REMARKABLE BEACH LIVING! Loaded with fun!

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Big beautiful open BLUE! Southern exposure beachfront sweeping views of paradise

4000sf two-story seaside relaxation, low-bank beach, 600sf amazing games parlor

Our Guemes Island ferry, a 5 minutes ride running about every half hour

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13386 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Anacortes, WA

Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center10 min drive
Cap Sante Park12 min drive
Washington Park18 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Nook

2 Single Bunk Beds

Parlor Games/Studio

2 Double Futons

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

RE-DEFINED BEACH LIVING...
Bocce Ball Court! Air hockey! Foosball! Billiards! Loaded for FUN!

Escape to an AMAZING 4000+sf of cozy comfort and relaxation! On your patio, soak in sun & views toward Guemes Channel, the Straits & San Juans. Watch ferries & tons of boat traffic & sunsets! Launch kayaks, beach-comb for agates, pedal to the store, fish and crab from the shore, or roast marshmallows on the beach, gaze the starlit sky. Guemes Island is an easy, scenic 90-minutes drive north of Seattle. Your relaxation begins with an easy 5-minute Skagit County ferry ride that runs nearly every half hour from downtown Anacortes. It's the PERFECT getaway!

RE-NEWED GETAWAY
Enjoy the beach life on a rural-setting island getaway! Large open-concept design of a beautiful two-story living room with sea views all-around. Plenty of room for entertaining large gatherings—dining table that seats 12-14, another eating nook for 6-8, several outdoor tables seating 16-plus, and a friendly flagstoned firepit. Newly remodeled, this fully-loaded kitchen boasts stainless appliances, center island with beverage center and dining nook—all geared up to help you create fabulous meals for your loved ones! Appliances include an induction cooktop oven. Ductless heating throughout. In addition, an amazing detached Games Parlor with a fourth bathroom features billiards table, air hockey table, foosball table, 65" HDTV flat screen, xBox gaming entertainment, darts, and a gaming table area. Plus, a treasure chest filled with outdoor play activities including sports balls, bocce balls, volleyball/badminton set and more! In short, you'll have a wonderful time of making fun memories. Airbeds available for a small fee. Games Parlor FREE with full house occupancy of six or more guests!—additional fee applies if group is five or less.

A CHEF'S KITCHEN!
Stainless appliances with induction oven, french door fridge, dishwasher, microwave hood, beverage fridge, toaster oven, toaster, coffeemaker, Kitchen Aid mixer, blender, food processor, hand mixer, electric pancake grill, and more!!

RELAXING ACCOMMODATIONS
Main house: Three bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a full-twin bunk beds in loft.
* Main level one bedroom with queen bed
* Upper level, second bedroom with queen bed
* Upper level, genera loftl nook, twin-top/full-bottom bunk beds
* Upper level, master bedroom with queen bed and one full-size fold-out futon sofa
Detached games parlor: Two full-size fold-out futon sofas and one bathroom
Additional fee applies for airbeds, please inquire.

EXPAND YOUR LODGING
Guesthouse cottage with loft (sleeps 6) may be added, which is listed and booked separately (VRBO Listing #1690725), please inquire. Cottage may be occupied by other guests during your stay.

Please note: Driveway is shared by all guests with dedicated parking spaces, respecting for social distancing. On-site beach access, the seaside backyard and Games Parlour are reserved for guests of Main Beach House. The Cottage and its adjacent patio/deck and side yards are reserved for its guests. Remaining storage buildings and the enclosed garden with fruit trees are private and not available to guests.

BIKES & SEA KAYAK RENTALS
For those wanting to travel simple, you may rent bikes and sea kayaks in downtown Anacortes at Skagit Cycle Center and Blue Otter Outfitters respectively

TRAVEL PROTECTIONS: We highly recommend purchasing Travel Protection and Damage Protection

