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Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from front entrance.
View from front entrance.with back french doors open
Dining table expands to seat eight.
Large living area flows onto the deck
Television viewing area in living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sequim, WA
  • Place, Sequim Bay State Park
  • Place, 7 Cedars Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront

Wild Rose on the Bay is a recently-remodeled house in a natural setting on the waterfront shores of Sequim Bay. There is a peaceful feeling of tranquility and privacy as you gaze out over the back yard to the beautiful waters of Sequim Bay and the forested hills beyond. The two-bedroom house is elegantly appointed, but at the same time retains the rustic feel of a secluded cabin in a country setting. The newly installed skip-sawn Douglas fir floor is dramatic, and it complements the exposed wooden beams and ceiling in the living room and master bedroom. The master bedroom, which flows out to the back deck through french doors, has a king-sized bed with side tables plus a sitting area for reading or watching TV. It also has a large, walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a closet, side tables, and small sitting area. Some of the original closets and kitchen cabinets have been kept to preserve the history of the house and have been updated with a fresh, new look. This home sleeps four. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for your use.

The property flows down from forests and meadows past two rustic, old out-buildings to the main house. The outbuilding closest to the house has a 220 volt, 50 amp electric vehicle receptacle for charging EV batteries A small Alaskan cedar deck greets you as you approach the front entrance of the house. On the back side of the house, the generous Alaskan cedar deck looks over a large lawn before coming to a small deck at the top of a 20' bank. There you will find a small, middle deck with a stairway leading down to the lower deck right off the beach. That middle deck at the top of the bank has a fire pit with plenty of firewood nearby. It’s a great place to watch sunsets with a fire going while taking in the incredible views in a private, peaceful setting.

The lower deck has short ramp to the beach on one end, and on the other end there is a small dock house. (The key is in the welcome basket in the main house.). Once inside, there’s a cozy, intimate feeling while sitting on the futon couch. Since you’re only about six feet above the beach, it will seem like you’re connected to the water of Sequim Bay as you gaze out the generous windows and often hear the waves lapping the shore below, especially at high tide when the water is under the dock house.

For those who are comfortable with the safe use of kayaks, there are two 10’ kayaks available for you to paddle along the shores of Sequim Bay. Kayak paddles and life vests are stored inside the dock house.

When the weather is warm, one may even venture to swim in the cool waters of Sequim Bay with water shoes to protect your feet from the rocky beach.

This is a perfect country, waterfront getaway for a relaxing and refreshing vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children may need supervision on the beach.
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Events

No events allowed
Small parties for registered guests only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Kayak users must be adults familiar with all safety and handling uses of kayaks. Owners assume no responsibility or liability for guests' kayak use.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small parties for registered guests only.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sequim

Located in Sequim, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. James Center for the Preforming Arts and Museum and Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at John Wayne Marina and Dungeness Golf Course. Purple Haze Lavender Farm and Jardin du Soleil are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sequim, WA

What's nearby

  • 7 Cedars Casino - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • John Wayne Marina - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Panorama Vista County Park - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Olympic Game Farm - 26 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Dungeness Spit - 28 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Cedars Casino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Table Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The House of Seven Brothers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reddog Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly refinished two-bedroom house with an elegant rustic look on the waterfront located?

This Sequim holiday home is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from 7 Cedars Casino, and within 6 mi (10 km) of John Wayne Marina and Sequim Bay State Park. Panorama Vista County Park and Olympic National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable house with great views of the bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and location lovely. I especially liked the access to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, beautiful view

This was truly a gem - quiet, tastefully remodeled and the most amazing view. Perfect for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than 5 stars!

Every good review we’d read was true and our experience was beyond our expectations! These homeowners are the kind of kind people you’d want for your friends and neighbors. Many thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters weekend

We had a great time, love this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Get Away

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. It was well stoked with lots of little extras which was very nice. It was easy to find and the location close to the Jamestown S'klallam Tribal Center was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our 5th time staying at this property and we once again had a truly quiet and relaxing time. We'll be back in September.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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family vacation

Great location, water front property with kayaks to use. Kitchen well stocked, appreciated the water cooler for drinking water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like home!

This house is absolutely perfect; well appointed, great beds, quiet, and you really can't beat the view from the back deck. I've stayed in a lot of different rentals, and this is by far the best one yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best time of 2020!

Our family loved our stay here! Everyone felt comfortable and safe. We saw some amazing wildlife and the water was beautiful. The property was better than expected. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jake K.

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Peaceful

What an amazing escape from the day to day. So quiet and peaceful. Beautiful property right on the bay. Really enjoyed the pictures from the remodel. 100% recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee A.

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Relaxing time at Sequim Bay!

