Categories: Lifestyle

You can stay in Sound front yurts and cabins at this secluded Orcas Island resort

Imagine waking up in a cabin in the San Juans surrounded by the Sound, forest, and beaches. It’s not just a dream because it can be a reality at Doe Bay. If you haven’t heard of this relatively secret PNW gem, now is the time to learn and maybe even book a stay.

Doe Bay has been used by settlers since the 1800s and has many hundreds of years of First Nations Coast Salish history before that. It’s been a site of potlatches, homesteads, farming, a resort, and much more. Its rich history is full of people from all walks of life is part of what makes it such a unique place to stay.

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What also makes Doe Bay Resort such a unique place to stay is its array of accommodations. You can choose between staying in cabins ranging from rustic to deluxe, yurts, or even opt for camping. Each accommodation varies in amenities so you can have as normal or as off-the-grid of an experience as you’d like.

Not to mention the resort is open year-round and also has attractions like a spa, an organic garden & restaurant, and even a music festival. You can also go kayaking, and whale watching, and even rent it out for events. So it looks like you might just have to plan a few future excursions to Doe Bay Resort.

Doe Bay Resort

When: Open year-round
Where: Orcas Island
Cost: Varies based on accommodation

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