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Beach and Dock Access! Neil Bay Waterfront Retreat
Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
Beach and Dock Access! Amazing Views!brbrNeil Bay Waterfront Retreat is the perfect place for your next vacation. A haven with 2 cabins, sleeps 5 guests, and is pet-friendly. brbrIt is peaceful and secluded in nature without being isolated: a 20-minute drive gets you to the Friday Harbor ferry terminal, and a 10-minute walk gets you to Roche Harbor Resort’s dining and shops. It has beach access, private decks, outdoor grill, wildlife viewing, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and high-speed internet.brbrSituated on the northern shore of Neil Bay and having beautiful southern exposure, the half-acre high-bank property is heavily wooded, stretching from Davison Head Drive to more than 100 feet of shoreline.brbrThe main cabin has a ground floor, a reading-nook loft, and extensive decks. The ground floor provides the kitchen, bathroom, dining/living area, and bedroom alcove with full-size bed. The loft is accessed via a ships-ladder and provides a cozy futon couch. Exterior decks wrap three sides of the cabin, with the south-facing main area stepping down to enhance views of Neil Bay. The kitchen includes granite counters, custom-made fir cabinetry, electric glass-top stove/oven with hood, microwave oven, stainless steel sink, refrigerator/freezer, a stove-top Espresso Maker, and a complement of small appliances. The bathroom provides a walk-in shower, lavatory, cupboards, and stacked washer-dryer.brbrThe smaller cabin provides an entry foyer, bedroom, bathroom, and deck. The foyer provides a small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and counter space. The bedroom has a queen-size bed and a sitting area. The south-facing deck provides multiple levels perfect for enjoying the view of Neil Bay.brbrIn addition to the buildings and decks, the property enjoys its own floating dock (see note below), stairs providing access to the beach and dock, and a large barbecue area.brbrNeil Bay Waterfront Retreat is ideal for those who wish direct access to the water with a private dock that provides an excellent launching point for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and other beach and water activities (not provided). This home provides viewing opportunities for many forms of wildlife, sea life and birds. Neil Bay Waterfront Retreat is the perfect place to leave the real world behind.brbrPlease note:brFire pits are not for guest use from May 1st-September 30th due to dry season and fire danger on San Juan Island. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood not provided.brbrThis property does not have a TV.brbrThis home does not have Air Conditioning. The proximity to the Bay and a few open windows cools down this waterfront cabin on a warm day.brbrWe allow one dog per reservation. The dog must be attended at all times. We impose a $200 fee If a dog is left unattended and a neighbor complains. Weight must be 60 lbs or less. No pet on furniture. Renter assumes responsibility for all extra cleaning needed such as emergency carpet cleaning, furniture replacement, and or emergency laundromat use for bulky items like comforters and pillows. Dog must be house trained and on-leash while outside.brbrNo watercraft are provided, but can be rented from a local boat rental company.brbrTides in Neil Bay can be extreme and during low tide, the water can get low enough for the dock to be beached. Please contact the office for special instructions regarding dock usage. The dock is only suitable for kayaks, standup boards and small boats 16 ft. and under or just loading and unloading at high tide.brbrInternet Speed Test Results show a download speed or 121 Mbps and an upload speed of 124 Mbps, Ping: 33.66 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted January of 2022 using SpeedCheck Pro) San Juan Island is a remote location, and it is good to keep in mind that intermittent, short, Wi-Fi disruptions are very normal for this area.brbrVR permit number pcup00-15-0017
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