in the Olympic National Park (on a clear day) and endless high alpine hiking trails. In the winter, Hurricane Ridge is open for downhill skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

Drive 35 minutes to reach the Elwha River and its beautiful trail systems, including the 3.5 mile hike up to the old Glines Canyon Dam that was demolished in 2014.

Drive 45 minutes to Lake Cresent and Olympic National Park's Lake Cresent Lodge for hiking, swimming, boating, waterskiing, or a nice meal in the lodge dining room. Ride your bike or take an easy hike on the Spruce Railroad Trail, a paved trail that follows the remote north side of the lake. Try your luck at fishing for Lake Cresent's famous game fish, the Beardsley Rainbow Trout. Contact us for recommended local fishing guides.

Other local attractions:
- 7 Cedars Casino Resort (4 min)
- The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course (15 min)
- Wine Tasting: Wind Rose Cellars (5 min), Olympic Winery (10 min), Port Townsend Vinyards (35 min)
- Dungeness Spit and Lighthouse (15 min)
- Lavendar farms and the annual Lavendar Festival
- Sol Duc Hot Springs (1 hour & 20 min)
- Miller Península State Park (12 min)
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Your cottage has plenty of space for vehicles. Sequim is a short 5 minute drive from the cottage and has everything you need: gas, grocery, quality dining, coffee shops, wineries, taprooms, and shopping. Famous John Wayne Marina and its restaurant, Dockside Grill, is a 15 minute walk or short bike ride away. We recommend getting reservations for the Dockside Grill at least one day ahead.

To book popular local adventures, rentals, and activities please contact us and we will be happy to help get you setup.