Amazing. Was just passing through and needed a place for the kids to get their wiggles out. Clean…read more Friendly staff. Good food at good prices. Will definitely return.

I am so happy this place is here! I went for the first time last weekend. The place was clean,…read morevibrant and Rockin. The employees were all friendly. It brought me back to my childhood days.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. The gardens and flowers were in full bloom,…read moregiving us gorgeous photo spots everywhere we turned -- our guests were blown away by how beautiful the space was. Dave's menu was phenomenal, and Dawn kept the entire day running flawlessly. They handled every detail, even the ones we never would've thought of, and made our wedding feel effortless and joyful. Truly exceptional people and an exceptional venue.

We truly could not have had a better experience with Fireseed! From the beginning of our…read moretwo-plus-year planning process through our wedding day, the entire team was incredible to work with. They were kind, helpful, experienced, organized, and genuinely cared about making our wedding weekend perfect. One of the biggest benefits was being able to rent the venue for the entire weekend. Having Friday to decorate and Sunday to pick up our personal items made our wedding day on Saturday completely stress-free and allowed us to actually enjoy the day. The day-of coordination was also SO helpful - having their team there to keep everything moving and handle all the little details behind the scenes took so much off our plate. The venue itself is absolutely GORGEOUS, and the food was incredible. We had guests raving about it all night and even afterward! More than anything, the people are what make Fireseed so special. It's a family-owned business with the nicest staff and genuinely wonderful people behind it. The value they provided far exceeded the price in every category - the venue, food, coordination, service, and entire weekend experience. After working with them for over two years, we truly couldn't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. 10/10 recommend Fireseed!

UNBELIEVABLE from start to finish!!!! My daughter and her fiance are low-key people (not "low-key"…read morelike my students misuse it; the old-fashioned low-key). They searched and searched for a place that matched their vibe and their pocketbook. And even though Sadie Lake was almost two hours from their home, it proved to be the perfect choice (well, except for the local dinosaur infestation). From Day 1, they' were in love with DeeDee. She offered lots of items for free that couples usually have to pay to rent or buy. Everything was all listed on her website so even those of us in other states could peruse. The location is so beautiful and the premises really felt quaint and homey, not formal and stuffy like some venues. And then there were things that no other venue offered, like the boat on the lake for some fantastic photos! I think the bonus was that it was probably the least expensive place they looked at. Deedee's not in it to make bank; she does it because she has a beautiful place that she wants others to enjoy on their special day. As the mother-of-the-bride, I'm not surprised that I thought it was the second best wedding I've been to (don't I have to pick my own as #1), but soooo many guests told me they felt the same way. I can't imagine a reason why you wouldn't pick this location!!

We got married at Sadie Lake and everything was absolutely perfect. Leading up to the wedding,…read moreDeeDee was always quick to answer and allowed us to come out many times to walk around the venue. The inventory was amazing and we didn't have to buy hardly any wedding decor which saved us a bunch of time and money. I loved working with these folks and would highly recommend for any future couples.

Just attended a pre-wedding event that they catered and was thoroughly impressed. They did an…read moreamazing job. Great food, presentation was beautiful and it felt easy and seamless (which is the hallmark of superb prep-work). I wasn't involved other than being a guest but I was surprised by the quality of the experience in a private home. I'd definitely recommend.

Serendipity provided excellent Nordic food for our Julefest at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge…read more The selections were both Nordic authentic and delicious. All who attended were impressed by both the wide variety of foods, quantities, presentation, and flavors. There was very little left after everyone had filled, then refilled their plates. And the cost was very reasonable.

On a positive note, the inn is conveniently located and clean. Areas that could use improvement are…read more1) our King room was cramped and the bathroom was tiny. The bed was pretty soft 2) the breakfast buffet was adequate but the hot breakfast serving was scanty. We were served one piece of bacon broken in half ( I assume to make it look like you're getting 2 pieces) and half a piece of toast with what looked like one scrambled egg. I understand not wanting to waste food but the portion felt inadequate. I ordered the plate just so I could give my husband my portions since I don't eat breakfast. 3) The innkeeper is a bit brusque. If I were going back to La Conner, I would look for a different place to stay.

Sitting in front of a beautiful stone fireplace with a quiet fire, I am so glad The Wild Iris Inn…read morecaught my attention. Located just a few blocks up from the Swinomish Channel, this low-key haven is perfect for travelers seeking homey warmth in the splendid waterfront town of La Conner. This review would be unreadably long if I listed every wonderful amenity, so let's focus on the absolute highlight: breakfast. It is quite popular, so I highly recommend showing up early. I was greeted by a lovely hostess, Willow, who walked me through the morning's featured dish--a delicious breakfast burrito. She happily accommodated my preferred diet by preparing mine without bacon. Alongside a strong, flavorful brew from the coffee urn, they offered sweet, juicy watermelon wedges, melon cubes, and a highly satisfying selection of sweet breads. While the addition of a few savory breads like sourdough or whole wheat would have been nice, the omission was practically unnoticed among such a beautiful array of delicacies. In conclusion: go for the cozy atmosphere, but absolutely stay for the breakfast!

