Tee Time!

What’s better than a home on a gold course?  A home that comes with free golf!

This delightful rambler comes not only with free golf, but also access to two pools and fishing!  How’s that for island living?

A spacious and open interior awaits you inside, with a warm and sunny living room, complete with a gas fireplace.  A large kitchen, complete with custom cabinets and granite countertops.  The master bath comes with a soaking tub fit for a resort spa.

Outside, just step through the sliding glass door onto your very own entertainment patio, just waiting for summer BBQs.  And of course, whenever you’re ready, golfing and fishing are within your reach!  You can even drive your golf cart to the store!

Photos and listing can be found here.

If you’re ready to visit this fabulous house near the greens, contact me today to set up a tour!  

Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert – (360) 507-4133      

Let the Light Shine In!

This light and bright Bayshore home is perfect for sun lovers!  With plenty of windows and skylights, even the greyest of days don’t stand a chance.  There’s even a sunroom to bask in!

With its  large open floor plan, huge kitchen, and vaulted ceilings, this immaculate rambler offers plenty of space to any growing family.  Well maintained with plenty of perks, like brand new carpeting and double pane windows, this home is ready and waiting for you to move in!

Perfectly situated on the water, with views of Mt. Baker to the east and sunsets over the Olympics to the west, it really doesn’t get much better than this.  Outside, a large, well maintained lawn and beautiful deck offer even more sunny spots!

More photos and information can be found here.

If you’re ready to see this sunny property for yourself, contact me today to set up a tour!  

Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert – (360) 507-4133

Welcome Baby Berlyn!

One week ago today, something incredible happened — I became a grandmother again!!

On April 16th, Berlyn J. made her entrance into the world.  And despite my eagerly awaiting her arrival for months, then weeks, and then days… she came so quick, I missed it by five minutes!

She is so beautiful, wonderfully healthy, and every bit a miracle baby!

I am so proud to be her Jannie Grannie Wannie!

A House… and Guest Cottage… and Studio — All In One!

I’m calling this my three-for-one deal!  This beautiful property is on the market for the first time ever.   Spread over two acres, it comes with a beautiful, sprawling 2-bedroom home, an over-sized garage with a studio above, and a guest cottage that can be rented out!

The main house has an open floor plan, with views from almost every room.  With a propane fireplace, all home generator, sliding doors leading to a new Trex entertainment deck, great kitchen, and lots of storage it is the perfect rambler!

The guest cottage is already designated a legal bed & breakfast.  When you’re not using it to host visiting friends and family, you can rent it out for hundreds a night!

And the views!  137 feet of waterfront grant you first row seats to breathtaking sunsets over the Olympics, boats sailing through the Saratoga Passage, soaring eagles, and even the occasional gray whale or pod of orcas.

More breathtaking photos and information can be found here.

If you’re ready to take a tour of this unbelievable property, contact me today to set up a tour!  

Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert – (360) 507-4133

Your Own Private Slice of Heaven

475 Aletha Place, Camano Island, WA 98282

A three bedroom, 2.25 bath custom build home… on 2.5 acres… with beach rights AND a hot tub… for under $360,000?

You’re not dreaming.  And that’s not all this idyllic property has to offer!

The backyard comes with a fire pit, horseshoe pit, and a garden ready for vegetables or roses.  A wraparound porch in front and a huge deck in back are just perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxing.  There’s even room to park your RV!

A wood stove warms the living room on chilly days, adding charm and coziness.  The large kitchen is well equipped for a busy family.  Double-paned windows and plenty of skylights keep the cold out and let plenty of sun in.

Additional photos and information can be found in the full listing here.

If this sounds like the kind of house you’d like to call home, contact me today to set up a tour!  

Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert – (360) 507-4133

Waterfront Home with Beach Rights and Views!

1689 S East Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA 98282

Today’s featured house has everything – EVERYTHING – you’ve been looking for in a Camano Island home.

