We will be leaving tomorrow morning after 7 days at the Seashell, and I'm already in withdrawal. If you are looking for a comfortable, centrally located vacation rental, stop looking and email JoAnn to book. Our family of 5 has found the house to be nearly perfect- the kitchen is well stocked, the home is comfortably furnished, etc- but the biggest seller for us has been the location. 50 steps down the stairs takes you to a private access beach- we have spent hours beachcombing, exploring tidepools by headlamps at night, having s'mores at our beach fire, you name it. It's been a little piece of paradise. If you don't want to stick around here, there is SO much to do with Neah Bay and Cape Flattery just up the road, Forks and the Olympic National Park to the south, and Port Angeles to the east.
The Thriftway in Forks is a great spot to get groceries (and also has espresso, deli and souveniers) and is only about 45 minutes away. For great food, try The Warmhouse in Neah Bay- amazing fish and chips from cod caught right out there, and an amazing view as well. For hiking- Cape Flattery can't be beat- we saw sea otters, gray whales, sea lions, and more this morning. Go early and you'll just about have the hike to yourselves.
A few hints: if you can, bring rubber boots, especially if you have kids. They make the tidepools more fun. Headlamps are great for exploring tidepools after dark- watch the beach for crabs coming up after dark. Maybe bring some extra pillows with you if you like to sleep with more than one. The master bedroom has a double bed, not queen size- just be aware. Rain coats and umbrellas are helpful- this is, after all, the Olympic Peninsula, not Phoenix. Plan to build a beach fire and have s'mores right around sunset- awesome!
Anyways, please patronize The Seashell, just not on the dates that we'll want to be back again! :)