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TERMS & CONDITIONS effective upon booking: No refunds on early departure, non-negotiable under any circumstance. Online rate is based on single occupancy with additional guest fee. Grounds and parking are shared by all guests. Only registered guests are allowed on property. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, see rental agreement and/or website listing for details. Damage deposit is forfeited if guest is found in violation of House Rules. Owner has final judgment. Drivers license ID and signed rental agreement required. Children are welcome, however, there may be conditions in and around the unit/property that may pose hazards to them, as well as to adults. Owners do not assume any liability or responsibility for any injuries occurring during your stay with us; Guests and their visitors will hold Owners harmless from any litigation and insurance claims. Children must be supervised at all times. Candles/fires/smoking are not allowed on property. Please take caution using stairs as this is a multi-level home. This is a multi-level home so please take caution especially when using stairs; you are responsible for the safety of your children and visitors. Owners are held harmless from any claims from Guest and visitors, and any natural acts of God. Damage deposit is forfeited if guest is found in violation of House Rules. and/or Terms & Conditions. Owner has final judgment in dispute. No smoking / No fires / No fireworks
IINDEMNITY: Guest understands that Owner is held harmless from any claims from Guests and their visitors and any natural acts of God.
NOTE: This is a multi-level home so please take caution especially when using stairs; you are responsible for the safety of your children and visitors. Each guest is allotted 32-gallon garbage, extra garbage fees and recycling violations apply. Owner is held harmless from any claims from Guest and visitors, and any natural acts of God. Please do not have children play on/near the green lids by the driveway and games parlour, that's our septic holding tanks, thanks. Any cleaning issues then we will send cleaners to remedy situation, no refunds. Guest gives consent all disputes will be settled to the jurisdiction of the state, superior district, small claims and federal courts located in Washington State.

Property manager

Trung - Guemes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised for their safety

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Upon booking, Guest and their visitors will hold Owner harmless from any litigation and insurance claims and any natural acts of God. No refunds.

Rental agreement & ID required. Guest agrees to pay any and all costs incurred by Owner if in legal dispute with minimum fee of $500 per chargeback.

Guest is responsible for the safety of children & visitors. No pets. Take caution on stairs. Candles/fires/smoking/fireworks are not permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Anacortes

Located in Anacortes, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deception Pass State Park and Saddlebag Island State Park, while Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center and Anacortes Community Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Jolly Mon Charters and Tulip Town. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anacortes, WA

What's nearby

Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center - 10 min drive
Anacortes Community Theatre - 10 min drive
Cap Sante Boat Haven - 11 min drive
Cap Sante Park - 12 min drive
Washington Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
‪Anthony's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Union Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Secret Cove Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REMARKABLE BEACH LIVING! Loaded with fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at REMARKABLE BEACH LIVING! Loaded with fun!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REMARKABLE BEACH LIVING! Loaded with fun!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is REMARKABLE BEACH LIVING! Loaded with fun! located?

Located in Anacortes, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center, Cap Sante Boat Haven and Cap Sante Park. Anacortes Community Theatre and The Apothecary Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Noelle H.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Guemes Island Getaway!

Our family and friends had a great time in this amazing property! The kitchen was very well stocked and the owners left us a welcome basket which was so thoughtful. The owners were very responsive when we needed anything. The views were incredible!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L B.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to Guemes Island

This is a wonderful place for a family gathering! Everything is just about the same as the listing says. There is a game room that is exceptional for the entire family. The kitchen is full of equipment/dishes, glasses, pots and pans. We did have a little trouble with the stove top. It is induction and we did not have previous knowledge. Maybe a little information could be left near it to make it easier to use. The sleeping options were good. Plenty of space for all of us. We would recommend this lovely home on Guemes Island.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We LOVE Guemes

What a beautiful paradise this place is! Our vacation stay in Skagit County was perfect. There is tons of stuff to for the whole family. The game room is fantastic and the house is well-appointed with everything you could need. This is a trip we will remember forever and if we ever have the good fortune to return to Anacortes, we would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie E.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remarkable

This property is remarkable! It is so beautiful! We thought for sure we had the wrong property when we turned down the drive it was so gorgeous! The beach is lovely with boats coming and going. The sunsets were gorgeous each night. There was a large yard that was well equipped with a bocce ball court, badminton, a firepit, etc. It was terrific for our active family. The house was so wonderful! The kitchen is fully equipped. In fact, it is the most incredibly equipped kitchen I have ever experienced in all my years of VRBO! Everything you could think you would want was there! Everyone slept comfortably in the beds! In addition to the beautiful grounds is a game house, steps from the front door. Everyone was busy and happy here! The owners were friendly and helpful! It was so relaxing to be on the island away from our hectic lives. One recommendation is to leave about 30 minutes sooner than you think for the ferry. Chances are you will have to wait for one ferry. But that is part of the charm of the island.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A., San Diego CA

