Vues splendides sur la mer Salish - escapade parfaite pour 2 !

Spacious 1 bd apt w/impressive views of Padilla Bay & unforgettable sunsets, located at the end of a long driveway w/a private covered entrance. Large bdrm w/king size bed & walk-in closet. Fully covered deck w/gas firepit & comfy sectional. Streaming TV + reliable WIFI. This is the place to unwind & relax after a day of work or play. Pick up local ingredients at nearby markets to craft a meal in the fully stocked kitchen or discover local fare at nearby restaurants & bakeries. Onsite W/D.

The Bay View Retreat is located on the Padilla Bay in Bow, WA located at the end of a private driveway only a few minutes from the Bay View State Park, Padilla Bay Trail and close to small boutique towns of Edison and La Conner.

This location is secluded, for quiet and solitude, but it is also central to the Skagit Valley including local attractions such as; Deception Pass, Chuckanut Drive, Larrabee State Park and so much more. Only a 25 min drive west to Anacortes and the San Juan Ferry. Go East towards downtown Mount Vernon, Burlington or head for adventure on the North Cascades Highway. North only 35 minutes to Bellingham and less than 2 hours gets you to base of the Mt Baker Ski Resort for world class skiing & snowboarding in the winter and hiking in the summer.

This property offers a private refuge for two! With a king sized bed, large covered deck with a firepit, fully equipped kitchen, WIFI, and indoor fireplace it is sure to make for a cozy retreat!

The covered deck puts you front in center with the views of the bay. Facing due west, sunsets almost never disappoint when the sun is out. Those of you who enjoy birdwatching, this is a great spot to see the bird migrations in the late fall and mid spring not to mention the various resident birds that visit year round from Herons, Bald Eagles, Gold Finch, Red Tail Hawks and so many more. The private deck features a sectional, gas firepit and small table for dining, you will be able to use this space as a second living room.

The large bedroom has a king size bed with a large walk-in closet with space to hang and store your clothes plus a full length mirror and a steamer for smoothing out any wrinkles in your clothes. It has woodsy view out the large window and if you are lucky, you will here the owl hooting at night.

The bathroom is located right next to the bedroom with a shower, full vanity, washer & dryer. We feature local handmade.la conner toiletries of hair wash, conditioner, body wash, lotion and laundry detergent plus a hair dryer.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make any meal. We also provide an assortment of coffee, tea, creamer with compliments of sugar and honey sticks. The island and dining table both seat 2, with a nearby cupboard for storing food and items as needed.

The living room features a smart TV, couch, 2 sitting chairs by the gas fireplace with great views of the bay. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine by the fireplace when its too chilly to sit on the deck.

The space is located on the second story of the property, so be aware that there are stairs to access the space. Park out front and enter the tall fir front door where you can leave your jackets or grab an umbrella on your way out if rain is in the forecast. You can store your bicycles or other gear at the covered entrance.

The Skagit Valley and beyond offers plenty of outdoor recreation including road biking, mountain biking and hiking of all levels. March & April are also great times to experience the massive fields of daffodils and Tulips with additional local events in April; Tulip Festival & Skagit Farm to Pint Roadshow.

Every Saturday starting April through October there are farmer’s markets nearby in; Mount Vernon, Anacortes, La Conner and Bellingham. These markets have both locally grown foods and wares crafted by local artisans. In Mount Vernon there is a makers market one Sunday a month from April through October, see the guidebook for more details.

Local events include the Tulip Festival, Highland Games, Race Week in Anacortes & Ski to Sea in Bellingham.