Twin W: Columbia River Waterfront in Orondo, WA
Twin W is one of the most coveted waterfront neighborhoods on Lake Entiat, the wide, calm stretch of the Columbia River that runs between Wells Dam and Rocky Reach Dam. The community sits on the sunny east bank in Orondo, Washington 98843, just off Highway 97 on Sandy Shores Drive, with homes running upriver along Vineyard Drive and downriver to the end of Orchard Drive. Every property here is on the water side of the highway.
What sets Twin W apart is the shoreline. Lots are roughly an acre and flat, with sandy beaches, low or no bank, and private or shared docks with boat lifts. Because Lake Entiat is a reservoir, the water level holds steady year-round. A dock in Twin W never sits on dry ground in April, which is a meaningful difference from Lake Chelan for anyone who keeps a boat in the water. The community boat launch is inside the neighborhood, so launching for a morning on the river takes minutes, not a drive.
The homeowners association keeps things simple: dues of $100 per month cover common area maintenance, road maintenance and snow removal, with CC&Rs that protect the character of the neighborhood. Community irrigation water keeps the lawns and orchards green through the Orondo summer, and homes are served by shared wells and septic. Children attend the Orondo School District.
Twin W is 25 minutes from downtown Chelan and its wineries, 30 minutes from Wenatchee's hospital, airport and Mission Ridge, and a short drive from Daroga State Park and Orondo River Park. It is the rare combination of true waterfront acreage, calm boatable water and a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood that no longer exists on Lake Chelan at any price.
Justin Skaar is the #1 luxury real estate broker in the Greater Lake Chelan area and has represented Columbia River waterfront in Orondo for over two decades. Every active Twin W listing from the Northwest MLS appears below, updated daily.
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