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400 Hudson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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The Commander's Beach House
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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Lakewood, Washington, United States
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“Undiscovered beauty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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I have been coming to the town of Port Townsend,WA since I was a kid and know some of it's charm and small town appeal. But the one night my wife and I spent in The Commanders Beach house was truly memorable. Neither of us had ever stayed in a bed and breakfast before so we weren't totally sure how this would go. The house is in a perfect location set directly on the waters edge, beautiful views...would have been even more spectacular in the summer time. Jim and Gale are very welcoming and friendly, very knowledgeable about goings on within Port Townsend. My wife and I easily made the short walk downtown to catch a movie at the Rose theater (awesome). Went underground Port Townsend for a drink and then the short walk back to "our" beach house. The room was super cozy and warm...using oldtime steam registers for heat it was far too warm with the windows closed. So we opened the window on the beach side (under advisement from Jim & Gale) and the room was more than comfortable...even inthe dead of winter!! Plus, with the window open...we got the ambiance of the ocean noises...birds, waves crashing, the breeze...it was very calming and somewhat therapeutic!! I would recommend this little house on the beach to anyone, like a home away from home.

Room Tip: We stayed in the Island view room, two windows with awesome views of the ocean.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Friday Harbor, Washington
1 review
“Short but sweet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

I over-nighted at the Commander's Beach House in January, 2012 and found the accommodations to be great. The room was bright, clean and toasty-warm. The breakfast was yummy and the owners most congenial. I'd stay there again. It's right on the waterfront and very close to the downtown area.

Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
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Edmonds
1 review
“A Place To Escape”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I will for sure return to this wonderful get-a-way! Very homey vibe. Jim & Gale are wonderful hosts. The place was clean, warm and in a beautiful setting. You can hear the sound of waves from anywhere in the house...which I loved!

Room Tip: I loved the Island View room!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Northville, Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Home Away from Home.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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Very cozy; welcoming hosts; within easy walking distance of town and excellent views. Loved "Captain Cutter". Breakfast was delicious.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Thanksgiving at the beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We decided to do a 'getaway' to Port Townsend for Thanksgiving since our kids had other plans with friends. We had stayed at The Commander's B+B once before and decided to go back. Luckily they had one room left. It's one of the few B+Bs we've stayed at where it seems as if you can really make yourselves at home - and we did. It was a blustery, cold Thanksgiving day, perfect for getting out for a while and then coming back to a good book and the sofa in front of the fireplace. Jim and Gail seem to have developed just the right hosting touch, interested in getting to know you, gracious and welcoming, not on top of you every minute. They made a reservation for us at a good restaurant where we had our traditional - salmon - Thanksgiving dinner. Good recommendation! All in all an enjoyable couple of days.

Room Tip: Ask for a water view if it's important to you - it wasn't to us
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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400 Hudson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Price range (per night):* INR7,549 - 12,582

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