Kala Point

A little anxious after reading some of the negative reviews, we decided to do a timeshare trade over the Memorial Day weekend. I called the office a couple of weeks prior to our trip and spoke with Cindy, who was most accomodating. We were traveling with our two Airedale pups and had a 34-foot fifth wheel in tow for an extended Pacific Northwest vacation. Upon arrival, Cindy made special accommodations for parking of our trailer. We stayed in unit 34. You could catch a glimpse of the bay from the loft; the grounds were well-maintained. There were plenty of dogs, but all well behaved, including the owners.

The units do show their 20+ years but, hey, this is the Pacific Northwest, with plenty of weather, so the exterior doors catch plenty of dew throughout the year. I know one of the other contributors was miffed that the pots, pans, and glasses were not to their liking. Our stuff was fine, not new, but still in good shape. Many of the units are owned by folks who spend extended time there and I believe they have donated more utensils than the inventory sheet showed. Yes, there's a carpet stain here and there, but that has to be expected and there was no issue at the office when I mentioned it, just so we would not be held responsible.

If you are looking for an all-inclusive resort with programs and activities day and night, this is not the place. If you want to spend a quiet time in a beautiful area, this is for you.

You will need a vehicle, a good map, and plenty of time. I hopped on the Port Townsend/Keystone ferry just for a ride across the bay. Take a walk about Port Townsend and explore the surrounding area. Plenty to do, and by staying at Kala Point you will almost feel like a local as the gated community consists mostly of homes and apartments.