10 Cabin Getaways for Seattle-Area Families for Fall and Winter

The lowdown: Serene and stunning Mitchell Bay on the west side of San Juan Island is home to Snug Harbor Resort. This hidden gem, operating since the early 1960s, is beloved by those in the know for its wealth of outdoor activities and peaceful setting.

The stay: Choose from one- and two-bedroom cabins and suites with a variety of sleeping arrangements. Vaulted ceilings, private decks, gas fireplaces and fully equipped kitchens are included in all. The resort offers free parking and Wi-Fi, an exercise room, and beachside firepits stocked with wood, a barbecue and complimentary crab cookers. The resort’s coffee shop offers beverages and light meals, and a private marina is available for guests arriving by boat. 

The fun: Mitchell Bay is a boater’s paradise, affording scenic vistas along with fishing and crabbing opportunities aplenty. Guests are offered complimentary use of paddleboards, kayaks and canoes for fun on the water, as well as bikes for wheeling around the island. Dreaming of whale watching? Snug Harbor is a major supporter of the area’s whale research efforts, hosting three of its own whale research boats, two whale-watching operations and a kayak touring company at its marina.

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