The islander is absolutely darling none ,like zero ,of these pictures represents the Islander…read moreHOTEL. It's freaking cute as ever !!!What is it like 100 years ago the pictures were taken ? The place is stunning the rooms are sweet!! The staff is incredible, families get to be family there it is ...pretty special

Room was cozy (Cabin 6), staff was very friendly, and the massage therapist was outstanding! My…read morewife and I spent a day on the island, thoroughly enjoyed our cozy room, and I bought us each a massage. Super relaxing, slept great, had awesome massages. Definitely recommend.

Got a last minute holiday weekend reservations at the Orca Inn. There was nothing else in Friday…read moreHarbor for a reasonable price. I went ahead and reserved a room knowing it was a no frills micro room, so my expectations were very low. Well it was a small room, but had everything we needed, it was comfortable and IMMACULATE!! I literally could not believe how spotless this room was!! So if you are looking for an affordable option for a stay in Friday Harbor, do not hesitate to stay at the Orca Inn, I promise there is zero ick factor, trust me, I get creeped out pretty easily at most budget friendly hotels. Not Orca Inn, whoever their crew is that takes care of the Orca Inn deserve a medal and a raise!!

No frills but very clean, affordable by comparison to the other much higher priced options here…read more Close walk to town. We booked a two queen bed option and it was roomie enough with small fridge and microwave, coffee at office. No chairs or lamps in room but offered outside and in hallway although the chairs were missing one night. Can't sit up in bed as the ac unit prohibits the bed to lean up against the wall. Noisy as it's right by a small airport starting at 7 am. Local bike companies seem to stay here so they were also noisy early in the morning. Interesting bathroom set up, separate sink area from shower and toilet. Looks like a double wide trailer home. For convenience, I would consider staying again.

Loved our stay at the Resort. Extra shout out to Carie Lou at the front desk. She went above and…read morebeyond to help us during our stay to have the best experience. Beautiful views, lots of wild life.. sea otters, great blue herons, eagles, kingfishers, seals, and lots of other types of birds.

I had high expectations for Rosario resort. It had always been touted as a high end resort. When I…read morepaid $2,000 for three nights in a single room with two beds, I expected to be awed. But I was profoundly disappointed as we drove up and saw the property. The grounds were not beautifully landscaped as I expected. It was dry and barren. The layout was spread out with no clear connection and no central point of activity. The loss of the "mansion" is a huge disappointment. That has always been the centerpiece of the resort and has always been front and center in the marketing materials and represented an elegant and luxurious experience. That iconic structure is no longer part of the resort. The check-in process was completely impersonal. When we did find the "office" it was in a squat brown nondescript building. There was no personal interaction. We were not welcomed or offered assistance. We picked up a poor-quality, black-and-white photocopy of a map of the resort so we could find our building. Next to the office was a large, run down industrial building that looked like a former fish processing plant. A blight on the property. The building that housed our room was dated. The hallway was shabby. The ice machine was making a death rattle. The decks and walkways needed power washing, and there was debris from the trees littering the walkways and stairs. Just a daily sweeping would do wonders. Our room was nice but way overpriced. That's really the issue here...I expected an exceptional experience for that rate. This is no longer a resort. We had just returned from three nights at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island. A fantastic experience for far less expense.

Beautiful, comfortable, and clean room. Very homey. Both day staff and night staff are so nice and…read morevery helpful. And the breakfast nook has a small but delicious selection of cereals, fresh fruit, coffee, and more! Will definitely return!

The location is excellent for walking around town, though the view from our large room was far less…read morethan spectacular...just the street, the rear of buildings, and an asphalt parking lot. Desk staff was friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast was adequate, though the only hot food was oatmeal. Cookies out all day in the office was a nice touch. TV with local channels was wonderful. Bed was very comfortable. But... Little refrigerator was very noisy and woke us up more than once when trying to sleep. There was a step up to the bathroom which sometimes became annoying...especially for us "old people" in our 70's. We don't need accommodation, but a level floor throughout would be nice. There were times when the guests above us sounded like they were going to fall through the ceiling (one of the downsides to staying on the first floor, I guess). Bathroom had a step-in tub and shower, while a level shower only would be preferred. And most important to mention, $300+ dollars a night was unbelievably expensive for this quaint, but rather dated inn; that's the most we've ever paid for lodging...even in some big cities! And I saw lower prices for rooms in the same inn after we returned home. We enjoyed our visit to LaConner, but sadly, we'll never return.

Such a cute location and great view but that's really all the good offered. Room was dirty , there…read morewas so much hair on the bathroom floor's, toilet , counter, even in the bed. And not just head hair- It was absolutely disgusting! I would be terrified to cook something on the little stove they had in the suite , there was so much caked on black food ash - seems like it would be a fire hazard. Room also smelled like it was a chain smokers previous residence. We honestly dreaded sleeping there. We told the front desk and were offered a possible discount but at a later date- whatever that means? doesn't seem like follow through on that will happen. Would've been better customer service if offered on the spot. Sad cause this property has a lot of potential. Would suggest to management that they get better cleaning help.

The setting for this little garden hotel is stunning. It's right above where the ferries come and…read morego and the mists move in and make for a magical experience. The rooms were nice (not super fancy but clean and zero issues) and the hotel breakfast provided hot waffles. It's a great place to enjoy take out and a bottle of wine on your patio, overlooking the lights of the ferries and the water.

