Lake Quinault Lodge
Visitors to the wonderful Olympic Peninsula are lucky indeed as there are great lodge destinations that serve as base stations for explores into the rainforest and picturesque coastal hikes. Less visited than its northern sibling at Lake Crescent, Lake Quinault Lodge is the perfect respite from days spent on foot. The front of the property is modest and unassuming but after passing through a classic National Park style great room replete with fireplace and easy chairs one steps out the back doors onto a wide patio looking out over an American dream style manicured lawn. The green is dotted with Adirondack chairs for taking in views of the expansive lake.
Row boats and canoes bob in wait of trips out for a degree of separation and a different perspective.
Rooms are both in cottages and in the main lodge. I was lucky to score a second floor room looking out over this scene. The unit was tight for a family of four but clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and the restaurant, also with panoramic lake views, did not let us down with a wide selection of local goodies. And thank goodness for that as there are few alternative dining options in this somewhat remote location.
My only Lake Quinault regret is that I was not there another night as we could have stood to relax and enjoy the amenities longer before striking out for activities further north.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
The food here was excellent and the sights were beautiful. I wish I had time to stay another day as stated in the piece - it was very relaxing.