Welcome
Holiday Hideaway is a small community tucked into the trees of Southeast Guemes Island. With a welcoming sense of community and continuing connection with nature, it has become an oasis for many away from a hectic city life. It includes a blend of year-round and seasonal residents.
Announcements
Lawsuit: This spring, Holiday Hideaway Association was named as a co-defendant in a legal matter involving an easement dispute between adjoining neighbors. Upon the Board’s review of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, the Board determined that the Association has no role to play in resolving the issue between the neighbors. Counsel for the plaintiff has indicated that the Association can be withdrawn as a defendant from the case, leaving the plaintiff and other defendant to continue with the legal matter. The Association did engage an attorney and legal costs are being incurred. Once the Association’s part in this matter is fully resolved, we will publish an update. Questions can be sent to [email protected].
2027 Annual Meeting: April 17th 2:00 PM at the Community Center
Board Positions: We will have two open board positions in 2027. If interested in running for an open board position, please send an email to [email protected]
See our Community calendar for important dates
Boat ID tags: The Coast Guard has furnished the Association with Vessel ID Stickers for small craft. We ask that all those who store boats at Cooks Cove and Long Bay affix Vessel ID Stickers on both the inside and outside of their craft. Not only is this good practice and helpful to the Coast Guard in the case of a drifting boat, it will be helpful to the Association when it is time for members to remove their boats in the fall for the stormy season. ID Stickers will be available at the Annual Meeting or call Peter Castle at (206) 605-2660. ID stickers are also available in a plexiglass holder at Cooks Cove by the ramp and Long Bay at the top of the string of stairs by the beach.
Common Properties
Holiday Hideaway offers members access to three community beaches:
Long Bay, east facing, is a wonderful cove accessed by a wooded trail.
Cook’s Cove, south facing, is accessible by vehicle and includes a small boat ramp. Small boats may be stored on site at Cooks Cove from April 15th through October 15th Please be courteous and only use the gravel turn-around area inside the gate as a boat launch area. No parking is allowed inside the gate.
Deadman’s Cove, also south facing, the smallest of the three, is accessed by a short trail.
(Guests must be accompanied by a member at all community properties).
Holiday Hideaway Water
The Association’s water supply is provided for with a set of five wells and a series of pumps and tanks. Guemes Island, being a sole source aquifer, necessitates all to be prudent with the amount of residential water usage.
Contact information for leaks and other water system related issues: (360) 333-0107
