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John Wayne's Water Front Resort of Sequim

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View straight out of the front door of cabin 9
Mitch H.

We stayed in cabin number 9. Very cozy and clean place across the street from the water. Great view out the windows and front door of the bay. Plenty of space to sleep a large group. There is only one bathroom though and it is shaped oddly; but works fine. Large table for playing games but the chairs are very uncomfortable. Space to grill outside, but I'd bring your own grill unless you want to use the "park style" metal grills they have on site. Quiet area, especially at night, and WOW do the stars come out at night if it is clear out. You just may find god or whatever you believe in staring up at the night sky here as we did in September. Great place, friendly staff, would stay again!

Considering roughing it & digging for clams w/ eldest sis. We ended up being lazy just waiting for dad & eating BBQ...
Eric R.

A place called... John Wayne's Waterfront Resort A few years back when my mom was still shining her star on earth she planned a camping adventure to surprise my dad for his 200th birthday. The party included my parents (2 of 2), five of their children (5 of 7), four grandchildren (4 of 12), then "5' foot with slippers on" mom invites my "hānai" brother who stands at 6' foot 7" inches even near a Grizzly. So now you know we need more than just a tent. Luckily for guys like me who never plan anything in advance... mom already booked 2 cabins to fit the Flintstones, the Rubbles, & a snoring Grizzly... Once we loaded the parental van, the sisters SUV, and whatever car we could muster up... we leave the suburbs of Seattle to a place I know little about called Sequim located on the coast of Puget Sound in Washington. So after a few city pit stops, bridge crossing, and ferry riding we head over to the cabins and the smell of clams... A place called... John Wayne's Waterfront Resort Yup, it's named after legendary Hollywood actor, John Wayne. Here's his story: "John Wayne frequented Sequim Bay aboard the Wild Goose and bought a big chunk of land in the area. He would get excited about picking blackberries in the PNW and said there was nothing better than bourbon, steak, and blackberry pie. He envisioned a marina in the scenic bay and The John Wayne Marina was constructed on 22 acres of land donated by the John Wayne family. The Wayne family still owns 150 acres in Sequim, where 'John Wayne's Waterfront Resort', is located steps from the Marina..." A place called... John Wayne's Waterfront Resort In the end, my family roughed it up the best we could in the cool Puget Sound of the PNW, sans the lumberjacks & werewolves. And no, don't expect a resort from the "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" here. It sure wasn't the conventional laying on the beach shirtless or exploring a 15th century convent like I'm used to, but it was a special rustic type memory that will forever be with me: cabins (w/ old kitchens), clamming, picking blackberries, playing board games & chatting til midnight. So that's the story of my family's association w/ John "the Duke" Wayne. My mom was certainly sweet as an angel in her lifetime, but heck tough as "the Duke" too... I miss mom dearly, but she's always in my memories & forever in my heart...

Sunrise, Sequim Bay
Randy M.

This is not a modern RV park with full amenities. It is older, all gravel, on a hill side, and only 30 amp electrical. However, the view is what this park is all about. John Wayne loved this area, donated the land for the gorgeous marina across the street where he kept his boat, and built this RV park which his family still owns. We are doing our bucket list of camping in every state and this is by far the most gorgeous place we have ever been. It is not the easiest place to get to with an RV as the roads tend to be winding and tight, but it is certainly worth it. Most sites are pull-through with full hook-ups, but there is an overflow area without hookups. There are also cabins and a tenting area. They even do outdoor wedding receptions. Check out the restaurant at the nearby 7 Cedars Casino - great food. Thank you to the very friendly camp hosts.

Sarah D.

We lucked out and called last minute to see if they had any spots for our 27 ft motorhome and she had a cancellation so we took it! We had spot #4 which was right in front so it had a beautiful view of the bay. You do have to cross the road to get over to the water. But definitely beautiful. We went to dockside grill for dinner which is always a hit. And you just walk the path from the rv site.

Common area near showers rooms
Jnl S.

