A cozy, comfortable, and private getaway. With rustic charm and an idyllic setting, the Betty…read moreMacDonald Farm makes for a perfect weekend (or longer) visit to Vashon island. Conveniently located and with a friendly, yet non-intrusive, host Judith, the Farm was a very relaxing and much-needed break from the monotonous stress of Covid life in the city. Five stars all around for me. With that said, I have to STRONGLY take issue with Linda S.'s review below, due to the incredibly enjoyable experience I had. I will address each complaint: a. It does not smell musty. It is an old house, what are you expecting it to smell like, a god-blessed perfume store? b. It's Vashon island. Nobody is gonna steal your stuff, Linda. And if you are so concerned, you can take valuables with you in the car you undoubtedly arrived in while away from the cottage. c. There is most certainly a latch on the bathroom door. d. There is a wall in the closet. Also even if there wasn't, when doors are closed, they are like a wall. The barn does not have people in it while you are sleeping anyways. e. This charming accommodation is run by a single proprietor. I'm not sure why Linda expected meal service in a rustic cottage on an island. Nowhere is the claim made this will be the case. I think the "you make both" joke is hilarious, I wish it were still there. f. Leaving the first dang night? Give the place a chance. Thank you for reading. Judith rocks and the cottage is spectacular, I will be returning.

Beautiful setting, very quiet with a great deck to enjoy the water and Mountain view. An Eagle…read moregraced our breakfast one morning! Full kitchen, easy to make our dinner in the evening. Very comfortable queen bed with a shower and claw foot tub in the bathroom. Electric heat and a wood stove with all the wood you would ever want. Loved our weekend!!!

This is our favorite getaway. It's an easy drive from the Seattle area, the rooms are unique and…read morecharming, the owner Hirsch is the sweetest, and the breakfast is served hot to your room in a basket so you can keep being alone and relaxed. There are two rooms with massive tubs in them that we always stay in, you have a sweet gas fireplace and there are lovely views you are invited to explore all over. This is a wonderful romantic getaway, and would also be a specular choice to stay in before or after doing the very close Mt Si or Little Si trails. A luxurious and delightful base camp!

Old school hospitality at its best. The property is very rustic. Set back in the forest we felt…read morelike we were secluded from the rest of the world. The room was cozy. The breakfast, delivered in a cute basket to our room, was delicious. We later walked the property and got hang out with the owner. We fell in love with the place and will return.

Amazing experience - the host was extremely polite and accommodating. Gorgeous gardens and cozy…read morestay!

I really try not to give out too many 5-star reviews because I'm a cranky weirdo who thinks too…read moremany people are too generous with 5-star reviews, rendering the whole system worthless. Anyway: Above the Sound genuinely deserves every star. My in-laws stayed here for nine nights and ten days and their experience was outstanding. They started out in the ground floor suite, which was spacious and cool (very welcome during the heat wave) and very comfortable. Another couple had booked the suite for the holiday, so halfway through their stay my in-laws moved upstairs to a smaller but equally lovely room. (This had all been worked out ahead of time. Bill was gracious and helpful when it came to their move.) The ground floor suite is very groovy and off-beat. It's full of antiques and taxidermy and I liked it a lot. We joined my husband's parents there for dinner (cold cuts and salad from a local grocery) and it was just right. The upstairs room is a little more like a traditional hotel room. Comfortable, clean, breezy, and just nice. My husband and my parents and myself all spent a lot of time visiting with the in-laws in both spaces and personally I'd be happy to spend a few nights in either. The breakfasts were INCREDIBLE. My in-laws were generous enough to invite us to join them for breakfast several times. All they had to do was give Bill a heads-up a day in advance and pay a small additional fee to cover our meals--UNBELIEVABLE food, with exceptional presentation and kind, attentive service. The fruit! The eggs! The everything! Bill and Cindy accommodated my weird dietary restrictions (I'm a bariatric patient) without a blink so I was able to join the family in a wonderful meal without compromising my food regimen. Seriously, everything was great about my in-laws' stay at Above the Sound but the breakfasts were the standout attraction. If my in-laws didn't want to do the full breakfast on a given day, there was a lovely continental breakfast available. I'm so glad we know about this place now; definitely recommending Above the Sound to future out-of-town visitors.

We couldn't have asked for a nicer place! Our son, serving in the Navy, booked this place for our…read morevisit to him. It was cozy and clean. We loved sitting on the front porch watching the boats and enjoying the tasty breakfast and watching the hummingbirds! Breakfasts were simple but so delicious. I cannot say enough about this place!

Mrs. Howe's is a beautifully restored historic home with views of the Puget Sound…read more It is very cozy, and we felt very welcomed and relaxed. Lorraine, our hostess, has thought of everything her guests may want, including comfy slippers, robes and chocolates! Her breakfasts are delicious, and prepare you for a day of walking nearby quaint Port Orchard's shops, dock and harbor. We only wished we had stayed longer!

