Not much has changed since this collection of cabins, tucked into a magnificent cove, was a 1940s-era salmon fishing camp. Each cabin (sleeping two) has a full kitchen and BBQ grill on the deck. The place has a bit of Hemingway-esque salt-of-the-earth romance and a dreamy feeling of isolation. It's very popular; book up to a year ahead for July and August.
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