It's perfect for a little getaway. I came with my youngest kiddo and our dog. We enjoyed the hot…read moretub, corn hole and tether ball at the beach too. We also walked the grounds and found a lot of swings, a hammock, and stream. The sound of the frogs at night is awesome. It's a pretty little area and nice and peaceful.

Me and my group of friends arrived before check in. Apparently our cabin was left UNLOCKED after…read morethe last guest. We walked in to find the place smelling like mildew and sewage. When I walked in the bathroom it was worse. Also the place had an ant infestation along with other bugs. On the toilet there was a booger along with the ceiling upstairs above a mattress. The light was falling apart and the door to the downstairs bedroom is missing. Apart from the many boogers, there was also dirt and grime on the upstairs ceiling. Usually I would be like oh no problem they can't easily reach the ceiling but upstairs it is like 4 feet up so you can't even stand up all the way. They also mentioned that the water was only hot for 15 mins and needed 30 mins to reset but I was able to shower for 5 mins max and the water turned freezing. I know this isn't a big deal but the curtains are also see through so you never 100% have privacy unless you're in the grime filled bathroom. Other than that, it was nice how many things there were to do. But, it still didn't make up for our cabin

I can hardly believe there's a place that's so amazing, a vintage beauty - so available in…read moreWashington on the canal! I prefer this place over the expensive Alderbrook suites and Oceanside stays. It's a laid back atmosphere, so much hiking behind the park, you can bring your dog and nobody minds, there's even an awesome easily accessible forest dog trail. This is affordable yet safe and private. You can kayaks, swim, shrimping, crabbing, boating and it's safe. Theres a gazebo and fire pit with bbq grills. Completely affordable. I'd recommend this for any family with or without pets, or solo traveler who wants to get away, far better than air bnb prices and rules.

The most amazing hidden GEM! Family run and always a lovely crowd. They have paddle boards,…read morefloaties, kayaks, you name it. The general store is stocked with the most amazing take and bake pizzas, beer, wine, snacks, ect. Each villa or camper are so adorable with all the details you would want. Perfect for a family affair or a nice escape! Oysters can be collected from the beach (state limits apply) and it is a dreamy experience to be there. Very hard to leave!

A last minute lucky to get a room stay, for a quick last minute decision to get away from the city…read morefor a shortened weekend. Definitely would recommend this place for a quiet romantic stay for a couple, a great starting off place to explore Brainbridge and the surrounding area for a single too. The big bath was great after a day of hiking, the place is perfectly located with great views of the bay, close enough to walk into town as well as a few places really nearby on the bay, but far enough off the beaten path to be quiet and relaxing. Big bed, big bathroom, and a local coffee ready at the coffee station just down the stairs from the room. A perfect little getaway stay anytime away from the city, just a quick ferry ride away. Will be returning for sure! Happiest Yelps! Cheers!

This is likely the best option on Bainbridge -- great location, lovely balconies, clean rooms,…read moreregular housekeeping, even quality morning coffee, etc. The downsides are the uncomfortable beds and inadequate window shades. With a bit more attention, this place would be amazing.

Are you looking for a place for that special place for a special reception or memorable place for a…read morewedding? Consider Thornewood Castle Thornewood Castle is located near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma, Washington. Hidden in the local neighborhood, the facility is strategically placed to take advantage of stunning shoreline views. The building has its historic origins from 400 years ago and moved brick by brick from the United Kingdom to Tacoma 1907. There have been many modern upgrades since its origins, but the staff has kept its ancient charm and made it a welcoming place for a modern 21st-century audience and beyond. Several parts of the facility can be decorated to meet the needs of your event. Chairs in the garden for announcements or wedding vows. The covered loggia, located on the eastern wing of the facility, can house plated or buffet dinners with room for a hosted bar. Mind you, a little elbow grease will be needed to make the facility as stunning as you need it to be. This includes having lawn reception for dinner in the back portion of the facility, facing the sun and beach. Be advised to make sure your caterers and vendors are aware of the facility's restrictions and limitations. Parking can also be a challenge given the size of the facility, but again, check with staff when making your booking. Now there are rooms for rent, and they are stunning. Rates and photos are available on their website. The photos can not adequately express how the rooms have been curated for short-term stays for guests. They are amazing in person to see. The staff is helpful to vendors and guests alike, as long as everyone understands the importance of preserving and enjoying the historic nature of Thornewood Castle. Would totally return if given an opportunity! Take the opportunity to visit!!

