Cozy Lakefront Cottage on Sacheen Lake

Enjoy your stay at The Fishtails Cottage, our lakefront home and your tranquil respite for lake loving families. The cottage, surrounded by cedar trees, has direct access to your own private beach and dock. The 1400sf home was built in 1950 with its charming knotty pine interior throughout and tag-sale treasured furnishings. Slip off your shoes and enjoy the hardwood floors in your comfy slippers.

Our 1 bedroom 1 bathroom cottage sleeps 4-6; 1 queen bed in the main bedroom upstairs and 1 queen futon and 2 twin beds on the lower level. One full bathroom on the main floor. There is a television and a seating area downstairs along with a library of books and a few games. The lower level can be accessed by a narrow spiral staircase inside or outside access door.

The cottage offers essential supplies for the first 24 hours, including toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, coffee and tea, spices, condiments, hand soap, and dishwashing soap. Have fun making ice cream with our electric ice cream maker or bbq your dinner on the grill. Guests are responsible for purchasing additional supplies during their stay. All linens are provided, including beach towels. We are on a well and the water is safe for drinking.

We have a SmartTv on the lower level.

Lounge on the deck, prepare your meals in the well equipped kitchen or the outdoor gas bbq. Fish the lake for trout and bass, hike, swim, read or nap under the trees, listen to music, meditate or watch the osprey and eagles fly overhead. Beautiful breathtaking sunsets or stargazing can be enjoyed from the dock or deck offering panoramic views. Nearby golf courses as well as shopping, antique stores, farmers market, live theatre, pow-wow grounds and wellness center in the area.

Be prepared for the cottage to be warm/hot in the summer with afternoon sunshine. There is a portable AC unit upstairs and fan that keeps the downstairs area cool. In the cooler months, we have a small wood stove upstairs and portable heater downstairs.

There are 2 kayaks available to you. Life preservers should be used for kayaks. A limited supply of life preservers are available during your stay to use. Additional life vests can be borrowed and returned to the boat launch at the public access.

NO lifeguard on duty. Please watch your little ones, the water is deep and cold. Use of beach, dock and recreation equipment is done at your own risk. Lake levels fluctuate from high to low. There will be natural growth and rocks along the lake bank. Caution should be advised accessing the lake.

Guests should note that the cottage, while well maintained, is not brand new showroom condition. Living in the woods, uneven ground, open decking, and walkways that include several steps may not be suitable for children or those with mobility issues; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accomodate you. Toddlers, small children or anyone with mobility issues or unsafe judgement should excercise caution on the property. We want you to enjoy your stay and be aware of property details prior to your arrival to the cottage. This property is not ADA compliant.

Private roadside parking for 2 vehicles directly in front of the cottage only. No campers or RV’s. Please do not drive on the driveway leading to the front entry. Special arrangements can be made for those with mobility issues. You are welcome to bring your personal belongings to and from the roadside parking with our wagon. The driveway can be used for walking down but please do not drive as it is narrow and a little steep.

Essential services like electricity, water, internet, and sewer system are maintained by third party providers. Occasionally we lose power which means no water. You may experience a power outage for longer than a couple hours. The respective companies will address any issues with these services as quickly ASAP and the host cannot be held responsible for interruption.

There are 2 outdoor security cameras located on the property. One faces the walkway down to the entrance of the cottage and the other faces the dock area. The cameras are in place for your security. There are NO cameras inside the cottage.

The host cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to personal belongings or from any damage due to flooding, natural disaster, or unforseen events. Use of dock, kayaks, or swimming is at guest risk. This includes all guests on the property, not specific to the said named renter.

We have a close knit community on the lake and great neighbors. We expect our guests to follow the quiet hour rules with no loud music or partying. Any unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. Noise should be taken inside after
10pm.

No engaging in illegal activities on the premises.

ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS OR OPEN FIRES AT ANYTIME IS PERMITTED due to dry conditions. No smoking inside the cottage. Please be sure cigarette butts are extinguished and put in appropriate outdoor recepticles.

Cette cabane propose de nombreux services de choix comme des barbecues. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Cette cabane de Newport est non-fumeurs.