Inside, you’ll feel right at home with an open floor plan, fireplace, and vaulted ceilings.  The 3 bedroom, 2 bath house even comes with high-speed internet and a security system!

Outside, enjoy views of the Cascade Mountains and Port Susan, as well as breath-taking sun and moon rises!   Soaring eagles, graceful herons, and even the occasional whale can be seen from the property.  And best of all – it comes with beach rights and your very own tidelands!

The house and property are low maintenance, with a metal roof, wood siding, sprinkler system, and extensive landscaping.

Additional photos and information can be found in the full listing here.

This is the kind of house that won’t last long, so call me today to set up a tour!  Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert – (360) 507-413

The Snow Geese Are Coming!

Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival!  Coming up the weekend of February 25th and 26th, this festival honors the return of our region’s beautiful and beloved snow goose.  It’s always a guaranteed delight for avid birders and casual hobbyist alike!

A birding festival wouldn’t be a success without giving you the opportunity to go out into the field and see these lovely creatures yourself.  Luckily, the Historical Society has a variety of tours set up for the entire weekend.  A snow goose and trumpeter swan bus tour will take you through farming fields where thousands of birds are resting on their journey.  Guided tours are also offered, taking you to the Iverness Spit and the Nature Conservancy Port Susan Preserve – an area that is generally not open to the public.  And for those who want to explore at their own pace, you can pick up maps for self-guided tours of the Big Ditch and the English Boom.  Regardless of what you choose, just make sure to bring a camera!

The weekend will also feature guest lecturers speaking on a variety of topics that will pique the interests of both serious birders and curious beginners.  Learn all about snow geese, trumpeter swans, and eagles, as well as the migratory patterns of the honored snow goose.  If you’re looking to get into birding or just pursue it as a hobby, you can attend lectures on what you need to do to get started and how to attract and feed wild birds (nothing like birding from the comfort of your own home!)

One of the most exciting lecturers, in my opinion, is Kestral Skyhawk, who will be bringing in live birds from the Sarvey Wildlife Center.  Sure to delight kids – and kids at heart!  And just in case you’re wondering how to keep the children entertained, the Historical Society will have an arts-and-crafts area running the whole weekend with a variety of kid-friendly activities.

The Historical Society will also be providing reasonably priced breakfasts and lunches both days.  Saturday morning is the big Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction, where $5 gets you a plate full of food and goes to benefit the Safe Harbor Free Clinic, helping those in need for nearly three years.  And if you want to continue the fun, Saturday evening will also feature a dinner and dance in the Meadow Room of the Four Springs.

For those who love art, several local artists will be displaying their wares and crafts throughout the weekend.  And for those who are participating in the Glass Quest, I’ve heard there will be a clueball hidden somewhere around the Historical Society for this final weekend of the challenge.

Head on over to the Snow Goose Festival website now to sign up for tours, lectures, and other special events – they will fill up fast!

Greetings from Costa Rica!

A few years back, a couple came looking for their dream view home, and boy, did I ever find them the best house on the island – right across from my own home!  Over the years, these clients have become good friends, as happens so often with my clients, and this year, we decided to take a trip together.  And so, as beautiful as Camano Island looked in the snow, I had to bid it adieu for a tropical vacation in Costa Rica.

I flew into San Jose on the 19^th of January, and then we headed to the Mawamba Lodge on the eastern coast for three adventure-filled days in the heart of the rainforest.  If you’re looking for an incredible place to stay in Costa Rica, this would be the choice.  Don’t these images make you want to pack your bags and run to the airport right now for a mid-winter diversion?

Since then, we’ve been living it up on the Pacific Coast side, where my friends’ family lives.  They own two homes here, and have graciously given us the one with a swimming pool and a view of the ocean.  I’ve got a few more days to enjoy that bright glowing object in the sky (our hosts tell us it’s called “the sun”), but then it’s back to business on Monday!