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

The house is most extraordinary and met the needs of 5 adults and 3 children. Our time here was magical and the weather was perfect. The water view and access to the beach were the highlights. The huge front yard was great for bocce ball, frisbee, throwing football, etc. The huge ‘game room’ kept the children’s interest, as well. Lots of toys, games, books, etc. The beach kept us ur interest as we all looked for rocks and treasures. We were fortunate that the weather was good enough to eat our dinners outside around the big family table. Very Martha Stewart like. So nice to have A/C when it got a bit to hot. We took advantage of all the trails on the island, as well as, climbing Guemes Mountain. Loved just sitting and looking at the water and watching boats, ships, sailboats, seals, whales go by. The Best Family Vacation Ever!! Thank you for making our stay so memorable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Woodinville, Washington

31 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay in Guemes

This home is a favorite of ours. We have been several times and my Grandmother has always wanted to go as well. She was up from Georgia and we took her and had an absolute blast. You just can't beat the view, beach access, proximity to Guemes Island General Store, and ferry. It's truly a wonderful home with everything you need in the best location for relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay S.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful island

Our stay at this house was beautiful! The house worked great for 11 people. Big kitchen, amazing views! Our only complaints were that it needs a little organiizing and cleanout. There is lots of stuff everywhere. Some darkening curtains in some of the rooms would also be helpful! The blinds were hard to work! They have everything you could possibly need to cook and have big family dinners! A cart would be amazing so you could walk on the ferry to safeway since it gets busy with cars in the summer. It’s a magical island and home though! So many good memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

This property was a perfect spot for a family vacation, bringing together East Coast and Oregon members, ranging in age from 3 to 79. Between the main house, the guest cottage, and the game room, there was ample room, and everyone was comfortable with the options. As the host, Trung was readily available through email and very helpful. There were no complaints from our crew about our stay in this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful space for families!

As two families with college age kids, the 10 of us had plenty of space! Home and location were terrific, well appointed and the yard overlooking the channel was a wonderful place to relax. We will definitely look to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R., Bellingham, WA 98229

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location, lots of fun

We were a group of three families looking for a close-to-home weekend get-away and we were lucky to find this place. It's really easy to get to Guemes Island, the house was large and had everything you could need, including lots of fun for the teenagers and adults. The adults especially enjoyed the bocce ball and the teens really enjoyed the game room. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in a short-term rental ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a big family holiday

The Guemes big house and guest cottage, in addition to the game room, was the perfect place to host our family holiday. The kitchen had every accoutrement necessary to cook giant tasty meals. You can't beat the view, and had easy access to the agate filled beach. Trung was responsive to communications and the experience was easy-peasy.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

My brothers family and mine spent our first vacation together here at this house. The views were amazing and the house was just as advertised. Communication was flawless and we couldn’t have been happier. Our 9 children enjoyed the rare snow and really enjoyed the game room. We hope to spend some time here during warm weather as well. Thanks Trung!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Woodinville, Washington

2 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay in a serene location!

Can't get enough of this glorious house and Guemes Island. Beautiful location, serene and peaceful and all the amenities you could need. We had a lovely Thanksgiving and highly recommend this property!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house

Nice place to stay and hang out. Comfortable and clean accommodations. Guemes Island was a fun place to explore.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing rental home!

Our stay was absolutely superb. The house is by far the most well-appointed we have ever found. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. The kitchen is amazing, with high quality cooking tools and every appliance you could dream of. The game room is stellar, and the toys & entertainment for our youngest kept her thrilled and busy all day, every day. And the location…! The quiet pace of the island, the water front view, the beautiful property and gardens… Everything exceeded our expectations. Can’t say enough great things about this rental home. Trung and family have set a very high bar!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location, awesome house

Perfect for a large family with kids. Not sure exactly how many it sleeps but a lot, especially including game room, and for very large gatherings, a cottage reserved separately. Very serene location, deer walking through yard, otters in water offshore. Communication with owner was awesome. A couple of minor glitches that were handled superbly. Guemes Island is a beautiful, quiet place but if seriously considering make sure to check out how the ferry works. You are at it's mercy but not a problem at all with minimal planning. Anacortes, the jumping off place for the extremely short ferry ride to Guemes, is also a very cool place with many great eating places and a magical store in the Marine Supply & Hardware.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianne G.

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

A wonderful property, right on the beach for easy access to beautiful walks along the shore. Lovely decor, comfy furnishings, blankets galore for chilly evenings. The games parlor was a big hit with the family, as well as board games and plenty of opportunity to unplug and spend quality time. We loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

16 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

It was so fun to watch all the canal activity, we even saw orcas! Everything was as described, and Trung was very sweet and communicative when we needed it. The house is thoughtfully designed and excellently constructed. The game room exceeded my expectations. The kids in our group had so much to do. We would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Cy H.

