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Secluded Splendor

If your idea of a great getaway is a private hideway in ­secluded surroundings, you'll want to ­consider China Beach Retreat Bed and Breakfast in Ilwaco.

Article ImageChina Beach Retreat between Cape Disappointment State Park and the Port of Ilwaco provides a private retreat from life's hustle and bustle. At China Beach Retreat Bed and Breakfast in Ilwaco, you can enjoy quiet seclusion among the birds and waves of rippIing marsh grasses. Located on a ­secluded cove on Baker Bay, ­China Beach is a charming Craftsman ­cottage with three units furnished with ­antiques. Views from the rooms include the bay, Columbia River and the Cape Disappointment headland. The stillness of the marsh is interrupted only by the sighing of breezes through tall trees and tideland waters lapping gently at the shore. Occasionally you'll hear the slight flapping of wings as a seabird comes in for a watery landing. A variety of coastal birds and deer are frequent visitors. Bring your kayak to paddle the waters or go explore Cape Disappontment State Park, lighthouses and beaches just minutes away. Your stay includes a complimentary gourmet breakfast five miles away at the historic Shelburne Inn in Seaview. Check in at the Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview (360) 642-2442.

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