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Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

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Lower viewing deck for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation & evening gatherings
Seriously...the beach is calling and you'll be wanting a return visit soon.
Beach location
Local fireworks show down the beach...
Semi private bedroom. Full bed with twin bed that rolls out from under full bed.

Overview of Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Anacortes, WA
  • Popular LocationDeception Pass State Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwinomish Casino7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRosario Beach11 min drive
  • AirportBellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living room-

1 Double Futon

Main Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs primary ensuite private bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

Bring the family for a staycation or work with high speed WiFi with a beautiful view. Peaceful. Tranquil. Breathtaking views await you at Similk Bay Beach House! An Easy 75 min. drive from Seattle (no ferry needed!) Located right on the water & just a few steps down to enjoy beach exploration or kayaking the bay (bring your own). Swinomish Golf Course is WALKING DISTANCE from the house. Deception Pass for hiking. Anacortes & LaConner mere minutes. Or tiptoe through the Skagit Valley tulips!

You and your guests can enjoy the entire cottage. If anyone has mobility issues, no worries as there are no stairs needed to enter the home and move about the living space; open kitchen to dining room (seats 8) and living room, plus private queen bedroom and semi-private bedroom with full bed and pull out twin and full bathroom round out the main kevel. You will need to maneuver stairs to enjoy the beach and upstairs private ensuite, but the view is breathtaking on the covered porch which requires NO STAIR USE. All hardwoods throughout.

Bedroom layout: Main level has a private queen bedroom and off the back of the house is a full bed and rollout twin bed (under full bed) room that is semi private with a privacy curtain. You enter this back room to access the stairs to the private master ensuite. The upstairs suite is private with a barn style door. The back bedroom and master suite is excellent for families with children or another couple.

Wonderful beach feel cottage. You'll be wishing you had more time to sit back and relax, to take in the sounds of the lapping water or sitting back to watch the heron, eagles, osprey, migratory winter birds, seagulls, seals and other wildlife that call this bay home.

Property manager

Laurie

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, no pets and no smoking anywhere on the property. Quiet hours 10:00 pm-8:00 am. Please be a considerate guest.
Max guest count ANYTIME is 7. If you exceed this number anytime or do not have pre-approval beyond your guest reservation, you will be fined $500.
Check out is 10:00 am. Check in is 4:00 pm. If you arrive early or check out late (five min grace period) we reserve the right to charge you $100.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Anacortes

Located in Anacortes, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Cap Sante Boat Haven and The Apothecary Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mount Vernon Farmers Market and Cascade Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center and Jolly Mon Charters. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Deception Pass State Park - 5 min drive
  • Swinomish Casino - 7 min drive
  • Rosario Beach - 11 min drive
  • Cap Sante Park - 11 min drive
  • Tulip Town - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 39 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swinomish Casino & Lodge - 7 min drive
  • Moka Joe Coffee - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Sweet D's Shrimp Shack - 5 min drive
  • Carver's Cafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim. located?

Located in Anacortes, this beachfront vacation home is next to a golf course, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Skagit Island State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cap Sante Boat Haven and Deception Pass State Park. John Storvik Playground and Kukutali Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Setting!
We enjoyed our stay very much and the location and views were as advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and beautiful
The place is remote and reminded me of a place a writer would love because it’s so serene and quiet. The view is spectacular! Great communication with the host who gave great instructions. Great for a family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Similk Visit
Everything was great but thought there were supposed to be twin beds in one of the bedrooms. The view is phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beware of Unjustified Charges and Frustration: A Disappointing VRBO Experience
I recently had the unfortunate experience of staying at a VRBO house for two nights, and I feel compelled to share my negative review. Our stay began on a promising note, with us being quiet, respectful guests who adhered to all of the cleaning requirements outlined by the host. However, what followed has left me extremely frustrated and disappointed. The crux of the issue revolves around the host's unwarranted attempt to charge us an additional $720 after our stay. The reason? They claimed that we had two additional guests staying with us who were coming and going all weekend. This assertion is not only baseless but completely false. We had my in-laws over for a coffee during our stay, which lasted less than two hours. They certainly did not stay overnight or occupy any bedrooms. The host's blatant attempt to charge us for non-existent guests feels like nothing short of an attempt to take advantage of us financially. It's disheartening to think that a host would resort to such tactics to squeeze more money out of their guests. As a result of this unjustified charge, I am now forced to dispute the charges with VRBO, which is adding unnecessary stress and consuming valuable time. This entire experience has been nothing but a headache, and I would strongly advise anyone considering staying at this property to think twice and explore other options. Save yourself the trouble and frustration – do not stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Perfect for our wedding vacation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

Host profile image
The Similk Bay Beach House has been in my husband, Robert's, family since 1989. We were both 19 then and over the next 30 years we would enjoy countless memories with friends and family. We are blessed that we now own the property and can share it with others! This is our forth nightly rental property. We acquired our first nightly rental with the purchase of our Mountain house in Leavenworth, WA in 2005 and started renting that out nightly in 2006 on VRBO/Homeaway and also on Airbnb, along with two Woodinville, WA studios where we pride ourselves in being a Superhost ever since inception! When we aren't in Woodinville working, we are for sure at Similk Bay Beach house for relaxing!

Why they chose this property

We enjoyed many years on the beach with family and friends. Our children grew up playing for hours handling baby crabs, digging for clams, building forts and of course many s'more making bon fires. Our oldest daughter was just proposed to this spring (2021)on the beach! This beach will be calling you back once you visit!

What makes this property unique

Easy to access as everything is one level (except the master bedroom ensuite). Many decks to enjoy different views from. Calm bay to kayak and boat in and safe beach for children to play on.

Languages:

English
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