We just returned from a visit at Treehouse Point, completing a bucket list item. To say it was an…read moreoutstanding experience is putting it mildly! It was the highlight of our road trip! When we arrived at Treehouse Point, everybody was so professional and kind! We were given a quick tour of all of the amenities in the lodge and other community areas. Then, we were directed to our tree house, Ananda. Just wow! It was cozy as well as spacious, and it was very well appointed with everything we could possibly need! Even though there were other tree houses around ours, we ALL enjoyed total privacy. A great deal of attention has been made in creating personal experiences while still tending to developing a very unique community. All building materials in our treehouse were the best quality available, and the workmanship is second to none! We walked around the grounds, being respectful of others' privacy. Every tree house was unique and beautiful! We then took the trail down to the Raging River. It was beautiful, but our spring has been unusually dry, and the river a little thirsty. Overnight, a rainstorm came through the area. The sound coming from a refreshed river the next morning was breathtaking! I wanted to wake up so I could experience it all, but instead I slept through it. I guess I slept comfortably! (And I am not young.) The bath houses were beautiful and felt like individual spa rooms. They were supplied with wonderful bath products, and the shower offered a pampering experience. Similarly, special products and amenities were provided in our private unit, including coffee and tea. We were going to wash our few dishes, but no dish soap was found, further demonstrating Treehouse Point's intent to pamper their guests. After waking up in the trees, we prepared our own mugs of coffee, tea, and nibbles. After a peaceful start to the day, we made our way to the lodge for breakfast (feeding the fish along the way). Our own breakfast was absolutely wonderful! The chef and souz chef prepared several wonderful dishes. The selections and quality of preparation were both outstanding! Our visit was so wonderful that we truly didn't want to leave! We made the visit to fulfill a bucket list item, but we are already talking about returning again, this time with friends. I could go on and share more, but I want you to delight in your own experience, just as we had. If you've been considering a visit to Treehouse Point, wait no longer. You will never regret it!

I truly can't say enough wonderful things about TreeHouse Point. Our first stay felt like stepping…read moreinto a storybook. Sleeping in a beautifully crafted treehouse, surrounded by towering evergreens and the peaceful sounds of nature, was pure magic. It's such a cool and unique experience -- cozy, serene, and unlike any traditional hotel stay. One of my favorite memories is making s'mores by the fire and enjoying them beside the running river. We loved it so much that we booked another visit -- but unfortunately, we ran into an unexpected childcare situation that meant we had to cancel. It was incredibly disappointing and honestly very inconvenient. We had been so excited to return, and having to change plans at the last minute was stressful. That's where Abbey Rodriguez truly shined. She was so gracious, kind, and understanding throughout the entire situation. Instead of making us feel like we were causing a problem, she stepped in immediately, handled everything with compassion and professionalism, and made what could have been a frustrating experience feel manageable and supported. Her warmth and willingness to help turned a difficult moment into one that actually deepened our appreciation for TreeHouse Point. Exceptional places are special -- but exceptional people make them unforgettable. Abbey's graciousness and care showed us that TreeHouse Point isn't just magical because of the treehouses and the forest (though those are amazing!) -- it's magical because of the heart behind it. We are so happy with TreeHouse Point and so grateful for the way we were treated. We absolutely plan to visit again soon -- and next time, we can't wait to be back in the trees where the magic began.

My mom Spent her birthday here and she asked me to leave a review for her as she is not too tech…read moresavvy: I cannot say enough good things about this place. First of all, the cleanliness is impeccable. Second, the food is amazing. The eggs Benedict exceeded our expectations. Lastly, the hospitality is incomparable. Emily, in particular, made us feel so welcome and made our stay so memorable. If you're on the fence on booking, do it. You won't regret it!

I love this place. Been here at least five times. Always feel very cared for. I've stayed in the…read morePine Cottage, a standalone cottage; and the Walnut Suite, a room in the main house with an amazing bathroom. The cottage was cool in summer and warm in winter and felt very private. The BnB is located in the Westside neighborhood of Olympia so you can go for quiet strolls and feel like you're part of a community. A short drive away is the farmers market, downtown shopping (Compass Rose!), nice restaurants (Uptown, Kokos, State and Central), and hikes/parks when here.

Stayed here a couple days in January. A 35 minute ferry ride and another 5 minutes in a taxi and I…read morefelt a world away from Seattle. Located on a bluff above Eagle Harbor, there is ample outdoor seating to enjoy the massive expanse of water and sky. A curving set of wood and stone steps lead down to the water where one can barbeque, go kayaking, sit and relax, or walk on the beach. I saw an eagle swoop on some cormorants that were sitting out on a floating dais (they dove and easily escaped him). The view of Mt. Rainier from the beach is unique and if one walks down a ways one can see the Seattle skyline. The place is everything it is advertised to be: the windows overlook Eagle Harbor with the ferries coming and going, the kitchen is well equipped and the stove has gas burners, the bed is very comfortable, the television has more channels than I would ever watch, Wi Fi is free, the bathroom is clean and the showerhead is powerful. The owners were friendly and honored my privacy. Photographers, artists, birdwatchers, couples, small families, kayakers, an individual looking to relax - I could go on - will all find something here. I found true peace and quiet.

I stayed in the Abode four nights last week. I LOVED this place, and in fact I just sent Claes my…read moredates to book it again next year. The view was stunning and I loved watching the ferry go back and forth each day. The weather was beautiful and I was able to sit outside at the cute table and chairs Claes and Jenny have out on the patio. The inside was very clean and cozy and the wood burning stove was awesome! The owners live upstairs but I never heard/saw them, however, they make it very clear in the information they email you that should you need ANYTHING during your stay don't hesitate to just let them know. It was private, quiet and beautiful. For someone who only gets one vacation a year, it was exactly what I needed and as mentioned, I will definitely be back next year!

Really darling Bed and Breakfast. Delicious breakfast, comfortable, cozy rooms. Owners very…read morefriendly and accommodating. Would love to return when outdoor jacuzzi is working. Me and my honey had a lovely time.

We stayed at this B & B because it was close to two events we had in the area. Beautiful…read moresurroundings, nice large and clean rooms. Owners were very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious, homemade syrup and fruit compote for the stuffed French toast. I would have given this B & B a five star rating, but the water was turned off as my husband was just getting ready to soap up.