“cozy forest lodge, lovely stay” Chimacum Ridge Lodge is beautifully designed and furnished. The very large studio apartment was comfortable and homey, immaculate and outfitted with everything you might want or need. The space has a beautiful beamed cathedral ceiling, and encompasses a sleeping area, living room area, kitchen and large bathroom, with a long balcony outside overlooking the forest and valley. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessities and staples such as coffee, tea, sugar, etc. There were even homemade goodies in the fridge! Dan and Donna were extremely welcoming and helpful with restaurant and activity recommendations that were spot on. The lodge is conveniently located for access to Port Townsend, the eastern Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound beaches. We will definitely plan to return. Recommendations: Ajax Cafe in Port Hadlock, Fountain Cafe and Sweet Laurette's in Port Townsend, Hurricane Ridge area hikes.

“Fun in the sun!” We had an excellent time! Great location! Just a short walk to Old Town Scottsdale we also enjoyed the wonderful shopping and eateries close by. We hiked the wonderful trails close by and watched the spring training baseball team's as well. Everything was minutes away. What a wonderful place to stay. We will be back!

“Calm seas, fair winds and 4th of July fireworks” Serenity Shores was a relaxing and comfortable setting for our week in Sequim, WA. The house was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed looking at the marine life right outside our window! We saw an eagle proudly perched on one of the pilings to the west of the house, puffin, sea otters (one actually came up on shore to enjoy some seafood delight) , geese (by the dozens would swim by in the evenings), dolphins and so much more! Crab season opened while we were here, so we enjoyed watching the neighbors bring in their catch of the day of buckets and buckets of crab and shrimp. Our mouths watered as we watched them delight in their delicious fresh seafood dinners. Every once in awhile a couple of kayakers would paddle by. On the Fourth of July, a group of the private planes from the private air strip above the house were also flying around together - almost as if they were "practicing" for an air show. Fourth of July was full of activity. The beach at Diamond Point was full of homeowners setting off their own fireworks. We could see fireworks going off all around Dungeness Spit and north over to San Juan Island and around to the east towards Port Townsend. Many of the neighbors enjoyed backyard fires and we could see them making s'mores and roasting their marshmallows. The sunsets have been brilliant. So in addition to a sky of oranges and bright reds, pink amend purple, the sky was lit was lots of color from the fireworks. One of the things we enjoyed most while staying here was taking walks along the beach and down the street. There are wild berry bushes on the street; and after a neighbor pointed them out to me, I began to gather fresh berries and made a delicious fresh mixed berry compote to go over our ice cream. I froze a bag of them and hope to make a fresh berry cobbler for our friends. We have enjoyed our day trips to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge, Port Townsend, downtown Sequim and out to the Dungeness Spit. We have visited lighthouses at Fort Woodson/Point Wilson, New Dungeness Spit and on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. There are a lot of brochures and pamphlets next to the desk in the living area that give you a nice overview of things to do. One of our favorite days was visiting several of the lavender farms in the area. We plotted our course and visited Martha's Lavender, Washington Lavender, Jardin du Sole' Lavender, and Sunshine Lavender (which is right near the house). We also went by Graymarsh Farms where dozens of people were taking baskets and boxes and going out to pick berries in their fields. We enjoyed the Highway 101 Diner and Old Mill Café for lunch a couple of days. In Port Townsend, the Chestnut Cottage offered a delicious lunch as well. Because the kitchen is so well furnished with kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans, etc., it was a pleasure to prepare our breakfasts and dinners while gazing out picture windows and onto the water. The wildflowers have been brilliant - especially the magenta fireweed that blankets the meadows along with yellow dandelions and white daisies. Vibrant foxgloves pop up all over as well in a variety of colors from white to pastel pink to magenta. Purple lupine and every color of day lily are also in full bloom. And the berries! Wild raspberries, blackberries, salmon berries - everywhere you look! Thank you Cheri for giving us the opportunity to stay at Serenity Shores and truly relax and enjoy this area.