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have a fabulous hideaway—you may not even bother exploring the park. All
rooms have fireplaces and views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the moun-
tains beyond. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs, and some have kitchens or air-
conditioning. For added privacy, there is a separate cottage. The guest rooms are
in several different buildings surrounded by colorful gardens.
146 Wildflower Lane, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
&
888/811-8376
or 360/457-4174. www.domaine
madeleine.com. 5 units. $145-$225 double. Rates include full breakfast. 2-night minimum mid-Apr to mid-
Oct and holidays. AE, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Access to nearby health club; massage. In room:TV/VCR, data-
port, hair dryer, iron, free local calls.
Dungeness Bay Motel
Despite the name, this is more a collection of cot-
tages than a motel in the traditional sense of the word. Set on a bluff overlook-
ing the Strait of Juan de Fuca and located across the street from the waters of
Dungeness Bay, this place boasts great views and economical accommodations.
Some units actually have views of both the water and the Olympic Mountains.
The large San Juan Suite has a fireplace and is our favorite here. The summer
sunsets here simply cannot be beat.
140 Marine Dr., Sequim, WA 98382.
&
888/683-3013
or 360/683-3013. www.dungenessbay.com. 6 units.
$85-$125 double. DISC, MC, V. In room:TV, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker.
Juan de Fuca Cottages
Located across the street from the water and sur-
rounded by wide green lawns, these well-tended cottages have excellent views.
While most face the water, the best views are actually from the one cottage that
faces the Olympic Mountains to the south. This cabin has skylights and a long
wall of windows. Other cottages also have skylights and all have whirlpool tubs
and kitchenettes. The cottages also have their own little private beach. Although
prices seem high for what you get, these cottages can all sleep at least four people.
182 Marine Dr., Sequim, WA 98382.
&
866/683-4433
or 360/683-4433. www.juandefuca.com. 6 units. May
to late Oct $140-$235 double; late Oct to Apr $90-$100 double. DISC, MC, V. In room:TV/VCR, kitchenette,
fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Sunset Marine Resort
Located on the east shore of Sequim Bay, this
collection of waterfront cabins is a secluded little retro hideaway. It's decorated
in shabby-chic style by the owners, who also operate a little shabby-chic shop in
downtown Sequim. Cabins include a renovated ranger station and a boathouse
that sits on pilings over the water. Other cabins date from the 1930s and 1940s.
Five of the cabins have full kitchens. You can spend your day paddling around
the bay or digging littleneck clams from in front of the cabins. Because these
cabins are so distinctive and relatively economical, they tend to book up months
in advance.
40 Buzzard Ridge Rd., Sequim, WA 98382.
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360/681-4166.
www.sunsetmarineresort.com. 6 units. June-
Sept $105-$165 double; Oct-May $95-$145 double. 2-night minimum June-Aug and all weekends. DISC,
MC, V. Pets accepted ($15).
Amenities:
Kayak and canoe rentals. In room:Coffeemaker.
WHERE TO DINE
If you're in need of a light lunch, don't miss
Jean's Deli
, 134 S. Second St.
(
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360/683-6727
).
Petals Garden Café
, Cedarbrook Herb Farm, 1345 S.
Sequim Ave. (
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360/683-4541
), at the top of a hill on the south side of the
highway bypass around Sequim, is a great place for lunch if you are an avid gar-
dener. This sandwich shop is located in a historic church building a block
off Sequim's main street. For coffee, head for
Hurricane Coffee,
104 W. Wash-
ington St. (
&
360/681-6008
) or
The Buzz,
128 N. Sequim Ave. (
&
360/683-
2503
), which is right across the street and serves coffee from our favorite Seattle
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