This place is amazing. You will read reviews about the things that are missing such as a…read moremicrowaves, a refrigerator and other modern day amenities. If you are looking for those things, you may want to stay elsewhere. ANYONE who wrote one of those reviews as a negative, CLEARLY missed the point of this place. It is a beautiful inn built in 1907....AGAIN 1907!!!! It has been tastefully updated as much as possible to keep the rustic charm/feeling that you definitely want when you stay at an inn such as this. A private room with a private bathroom is a must ! Our stay was amazing and we cannot wait to return. *The only negative* The staff were not personable and seemed disconnected. The shower situation is too open. There was a clear glass shower door and a curtain that has openings you can see through. There are two stalls, a sink and a shower. If you lock the main bathroom door, then you're keeping anyone from using the restroom at all. If you leave the main door unlocked while showering, guys will come in and leave the main door open. The main door opens directly into the hall way.

Excellent hidden away gem of a lodge/inn. Wonderful charm if…read moreyou want time to stand still for a bit. Def make resers.

Shamay did the flowers for my wedding 5 years ago, which were absolutely gorgeous. So I contacted…read moreher to get a bouquet for our 5th anniversary and she delivered exactly what I was hoping for!

Shamay did the flowers for my daughters wedding and they were just amazing! She was easy to work…read morewith and has wonderful ideas that really made everything special. The arrangements were spectacular and even the boxes she put them in helped add to the rustic theme my daughter wanted. She even found hops that the the bride and groom wanted as part of the theme. I would recommend her to anyone that needs floral arrangements for a wedding.

It's the little things that make a place special. So, I want to share the little things that made…read moreour Camano Island Inn stay memorable. First, and most importantly, innkeepers Charlene and Beth were absolutely stellar. Friendly and helpful at every turn. Glad they were there to greet us when we arrived ahead of schedule and give us guidance about where to go until our room was ready. Our room was very comfortable. Nice cozy bed and great bath towels; a very important detial that is often that's overlooked. The inside common areas of the inn were very nice. Well-appointed community kitchen. We had a king room with a large deck. The view from our deck across the Saratoga Passage included unostructed views of Whidbey Ialand. When the sky was clear, the view included an incredible sunset, crescent moon, and the comings and goings of bats which we just loved. The inn is centrally located to nearby parks and access to the island's amazing food offerings including Cama Beach Cafe, Blue Heron, Vivo, The Baked Cafe (recommended by Charlene), and more. Nearby, we also enjoyed a wonderful tour of Matzke Gallery and Sculpture Garden, and shared time with the owner, Karla Matzke. If you prefer, you can prepare meals in the kitchen. Understand, this is more like an AirB&B. You will be provided with a numeric key for the front door and your room. Staff is available on a somewhat limited basis. Coffee is provided in the lobby, but you may need to make more as needed. The reason I have left this as a four-star review is that there were a few issues with the property. I reached out the manager and she "promised" these matters would be addressed. It's unlikely we'll get back there anytime soon and hope she will keep her word. Yes, it is the little things!

I will start by saying I was very let down by this location. I booked this through my Delta stays…read moreand expected it to be more on the up and up. When I first arrived it was like a ghost town, there was no other car anywhere around . When First arriving I looked around the grounds and overall it looked pretty but was not kept up at all, tons of potential for the gardens and I could easily have those grounds looking amazing in a matter of a couple of days and very little cost. Now its time to go inside, the front door entrance is manned by a digital smart lock to get in. There are no employees inside either, empty desk sitting by the door thats small, over to the left a small coffee pot and a water kettle and then a room with what looks like for the Bistro that also has apparently been closed for a long time and breakfast was something mentioned. The inside is very pretty but very dated. A friend of mine found some history about the place they also do not like to add to their site and they should since some would love it. Apparently the place is supposed to be haunted, a long time ago it says it was a nursing home and other things. I joked that my room or my toothbrush was haunted the first night but thats a story for another time. Going past the office area there is what looks like once was a bar for people to come and have a drink and hangout, it just had bottles of water on the bar. To the right there is a room with a couch, some chairs and a fireplace I did not see turned on once or a way to turn it on easily. Got to my room next which was number 2 and straight in from the front entrance pretty much. The rooms are also on a smart lock and they text you these codes way ahead of time, I sure hope they randomize them too after stays. I go into the room and its smaller than I was expecting but thats fine, to the left we have a closet with a couple of the roughest robes I ever decided to try on, they feel like a cheap towell and same type of material. The bathroom is right after that closet and the bathroom is not too horrible but also a bit dated, they could not even match the light bulbs. The shower looked like it could use a good cleaning including the showerhead with a lot of scale buildup. The mirror had chips in it and sharp edges being a bit unsafe for those not paying attention. Now into the room itself, there was an antique style dresser that was not antique, you can see the wood warping on the top from moisture as well. On that there is one of the smallest tv's ever with old resolution. The bed was not the most comfortable nor the bedding itself. On the patio is a hot tub thats a bit smaller than I expected it to be. The hedges are way overgrown and also limit some of the view, I seen from old comments this has been an issue for a while they fail to address. The fixtures have old style dim bulbs in them.The room had no fridge, no microwave, no coffee pot etc. You have to go out to the office area and brew a pot yourself since they also do not brew any coffee for the guest it appears in the mornings either, still no employees found during the morning hours. The curtains for the sliding door were falling apart and you could not easily close them nor have full privacy. The sliding door does not even lock, they have a piece of flimsy wood for it. The 2nd night there were complaints of rooms out of power, found the father of the owner showing up at the same time and was asking me if I had power. The internet was also down the entire time while cell phone coverage being extremely limited so I had to drive to town just to be able to load anything and I had a lot to get done. I will say this hotel is a waste of money, this is one hotel or inn I will not return to, even budget motels offer more. Looking at some of the reviews here and I see some of these issues has been around for more than a couple of years and the owners have not addressed a single one of them. How they remain in business is beyond me, maybe due to the travel sites still listing it as more.