It's ok. Very dated. The house smells a little odd. Clean. A little creepy. Love the included…read morecoffee bag 16oz) to brew while staying or bring home to enjoy. Sadly we won't be returning.

Came up because the hubs was taking a woodcarving course offered @ Fort Worden. We decided to stay…read morethere as well, since he could walk to the building. We stayed in the engineers cottage. 2 bedrooms upstairs, bathroom downstairs. For starters, all the windows were painted shut (thickly!), except 2 on the ground floor & 1 in each bedroom, upper level. This was difficult as the week was 75-80. No air movement. The house got HOT and was only furnished with one tiny fan! Next was the faulty Wi-Fi. With no TV, internet is paramount! And Fort Worden's kept going out every 5-10 minutes and would stay off for about 20. Yes this was constant! So frustrating! Yeah we walked around, but gimme a break... Sometimes you want to watch a program, or the news without it stalling or buffering endlessly. Then there's the divot in the bed, The constant dripping water in the tub, The screen door almost hanging by the hinges in the laundryroom. Stained carpet (don't blame my dog! he didn't do that). Paint cracked & peeling various places. 90% of the windowshades were difficult to open/manipulate. Hand rail doesn't come all the way down, and one should be placed onto opposite wall (as an amputee, single banisters are dangerous). There was a Fiddle festival here when we first arrived, people with big dogs, were not picking up after their dogs! Poop everywhere. Giant poop all around the cottage. You want to maintain historical value? Why remove the fireplace? Definitely staying somewhere else next time in Port Townsend.

They check off ALL the boxes here. They are very attuned to what guests need to enjoy their stay…read moreand we did enjoy. Dog friendly check Gorgeous views check Comfy bed check Great shower check Clean, well cared for cabin check Fine internet check Owners on site to get you anything you need check TV check Reasonable rates check Close enough from town but far enough to just relax at your cabin check FINALLY FOR EXTRA GREAT Heated, well cared for outside pool!!! CHECK and CHECK AGAIN I could go on but you need to see for yourself. :)

Such a special and surreally beautiful place! Jenn is so kind and accommodating, and took us on a…read morepersonal tour of the property when we checked in. We stayed in Cabin 4 which has huge windows/sea views, gorgeous sunsets, and a deck perfect for stargazing (The night sky views are mind blowing!) The king bed is super comfy, and there is a kitchen with everything you might need, as well as board games and puzzles. Everything inside and out is lovingly cared for. There is also a private beach with the prettiest little forest path leading up to it, and lots of seashells and cute birds and otters! You could honestly spend a whole trip on the property enjoying the views and taking walks along the beach. We adored our stay and will definitely be back next time we visit Port Townsend

Adorable newer cottage available daily, weekly or by the month. Great location very near Fort…read moreWorden's wonderful beaches and trails. Fully furnished with everything you could possibly need: Fireplace with remote control, TV, VCR and DVD player, complete kitchen, large master suite and full bath with tub. Sleeping loft with twin beds, and sleeper sofa for 2 more. Clean as can be with very comfortable decor. Outdoor deck with bar b que, and water view. Can't beat this place for the price.

Clean, comfortable and close to restaurants, shops and the water. Great place and friendly owners…read more Highly recommended.

My mother and I recently stayed at Garden Isle's Admiral House for the second year in a row. The…read morehost, Rick, is wonderfully friendly and accommodating and the home just right for our needs. The house has a ramp from the private driveway and a step-in shower which are( perfect for my 86-year old mom who has some mobility issues), plenty of beds for us and our companions, two nice full bathrooms plus a half bath, and a big great room living area with a nice functional kitchen, dining room, and family room. The yard is spacious and even has a play area with swings and slides that were great fun to explore with my 5 year-old great nephew. The Admiral House isn't fancy, but it's clean and nicely decorated. We'll return again and highly recommend this if you want to stay in a nice home within walking distance of downtown Coupeville.

Currently at the Bay Cottage getaway. Second day here and don't even want to think about leaving…read morethis wonderful place. Soooo peaceful and beautiful! Owner Ed is very accommodating and welcoming. Explained area to us, where to go, best places to park, even discounts codes to local organic shop. We are staying at Seaside cottage. There are Jennies cottage and bay cottage. I didn't see two other places- but ours is located underneath the main house. Super clean, very quite, everything you need is located at the house. I mean... everything. Don't hesitate to ask me- if you have any questions. Discovery Bay is right under your windows, lash greenery, sweet tomatoes, fresh fruits and cookies, sherry, pancake mix and orange juice. And that's not all - of course. I am so in love with this place, that already want to bring here anyone I know. Love it! And recommend to everyone!

Husband & I just spent 2 very peaceful and relaxing days at Jenny's Cottage at this wonderful…read moreplace. From the accommodations & fresh flowers to the pancake mix, juice and coffee that are waiting in the kitchen for you--Ed thought of everything .We used the gas grill to make some delicious steaks which we ate while watching boats go by. If you're looking for a quiet place to unwind--with NO TVs, this is it!

