Ron and Paulette are the most amazing Airbnb hosts with an amazing property! They're responsive,…read morepleasant, available and helpful! I've stayed with them multiple times and each time it has been just amazing. They're located in the city of Poulsbo, WA on a working 17 acre farm. It's a private farm that you can pet everything from Pigmy Goats to sheep....to their two wonderful dogs (Hank and Abby). It's very close to downtown historic Poulsbo and easy to find (look for the big sign at the entrance to their property), with a lengthy dirt driveway to their house. Once you arrive, you're usually met by one or both of your hosts...welcoming you to their nice quiet property. Attached are photos from this visit...make sure to give them a try!

Based on a new friends recommendation in where to stay I called this incredible B&B which also…read moreoffers a great venue for special affairs such as weddings. In the first 2 minutes of my conversation with the owners, I felt as if we were long term friends. That extended to the time I arrived and quite frankly my entire experience. The room was ultra comfortable with fireplace, separate outdoor egress with wonderful views, coffee maker and cable/internet. I could have breakfast (which was outstanding) anytime I wanted and they were so flexible and friendly. This will be my preferred location whenever I come out - hopefully with my wife who was so jealous when I showed her the pictures.

I joined when I moved here from Alaska in 2022. It's a membership organization, so visitors are…read moreselcome only if they come with a member. Friday night dinners are created by volunteers and very good. It's a full bar, and many activities/events happen throughout the week. See https://www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com/ for the calendar, history, and learn about their ambassador group, the Vikings. I believe it has the largest Sons of Norway membership in the US.

I have only attended my Rotary meetings at the Sons of Norway facility, so I can't speak to all…read moretheir offerings. I like the location and the ample nearby parking. The building itself is nice. Frpm the main room, there's a floor-to-ceiling window that you can look out to the water and see the boats and scenery. This is especially when a slight distraction is welcome from a boring moment in a meeting. . Until recently, they catered our Rotary's 7am breakfast. We now have an outside caterer bringing the food in. I honestly never thought The Son's food was that spectacular. So, changing to another vendor was fine with me. However, they always had the nicest people volunteering their time to serve our group every morning. These are folks that went out of their way to give positive greetings, made sure that they were putting your food on your dish the way you liked it when they were serving from the window, and always offered a friendly chat. I have some friends that have attended Sons of Norway activities, trivia games, community meals, and such. They have really enjoyed them.

This was our first time here at the sip. We enjoyed trying all the different types of alcohol. I…read morechose wine and my husband chose beer. We played shuffle board and had a great experience. They don't servers because it's all self service. But the host is friendly and helpful. We came on a Saturday night for about an hour, and we didn't find it loud at all. Would definitely come back. It is family friendly place so, kids are welcome. We didn't order food, or bring a child. But we had a great experience.

Super casual drinking spot! Cute environment. Super cozy on a rainy day with some retro pinball and…read moreclassic board game staples. The service is basically self serve. We didn't end up eating any food, just had some drinks but it was still an enjoyable experience. Great for date night, friend hang out, or even a family outing. They have non-alcoholic drinks as well. From what I saw, the food looked just as delicious. Talk about a mouth watering menu!

We stayed 5 nights last week in the Green Gable Room. Our daughter joined us for the last 3 nights…read moreand she stayed in the Lavender Room. We had the entire top floor to ourselves and it was wonderful. You do share a bathroom but it's roomy enough and everything is updated. There's a small sitting area up there and even a "Harry Potter" room tucked away under the eaves. Ken, our innkeeper, accommodated our late check-in and even recommended restaurants in Poulsbo that we could try. We ate at two of his recommendations and they were both excellent. We asked for breakfast to be served at 9AM everyday. It was always ready and delicious. There was always an egg dish, bread or muffins, fruit, yogurt and granola. Our beds were very comfortable and we always had a good night's sleep at the Green Cat. Free wi-fi is available everywhere in the house except in the Green Gable Room where connection was spotty so I would sit in the sitting area outside our room and it was fine. We walked the grounds and met a couple of the cats. It's a very relaxing and calming experience to be here. I would come back in a heartbeat.

This charming hidden gem was the perfect weekend getaway. Tucked away in the forest near Poulsbo,…read moreWA, you will be greeted by the kindest and most caring innkeepers that will cater to your personal needs. Gourmet breakfast is made and ready for you in the morning at the time you desire. No need to wake up early for breakfast if you like to sleep in. The charming Scandinavian inspired town of Poulsbo has shopping and restaurants that will excite your every appetite. A perfect getaway!

