We loved our stay at The Lodges on Vashon! The cabin was clean and comfortable. Would stay again…read moreand would recommend!

The surface of this stay is a very nicely landscaped property with clean, separate prefab, mobile…read morehomes that serve as the "lodges" throughout. These have been souped up with a heated floor in the shower room and a gas fireplace. We stayed in Lodge 14 and it was fairly spacious, not creaky, with a king size bed in the main bedroom as well as a little curtained-off annex room with a small bed that worked for our son. The biggest issue at this property is that no staff are on sight. You can reach them via text, but there can be quite the delay in receiving an answer or you may receive none at all. You are especially out of luck if you run into a problem "after hours," which is after 5p. We stayed 2 nights. The first night we discovered the only blanket available for the annex bed was very heavy and way too hot. We had to open all the windows in the room to make up for this, which is nice, but the island is alive with birds starting at about 4:30a, making it too loud to have the windows open. We texted the property manager the following morning asking for a normal-weight comforter, or if they want us to just use the AC (we were hesitant to do that in the chilly weather). They informed me that the lodges' electrical systems are tied to each other, and there would be issues if we used AC in our lodge while the lodge next to it might be using the heat. They brought a lighter blanket, but it was barely heavier than a sheet, so not workable. I ended up having to open all the windows and then wake up at 4a to go back into my son's room to close his windows. Not relaxing. The property had a nice communal space with a wood fire pit as well as a glass fire pit (the latter of these emits very little heat), next to bathrooms and what looks like a inside common room and kitchen, though these were locked... You are given a code for the bathrooms. Night 2, at 7p, we wanted to hang out in the space with the friend we were visiting, and we could not access the bathrooms as our code was not working. I texted the number immediately, but no one ever responded. That was a huge bummer. I guess when you arrive, I would recommend immediately checking out all of the amenities and making sure they work, and your code works with them, as no one will be around to help you later. I was extremely disappointed that no one even responded to me. Pros: - It was clean. - Heaters in the shower room were nice - Shower was nice - Bed was large, though with the usual dips in the mattress that you get with many cheaper hotels. - A staff member did respond to my text after the first night issues, and they did try to help - The communal space was quite nice, even though I wasn't able to experience it all - The lodges are well-insulated - The location is excellent. Cons: - The lodge is pretty sterile feeling. It could be greatly improved with more art on the walls. - Only one sink in the lodge. Used for both kitchen and bathroom. - Not enough linen choices for bedding. - The pillows were absolutely horrific. Like large hard stuffed animals. They did bring us two slightly less stuffed pillows after the first night. These were still too hard and uncomfortable. - No bedside lamp on the left side of the main bed - My access codes to other parts of the property did not work, and no one responded to me about it. - The toilet, which is right next to the main bedroom, has an extremely loud flush. Not ideal during the night. - The couch was gross-looking, very worn. We didn't want to use it. We asked that they provide a blanket to cover it with. They assured me it was clean, just worse for wear. This place is cute and convenient. It could be improved with just a little more care and attention to detail (artwork, rugs, more linen options, nicer pillows). It could also be greatly improved by having one staff member on site, or at least on-call at all hours.

Love this place!! I've stayed here twice--once with my husband and two small boys, once on a girls…read moreweekend--and enjoyed both! The cabin is serene, comfortable, the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend away. And the beds! Some of the most comfortable I've ever slept on! Kudos to the owners for anticipating our every need: from child-proofing, to a fully-equipped kitchen. We'll be back (again and again!) .

Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations! I grew up not far from this sweet cabin on the…read moreisland and My husband and I, along with our 6 year old daughter, 2 year old son, felt totally at home away from home in the beauty of maples and firs, sword ferns and young alders. Perfectly quiet with easy access to the beach and fully loaded with everything you could need and probably forgot at home, we will absolutely be back to experience the glory of the deck with the summer sun!

Beautiful and charming historic home right on the water on Vashon Island. We loved this home…read more Fireplace, fully appointed kitchen, and water views. Surrounded by nature. The perfect family retreat.

Views are amazing. Very serene setting. t's nice and big but only one bathroom. The beds are not…read morecomfortable. Waaaaay too soft. It's old so it's a bit musty. It's well stocked. Biggest issue is parking: You can not park close to the house and you have to unlock a gate to drive into the property then lock it behind you. There is no path lighting. It's dark and very quite. It's not my thing but on an island where there are no hotels, taking a chance on an Airbnb or VRBO is a crap shoot. I guess I just felt like I was in my grandmas house trying to find a comfortable place to chill. After fees and cleaning costs it was over $ 500 for two nights. Check in at 4pm and check out at 11am. No extended check out offered. Seems a bit steep, but...at least it isn't a BnB.

