This place sets a whole new standard for bed and breakfasts. Exterior of the home and the grounds…read moreare absolutely charming! And the fact that they have threealpacas, two goats, sheep and several other animals that will greet you when you approach their grounds, this was enough to make my friend long to stay longer than our only night there. The bed has the softest sheets I've ever slept in in all my life! If you can stay in the room with the jet tub you'll feel you are in a five-star resort especially if you make a cup of coffee and sit outside on the balcony of that bedroom.Each room has a high tech digital locking system so you'll feel safe. Breakfast was beyond delicious with an egg dish made with eggs from their own chickens and Teresa is a whiz with her recipes and the food was beyond delicious! Sitting and having breakfast conversation with Michael and Teresa was absolutely charming, entertaining, and informative as we learned a lot about the history of this town and the surrounding area's. They have learned a lot about the town and it's history and they are happy to share their knowledge to make your stay more pleasant and are more than willing to share their local knowledge with their guests. I expect to plan another visit to this adorable and luxurious (feeling) bed and breakfast. I am a bit of a self-confessed hotel snob and I would recommend this place in a hot minute to anybody who wants quality and comfort at an affordable price!

Nice house, idyllic setting, good breakfast, pleasant hosts. Thank you Mike & Theresa!read more

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!

CharGPT sent us to La Conner and this super cute place on our PNW roadtrip and we couldn't be more…read morehappy! Be sure to get a massage too. This place is just the cutest and the hosts are soo nice!

The home is charming but old so the hot water takes a long time. The romantic suite has a large…read morejacuzzi but it takes so long to fill up by the time you get in the water is cold. And the suite is on the 3rd floor in the front corner so the roof cuts into the room making more than half the room unusable. The breakfast only offered tea/coffee no juice. The meal was quite a small portion size. And they don't seem to be able to manage 10 guests eating at once very well as they only offer eggs either over easy or scrambled eggs. The pancakes were 2 mini ones and the next day they served 1 1/2 slices of French toast on those Thomas cinnamon swirl bread so not much food. The mattress was super hard, made our arms fall asleep for side sleepers.

Beautiful, beautiful place. Small waterfall right off our personal balcony that leads to our…read moreprivate jacuzzi from the green house room overlooking the lovely duck pond. Large man made drainage waterfall around the back. Breakfasts we're delicious. Nicole was very nice and welcoming. The place is cute, clean, cozy, easy to park. Private entry to room without having to walk through the house. Quiet. I could only give 3 stars tho because the bed was so uncomfortable we both woke up with back/neck aches the first day and the 2nd day at about 4:30 in the morning and just stopped even trying to sleep. Mattress is hard and you always roll towards the middle. Pillows are too thin to tuck between us to keep us from rolling. Lol. I'd love to stay there again but only if there's a new mattress and pillows.

This isn't just a place to crash - it's a whole experience, brought to you by innkeepers Nicole and…read moreHenri, and their daughter, Val. We had the most decadent, flavorful, 5-star French dinner and breakfast that was prepared by chef Nicole using fresh herbs straight from their beautiful garden. We were served by Henri, who also paired a perfect wine with our dinner and kept us entertained with great conversation. Val gave us a full tour of their gorgeous brand new stables, and introduced us to all the horses. We didn't have time for a riding lesson on this trip, but now we know to set some time aside and will be scheduling a lesson for next time. We had booked their least expensive room, but on our arrival Henri informed us that we'd been upgraded to our own private cottage at no additional charge. The cottage has an open floor plan, like a studio apartment, and came equipped with a full size fridge and gas stove/oven. The kitchen cabinets were well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and even essentials like olive oil, so you could easily prepare your own meal (but I definitely recommend Nicole's!). The living room contained a really lovely chess set and a few other games, as well as DirectTV and a stereo. We had our own private hot tub out on the front porch. We really enjoyed sitting outside and looking out at the pond. The whole environment is so serene. The only sounds are crickets and birds. The main thing that really sold it for us was the amazing hospitality - we felt like family. We were only here for one night, but absolutely fell in love with the place and are sure to return. Merci beaucoup, Nicole, Henri, et Val! A bientôt!

Historic establishment dating back to 1907. Louisa Conner, who the town is named after, use to…read moreentertain affluent visitors and local merchants here. Antique furniture, comfortable rooms with small bathrooms. Complementary coffee, tea, and cookies along with free Wi-Fi. Below the hotel is a historic confectionary and soda fountain where guest can delight with sweet treats and refreshing beverages. Be prepared to climb a tall staircase to get to your room. Not convenient if you have a large suitcase. Elevator not available in this historic establishment.

I love the historic 1907 vibe of the Planter, but one should be aware there are downsides-- it is…read moreperched above the businesses on 1st street and those businesses have high ceilings -- 26 steep steps to the lobby. No air conditioning. No breakfast. They do offer coffee and cookies, ice, cable TV. Bed is comfortable.

