The Crab Shack: 1 bedroom cottage with patio, private beach and huge yard The space Get your sea air fix at the Crab Shack, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca! This cottage has been newly updated with wood-like vinyl floors, new kitchen, fresh paint in anticipation of converting it to a vacation rental. There is a patio out back with a re-finished picnic bench. Just a short drive from the heart of Sequim, this rustic and charming cottage is a great place to relax or use as a base to explore the Olympic peninsula. Owned by the same family for generations. Inside you’ll find one bedroom with a queen bed, a comfortable living room and a kitchen with all you need to make a scrumptious meal. The vinyl-wood floors add that cabin feel to the cottage.  Smart TV & Free wi-fi included. In the main bedroom, there is a queen size bed. For more than 2 guests, you can use the comfortable pull-out full-size couch / bed in the living room. The kitchen has a full size washer and dryer for your laundry needs. For even more guests, check out "Waters Edge" which is right across the street. Outside you can sit on the patio to shoot the breeze. There is a huge yard for the kids to play in. Walk straight to the private beach. Beaches in Washington are privately owned.  Fragrance Free Home: we have supplied the home with unscented products (paper products, dish soap & detergent, clothes detergent, pump soap). Exceptions - shampoo and conditioner and wrapped tiny bar soaps. Our cleaners use fragrance free products. NO Pets, Smoking or Fireworks A discount of 10% off for 5-7 nights and 15% off for 8 nights or more will automatically apply at booking. If you booked via Airbnb, the discount will already be included in the price and will not show as a separate deduction. For stays over 21 days, we'll set up a mid-stay cleaning free of charge. Not far from the cottage you can visit the National Wildlife Refuge and Dungeness Spit. Take a bracing 5.5 mile walk out to the New Dungeness Lighthouse, the longest natural sand spit in the nation. Only a short drive out to Port Angeles, head to Hurricane Ridge and Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center for beautiful hiking trails and amazing views. Head farther west to Lake Crescent for waterfall trails and a gorgeous teal deep water lake. Venture even further and the Hoh Rain Forest may tempt you for a real adventure. There are many other local popular destinations such as Olympic Game Farm, Salt Creek Recreational Area/Crescent Beach, Seven Cedars Casino, Port Williams, the John Wayne Marina and even more scenic destinations a short drive away! Only 55 minutes from Olympic National Park, where you can drive up to Hurricane Ridge for spectacular views and an easy hike at the top. About 14 minutes from John Wayne Marina, which has excellent marine services, a restaurant, boat launch ramps, public beach access, and picnic areas. Guest access Arrival and entry information will be emailed to you 1-2 days before your arrival.