Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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6
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Host Language
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English
Spanish
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Property Id
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4199944
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Summary:
Writers Retreat: perched on a hillside with Olympic views
The Space:
This cozy cottage sleeps four guests comfortably and offers expansive views of the farmlands below and the the Olympic Mountain range. Welcome to Writers’ Retreat!
This one of a kind cottage sits perched on a hillside offering sweeping vistas. The view over Sequim Valley, historic Lotzgesell Farm and the Olympic Mountain range make it unforgettable. This property and home will give you the ultimate Sequim experience! Built in the 1920s, the cottage offers a wonderful country charm you just can`t find in newer homes.
Local novelist Rachel Bard purchased this house in the 1950s, lived and wrote here, producing several novels. The current owners have made a few of these books available for your reading pleasure. Although it has since undergone extensive remodeling, the owners maintain the integrity of the home and the era when it was built. South facing windows make this cozy home bright and welcoming. Details in the craftsmanship will take you back in time: warm rustic wood paneling throughout, charming tiled floors in the baths and turn-of-the-century doors and knobs are some of the finishing touches that make this home special.
The cottage has a queen master suite with an attached bath. A queen room and bunk room with two twins share a nearby guest bath. This home sleeps four comfortably. The living room`s large bookcase offers a variety of novels and games for you to enjoy, plus a smart TV and WI-FI for movie night. You will be drawn to the cozy window seat near the propane stove where you can catch up on your favorite novel or take pleasure in viewing the beautiful farmlands below.
A charming country kitchen with a breakfast bar overlooks the valley and mountains. Additional entertaining space on the large back deck is peaceful and secluded, just perfect for your summer barbeque. Outside you will find some unique landscaping including a beautiful towering madrona tree on the southwest corner of the house. Be prepared to hear exotic animal sounds (buffalo, elk, yaks, llamas, lions, bears, wolves and more) from the nearby Olympic Game Farm, open for daily driving tours.
The cottage is centrally located for easy access to local parks and beaches, plus it is about 10 minutes to downtown Sequim. This is a very popular area for bird watching, cycling, kayaking, and more.
Important note before you book: Guests are required to complete the Check-In Form provided by Brigadoon Vacation Rentals as a mandatory step to finalize their reservation. To ensure a smooth check-in process, a valid government-issued photo ID must be attached to the form.
Out of respect for guests with allergies, our home is strictly pet free. Sorry, no pets allowed, no exceptions.
Private Vacation Rental / Access To Entire Property Private Vacation Rental / Owner Not Present Sequim-Dungeness Valley / Many local beaches & boat launches to explore / Kayak rentals available /Olympic National Park closely with lots of hiking /Hiking and biking trails in Sequim Located 10 minutes from downtown Sequim
A discount of 10% off for 6-9 nights and 15% off for 10 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. If you booked via VRBO, please ask us to apply the discount to your stay. For longer stays between 21-28 nights, we'll set up a mid-stay cleaning free of charge, and an additional $260 non-refundable fee will be applied to cover up to $3,000 in damage insurance, ensuring peace of mind during your extended stay.
Check in is at 4:00PM and check out is 11:00AM.
Guest Access:
Arrival and entry information will be emailed to you 1-2 days before your arrival.
Getting Around:
A car is recommended
Interaction with Guests:
We are available as needed for our guests but respect their privacy.
Located in Sequim, this vacation home is in a rural area. Dungeness Golf Course and Olympic Cellars Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Olympic Game Farm and Jardin du Soleil. James Center for the Preforming Arts and Purple Haze Lavender Farm are also worth visiting.
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