Shelter Bay is a small community near

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. La Conner is located at (48.390495, -122.495646). According to the

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, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (15.69%) is water. Shelter Bay is located on the Swinomish

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and most lots are leased from the Swinomish tribe.

Features

Shelter Bay features private access to Martha's Beach and Rainbow Beach (also known as 'Little Beach': the exact name has not been determined), numerous scenic

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s, three tennis courts, two

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s, a small nine-hole

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, playground and a club house. The club house can be rented for private parties, weddings and funeral receptions. Shelter Bay includes an uncovered

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as well as some homes with private docks.

Community Home Owner's Association and Amenities

Shelter Bay is a

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managed by a

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that collects dues and assessments from residents, manages community services and amenities, maintains roads and public facilities and operates the community water and sewer services. The Shelter Bay HOA also enforces rules and regulations as defined in the community Declaration of Protective Covenants which regulates issues regarding "trees,

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pets A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive/ cute appearances, int ...

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es, clotheslines,

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s, parking,

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es, rental of homes and other issues".

References

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Shelter Bay Community
{{Authority control Populated places in Skagit County, Washington Geography of Skagit County, Washington