Arcadian Gardens - Sequim, WA

If you're coming to Sequim for a getaway, indulge in this spectacular vacation home featuring a private hot tub, movie theater, fitness room, and pond. Stately and imposing, this home stands out with unique architecture and a profusion of windows. Pull into the driveway and take in the wooded surroundings. Then step inside and marvel at the pond surrounded by tropical greenery. Further inside, notice the distinctive decor and spaciousness. Relax in the living room on the stylish sofa, and bask in the natural light that filters in. Three sets of double glass doors open wide to create an open-air atmosphere. On chilly nights, warm up with a fire in the fireplace, which features a stainless steel facade.

The open-concept design creates expansion and a nice flow across the living/dining/kitchen areas. Create a culinary feast in the kitchen, which has plentiful counter space and storage, stainless appliances, and a center cooktop island. Gather at the dining table for eight, and enjoy your meal together with the soothing sound of running water from the pond just adjacent to you. After dinner, take a well-deserved soak in the hot tub, or build a fire in the outdoor firepit.

This home offers many bonuses. Spend some time in the family room and catch a movie on the large TV after you make a selection from the DVD library. For a truly extravagant experience, have a movie night in the in-house theater. Lower the lights and sink into the plush leather seats - there's one for each of you - an enjoy a movie marathon. Choose from the available games for both kids and adults. If you don't want to let your workout routine slide while on vacation, visit the well-equipped fitness room. This home also offers a large laundry room with a stainless washer and dryer plenty of counter space for sorting and folding laundry.

Chances are you won't want to leave, considering all this home has to offer, but if you're in the mood to explore, there's plenty to do in the area. Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is 18 miles away, and Dungeness River Audubon Center is only 15 miles away. Known as the 'Lavender Capital of North America' and rivaled only by France, Sequim boasts several lavender farms you can visit and a lavender festival every July. Sequim also offers a few art galleries and historic sites, like the New Dungeness Lighthouse and the Historic Dungeness Schoolhouse. If nightlife appeals to you, Seven Cedars Casino is only five miles away. Located less than a mile from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Sequim Bay, this home offers wooded seclusion. In-town conveniences are close by, with grocery shopping just 12 miles away, and Olympic National Park is 68 miles away. Due to Sequim's close proximity to the Olympic Mountains, you'll reap the benefits of being protected from the typical rains the rest of the state gets, a phenomenon that's earned this town the title of 'Sunny Sequim.'

THINGS TO KNOW

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
• Security camera details: One security camera pointing at the parking lot.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.