The property was exactly as listed. The house was comfortable, clean and a perfect base for local adventures to Olympic National Park, Seattle and Port Townsend. We loved having a fire to cap off each evening!! Doug was great to work with when our flight was cancelled and our arrival delayed. We would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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Stellar setting and home

Cross the threshold and feel your tension fade away! What can I say that other reviewers haven't? Quality linens and plenty of them, comfortable mattress and really nice furniture overall, well equipped kitchen, clean windows for that gorgeous Sequim Bay view. Even a little goodie basket in each bedroom! If you've experienced what we have, with post-pandemic hosts not providing anything but paper towels to serve as placemats, coasters, napkins, etc., this VRBO will restore your faith in hosts who care. Also, because there is iron in the water (I assume it's iron), they even provide a purified water machine and ample supply for drinking. We often felt like we were the only ones in the neighborhood; it was that quiet. Many thanks to Doug and JoDee for the peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location with easy access to the Discovery Trail for biking. Beautiful setting and cottage. The king bed was comfortable as well as the furniture inside and outside. We cooked all of our meals during our week long stay and the kitchen had everything we needed. I loved the large doorwalls that opened the cottage to the outdoors and the beautiful view of Sequim Bay and the mountains. I also loved the little house down by the water. We will definitely stay here again if we return to the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W., Athens

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The perfect getaway

This was the perfect spot. The property was wonderful . The house had everything you could possibly need. The furniture was very comfortable. It felt like you could live there. The view of the water was beautiful, the room on the deck was very relaxing. My dad and I stayed here for a week, we almost hated to go site seeing because the property was nice. A definite must. The location was great, nice and centrally located. Easy to get to Seattle, the ferry’s and the National Park. I really cannot say enough good things.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amyko V.

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A Tranquil Spot on the Bay

Amazing! First off, if you are an EV owner, this is a great place to stay. Doug installed a charging receptacle and we were the first to try it out, worked perfectly. This was a deciding factor for us when we were planning our trip. Thank you Doug! This was a charming home with a beautiful view of Sequim Bay with access to the water. A perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee, lunch on the deck, and watching the sunset in the evenings. Check-in was easy, very nice interior that was stocked with all the basic things you need to enjoy your stay. Doug was very responsive when you had questions. The location was great with easy access to highway 101 to begin your adventure and exploration of the Olympic Peninsula with lots of hiking trails. Overall, a must visit VRBO for sure! We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most peaceful and comfortable places I have ever stayed. Simply Amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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Our second stay here and it was as magical as we remembered. Writing this on the deck as we say goodbye and these words come to mind. Peaceful. Quiet. Serene. Lovely. Quaint. Clean. Crisp and on and on. The photos do this property no justice. If you’re looking for a place in Sequim, you’ve found it. Seals, birds, Geese, apple trees, pear trees, grass, a deck, a boat house, views of the bay and at night you can see the lighthouse light from the boathouse, fire pit, stars and ALL the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for your home cooked meals. 10/10 for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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Great property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve P.

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We met the owner upon arrival. He was lovely, welcoming, and informative. The house was just right for me, my husband, and our two kids. The house was clean and comfortable. The deck in the back overlooking the water was great. The view was wonderful. We saw a seal in the water the first night, and the next day we had two deer visit the backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

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It was very clean and had a gorgeous view of the water. The chairs, loveseat, and bed were very comfortable. It was located in a quiet area. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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Wonderful stay!

Loved this cottage on the bay! Beautiful setting, lots of wildlife sightings and the accommodations were fantastic. Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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Paradise In Sequim

This place did not disappoint! We chose this location for several reasons but the main one was because we were visiting Olympic national park. This place was so perfectly peaceful, private and well thought out. Fantastic accommodations and supplies. Doug was great to communicate with. We had zero issues during our stay and it’s the kind of place that we would travel to just to enjoy the peace and serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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Relaxing and Quiet

This property is very quiet and relaxing. The dock house is a great place to relax, read, or just listen to the sounds of nature all around you. Doug, the owner, is very responsive and has always been a great host. We've been here many times and will be back again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Doug Ahmann

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We have lived in Port Angeles for 46 years and feel privileged to call the Olympic Peninsula our home. We love to share this amazing place with our guests. Doug is a retired accountant and now a handyman, and Jo Dee is a retired violin teacher and now a life coach. We both are also now enjoying our role as grandparents. We love the outdoors - hiking, fishing, kayaking, and exploring.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful piece of property became available in the summer of 2018 through a remarkable set of circumstances. The old house on the property was in desperate need of attention, and with hard work and good help over the next ten months, we like to say that the house has been redeemed from it's former sad state to give it new life with a great renovation with a fresh, new look.

What makes this property unique

If you like the feeling of serenity in a private, peaceful, secluded setting, this place offers it all. The newly-remodeled house with it's beautiful views over Sequim Bay, plus the immediate access to the beach and waterfront make this place desirable for a romantic, private, get-away. Even though you feel secluded there, you are only about a ten-minute drive away from the city of Sequim, where good shopping and restaurants are available.

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