Excellent staff from the office to maintenance to cleaning crew. Always helpful & friendly too!! Accommodations are excellent. We have camped in tent spots, visited in our rv, and stayed in the cabins- highly recommend them all!

The spectacular view from our cabin.

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Playground, horseshoes, little store and right across the street from the beach and marina.

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Dungeness Bay Cottages - Carport nice for warmer weather with table/chairs.

Dungeness Bay Cottages

(15 reviews)

I'd give a 4 but our bed frame was so noisy we were praying each time we got in/out or rolled over…read moreit wouldn't collapse! We were in cottage #3 in the middle of the 6 units. Our room was the smallest I believe at $175 a night, kinda pricey but you are facing the awesome bay views and can walk the beach with the stair access right across the street. They allowed dogs $35 per night extra so that was another perk. It was all self contained with kitchen but the fridge was an inconvenient mini fridge yet a full size stove/oven & microwave. The queen bed is also in the small room. Bathroom was tight with no shelves to unpack makeup/personals, no tub just shower. It did have a carport with bench and table/chairs for warmer weather. It did have a huge nice tv although tricky to use. There was a none big lawn area behind the cottages that offered hot tub, toys, bbqs, fire pits and kayaks etc to rent w/ life jackets. We were basically alone for the 4 nights, only saw one staff member on first day. Internet worked fine. They include a kierig w/ k-cups which was nice. I was wishing I'd brought paper plates as they just had 2 heavy ceramic plates but had most basic necessities for cooking and eating, even spices, paper towels, dish and hand soap plus toothbrushes. Overall it was pleasant stay, just tight quarters, a bit pricey and noisy bed.

Dungeness Bay Motel gets 5 stars from me ... filled in and glittered over with a kiss on top…read more I've been a guest for several years. Although there are many newer, more luxurious, and more amenity-rich properties in Sequim and Dungeness, the simple charm of this property and the kindness of the hosts (John and Karin) keep me coming back. Situated like sets of side-by-side duplexes, the guest rooms are cozy and super clean. There are televisions, free wi-fi, and full kitchens but no telephones. Each cottage has its own parking space and carport for your car and bicycles. There is a pasture behind the property where cows currently graze amid the backdrop of the Olympic mountains. The front of the property are panoramic views of incredible sunsets, the bay, the Dungeness Spit, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, British Columbia, the San Juan Islands, and on and on. There is a nice bbq on the property that's available for guests to share. At night, it's pitch black and dead silent. The beauty of this respite from urban assaults on the senses can take getting used to by folks who have forgotten how magical this type of stillness is. I love nighttime walks with flashlight looking for deer. Deer are everywhere, literally, day and night. John and Karin are excellent resources for places to go and things to do if you're new to the area. They're honest and discriminating and won't steer you to a place just because it's popularly touristy; if it's not good, they'll tell you so and give better recommendations. I love this place!

Lost Mountain Lodge - Main bedroom area of the "Hideaway on Quail Lake" suite.

Lost Mountain Lodge

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Just spent a wonderful weekend here. Dwight met us upon arrival. He gave us lots of great advice…read moreon what to see and do and where to eat. Our Dragonfly Suite had a nice outdoor area that faced the forest, great for summer evenings. Cozy, comfortable, and luxurious accommodations for sure. We arranged to bring our dog and this was such a perfect place. There was so much acreage to roam around and explore, which made it fun for our big dog and us as well. LML is a truly special place. And the breakfasts--wow. Chef-prepared food with local ingredients. This was a bit of a splurge but I don't think we'll want to stay anywhere else while we're on the peninsula.

Now THIS is a bed & breakfast! No continental breakfasts here, no siree! My husband and I needed a…read morequick, last minute getaway, and after a bit of research, we decided on Lost Mountain Lodge. And we are SO glad we did. We checked in Friday night and out Sunday. My husband handled the booking, so I can't speak to that, but Dwight (the owner) gave us a thorough rundown of the area and gave us some great suggestions for food and hiking when we checked in - no need to spend time researching! ROOM - We stayed in the Creekside room which was fabulous! So spacious, double sinks and shower heads, inviting fireplace and comfortable bed. What more could you ask for?? BREAKFAST - No continental breakfast crap here! How about a 5 star breakfast instead? So filling and tasty with veggies and fruit. You will not leave for a hike crashing. Do yourself a favor and stay here!

