Loved our two night stay here in the Farmhouse suite. Riley was friendly to talk to on the phone about our reservation and quick to respond to emails as well. In order to deal with Covid19, Riley has an ozone machine that runs for two hours to clean the rooms.' The cleaning wasn't done when we arrived (check in time is 3pm, we arrived slightly after that), so we wandered the far. We got to hold a chicken and pet a rooster, and then we tasted a few lovely ripe tomatoes from the greenhouse. We were excited to see a fig tree, although none of the fruits were ripe. The farmhouse was perfect for us as a couple. Lovely comfortable bedroom, mattress and pillows, with thick and soft sheets. The bathroom was large. The kitchen has everything you could want for cooking. We made pizza and plum jam while we were there. The farm eggs were great, as was the local yogurt and bacon, Dave's organic bread, and freshly roasted coffee. We didn't get any jam or granola (which we read about in other reviews), but we made our own. We loved being able to explore the garden. The kale was sweet and the basil was fragrant! Things to note: I had been really excited about the "soaking tub" but it was a little grimy on the sides. Though I suspect it was because the water there is hard, and I didn't feel comfortable filling the tub to soak in. I had also expected the pizza kit to be a rolled out pizza dough that you just put topping onto. What we got was pizza dough that needed to be rolled/tossed/shaped. The pizza oven also came with minimal instructions so we had to text Riley about it and then google how to make pizza. (450F, precook the crust, then cook the crust with ingredients). The pizza was very good though. We loved the black garlic and the tomato sauce. Riley was generous about sharing the bounty of the land (and sea!) with us, and we loved his hospitality. read more

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*I just cannot imagine a better place, on Lummi or most anywhere *Everything you have read is spot on, the fresh farm food, amazing host who respects your space but is there when you need him, this is the real deal, no way a room at Willows could cast a shadow on Nettles Farm *Spent the weekend with 3 couples in the Farmhouse and explored Lummi, had dinner at Willows, just a mind blowing weekend adventure 2 hours from Seattle *If you don't like farm fresh eggs, amazing bacon, perfectly roasted coffee, fresh yogurt and home made granola then you def. should not come here. read more

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Great local get-away! Riley was a great host. We were given farm raised eggs, organic bread, bacon, home made jam and yogurt for breakfast. He also roasts his own coffee. The farm stay had enough room for 6 guests (3 rooms and kid play rooms). His two dogs were adorable and well mannered. We were able to get a reservation at willows inn for dinner. Highly recommended place to stay! read more

This was the perfect pnw island birthday getaway with my love! Who wouldn't love getting away to a Farmhouse tucked in the woods on a tiny island for some peaceful tranquility. The Nettles Farm is such a special place, upon arrival we were already excited to come back to this gem! Arriving during covid in the Fall, we were reassured as soon as we booked our reservation that they take additional precautions to clean the space and property, create group options that were social distanced, and provided an adjusted complimentary breakfast of all local ingredients of fresh bread, butter, bacon, yogurt, and eggs from the beautiful hens at the Farm. We had the large Farmhouse all to ourselves enjoying the spacious kitchen to cook meals, the most perfect little wood fireplace to relax and cozy up to, and found success trying out the pizza oven. This sweet farmhouse is also set up with the most awesome shower + steam room combo that was our evening ritual that provided the deepest sleep! There were a couple bottles of DoTerra essential oils provided in the shower to enhance your steam experience. Such a wonderful treat. There is also a beautifully newly built sauna on-site that we just didn't find the opportunity to use. Its a short jaunt from the farmhouse so be sure to bring a flashlight with you at dusk. We were lucky enough to plan our stay while there was a small-socially distanced Paella workshop with a Paella master, so we booked 2 spots for this amazing opportunity. We picked up some tips and tricks and had the most delicious paella dinner with incredible company. It felt like a dinner party with friends you've known for years! I didn't want the evening to end. Perfect way to start our 2 night stay. On our last evening at the farmhouse, we were lucky enough to experience truffle hunting in some back woods with Riley and Stella, the cutest and smartest farm pup, who did in fact find us a truffle for our pizza we planned to make that night. Was the best birthday treat!!! Thanks Stella! Riley was such a wonderful host, checking in throughout our stay, to ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed. Riley was also very responsive from the time we booked our reservation to our checkout. We are absolutely looking forward to our next stay to enjoy this quaint island gem again! read more