It was a dark and rainy night when I first arrived at Zen River Retreat. I pulled into the driveway…read moreto Erik welcoming me with his warm generous smile. He offered to help me with my bags into the Zen Cabin. The wood stove warmed the cabin with its sparkling flames. He offered me some tea. I had seen pictures on the website- but lo and behold its real! Could it really be more beautiful in person? Yes it can! Erik has created a place that is warm, tasteful, uplifting, sensual, spiritual, comfortable and comforting. I stayed 3 nights. Zen River Retreat helped me to rest, recover from my hectic life---I was thankful for the quiet, the enchantment, the long soaks in the hot tub by the river. Days gave way to solid nights rest in the cozy comforts of a very nice bed's firm mattress. During my stay I was so happy to find the kitchen so well equipped; I had everything I needed to cook up my nourishments. Less than 2 hours from Seattle! I plan on going back in the every season to enjoy newly the place I love to call "my perfect getaway" to see nature's beauty unfurl along that delightful Lil' Quilcene River Erik likes to call The Zen River~~ He really did create a treasure for us to enjoy! Thank you Erik for ALL your hard work~~ Winter 2020 Eden ~ Seattle

Heaven on Earth I plan to visit every year, reset, renew, rejuvenate the owner, Erik, is awesome,…read morehad the fire going when we arrived! The hot tub by the river is one of many favorite spots here, as well as the spa room, and nature in general!

There are much better choices on the Olympic Peninsula, at much lower prices. The cabin--the…read moreBUILDING, that is--is OK. Any photos you find online please realize are taken at creative angles to make you believe that you are about to frolic in the Elysian Fields for a weekend, when really you are down a 15' dirt driveway overlooking a glorified puddle of a pond, with the nosey owners 100' away. You will realize that this is no bargain after you check out and are pursued by the owners for "damages." Their chief rhetorical strategy is as follows, and I quote directly from email correspondence: 1. Overstate the extent and severity of the damage. (e.g.: "Hot tub trashed beyond recovery. Inside filter askew and light cover broken"). 2. Cite a preposterous figure for what repairs would "normally" cost. 3. Back off that figure slightly, while implying this is because they are such reasonable/kind people. It's classic, really. Please don't picture some Spring Break scene in the hot tub, with tequila-fueled games of chicken fought with pool noodles. We were two couples in our early- to-mid thirties who ended our soak by midnight each night. There is no way our collective grunginess could have clogged the system, nor do I think a "cracked light" = "trashed beyond recovery." Then they tried sticking us with a $15 charge for not putting the dishes away from the dish rack. They backed off. But they did try. And, finally, my favorite blanket statement of indemnity: "The stove WAS FUNCTIONING WHEN YOU WERE THERE AND UPON YOUR DEPARTURE, but because it had been bumped hard enough to move and displace the stove from its normal position it set the stove pipe and internal logs askew is not typical. WE REALIZE IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN YOU directly that caused the displacement but it is why WHOEVER RENTS THE CABIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES AND ANY GUESTS KNOWINGLY OR UNKNOWINGLY for any damage." Ask yourself: Do you really want to deal with these people? I rest my case.

Another jewel we found on our travels this year. This place was a treasure to find. We found…read moretheir brochure while eating at a local diner and asked if we could come by and look before booking a room. What a pleasant surprise. The owners were quiet nice and the cabin had everything we needed. The property.was beautiful and the cabin setting was quiet lovely looking out over the water. The weather was a little cool but it made the hot tub and fireplace a real treat each night. The cabin was neat and clean and the beds were wonderful. They have two cabins they rent and I hope to plan a family reunion for the summer of 2011. I think my grandkids will love this place with it's campfire pits, fishing pond and little boat. Over the last decade we have mostly stayed at hotels or B&B's but finding these furnished vacations rentals on our travels has made our vacation / road trips more peaceful and enjoyable. Two thumbs up for this little rental in the woods.

My group did a working retreat here, checking in September 30th, 2011…read more Although the paperwork agreed to said we could check in at 3:00 PM, Gina allowed our out of state group to check in much earlier. Thank you! The furniture was all on the newer side, in good shape and very comfortable. One thing somewhat missing from the photos are of the front and back of the property. If there were, you would notice the property is on a really steep hill and there are lots of stairs. From the street level leading to the house, there are perhaps 25 really steep stairs. It wasn't an issue for anyone in our group, but I can see some people with difficulty negotiating stairs having problems and would definitely not recommend this house for you. The stairs don't go away once inside. It is a 4 story house with stairs everywhere. The bedrooms were really hit and miss. All had some kind of flat screen tv inside which was a nice touch, however some were rather "unconventional". For example, one bedroom on the top floor was up against the roof line, losing headroom and made it difficult to walk in around the bed without crouching. But, let's face it... You aren't renting this house to stay in the bedrooms all day. Another thing I thought different from the pictures is the water... Again.. more stairs and a hill to go down, but the water is MUCH closer than the photos show. The hot tub was a wonderful getaway in the evenings when it was misting outside... Great to look out over the water and relax. We did notice a few nozzles on the hot tub were not working properly, but that was minor. The rear yard/ beach area seemed very private. I know there were houses nearby, but the tree lines, bushes etc made it seem very private! This house is spread over 4 levels... So although it is good sized, there wasn't one particular room our group of 12 people could all sit down in sofas together in... or even eat a meal together.... We managed to pull up a few kitchen table chairs to the main room and make due, and ate "buffet style" in two groups.... The kitchen table seats 8 and the sofas in the grand room seat 6 comfortably... so if you are looking for one huge room where everyone has a seat, this house kind of lacks there. I have pointed out the worst about this property... and it isn't that bad. I would go back here in a minute... In fact, we are thinking about a family trip next time we visit!