Shocked to find I hadn't reviewed on Yelp before, as I've had the pleasure of staying at Heartful…read moreRetreats multiple times now!! Yvette and Derek are the best hosts and their home is so relaxing. Once you go once, you'll be bookmarking this place to keep returning! The grounds are beautiful, and they keep the rooms so well maintained. Even if there are other guests while you are there, you can interact as much or little with them as you want - however, this is the perfect place to meet new people! Derek and Yvette are all about community and love hearing about your story. Depending on your time of visit, I highly suggest to do a fire pit/s'mores and hang out in the yard! You also might be lucky enough that they'll cook up some fresh oysters or crab for you! I haven't done one of Yvette's painting workshops during our stay yet, but they look so fun!

We were incredibly lucky to find Heartful Retreats for a birthday getaway, and we could not have…read morepicked a better place to stay. Yvette and Derek were amazing hosts who are so dedicated to taking care of their guests! The spaces are clean and comforting, the home is beautifully decorated with an amazing outdoor area and view of the water, and the hosts make a filling and delicious breakfast. Yvette and Derek really know how to foster a sense of community and safety in their home, and we loved getting to know them! We'd never stayed at an Airbnb like this before, and we would be thrilled to book here again. Little bonus in the photos: We didn't get a chance to make use of Yvette's art studio space, but we were inspired and did a bit of painting ourselves when we got home. Here's a little acrylic piece I did based on a photo I took of the gorgeous water view from their private beach!

I haven't stayed here - yet - but I had an amazing conversation with the proprietor when I called…read moreto check availability for dates in March. Unfortunately for me, the dates I needed were unavailable, but she gave me several other places to try and was incredibly sweet and lovely to talk with. Based on this first impression, the Compass Rose will definitely be my first call the next time I get to Whidbey Island.

A magical experience! My husband and I stayed with the Bronsons this July, and from the moment we…read morestepped across the threshold, we were treated more like visiting family members than bed-and-breakfast guests. After greeting us warmly at the door, Mrs. Bronson sat us down in the parlor for tea and a chat about our plans for the trip. She also listed off a mind-boggling number of options for our two breakfasts; we settled on applecakes with cinnamon and waffles with real cherries jubilee, if you can believe it. The food was delicious, served in formal courses on beautiful china and crystal. The house itself is a literal treasure trove, spilling over with the Bronsons' international collections of books, knickknacks, furniture and sundries. The overall effect is somewhere between a Studio Ghibli film and the set of "Practical Magic". It's very understandable that they can't host small children! For older guests, though, it's difficult to pry yourself out of the building to see the other sights on the island. We enjoyed viewing antique photographs on a Victorian-era stereoscope and listening to a music box with swappable punched-metal discs, and spent a pleasant evening sipping port and playing chess in the upstairs parlor, feeling very posh. Between the delightful host and hostess, the wonderful food, and the completely unique furnishings, our time at the Compass Rose was unforgettable. We'll definitely be staying here again.

Owners Oggie and Betty are super nice and sweet. They charged my friends $135 a night for the…read moreCaptains room and gave me the Oar House at $50 and I could see why. My friends also had difficulty sleeping due to the bed quality and the cold from the thin walls as well. Room quality: I got upgraded from the Lighthouse room to the Oar House which had two beds to choose from. It also was missing the main blind facing the outdoor seating area. Even with the thermostat at 70, I found myself shivering in the middle of the night due to thin walls (I could hear the cars zoom by from the back of the house in the room and the windows were single paned). The bathroom wasn't connected to the room, rather it was across the hall that required stepping outside into the cold, though still under a roof. There are no channels to watch, only DVDs which I counted there were 36 to choose from. There was no VCR to use but a bunch of videos to choose from. WiFi is not accessible in the Oar House so I was told to go to the room where breakfast would be served to get any internet, which was across the backyard into the other side of the house. Food: it is all frozen food that you heat yourself. There were Schwann's omelets, pancakes, sausages, frozen Greek yogurt and eggo waffles. The cereals available were mini wheats, raisin bran, corn flakes and others. There is a keurig that only had coffee available. Overall the view is beautiful and the decor is very nautical and unique with pictures of Oggie during his fisherman days also it is 5 min driving to the ferry. But it isn't worth the $135 a night due to poor sleep quality from thin walls and frozen food. At $50 it is definitely worth it just for the view itself but the location isn't in walking distance of anything except for the ferry.

On this voyage we gained a Grandpa…read more.. My boyfriend and I were in a pinch, headed from the North Cascades National Park in need of a place to stay on a rainy night. We called Auggie at the very last minute, around 8:30, and he was more than hospitable. He turned the heat on for us ahead of time so it was nice and warm when we got there, and Jason gave us a thorough tour of the property upon arrival. In the morning we ended our trip with tips and a hug from Auggie- "once you stay here, you're family". Such a highlight of our trip, and we will be sure to be back if we are ever lucky to make it to this beautiful place again.