We stayed a night in The Presidential Suite here. Due to the day of the week we had the place to…read moreourselves and that was a blast. The garden is calling me back. The place was immaculate and it was a beautiful view straight at the lake. Staying in the room where both Pres Teddy Roosevelt and Pres William Howard Taft slept was so awesome. As for comfort, I recommend that suite due to the double couches... Like nice stuffed modern couches. The 15th century paneling in the ballroom and great hall, the reclaimed stained glass pieces that were merged together and placed in every window, some shards going back to the 13th century, the love that went into the restoration of a place where once ancient oak was painted over (!!!) and according to comments that the sunken garden designed by Olmsted Bros was covered in blackberry bushes... It took my breath away. I felt very fortunate as I'd been dreaming of staying there. Hopefully a child of mine will get their wish and marry there. For those who are concerned, the wood paneling etc was purchased from a delapidated estate home that was noted as unsavable. In the grand tradition of Biltmore and Hearst Castle the import of entire chambers was done, but in a way this purchased material saved something precious. The stained glass was reclaimed by a member of the nobility in Britain or Europe whose passion was searching for these pieces. Having seen 3 different rose designs from the houses of Tudor, York and Lancaster, we're possibly looking at Tudor or even Pre-Tudor Britain for the all white and all red roses (look up The War of the Roses). Stunning. I wished I could have seen every single window in the place as it appears even servant's quarters windows on the 3rd floor have these beautiful stained glass designs. As for the brick that the exterior is constructed from, it was new brick made in good old Wales. Overall the brick and reclaimed building pieces were shipped around Cape Horn in 3 ships to Tacoma. Talk about a dangerous voyage. If you love horror the castle was practically saved by the huge payout from a network who made Stephen King's Rose Red. Each room has a copy on dvd. Also: 3rd floor common areas include a media room with comfy chairs open to all, a game room with a pool table etc, a small parlor with a prie-dieu in case you need to pray before a wedding ceremony or sit on its little parlor set. The second floor common area is a small library. For weddings, that and the suite across the hall are changing rooms. Lobby and ballroom on the first floor are common areas unless a wedding is going, in which case the weddings must wrap up by 9 pm. What a place. My only complaint is the final step onto the first floor from the staircase needs a railing. I fell hard and know I can't be the only one. It would be awful to fall as a bride who can barely see her feet while wearing heels. I'd also love to be able to order, online at least, a really wonderful book with old photos of the rooms etc and the facts and history of the house that the website doesn't cover. Bring cash to tip the maid as there is not really a modern checkout setup. The maids deserve a huge tip. FYI: this is no longer a B & B. They supplied our room with a lovely basket of snacks and there were complimentary sodas and water etc in the mini fridge. Yoi can order food if you want to but I didn't know how we'd let someone in the gates. As far as bringing food: do. There's a small microwave and a keurig as well as a small set of glassware, plates, actual utensils and linen napkins. It's a bit of a drive out to somewhere and check in is at 4 pm. Oh! Check out is 11 am which was nice. Again: please put a railing on the last step.

Positives: 1. Sliding door, & latch is very sturdy and new…read more 2. Interior of the room is very modern, nicely decorated. 3. The view is beautiful. 4. Veranda seating. 5. Microwave, fridge & freezer in the room. 6. Temperature perfect. 7. Coat rack on the wall, as you come in. 8. Quiet. Hubby can't hear me talking when I'm inside, unless I yell! 9. Love the floors! Negatives: 1. Faucet handles needs upgrading. 2. No stopper on the sink. I use a Kleenex, to prevent anything small falling in the pipes. 3. The room is not so bright. I have to turn on the TV for additional lights, so I can see what I'm doing. I cut & sew! I need ceiling lights! 4. No EWTN TV. 5. The bathroom and the bed is not ADA Compliance. I have bursitis, so it's difficult for me to climb up the California Bed. We have that at home, but I get up on a step stool, to get in/out of bed. The tub is hard to get out, specially if it's slippery.

A little more like 4.75783256, but 5 works. What a gorgeous property, recently remodeled, nicely…read moredecorated, and super friendly (and LGBTQIA+ friendly) people. We were in room 25, with a gorgeous view of the Sound. We had two queens (haha, so very appropriate...!). The mattresses seemed new and were comfortable. The room was clean, the sheets fresh, the kitchen area clean and stocked with Keurig cups (well, that's a bit of a downer, but not their fault). The room was very nicely decorated with all kinds of quirky prints and hangings, making the room cheerful and fun. The TV was quite large (55" ?). The halls and other common areas were clean and well decorated, again cheerful and fun. The grounds include a parking area for RV's which was well organized, neat and tidy, with a couple green areas and some cabins on the North side, but that wasn't the main event... ! They have a very pretty little stream that even had a few flowers when we visited and which empties into the sound, where the estuarial mix of fresh and salt waters attracts birds (and fish? need to find out!). They have a small pebble beach with steps leading down where they said it is fine to launch a kayak or two! To the South there is a power plant outlet! My excitement might puzzle those of you who don't fish in Winter, but not only is it deep and fast running, but may be warm enough to attract fish. It, like everything else we saw about the waters, appeared clean and free of trash, as one might typically see nearby RV camping. And..., There are some lovely businesses nearby at HoodCanal. We had coffee there at a very nice little shop (HoodCanal Coffee, who'd have thunk it?) and then ventured next door to the little wine shop, which was FULL of curios, art, and so many lovely little things. The proprietress was wonderfully chatty and really helped fill us in on the area. And that leads us to the people... ! The nice lady running the hotel was out of the office (pro tip: there is a call button to the right of the office door that pages her, so just tap that), but popped up quickly. She was very friendly and, when we ran out of coffee creamer, which we mentioned in passing in the hall, she told me not to bother coming down the stairs to the office and that she would bring it right up, which she did. She also had more information on the local area that was very helpful. We were very pleasantly surprised and will certainly be back... with kayak(s)!