That was one of the best BNB where we've been (across US and Europe)…read more I loved contactless check in - which means that we can come any time and do not worry about late check in and that we would woke up owner. Home was very cozy, it was obvious that it is maintained with love. In the morning we had nice time at deck on swing. We had breakfast (tea, coffee, oatmeals, fruits, boiled eggs, cookies, waffles). Along with great food, we had nice conversation with owner. He gave us valuable advices regarding islands, what to visit and generally about the life on the island. Definitely would stay here again!

First, the Inn is old and run down and management don't even try to pretend to professional. The…read moreair conditioning in my room rattled so hard you couldn't even hear conversation. Second, an Inn employee hit my brand new car (Mercedes Benz with 100 miles on it) while I was getting a treatment. As I was leaving, the Innkeeper or Manager laughingly told me my car was hit. I thought it was a joke because he kept laughing and telling jokes. He had not called to report the accident and didn't notify me until I was walking out the door to catch a ferry to go back home (live on island). I finally told the manager (or whoever he was) that thanks, but I wasn't in the mood for humor given the circumstances. I had to call the Police to make a report. The report clearly showed the employee was at fault. Given that we live on an Island, this is going to cost us thousands - not even to mention the huge depreciation on a brand new car. After some consideration, it seemed reasonable that perhaps the Inn would credit my stay given the circumstances. My wife called the Inn and spoke with the manager and owner. At first, they immediately hung up on her saying "we don't have time for this" - she was being very polite. Flabbergasted, she called back, and they said we don't care about your situation or that our employee hit your car. Call the insurance company. They were exceptionally rude about it as well. Finally, there are other accommodation options in La Conner. I highly recommend them over Blue Heron. People like this don't deserve our business.

Not gonna lie -- Earthbox turned out to be a wonderfully refreshing change from a generic hotel…read morestay. The grounds -- consisting of about 4 or 5 separate buildings -- had a lovely chill vibe, lots of greenery around the compound, an indoor pool and sauna and a nice array of separate outdoor seating areas. The separate office/lobby was a large but cozy welcoming space with a fireplace, couches and coffee and a comfy spot to relax in. Also, not gonna lie -- accommodations are upscale Best Western level, which again, I have no problem with, but just so ya know, that's 300 greenbacks in high season. Hey, it's an island, I get it, there's not many options; Just throwing it out there. Our Queen Standard room was on the small side, but the bath/shower was perfectly adequate (if a bit dated), as was the A/C, and the bed and bedding was pretty comfortable. The staff too was awesome, cheery and happy to meet any need. We loved the pool and jacuzzi setup, and there's even a little exercise room in the same building. One thing I could have done without were the 5 or so emails I received before check-in, begging me to complete the online check-in form ahead of time, so I could just go right to the room without needing to stop at the office. Didn't work and I still had to physically check in. So yea, that was a pain. And yet? They still get 4 stars. Our one-night stay may have been expensive but it was very comfortable.

We had a really nice stay at Earthbox Inn and Spa. Right off the bat, they were very polite,…read morecourteous, and cordial via text to get all set up and pre-checked in so that we could go straight to our room when we arrived. I really appreciated that they had free EV chargers for guests, so we could plug in our car after a long day of driving and riding the ferry, at no additional charge. Spectacular. They are centrally located to everything you might want to do in Friday Harbor, so we only had to take our car once, when we went sightseeing around the island. Otherwise, it just stayed parked because we could walk everywhere, which was really nice. Everyone I interacted with during our stay was pleasant and professional. We had a maintenance issue in our room and they were quick to remedy it. I was a little disappointed that our room did not have some kind of fan to move air and the AC only went down to about 67 degrees and the furniture felt a bit...damp, so that is the reason for the 4 stars. I like my room to be cold, crisp, and clean and the one we stayed in just felt a bit...musty. Also, the local lavender farm is closed and the products are now sourced from Whidbey Island, but that was not disclosed to me until I asked, so I might suggest updating the information in the rooms. I was a bit disappointed we couldn't visit the lavender farm on island because it was permanently closed and so the sign in the bathroom kind of set me up for failure. All in all, it was a mostly pleasant stay and I would return the next time we want to visit Friday Harbor.

What could be better??? Nancy has thought of everything you want for your lovely, comfortable stay…read more This studio is beautifully designed and appointed. The sitting area for four contains an array of books you've intended to read. The queen bed is comfy with good lighting. A deep tub in the bathroom with all the toiletries. And the refrigerator is stocked with complimentary goodies. All this and more at an attractive price. A unique, beautiful offering!

We have stayed at the the Guest House Bellingham several times and it is by far our favorite place…read moreto stay in Bellingham. We have stayed in multiple hotels and private rentals and none come close to The Guest House Bellingham in location, price, comfort, etc. The location is close to the WWU campus, Fairhaven and Bellingham. It is a very short walk to Boulevard park which is a beautiful place to watch the sunset. The owner Sharon is thoughtful and helpful and keeps the rooms incredibly clean and nicely appointed. The gardens and outside spaces are beautiful and relaxing. I highly recommend The Guest House (www.theguesthousebellingham.com).