Manitou Beach & Murden Cove Neighborhoods

Manitou Beach and Murden Cove offer a relaxed east-side waterfront lifestyle with Puget Sound views, beach access, scenic shoreline roads, and easy opportunities for paddling, walking, and biking, all just minutes from Rolling Bay.

 

 

Sunrises, Beaches, & Coastal Living

Located along the eastern side of Bainbridge Island, Manitou Beach and Murden Cove form a scenic waterfront neighborhood known for sweeping Puget Sound views, beach access, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

The area follows the shoreline around Murden Cove, where south and east-facing exposures bring abundant natural light and beautiful morning views. Depending on location, homes may capture vistas of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and passing marine traffic across the Sound.

Homes throughout Manitou Beach and Murden Cove range from classic beach cottages and established island residences to renovated homes and contemporary waterfront designs. Low-bank and high-bank properties can both be found here, along with homes tucked into wooded surroundings just above the shoreline.

Although the neighborhood feels peaceful and residential, it remains conveniently close to Rolling Bay, where residents can access local shops, cafés, and everyday services. Downtown Winslow and the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal are also within an easy drive, offering a balance of waterfront tranquility and island convenience.

Nearby Interests

  • Manitou Beach Open Space: A small waterfront open space with shoreline access and expansive Puget Sound views, ideal for enjoying the beach, launching a kayak, or simply taking in the scenery.
  • Rolling Bay: Just minutes away, Rolling Bay offers a convenient neighborhood hub with local cafés, shops, services, and longstanding island businesses.
  • Bay Hay and Feed: A beloved Rolling Bay landmark offering garden and farm supplies, plants, home goods, gifts, clothing, and its iconic Bay Hay apparel. A Bainbridge Island favorite since 1979, it’s as much a neighborhood gathering place as it is a local shop.
  • The Mudroom: An adults-only community pottery studio offering wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and creative workshops, along with studio memberships for experienced potters.
  • Rolling Bay Hall: A versatile and intimate performance space, a rare “black box” facility that serves as a blank slate for extraordinary events and private parties.
  • Bainbridge Island Grange Hall: A community gathering place near the neighborhood that hosts local events, programs, and activities throughout the year.
  • Lost Forest Ceramics: A pottery studio creating small-batch, handmade ceramics inspired by the PNW. Artists can drop off their work to be fired in the studio’s kilns, making it a great resource for potters and makers in the community.
  • Wardwell Farm: a nonprofit community farm on Bainbridge Island offering nature-based programs, camps, workshops, and events. With gardens, farm animals, forest trails, and creative spaces, it provides hands-on opportunities for kids and community members to learn, explore, and connect with nature.
  • Downtown Winslow: Winslow is home to a vibrant collection of locally owned boutiques, galleries, bookstores, and specialty shops. Whether you’re browsing for gifts, art, fashion, or everyday essentials, everything is just within reach.

Restaurants, Cafés, & Bars

  • Briny Bagels: A neighborhood bagel shop serving hand-rolled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and other morning favorites. A great local stop for an easy breakfast or coffee to go.

  • Via Rosa 11: A neighborhood Italian kitchen and market, known for handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seasonal dishes, and a market filled with specialty Italian goods.

  • Rolling Bay Winery: A small Island winery crafting WA wines. Its tasting room is a charming local spot to sip wine, meet the winemakers, and enjoy a laid-back taste of island life.

  • Rolling Bay Café: A cozy neighborhood coffee shop tucked into the gardens of Bay Hay & Feed, serving coffee, espresso, fresh baked goods, breakfast, and lunch on the porch and garden.
  • Eagle Harbor Wine Co: A boutique Island winery crafting small-production WA wines. Its tasting room is a place to sip locally made wines, gather with friends, and enjoy a taste of island life.

  • Bainbridge Brewing: A local brewery in Coppertop, pouring island-made craft beer in a relaxed taproom that’s perfect for gathering with friends and neighbors.

  • That’s A Some Pizza: A longtime Bainbridge Island favorite, serving handcrafted pizza made with a one-of-a-kind sourdough crust from a 120-year-old starter. Family-owned since 1984.

  • Storyville Coffee Company: Serves freshly roasted coffee and housemade pastries in a warm, inviting space where guests can see the roasting process firsthand.

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Living in Manitou Beach & Murden Cove, Bainbridge Island

Life in Manitou Beach and Murden Cove is closely connected to the water. Calm stretches of the cove create opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and other shoreline recreation, while beaches and coastal access points invite residents to explore tide lines, watch wildlife, and enjoy the changing scenery of Puget Sound.

Walking and biking are also part of the neighborhood’s appeal. Manitou Beach Drive and the surrounding shoreline roads offer scenic routes with water views, mature landscaping, and a distinctly relaxed island feel.

The neighborhood is especially beautiful in the morning, when east-facing homes catch the early light over Puget Sound. On clear days, views may stretch toward Seattle, Mount Rainier, and the Cascades, adding to the area’s strong sense of place.

Nearby Rolling Bay provides a convenient connection to local businesses and community gathering spots, while Winslow remains just a short drive away. Together, Manitou Beach and Murden Cove offer an easygoing coastal lifestyle centered around water, views, and everyday access to the rest of Bainbridge Island.

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