Fortunately, my wife & I found this gem during high season. It really is as nice as their website makes it seem (waterfront, quaint, historic). Like others, we checked in, had a glass of wine (hot tea later), sat in the backyard grass in adirondack chairs enjoying the ocean and mountains beyond. We walked along the beach to a nice park down the way.

The room (we were in the schooner room) was small, but nice and had a nice stairway landing and bath area. The cool morning ocean through the windows was great!
The breakfast on the patio overlooking the water was outstanding, several nice plates offered (fruit, then others, etc).

The only minor weakness you'll have to overlook is that to get to the beach house, you have to go through a big waterfront RV camping spot. Weird at first, but just quirky and really not a big deal. Once you're at the house, you don't realize the big RVs next door.

It is also walkable to the Victorian downtown district. I'll try to post some pictures later.

Highly recommended for Port Townsend.

My husband and I have stayed at Commander's Beach House twice now, and both times have had a wonderful time. We started with a walk on the beach with a complimentary glass of wine, and then were treated to comfy beds and surroundings with the waves lulling us to sleep. Breakfast in the morning was spectacular. We live locally and this is one of our favorite get aways.... you can't go wrong staying at the Commanders Beach house and you are guarenteed not to be disappointed.

The Commander's Beach House is an absolutely charming B&B. We spent three nights there in March, off-season, a bit cloudy and cold, but the warmth at the Beach House more than compensated for the weather. The location is spectacular, right on the beach, with views of the Cascades when the clouds part. You're only a couple of short blocks from the beautifully restored Victorian downtown. The rooms are comfortable, spotless, and nicely decorated, but the hosts, Gail and Jim, are the real drawing card. Their warmth, hospitality and sense of humor made our stay there one of the highlights of our vacation.