Sequim, Washington
The house is situated in a quiet area, and since the start of Covid-19, the cleaning protocols are more stringent and detailed (wiping down typically touches surfaces throughout kitchen, switches, etc) with the use of disinfectants, a min of 1-2 nights between guests, airing the house (when the weather accommodates), wipes & hand-cleaner available for guest use.
NOTE: Advance requests for 2024 to be a minimum of 6 nights.
If you have specific questions or considerations, do not hesitate to ask in advance of booking.
Groceries are easy to obtain from Sunny Farms (1st choice), QFC, Safeway and other stores.
Recreation is close at hand via foot from the house, to the rocky beach, into Miller peninsula forest & state park, and close access to the Discovery trail for biking, walking, etc. The adjacent Discovery Bay is great for kayaking with a number of access places.
The house is fully equipped with kitchen items & utensils, so you would only need to bring food. The garden is ever improving, with many varieties of spring & summer blossoms.
Diamond Retreat is nestled on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, on the northwest corner of Discovery Bay in Diamond Point, on the Olympic Peninsula; Diamond Retreat is a fully furnished home, decorated with original art by Northwest artists. It has a huge covered front porch with comfortable furniture and view to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a beautiful front garden, and a back yard that borders Miller State Park.
Situated in a quiet area, with access to Sequim, Port Townsend, Olympic National Park (many access points), Olympic Music festival, Quilcene, Dungeness Spit, and many more areas – this is a great place to spend many days. Located only 37 miles from the Edmonds-Kingston ferry.
House was built in 1997 and has a very efficient heating-cooling system, modern kitchen (with lots of accessories); two large bedrooms; and comfortable, well lit living space with vaulted ceiling and wood stove.
Property is 'back' one lot from a steep bluff, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Access is a circuitous hike through the backwoods down to the water or via the drive NE via Diamond Point RD.
LIVING RM has comfortable seating for 6, convertible sofa bed, TV (Netflix, & Prime avail), games, puzzles, music system, Wifi access throughout house.
MASTER BEDRM has king bed, large closet, desk, dresser, and private Bathroom with tub/shower.
2nd BEDRM has Queen bed, desk, dresser, closet.
HALL BATHRM has walk-in shower.
If requesting to use the Sofa-bed in addition to the two bedrooms, requires an extra-person charge.
ACCESS: There are two steps to front porch, and all living spaces are on one level. The hallway is extra wide, and bedroom and bathroom doors are all wide. Rear deck has space for seating, and five steps down to backyard.
Beautiful east facing covered porch with view to Strait of Juan de Fuca, overlooking the front garden, and undeveloped lot across, full of cedars and singing birds. Beyond the back fence is over 2000 acres of undeveloped land, trails, and beach access.
The focal viewpoint is Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to the north. This is a magnificent rocky outcrop that is a Federally protected National Wildlife Refuge. Protection Island is known for its breeding colony of Tufted Puffin, rhinoceros auklets, and gulls. It is on the flyway for many migrating birds. Seals, sea lions, orcas, and other cetaceans are often seen nearby. Beyond Protection Island, are views to the San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker, and Vancouver Island.
You can hop on your bike and explore the endless trails of the adjacent Miller Peninsula State Park, take a walk on the meandering quiet streets of the neighborhood. A ten-minute walk will bring you to a private beach that goes on for miles in either direction, at the bottom of the cliff.
WALKING & HIKING: Many hiking trails within 30-60 min. including Dungeness Spit, upper Dungeness area, Deer Park, Hurricane Ridge, Quilcene, Dosewallips, etc.
BICYCLING: Close access to the Discovery Bike trail, a mostly separated and paved bicycle, walking route, starting at Sequim Bay on the east end and Port Angeles, on the west. Also other great road riding and mountain biking nearby.
A wonderful bike trail is the "Discovery Trail" running from Sequim Bay to Port Angeles, the majority is separated from vehicular traffic. http://www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com/index.html
I AM NOT INTERESTED IN LONG-TERM RENTALS; 1-Month Maximum.