I've gone lavender picking before at some other places, but I wanted to try somewhere new and a…read morelittle bit closer to home. To get here from Seattle you have to take the Fauntleroy ferry to Vashon Island but we headed there pretty early in the morning and we had no problems getting onto the ferry with our car (On the way back from Vashon however, we saw a bunch of people heading to Vashon in the afternoon. The ferry line for vehicles was crazy backed up, so I would not recommend going too late!) After arriving at Vashon, it's about 20 or so minutes to the Lavender Hill Farm. This place is super cute! From what I could observe, it looks like a beautiful private residence with its own little giant farm attached. What made this place stand out from the rest is that there were so many varieties of lavender that I had never heard of before. They had some interns there, helping to pick lavender and make bouquets/wreaths who did a great job of educating us on the different types of smelling lavender and cooking lavender. They also had a bunch of premade lavender products. Personally, I always go for the little lavender bags and use them in my laundry -- they last forever, and they smelled great. They had these scented roller balls each with a different type of lavender, it smelled absolutely amazing. If I am remembering correctly, there were also lotions, balms, incense, even pre-cut cooking lavender, and I believe there was even lavender soda for sale. I was able to purchase everything easily using contactless pay. I believe I had a conversation with the owner of the farm (not 100% on that though) and she was quite lovely. This place is dog friendly as you can see from my pictures, however, they also have a farm dog of their own so just be mindful of that. If you love to Instagram, or taking pictures, this place is definitely for you -- and if you like lavender, of course, you should definitely come here! It seems like their season has already ended so I'm guessing it's open for a very short window in the early summer, but if you have the opportunity to go next summer, I would recommend it!

Just as you enter the border of town you might see a sign at the crossroads pointing to how to get…read moreto the lavender farm. On a whim we followed the signs so mom could pick a a couple of bunches. You are greeted as you enter by a lady who hands you some shears and then pick to your hearts desire. You check out in a little shack that sells lavender oils and other accoutrements. The staff members are so gentle and chill so please be kind to them. Don't forget taking selfies in front of the house with all the lavender bushes in front and with the farm and marina behind you. This was the most magical part of our trip. Mom was so happy!

Since I moved to Seattle in 2004, I've been looking for a quick escape. A place accessible by…read morepublic transportation where I could kick back and rejuvenate. I've found it! Miko's Guest House on Vashon island is a wonderful retreat complete with a private outdoor hot tub. The house is cozy with a wood burning stove, kitchen, and shower and the most relaxing bed. Karen, the owner, put together a welcome basket with wine, cheese, bread, coffee, and other local goodies. Of course, the best part was the hot tub. A day of soaking released a few months of stress. I'll definitely go back.

Miko's Guest House is a warm, cozy, convenient, and beautifully decorated little cabin, owned by a…read moreterrific woman who knows what it takes to make her guests feel welcome. From the gift basket to the fluffy robes and slippers, we felt so comfortable we would have liked to enjoy a longer stay. The little house is filled with art from local artists, most of which is for sale. The downy bed is the most comfortable I've slept in. There was even a beautifully set table for two waiting for us, and a well-equipped kitchen. Miko's is a perfect spot for two people to settle in for a romantic, peaceful getaway. We celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary there just a few days before Christmas, and look forward to returning.

Be a lighthouse keeper on your vacation! There are two residences available here: fully furnished…read morehouses where you can go with friends and family for a weekend or week. They are literally right on the water on Puget Sound and couldn't be more relaxing. You can walk on the beach, take a dip in the water, or relax indoors. Shops and restaurants in downtown Vashon are a ten minute drive. Take a hike or a drive, or just enjoy the privacy of the historic homes. I stayed in quarters A--three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a huge kitchen, glorious windows looking out onto the sound, and a porch where you can rest in rocking chairs or watch kids collecting shells. This is a perfect getaway a short ferry ride away from Seattle or Tacoma.

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As a property owner, I couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional service provided by Book It…read moreVacation Rentals. They are professional, responsive, and truly take the stress out of managing a rental property. We've also been very happy with the support they've provided in coordinating repairs and assistance with furnishing the home. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile have made a big difference in getting the property ready and well-maintained for guests. I have complete peace of mind knowing my investment is in such capable hands. I highly recommend Book It Vacation Rentals to any property owner looking for reliable and top-quality management services.

Laura and Dmitry have been managing my Seattle property for 2 years while I moved out of state…read more They managed interior decoration, photos etc. while I made a quick exit. We had a few minor miscommunications at the beginning but things have been close to flawless for 2 years now where I've had almost zero involvement which is exactly what I needed. The star ratings of the property on AirBnB (4.93) and VRBO (9.8) are testament to the smooth operation they are running. The few review dings received were by impossible to please guests or due to things that were outside of their control. Would definitely partner with the Book It team again.