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I knew I wanted to take my husband to Willows Inn for his 40th but rooms there are over $360 a night so I decided to try to find alternate accommodations on the island, which I soon learned is REALLY small. I was lucky enough to find Nettles Farm, owned by Riley Starks (former owner of Willows Inn and the fellow who hired Chef Blaine Wetzel). He's an organic farmer and fisherman who sold Willows Inn to 10 other folks and now just runs Nettles Farm which supplies some of the veggies to Willows Inn. (Do some research and you'll find all the articles that chronicle the very interesting ups and downs of the businesses). Nettles Farm is a B&B but you make your own breakfast with the goodies he stocks in the fridge for you. We got jars of ginger pears, peaches, farm fresh eggs, coffee he roasted himself, local yogurt, local bacon, and bread. It was such a treat. A couple tips -- the only grocery store on this island had a bunch of frozen goods and some sad looking fruit and that's it. Bring enough of your own groceries (and booze) for the weekend. Also, the farmhouse suite has a huge pizza oven so bring ingredients if you want to make a pizza, or do what we did. Get pizza for dinner Friday night at the Beach Store Cafe (run by the Willows Inn group) and heat up the leftovers in the oven for lunch the next day after a lovely 3.5 mile roundtrip hike up Bakers Preserve! Riley is super friendly and helpful and invites you to tour his farm as long as you keep the gates shut so no animals escape. He has a couple friendly goats that will eat grass out of your hand, many chickens, and deer that come right up to the farmhouse for a visit. We also spotted 4 eagles and an owl. Riley has a great book and (current) magazine collection if you're a foodie, cook, or gardener, and collection of art house films if you want to watch them on the little TV. There are 4 chairs on the deck out back for sitting, reading, and enjoying the complete absence of city noise. It's so quiet there. The sheets and towels are luxurious (these things matter), the bed comfy, the room gets quite bright in the morning (bring your sleep mask if you want to sleep in), and the tub is deep for soaking. He even has a couple bathrobes for you. Very highly recommend staying at Nettles Farm, especially if you're dining at Willows Inn. Oh he'll even pick you up if you boat in (apparently our neighbor at the farm did that--cool!) read more

This farm has it all.....veggies, honey, chickens, and herbs. Lot's of TLC going on with Lummi Island grown produce and eggs for the Willows Inn restaurant and Blaine Wetzel. My wife and I strolled up to the farm (15 min walk or 3 min drive from the inn) during our stay before dinner this past weekend at willows inn to check out all the goodies. We wanted to see where some of our dinner would be coming from. We hung out with chickens, saw the bee hives, and did our own little self guided tour of the farm. It is open for everyone to check out and we highly recommend it. Just remember to close the gates so the chickens don't get out. read more

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This place is the perfect way to get away for the weekend and disconnect from the world. My husband and I stayed in the Farmhouse Suite for one night this past weekend and had a wonderful stay. The suite was huge! With a full chef's kitchen complete with a wood stone oven, living room, large bathroom, and separate bedroom. Spacious for two and plenty for four. We loved spending a lazy morning in the suite enjoying freshly roasted coffee and cooking breakfast with produce and eggs straight from the farm. The best and most memorable part was taking a tour of the farm and meeting the chickens and goats. Can't wait to visit again and try a hand at cooking with the wood stone oven! read more

My fiance surprised me for my 30th birthday with a stay at Nettles Farm and dinner at The Willows. I was so in love with the wood oven and remote setting of Nettles Farm I told him we could just cancel our reservation and just stay in and bake a fresh pizza together. I am so glad he didn't listen! Going to The Willows is a complete experience from the moment you sit down at your table. This was by far the best meal of my life. My only bit of advice is to be open to whatever comes to the table. They know what they're doing, so leave your picky eaters at home. A big thank you to Reilly for making my 30th one to remember! read more

