Mike's Beach Resort - Lilliwaup, Washington

GabyLatina

Mini-Schnauzer approved!! ||At only 40 minutes away from our city, this resort is our home away from home. Quiet, clean, relaxing, comfortable and unique.||Every time we stay at Mike's we are treated like family. ( Mike’s Beach Resort is a friendly family owned place) and we and our dogs have an absolutely unforgettable experience, as usual. ||We see this resort is a hidden gem, offering a peaceful and quiet retreat right by the water.||We are an adult couple with a little dog, but noticed the resort is perfect for families, with plenty of amenities to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. ||Our furry friend was thrilled with the welcome basket filled with treats and pampering items, like a lovely blanket and towel. The toiletries and bathrobes provided added a touch of luxury to our stay.||This time we stayed in the honeymoon cabin, which featured a kitchenette and a hot tub – perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of exploring. The cabin is cozy and well-equipped, making it easy to prepare meals and enjoy some downtime looking at the water while you zip your morning coffee. ||The surroundings of Mike’s Beach Resort are nestled along the serene shoreline, we love the stunning views of the water and easy access to the beach. ||If the outdoors is your thing, the area is perfect for leisurely walks, beachcombing, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere always leaves us relaxed and rejuvenated. ||We will definitely be returning to Mike’s Beach Resort. It’s not only a great place for a family vacation but also an ideal venue for events like company retreats and weddings. If you or your group are into glamping, you have to check Mike's glamping village. Highly recommend!

Katherine O.

Took an Oyster Masterclass with Matthew- "The Oyster Guy" of the oyster farm at Mike's Beach Resort. What an amazing class! I learned a ton about oysters on the Hood Canal and got to eat a pile of tasty oysters. Would highly recommend!

Christine B.

Absolutely a gem of a spot. We were here diving and the house reef is really fun. Flagpole is also accessible with a bit of a shore swim but is Fantastic! The tank fills were fast and convenient. Sat nights in the summer they have live music and grilled food. I am listening to the music over the water from one of the waterfront glamping yurts and it couldn’t be more pleasant. We will certainly be back.

Carson C.

We stayed in the new Glamping Village and what a cute area that was! The tents are very sturdy (it rained most of our stay), complete with a heater that came in handy. Fridge, microwave, dishes, coffee maker and a device to warm up water for tea. It was clean and very welcoming. Multiple toilets on site and even a shower. We could see the beautiful water across hwy 101 and really enjoyed our stay. The rest of mikes resort was across the hwy and up a little ways, that part seemed a little hodgepodge but you can’t beat the setting right on the water. Price wise, it seemed to be the going price for anything waterfront in Washington - so can’t complain about that. Great (free) wifi was available throughout the glamping village too. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming as well.

Craig F.

This is an odd place to review. First, the good, the cabin we stayed in had a spectacular view of the water. At high tide the water is right up the sea wall the cabin sits on so you are well and truly waterfront. Everything was clean and we had a nice basket for our pet of snacks, blanket and bowls. Now the not-so good. There is a rather large gap between the impression the website gives and what is actually here and its is hard to explain. The entire complex- as it is at least half a dozen buildings other than the cabins- feels oddly unfinished. It is like they are renovating this 1960s era resort and have opened early to bring in some revenue but speaking to locals that isnt the case. This isn’t newly re-opened. There are stray bits of equipment, a car under a tarp right outside the office, unused trailers, and common areas that need painting. There is a reason all the photos of the grounds are either long distance drone shots or very close up shots.

Michael S.

My wife and I stayed here in 1991 for one night in a tent while on a 900-mile bikepacking trip. Thirty-three years later, on June 28, 2024, we thought we'd stay again for two nights but this time on a car vacation. All the set-up-your-own-tent sites seem to be gone, now replaced with smallish and tightly packed single-unit rooms. The business has expanded to property across highway 101 to include glamping and the "Cabin in the Woods" in which we stayed. This is a single cabin pretty much in the woods. The proprietor's description was pretty close. One has to park about 100 yards at most from cabin. It is an uphill paved road for half this distance but the road is private so no parking on it, then the remaining on a steep grassy uphill. The quarters are tight but the bed was comfortable and the shower water warm. Heaters worked. No dishwasher, AC, or fans. The toilet flushes very poorly but it is better than walking to a bathroom like in a campground. An occasional large black ant made their way into the cabin from the forest. The microwave heated our meals and there are dishes to eat on at a small eating nook. There is a small refrigerator, and there is space on the deck to sit on from which one can see Hood Canal. Not far from great hiking around Lake Cushman.

Emily H.

This stay was a delight! I stayed in one of the shore-front cabins, and had the best time soaking up some of the PNW specialties!

We took advantage of their special oyster package add-on and it was honestly one of my favorite parts! Those were some of the tastiest oysters I’ve had. Absolutely a must and fun to do. We also explored the area of the oyster farm where we could pick Pacific oysters ourselves. We had our licenses and it was fun to pick some and use the grill at our cabin to make a midday snack.

If you have kiddos this would be such a fun spot! Just make sure they have shoes that protect their toes on the beach 🙂

The cabin was modest and clean. It was fully stocked with everything we needed including the basics for the kitchenette. The view from the window could not be beat!

It’s about 15 minutes to Hoodsport and 40ish minutes to some of my favorite spots on Lake Cushman.

The family that owns and runs this spot is really what makes it so wonderful. They’ve created a special experience and they were available to ensure a great stay.

Jeni S.

When we arrived nobody was on site, it was self check in. Took us a min to find our room and parking is tight.
The beds were probably the most comfortable beds I've ever had for a vacation stay.
Got some fresh oysters in the early morning. The beach is private to the resort so we were the only ones there, it was super nice to have the pick all to ourselves.
My kids enjoyed the playground and the cat wandering around. I enjoyed the quietness of the place.