The Green House Inn By The Bay

The Green House Inn By The Bay

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Super responsive hosts Craig and Michele. We stayed in the 2 bedroom Perch that is perfect for 2…read morecouples. Unit was clean, nicely appointed, and as a bonus had a great TV lounge and private patio outside in the backyard (great for happy hours). It was fun watching the deers stroll by and seeing the greenhouse and veggies they tend. Highly recommend.

Sometimes, just for a quick and local getaway, we'll stay a couple of days at local inns around our…read morearea. This time we stayed at the GreenHouse Inn by the Bay in Sequim. They have several units to choose from, but we chose the "Perch", which was the largest. It didn't disappoint! We didn't even use half the space! Currently, check-in is anytime after 2:00pm. We checked ourselves in and upon entering, found a spacious "home"! Divided by a set of stairs, there is a murphy bed (sleeps 2), bath & shower, dining area and full kitchen to the left. On the dining table was a lovely note addressed to us by the hosts Craig & Michelle, accompanied by a bottle of wine and a bowl of granola bars. Then, in the refrigerator, there was a nicely adjourned box nestled with yogurts, orange juice, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit, a small bottle of Prosecco (for mimosas) and chocolate! We turned around and on the kitchen counter was a plate of local pastries! In the room on the other side of the stairs is another bedroom (sleeping 2-3), king bed, full bath and sitting area with coffee maker and coffee pods. Downstairs by the front door is a living room with TV, comfy couch & chair, wet bar, small fridge and washer/dryer! As everyone knows, with a home or business, there will always be times of repair and/or construction. Currently, the upper deck is being repaired, so we weren't able to take advantage of that. Instead, we took a long walk along the water, watched the eagles soar overhead, waved at people passing by and enjoyed the fresh sea air! Eating at local restaurants is always a plus and enjoying wine in the evenings watching the sun lower gently on the horizon out of sight made this trip, along with our fabulous hosts, Craig & Michelle, all worthwhile. Thank you for making our local getaway a special one!

Great House Motel - This is how they set up the tv. It didn't work. Neither in my son's room next door

Great House Motel

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I saw a review that said $50/ night? Where? I paid $115 and…read morethank god I used points. Just terrible. I killed at least 4 small roaches, I don't want to think how many more were here. TV didn't work. Room was dirty and everything is grossly patched up No breakfast but I wouldn't eat anything coming from them anyway Just an emergency place to spend the night Yuck

I will leave a detailed review later, but to just get this out there to anyone considering this…read moreplace soon, DO NOT. I need a proper keyboard to give all the deets as to why this place was The Worst! We get in and the very surly dude checked us in. No welcoming smile, unlocked the door and didn't even hold it open for us. Not sure if he even knew much English... "sign". We go out to find the room, looking around the lot, he just pointed up; our rooms were above the office. Helpful info he could have imparted on check in. Very scraggly slippery stairs up. Someone could prolly get a big payoff tumbling down. Room was freezing; no problem. Turn on heat at "Heater". Nothing. The other white unit not labeled heater actually got it going. The pics speak for the condition of the place. I will say the bathroom was decent seemed freshly painted. In the pics you see that tv setup. It speaks for itself. Worst part is it didn't work! Neither did my sons next door. Likes: nice big fridge and micro! 2 Cafs and real cream at the coffee maker. Wood floors. Don't get me wrong I'm not some kind of snob. This place was really cheap. But we had stayed the night before at an Econolodge in Jackpot Nevada that was perfect for that same price. The rude clerk started the whole thing off, and the condition of this place reflected the attitude. Some ppl should not be in hospitality! Oh one last thing-a real key. Hadn't seen one in 20 years. And the chain lock was broken. Classic.

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