Keywords: Olympic peninsula view relaxing quiet birds refuge home artistic art nature garden peace comfortable cozy safe
This is a lovely property. Unfortunately I found it necessary to postpone my visit due to construction going on next door during my planned visit. I’m very grateful for the owner’s honesty and transparency in revealing the neighbor’s planned construction project to me and I’m looking forward to rescheduling my visit once the construction next door is completed. Owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Thank you Jay!
Jay's house and neighborhood, are so peaceful and beautiful. I enjoyed having coffee on the front porch watching the sunrise over the water. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful retreat. Loved your art work!!
We loved the house, everything was there, starting from spices, coffee maker to blankets and towels, if necessary. A beautiful house in a gorgeous location. Clearly the home of an artist who cares about the environment. I'll be back.
We stayed at this property for 5 days. The location was great for exploring the peninsula. The home was clean and homey with lovely front and back gardens. It had all that we needed for a comfortable stay.
Loved the home. Well stocked. Quite. Just the sounds of the birds in the trees. Great neighbors.
Relaxing and quiet location with fenced front yard. All the amenities of home and delightful surroundings both in and out. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would recommend this place to anyone. The owner has gone above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable.
This house is truly a home away from home with all the comforts and convenience you could hope for. It was chilly outside during our stay but the house was cozy and warm. We loved the fenced in yard for our dog as well!
Cozy spot, near some amazing views. The space is very well thought out, from the artwork, to the very well stocked kitchen, and much more. I enjoyed my stay and hated to leave!
Love the house and private setting. Yards are huge and fenced. Gardens are lovely to look at. Appreciated the aluminum foil, plastic wrap in kitchen and soaps in the bathroom. Everything is labeled which was handy. Can tell owner has done alot to make it enjoyable and well thought out. Very quiet area. Good selection of books,, puzzles,, few games and movies.. Would like to come back!
Nice quiet property. Fenced yard for pup. Clean and supplied everything we needed. Great place to stay.
The house is inviting and pleasant. The location (close to the ocean) is gorgeous, both the front and back porches were great to sit on, the house was super clean and bright. We walked our dog all over the neighborhood and it was a good place for walks, plus the neighbors were super friendly. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen was organized and well stocked. Would definitely go back.
I was attending a photography workshop in the area, so my husband and 16 year old dog came along for fun. The house was perfect for us. Very comfortable and well equipped. The stairs were a bit steep for my senior pup, but she managed and thoroughly enjoyed her time on the decks and in the fenced yard. The fence was quite secure for an older dog; however I'm not positive it would have been sufficient for her in her more adventurous/athletic years. The neighborhood is quiet and neighbors were friendly. We saw lots of deer and raccoons. We couldn't find the trail to the beach (the place where we thought the trail was located says no trespassing so we walked the road to the beach. The last portion of the road is incredibly steep (and fairly long). I actually had to carry my dog down, which was no easy feat. We went at high tide and couldn't really enjoy the beach, and we weren't willing to tackle the steep hill again at a later time when the tide was lower. Instead, we went to Miller Peninsula State Park and hiked a couple miles of flat terrain to the beach, which was lovely. All in all, we had a very nice visit and would absolutely recommend this rental.
The place was very nice. Enjoyed the art.
Very easy booking.
This property was absolutely wonderful! The house was just as described, well provided kitchen, great beds, comfortable seating and clean. The setting was also great, rural yet close to Sequim, a delightful town as well as Olympic National Park. Additionally, we took the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria BC as a delightful side trip. The large front porch afforded a view of the Strait of Juan De Fuca as well as an enjoyable place to sit and watch the wildlife. The property was also close to the Discovery biking and hiking trail which we utilized on several occasions including a ride from Sequim to Port Angeles. Additionally, the owner was responsive and accessible. Overall…just a great place to stay!
We are rebuilding our house only 8 houses away from the verb so it was very easy to be on site daily. we also enjoyed the fact that we were in our own neighborhood.
Easy to find, nice property, clean and well equipped, pleasant neighbors, owner was immediately responsive to two concerns: WiFi router needed to be power cycled, and garbage needed to be collected. Hope we can return.
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