Obliging seals play on the swimming platform in the bay in front of this perfect little cabin…read more Spent four nights in their main cabin as a part of a winter time family vacation. The rooms were warm, the kitchen was well appointed and there was plenty of hot water. Extra perks included the small hot tub in the yard near the cabin and the two rope swings. The fireplace was a welcome addition as well. The owners were responsive to our questions via phone.

My boyfriend and I decided to go to Hood Canal for our anniversary. We found a lovely spot listed…read morehere: http://www.vrbo.com/163757 called Octopus Hole Beach Cabin to rent. The place was almost booked solid and had great reviews so we contacted the owner right away and sent back the contracts. The contract was confusing in that it listed a pre-authorization of $500 AND a deposit equivalent to the first night's stay. When my boyfriend emailed the owner back he asked him to please clarify these details BEFORE charging the card. Instead, the owner ran the card for the entire amount of the vacation (2 nights) and gave us no warning. He refused to answer any of our phone calls and we left messages, trying to call several times over few days. He then told us that instead of a deposit he required a full pre-payment, which we pointed out was nowhere in the contract explanation. He then told us he would refund us our money and that they required pre-payment, in a tone that implied we should know this to be the standard. This is not standard. In fact my best friend lives with us and is a hotel manager for a very well known, high-end boutique hotel. Some places require a full pre-payment, but they are few and far between. At this point we felt like we weren't happy with his reluctance to talk to us over the phone but the place looked beautiful so we told him to please go ahead and charge us again, because we really had our heart set on staying there. Instead, he told us he had no interest in renting to us any longer. I've never worked with someone who was so quick to take my money (our card was charged immediately after we replied with the paperwork) but was also so resistant to answering our questions. If that's the kind of business you want to support, go ahead...but I think our money will be better spent with business owners who actually appreciate our money and don't mind us asking for a few details before they charge us.

Clean, affordable, with a great view. The club house is amazing with a cozy nook, comfy chairs, a…read morepool table, LOTS of board games, and a table-side fireplace on the porch. Didn't get to the spa aka hot tub but definitely nice to have and the bathrooms in the club house has showers conveniently. Beware of the noises if you are sensitive to it: road/building/bathroom/fans etc. Front desk doesn't have earplugs so bring some with you or you can get some at the market like we did. All considered, I still would recommend this motel for your stay in the area.

First trip here. Welcoming staff at the front desk. We rented a dog-friendly Coho cabin. This…read moreadorable tiny home style cabin has a drop down Murphy bed and was clean clean clean and quite stylish. We got a welcome gift for the pups. They also have a small dog run, which is awesome. Best suited for larger pups due to the gap size of the fence. The price was super reasonable and there's a water view hot tub. A super short drive to Hoodsport. Not really any comfy lounging areas in this cabin so I'd recommend the owners add some cushions to the benches and some hooks on the wall for jackets. Otherwise perfection and we will be back!

WOW.... let me repeat that.... WOW…read more I had the honor of attending an event at the Manor yesterday. There is the main house and several guest houses. I was not an overnight guest but if the main house is any indication of what the guest houses are like, then you are in for a treat. The most amazing this - well 2 of the most amazing things are the view and the theater organ. From the deck you can see the Narrows bridge and it is right on the Sound. You can see MT. Rainier on a clear day. Secondly there is the organ theater. I can't even begin to describe the full room instrument. One must read about it to fully appreciate the history and the creation - but the experience of actually seeing this "instrument" is not to be missed. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Wulrizer Manor I can assure you - it is well worth the journey

We had the best experience at Wurlizer Manor Garden home. The owner was fantastic to work with and…read morethe home was so spacious, comfortable, and private. It was the perfect place for a family getaway. The beds are amazingly comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you'd need. The hot tub on the back deck with beautiful views was an extra bonus. I highly recommend it!!