The Edgewater Bluff Retreat. For the escape of your dreams, stay in this charming high bank waterfront home on the Hood Canal just north of Poulsbo. Wake to the sounds of birds and sea life or just the quiet. You can sit in the park-like gardens or on the deck and watch the eagles soar or boats go by (even submarines). In the evenings, eat on the deck and watch the sun set behind the Olympic Mountains. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can walk to the beach and collect clams, mussels, and oysters for dinner (with license), or use the community tennis and basketball courts. If duty calls, you can connect with civilization via wireless broadband internet throughout the house. Even work becomes tolerable when you do it in this environment. This is a place where activities abound, but even better yet, do nothing and just be. Poulsbo, a charming tourist destination with waterfront shopping and sport activities like kayaking and sailing is 10 minutes away. Restaurants are plentiful, but world’s best gourmet food market (Central Market) with fresh seafood and meat markets, sushi bar, weekend barbeque, great wine selection, and not to mention, 15 varieties of olives in the olive bar, is only minutes away. If you are into gaming, the Clearwater Casino is 20 minutes away, located in Squamish at the Agate Pass Bridge. Less than an hour from the retreat reside the majestic Olympic National Park, Port Townsend and Port Ludlow. 1 hour drive to the Pt. Angeles ferry and you could be on your way to beautiful Victoria, BC. Seattle is a short 30 minute ferry ride away. Simply walk onto the ferry and enjoy a perfect day of shopping/sightseeing in Seattle. Conclude your day in one of the gourmet downtown restaurants, all within walking distance to the ferry terminal. Living area: Open floor plan with modern furnishings, unobstructed 200-degree view of the Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains. Digital Cable, DVD and CD players, wireless broadband internet access available throughout the house. Pull out sleeper sofa. Kitchen: Corian counters, microwave/dishwasher/oven, food prep appliances such as Cuisinart, blender, mixer, electric grill, coffee grinder, toaster oven, coffee machine, stovetop espresso maker, Keurig. Gourmet cooking utensils. Bedroom one has a queen-size bed. Handicap friendly bath with handrails and seating in the shower, and a full-size washer and dryer. Bedroom two also has a queen-size bed, desk area, and full bath. The deck has a barbeque grill, patio table and chairs, park benches, outdoor table, chairs, 2 lounge chairs. Our Specials for You: Ask about our early check-in and later check-out at no extra cost. Our home is professionally cleaned with TLC and inspected prior to your arrival to make sure you feel at home away from home. Keywords: Private House