6 May 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cleanliness issues and extra fees

The house is nice and it's a great setting, but the cost per night ended up being more than twice the listed nightly amount, and we felt tricked by an extra fee. Before the stay I got an email saying an additional fee was due that same day, and paid it not realizing it was for an optional "games parlor." The owner refused to refund the games parlor fee after I explained that we didn't want it and would not use it (which we did not). He said there are no refunds. But the email just said "an additional payment is due" and not that it was optional. We certainly never asked for the add-on. There was also an "additional guest" fee, though there were only 4 of us in the large house. The cleaning fee is the highest I've ever seen for a vrbo. Regarding cleanliness, some of the silverware and dishes had bits of food on them, so we washed everything before using it. The dishwasher didn't work well, which may explain this issue. In addition the shower head in the master bedroom looked moldy and rusty and didn't work properly. So we resorted to the shower in the bathroom down the hall, which worked fine. Overall the stay was a costly disappointment.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Woodinville, Washington

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location never disappoints and home is great for families

We've now stayed here 3 times and it's been wonderful every time. The weather this time was perfect and felt like we were on a tropical island vacation! The house is great with everything you need, the games room is perfect for kids watching a movie while the adults play pool, and the yard and beach are perfect for relaxation. Just super duper!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

3 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful for family time!

Quick ferry ride over to Guemes, our first time! This property was fabulous for our 3 generations to enjoy family time ~ the views, private beach to explore, the beautifully planted grounds (complete with the goats Biscuit and Bambi for the children to feed), ample space to spread out in the house (kitchen nook for 8, open floor plan with dining table for 12 and living room), best stocked kitchen of all rentals we been to with ample space for multiple chefs, the separate adjacent building game room (something for everyone - billiards, foosball, air hockey, crafting table, remote control games, puzzles, etc.), outdoor toddler riding toys. We can imagine the added plus of the backyard in the summer: doubling the eating, gathering, and playing spaces. We (2yr-60+ years) also enjoyed nearby Peach Preserve, as well as a short drive to the trailhead at Guemes Mountain for a hike (2.3 miles RT) through the woods to the top of Guemes Mountain with surround Sound views. Trung has been quick to respond and informative in all communications.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Dorothy W., Cle Elum, WA

19 Sept 2020

Liked: Communication, location

Nice House

The property was ok, the house and game room were nice. However the outside landscaping was very overgrown. We had to climb into an overgrown grape arbor to locate the compost bins we were to put compost in. It is really a shame, as the property is in a great location and has a nice patio with a view of the channel - which we weren't able to utilize on this trip because of the heavy smoke in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

2 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

Perfect for a family beach vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W., Dunedin

1 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and wonderful

What a lovely property, we will be back, thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jonathan P.

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Guemes Island stay August 2020

Very nice house with loads of toys for children of various ages. Plenty of room to spread out. Nice yard for play or sitting. Great view of dozens of various size boats passing in front of the house all day.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Trung - Guemes

We love living in the Northwest for its abundance of natural beauty—the mountains, the shores, the waters. We are particularly fond of Anacortes, as its a portal to the San Juans and its easy to get to, and we find Guemes Island is part of those island beauties (only without the long ferry lines!).

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this beach house, it's great for relaxing, quiet and plenty of fun things to do for all ages. It has an incredible 180 degrees southern uninterrupted views of Fidalgo Island, the Guemes Channel and San Juan passage—great spot to watch the parades of pleasure crafts, tugs and tankers. Lots of warmth and natural light! And we love the "island wave", folks living here are so thoughtful and kind and sharing, a wonderful community to be a part of! And we are thrilled to share it all with you.

From our beach house, you can easily walk to the ferry dock and explore downtown Anacortes, a lively coastal town in Skagit County offering fun local art galleries, antique shops and tasty restaurants. Located on Fidalgo Island, Anacortes was named after Anna Curtis, the wife of the early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. There is always an event to attend whether you enjoy the arts, beers or boats! Other interests on Guemes Island includes hiking Mt Guemes, a general store with bar and restaurant, Young County Park, School House Park with tennis and basketball courts, a community library, and Guemes Island Resort.

What makes this property unique

Beach, boats watching, easy access to local festivals, wonderful bike rides and hikes. Games Parlor with foosball, air hockey, billiards table, darts and outdoor bocce ball court.