Stunning Salish Sea Views / High-end & Modern! Close to Olympic National Park!

About this space
This not-so tiny home boasts breath-taking, unobstructed views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, sitting on a high bluff about 175' above the sea. Surprisingly spacious w/13' ceilings, enjoy fantastic views of the Salish Sea, passing marine traffic, gorgeous sunsets, resident deer & eagles. This home is in a quiet residential neighborhood and serves as a great home base to explore the Olympic National Park & the Olympic Discovery Trail or stay in and enjoy the stunning view by the gas fire pit.
The space
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Port Angeles, guests will enjoy easy access to Hurricane Ridge, the ferry to Vancouver Island, Olympic National Park, the Olympic Game Park, Lake Crescent or Salt Creek State Park, among others. There are nearby high-quality grocery stores and plenty of excellent restaurants. It is a 5-minute bike ride to the Olympic Discovery Trail, where you can bring your bikes to enjoy a peaceful bike ride or enjoy a nice nature walk. Olympic Cellars Winery and various lavender farms are just minutes away as well.

Equipped with an abundance of amenities (including A/C, USB ports, an amazing deck, high speed wifi, a new smart TV, a sound system, a gas fire pit, original artwork, snacks and a hair dryer), our tranquil home is the perfect place to rewind, relax and enjoy all of what the PNW can offer.

THE SPACE:

The Bluff Perch is the ideal location up to people that are looking to experience what the Olympic National Park and Port Angeles has to offer. While Port Angeles is relatively small, it's a vibrant community filled with a lot to do. There are specific recommendations of our favorite shops in the Guest Book at the home or feel free to reach out!

Our property is thoughtfully furnished with our guests in mind. Each room has been designed in a way to maximize our guests' experience and to provide everything they need for a rejuvenating and well-rested stay. Some top amenities include:

1) Waterfront house with fantastic views perched 175 feet above the Straight of Juan De Fuca / Salish Sea (no water access)
2) Main bedroom on 1st floor with queen bed. The second bedroom is a loft with both queen and twin beds (U shaped divided by stairs). The upstairs loft sleeps 3 and is about 4.5' high, so an adult can walk stooped. The view from the loft is one of the best in the house.
3) 2 outdoor fire pits – one gas one located on the porch and a wood burning firepit for seasonal outdoor fires
4) Private outdoor deck, seasonally with outdoor dining table and two high quality Adirondack chairs
5) Brand new smart TV in the living room
6) Gas BBQ grill + fully stocked kitchen
7) Both indoor and outdoor games
8) Custom made original art and hand crafted live-edge tables

You will find family friendly items including puzzles, coloring books and board games. In addition, there is plenty of space in our private backyard for more activities including corn hole (look in gray storage bin) and a large connect four.

The modern home offers a full chef’s kitchen with a 5-burner gas range, a fridge with filtered water and an ice maker, a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, a spice rack, a Keurig with coffee supplies as well as tea, hot chocolate, popcorn and energy bars, under cabinet lighting, well maintained ceramic non-stick cooking pans & utensils and salt, pepper and olive oil. Enjoy your dinner or set up your office on the gorgeous Padauk live-edge table, custom-built locally, or get comfy on the couch in front of the smart TV in the living room. The Wi-Fi is strong, so stream from your favorite app or work from home.

Guests rave about the unforgettable experience they have here.

House is located on a high bluff with an unobstructed view of the Salish Sea & shipping lanes, located about halfway between Sequim and Port Angeles. The house is situated in a quiet residential, highly walkable neighborhood. The Olympic Discovery Trail runs right through the neighborhood, so it is also an excellent biking area as well. Binoculars are provided and Marine Traffic is a great app to track shipping information as the ships pass by directly in front of the home. This home is a great place to launch your next adventure or stay put and take a walk or bike ride or enjoy the serenity.

Specific distances to:
1. Hurricane Ridge / Olympic National Park Entrance is 9.6 miles away
2. The Olympic Game Farm is 10.0 miles away
3. Downtown Port Angeles / Ferry to Victoria - Downtown Port Angeles is a fantastic walking / shopping area with street art and fun mom and pop shops. Checkout Odyssey Book Shop, Port Angeles Antique Mall, NW Fudge & Confections, the hands on marine center and Swain's General Store (a short drive away). Downtown is 9.2 miles away
4. Olympic Discovery Trail is .5 miles away
5. Downtown Port Townsend - gorgeous and historic port city - 42.4 miles away
6. Lake Crescent is 30.7 miles away
7. Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Entrance is 8.6 miles away
8. The farthest tip of Ediz Hook is 12.7 miles away. Great fun to explore next to a marina with historic boats, a yacht factory, you drive through an active paper mill and the spit itself is home to about 30 feral cats that volunteers feed. Look in the rocks toward the end for cats and their dishes. Also, keep your eyes out for sea otters and seals.
9. Salt Creek State Park is 25.4 miles away
10. The Sequim elk herd is frequently found along Schmuck Road which is 13.5 miles away. Please respect private property.
11. Dungeness River Levee Trail is 11.8 miles away
12. Lake Ozette is 90.0 miles away
13. Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course and Restaurant are 4.3 miles away
14. Neah Bay is 79.4 miles away
15. Hoh River Rainforest Trail is 94.9 miles away