I was planning my birthday trip out to Seattle and was looking for places to stay. I was looking up…read morehotels and none just stood out to me. Ever since staying at a B&B in Napa, I ended searching for one in Seattle and stumbled upon Greenlake Guest House. I checked availability, what they offer and so forth and grew too love it and wanted to book our stay with them! Julie our host was so amazing! She was kind and attentive! When we arrived she gave us a tour of the house and showed us to our room! There is a community fridge with water and sodas as well as a Keurig for coffee or tea. There was a welcome basket and bottle of wine that was provided with our stay. Julie told us that we can use their contactless app to put in our breakfast order or utilize the sheet that was provided. She told us that we can pick as little or as much as we wanted. I read great reviews on her homemade granola and definitely had to try it! After breakfast they would give you the sheet to choose breakfast for the next day. Everyday there's something different and everything that we had tried has been delicious! They bake fresh cookies everyday and you have the option to request for them on the menu and if you need your room cleaned. Julie and her staff were all so amazing to us during our stay! We really enjoyed our time here and appreciate their hospitality! Will definitely stay again whenever we visit again!

Had a fantastic stay here in December for a girl's weekend. We rented out all the rooms and hung…read moreout in the common area crafting, chatting, and watching cheesy Christmas movies. So relaxing and restorative. Breakfast was a treat and our hosts were the perfect amount of present.

We went on a couples trip in October. We traveled to Washington and met up with our friends from…read moreColorado and Tennessee. Our last two nights of our journey were spent in Seattle at the Shafer Baillie mansion. I would highly recommend staying here. The location was great for getting to downtown and all around. It is close to the Cap Hill neighborhood with shops and restaurants. There is plenty of street parking in the vicinity. The mansion itself is part of what was known as Millionaire's Row. It was built in 1914 and has been well cared for over the years. When we came back from one evening out, we all gathered in the Library and set up some charcuterie and wine to share from our travels. It was so cozy sitting all together and chatting about our adventures. The rooms are historic with modern conveniences. Our room was the Queen Ann Hill. We slept soundly in our comfortable 4 poster bed. There was a helpful step stool for me to climb up as I am vertically challenged. It has original pushbotton light switches. It had a beautiful full length mirror. There was a flatscreen TV, but we had so many wonderful activities we did not use it. The bathroom was updated but still fit with the historic look. There were two showerheads in the tiled shower. Breakfast was lovely. I, personally, have a great deal of food allergies. There was ample selection that I was able to enjoy just as much as anyone else. There were breads and pastries, jams and spreads, yogurt and fresh berries, and a hot breakfast dish. Hard boiled eggs were available as well as cheeses and meats. There was a coffee bar that was available all day that also had tea and cocoa. We sat at the long dining table enjoying each others company and conversation. We got to meet some of the other guests which added to the experience. If we find ourselves back in Seattle, this is where I will want to stay.

Was in an emergency car charging situation and they were so welcoming to a non guest bumming…read moreelectricity, can only imagine how they serve paying customers! Will definitely be staying here soon.

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.

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!

1. They don't have it clearly stated on their website how long you have to book out reservations…read more 2. The woman who I spoke to confirmed, "I don't know how to do my job, (contact her employees to see if for the first time in 11 years they could accommodate a party who didn't book further out then 2 days in advance because you know - life), she didn't know how to do that." Verbatim. She said that. Either put your rules on your booking site so I know you're not even an option, or learn how to do your job. - or preferably both.

Our stay was comfortable and our hosts, Gary and Carrol were friendly and welcoming. The food was…read moreterrific and our hosts did a great job giving us information about the area and hooking us up with discounts for tasting rooms. The tub in the room was fantastic and they even gave us a bottle of wine and some flowers to celebrate our 26th anniversary and my birthday. We had a fantastic time and will be back!

We loved our 2-night stay here at Ballard Inn! There are currently 2 'hotels' in downtown Ballard:…read more Ballard Inn & Hotel Ballard across the street. Both are in the heart of bustling Ballard Ave, where most of the restaurants, cafes, boutiques and bars are located. Ballard Inn is a small historic building, nicely repurposed to a hotel. Not all the rooms have a private bathroom; I phoned ahead to make sure we had our own! Our room had an exterior door directly to street access on Vernon. The room was nicely-appointed, clean & we felt safe. The cost included unlimited access to the beautiful Olympic Athletic Club, located across the street at the (substantially!) more expensive new Hotel Ballard. Our stay was Weds to Friday, thus the neighborhood was quiet yet it can get bustling during our famous Ballard Sunday Farmers Market, or Friday & Saturday nights when the bars get busy. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0d48cYvQUbCr6C2tPlU9rlbKQ

Air conditioning. we don't need any air conditioning! 1902 elegance unbesmirched by a window AC…read moreunit (probably not allowed by the historical society) we paid quite a bit more not to have our bathroom be down the hall. 201 was a Very elegant corner room up an unreasonable number of stairs. This is not for everyone... but if you want to go back in time this place will do it for you. I did have to laugh at the 1902 Elegance with 21st century amenities as it points out. the ice machine is located at hotel Ballard. another hotel a block away on the second floor of that hotel so you would only have to climb down 40 stairs across the street, walk up a block another hotel and go to the second floor to get some ice. ;-) I liked it though. coffee maker in the room. no breakfast provided, parking's 25 bucks.

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!!!

Best bed and breakfast in town ! Hot coco imported from France & free all day long ! 10/10…read morerecommended! The girls are so nice and gorgeous

As an early guest at the Royal Manor B&B, I can tell you that you will not receive an experience…read morequite like this anywhere else. Complimentary leave-in conditioner awaits you when you ablute. The owner, Gavin McPherson, is a lovely old man who loves to take time to tell you all about his war stories -- you have to hear 'em! Don't let his age fool you, he's a riot! He is a mediocre beer-pong player, but his true strength lies in his chauffeur abilities -- he'll drive you all around town! The other B&B staff, Hans and Pete, also specialize in footwear so they're excellent companions if you're searching for some new kicks! Overall, superb time. (washer and dryer included too!) ***JUST GO***......plz.

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.