Marrowstone Island -- what a wonderful place to live.  The Olympic Peninsula has many wonderful waterfront communities.  Marrowstone Island, just off from Port Townsend and Port Ludlow and located on Admiralty Inlet on one side and Port Townsend Bay on the other, has views of both the Cascades and the Olympics.  On the north end is Fort Flagler, a truly great camping park with two very different beach areas.   There are also two wonderful county parks, East Beach and Kilisut Harbor.  You can find properties for sale that range from lovely homes on high bank waterfront, to low bank properties  with beaches filled with clams and oysters.  Since the island is narrow, many of the acreage properties have views as well, including one on East Marrowstone Road with views of the Olympics and looing out over pasture.  The little settlement of Nordland features the Nordland Store which has pretty much everything you will need -- including espresso!! 

One of my favorite properties has a great house, many fruit trees, is gated, and has tons of room to play.  It also has a guest area off the garage for friends and relatives.  It is priced around $600,000 and it more than worth it with all the clams and oysters.  Call me at 1-800-346-9236.

Living in the Pacific Northwest is special -- especially when you can take a day off and spend it sitting in the hot pools at Sol Duc Resort, in the Olympic Mountains.  Just a short way west of lake Crescent, this resort has a lodge, two hot pools, a big swimming pool, cabins to rent, a wonderful hike to a beautiful set of falls, and the most relaxing day you can think of.  In the evening, enjoy a gourmet meal in the restaurant.  I spent last Wednesday at Sol Duc, and came a new woman -- refreshed and ready to work again.    They close October 12, so if you want to go you'd better hurry.

Who is Barbara Blowers and what is WAVES Waterfront Properties, Inc.?

In 1987, Barbara was working in a large real estate firm when she realized that folks with waterfront were not being well served. Permits are different, getting septic installations are different, there were issues with bulkheads and water and on and on and on. She decided then to start a real estate company that served all of western Washington listing and selling waterfront.

As a listing agent, Barbara takes care of the difficulties in selling, in particular, waterfront land. In selling waterfront homes, often some of the same issues arise, such as old septic systems, issues of wetland areas, problems with bulkheads or geotechnical issues. Since 1987, she has worked with a variety of specialists to help her clients get through the perils of selling waterfront. Because of her special knowledge, she has saved property owners hours and weeks of grief while trying close transactions on waterfront.

As a selling agent, she works with folks who are looking for that something special. People often look on Whidbey Island, down on the Key Peninsula, on the Olympic Peninsula – always looking for that perfect place. Because she has not been tied to one community, she matches the perfect property to each customer.

In the Port Townsend area, you will find Barbara listing a variety of properties; elsewhere, she sticks mostly to waterfront. Along the Pacific Ocean in places like Ocean Park, Long Beach, Grayland, Westport, Pacific City and others, she particularly enjoys finding places looking out over the big waves off the ocean. “I feel especially at home at the Ocean since my mother grew up in Westport. In fact, my grandparent’s home is now a bed and breakfast called Glen Acres in Westport and I often stay there when I head down to dig razor clams.” Another favorite of mine is Whidbey Island. My favorite restaurant is in Langley and is called Café Langley; it is Mediterranean food and is always fantastic! On Whidbey Island you can find many no bank summer homes that are perfect for families needing a break from city life. My sister’s is in Clinton, and she and her grandchildren have spent countless happy hours just hanging out on the beach.

Whether you need to sell your waterfront or you wish to buy waterfront, giving Barbara Blowers a jingle is a great option. She knows all the areas, all the beaches, whether there are clams and oysters there and whether you can put crab pots out in season. As a native of Port Townsend, she knows the Pacific Northwest very well. 

Give her a call at 1-800-346-9236 or email her at waves@olympus.net.

Summer is winding down which makes September a great time to buy a waterfront home.  Whether you want a cabin on Whidbey Island or a beautifully designed waterfront home overlooking Admiralty Inlet, there are plenty of properties to choose from.  In the past few months, I have seen about a dozen really great homes on medium and high bank waterfront with view that are outstanding.  Finding a property with great views AND a great floor plan is not always easy -- but I have seen many this year just waiting for you.  Call me.  1-800-346-9236

Every so often, I see a waterfront hoe that is special.  This one Whatcom County is one of them.  The owner remodeled, adding beautiful touches and careful materials.  It should be on market in a week or so and comes with low bank, sandy beach, a one bedroom guest house, 2-car garage and that peaceful quiet that only rural Washington waterfront can bring.  Call now -- see it soon -- priced at $470,000,. which is a darn good price.

Waterfront Cottages

If ever there was a time to buy a waterfront cottage, now.  From the Bellingham area to Port Townsend to 'down the Canal' there are places for sale starting at around $225,000; some of the cottages in the $400,000 range are totally adorable -- no and low bank with sandy beaches and safe places for kids and grandkids to cavort.  If this is what you are seeking, give me a ring at 1-800-346-9236 and I will find one just for you! 
Barbara

Beckett Point on Discovery is a really great getaway

Beckett Point on Discovery is a small community with public water and a community septic system populated mostly be summer cabins.  There are currently six cabins for sale starting at about $275,000.  The lots are right on the beach  with bulkheads for protection. The activities here including kayaking, beachwalking, clam digging, crabbing and shrimping. There is a kid’s play area and a boat ramp for those of you who like to fish, shrimp or crab.  Many of the properties will be sold with owner financing.  If you are looking for a really great getaway, this is one of the best.  I have lived here for 41 years!!  Barb 

If you’re ready to buy or sell, just give Barbara a call at 1-800-346-9236.

Website: http://waveswaterfront.com/