We stayed at the Nettles Farm House when we came to Lummi island for a wedding and we had a great time! The Farm House is amazingly comfy and tastefully decorated with a fully equipped kitchen (including stone oven). Riley (the owner) is super nice and helpful. He put fresh produce in our fridge so we could prepare breakfast at our leisure. We'll be back! read more

A friend of our booked us a stay at Nettles Farm for an event showcasing local vendors. What a surprise it was! We had the Farm Suite all to ourselves, everything was well maintained, clean and cozy with windows surrounding the home. There was a bathroom door going outside to the rear of the house that let you smell the fresh tree scent every morning as we prepped for the day. The kitchen was my dream kitchen with fresh eggs from the farm, bacon, bread, butter, potatoes ready for each morning's breakfast. The best treat was the kindness of the owner Riley, who welcomed us to his home and educated us on the roots and story of this little gem. We even had a chance to walk his goats and take a long long deep into the forest. I highly recommend Nettles Farm for a nice break from city life and an experience that is off the beaten path. read more

My wife and 8-month old daughter came here this summer for our Honeymoon. Being from Northern California, I didn't know much about the farm except the research I did on Yelp and www.nettlesfarm.com. After our experience there, I can fully endorse Riley as a wonderful host for any occasion that brings you to Nettles! The five star rating he has earned on Yelp and TripAdvisor are well deserved. We spent six nights there on Lummi Island and absolutely loved our stay; Riley did as much as he could to make us feel welcome and comfortable. He is a wealth of knowledge, extremely kind person, and has created a beautiful sanctuary to spend your days and nights. I truly appreciated everything about our stay, as has been mentioned by other Yelpers, the attention to detail is what makes this place a gem. I look forward to future stays, and an opportunity to have a dinner at the Willows Inn (which for those of you with kids under 11, we were told by one of the workers there that they do not allow kids because the dinner is 3-4 hours long, with many different courses and what not. So bring a babysitter ;-) or talk to some of the folks at Taproot Cafe, because they may have some recommendations for babysitters on the island!) Thank you, Riley! ---------- As a final side note recommendation because the island is so small, if you have an opportunity to get a massage, my wife and I got massages from Michele. It was amazing! A link to her site is here: http://www.lummiislandmassage.com/contact--directions.html Apparently Riley had hired her on at the Willows Inn, and recommends her. Enjoy! read more

Owner/ proprietor Riley Starks has made this place into a delightful respite. A B&B (but make your own breakfast), he's attended to all the small details - from the local products in the refrigerator (local bacon, yogurt, cream, eggs from the farm) and pantry (home-canned pears, jams) to the cozy bed and soft robes provided for your stay. There's a good book and magazine selection. He roasts his own coffee, which was good enough to buy and bring home a batch (and my partner is as picky about his coffee as I am about local food). Our first morning, I looked out the bathroom window to see a deer wandering by. Roosters woke us up but no complaints; Riley raises chickens so it wasn't unexpected. I didn't want to leave. I could easily spend more time here. And while it was lovely to spend time on our own away from people and busyness, Riley is a great host and knowledgeable conversationalist. Our Saturday night dinner was at Willows Inn (an experience like nothing else), but I would be very happy to hole up in this quaint spot and disappear for a long weekend. That's next. read more

This place was awesome! 5 minutes from the Willows Inn, quiet, huge and clean, cozy. I will definitely stay here again. Riley was also incredibly friendly and helpful. You won't regret staying here. Homemade breakfast sausage and eggs from the farm, plus amazing yogurt and fresh fruit were stocked in our fridge. We took a little tour of the farma and learned a ton about chickens. Highly recommend! read more

Wow what a little piece of heaven on Earth... We had the pleasure of spending 3 nights here a few week ago. It was so beautiful and quiet. Riley the owner is fantastic, he even brought in his grand-daughter to play with our girls. The food was amazing... The fresh roasted coffee, homemade butter, fresh eggs from the chickens on the farm and the bacon, wow the bacon... We look forward to our next visit. read more