I can not say enough about these two!! Ink&Ivory made all my…read morewedding day dreams come true. They were with me through the planning process to keep me on track with timelines and open to bounce ideas off of, which was such a help! The day before the big day they lead the rehearsal and put all my anxiety at ease! On my wedding day when I walked through the property I was amazed at how beautiful it looked and their attention to detail. They truly brought my vision to life! I truly could not have pulled it off with out them! Forever grateful for such an amazing day! Thank you for making it possible :D

We were so thrilled to find a duo of wedding coordinators on the Penninsula to work our Bainbridge…read morewedding at a family home. Not only did they work with us for 2ish years due to our pandemic reschedule without raising their rate, but they made it super easy to continually update details as things changed, were very responsive to vendor recommendation requests, and were overall lovely to work with. Thanks to them the day of went pretty smooth (despite some vendors being late) and they made sure that as the bride I was not put in the middle of problems. I heard nothing but positive things from family members, the bridal party and guests about them as well. Thanks so much Carissa and Kelsey!

Working from home wasn't working for me and discovering this hidden gem of a coworking community in…read morePoulsbo of all places has truly been a gamechanger for me. Here's why: 1. Interviewing - conferences rooms you can rent (quite affordably) to use for a more professional setting than a home office. When looking for my next role after a corporate layoff in 2024, the "vibe" of doing my interviews in a more office like setting was a huge benefit for me. 2. Great Vibes - it sounds so cliche, but the founder (Alanna) truly takes pride in cultivating a great space and community that I look forward to spending time and getting work done (now that I've landed a full-time remote role). 3. Any time access - Staffed hours are 8am to 5pm M-F but as a member you're able to get an app with virtual keys for 24/7 access. 4. Outdoor space - Centennial Park is right behind the building and has a walking loop over a small creek along with a few benches when I need to get some fresh air in between Zoom calls. 5. Reciprocity - As an independent coworking spot, you get access to a network called the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces (lexc.co) which entitles you to free, full-day coworking passes at any of the LEXC locations, up to 5 times per space, per year. So far I've used this benefit for meetings across the Sound in Seattle, as well as San Francisco and Washington, DC. Bonus points: you get a Vibe discount from the coffee shop downstairs (Chocmo) which has some great food and chocolate to go with the caffeinated beverages :) TL;DR - I would highly encourage anyone to swing by and see the space at Vibe. It turned out to be exactly what I needed when I needed it most while interviewing last year, and has continued to be an even more important space for meeting my need for connection and community to avoid the isolation that can come with remote work.

I was in town from the Atlanta area visiting my wife's family, and I thankfully have a job that…read moreallows remote work. During our two-week stay in Poulsbo, I had worked a handful of days from my in-laws' house, with some marginal success doing so. However, towards the end of our trip, my wife came across Vibe while on a walk, and I knew I needed to take advantage of a coworking space for my next work day. My last planned work day while I was in town happened to be on the first Friday of August, which is "Free 1st Friday" at Vibe. Though I've experienced a handful of coworking facilities across the country, I was honestly very impressed with this facility, and incredibly pleased with my experience. The space co-exists quite harmoniously with the other retailers and restaurants in the building; evidenced by the fact that Vibe closes an hour early on Friday to head next door to Crabtree for free hors d'oeuvre, networking, and a cash bar; available only to Vibe coworkers! Many coworking facilities are dominated by private offices, leaving the common space without much energy. Vibe's shared space was buzzing with activity, yet there were tons of enclaves and more secluded areas that I could use whenever I needed to break away for whatever reason. I was even able to score a second monitor to use with my laptop, which always helps during a day with a heavy workload. The snacks were many, the amenities were plentiful, and the whole place swarmed with a quiet but energizing productivity. During my 8 hours at the facility, there wasn't a single area available to me that I didn't utilize or explore, including the outdoor space, complete with a beautiful view from the second story deck of the building. I love my coworking space back in my hometown; but Vibe is genuinely impressive, and I will most certainly be back again the next time I'm in town. Alanna, the owner, was remarkably kind; making me feel comfortable, cared for, and right at-home from the moment I came in the door. I could not more highly recommend this place!

This hotel would get full stars from us if it were not for the paper thin walls. We could hear…read moreeverything not only from our rooms but from out in the hallways as well. It was very hard to rest. We also wouldn't mind if they upgraded or enhanced the interior design a bit. It's a bit sparse in the rooms; for instance, it would be nice if they jazzed up the jacuzzi area inside the rooms that have them, and also jazzed up the hot tub area outside (such a PNW thing!). Pluses - great staff, good breakfast, and ample space to walk your pet outside. Convenient.

Pro's: Pleasant staff, room was as expected based on pics. Clean, average size room for two queens,…read moredresser and full closet. Appreciated the nice size fridge and having a microwave. Two chairs and large TV nice too. Beds seemed really firm upon initial sit test but ended up sleeping fine and room seemed fairly quiet even having someone next to us. Really enjoyed the warm breakfast offering. That morning it was self-made waffles, sausage links, mini cheese egg omelettes, various breads and tasty muffins, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cold cereal, juice, milk & coffee. Perfect before checking out and starting your day. Cons: the toilet and tub were together ( separate from sink counter) and in tight quarters, toilet too low and too tight to wall making your elbow hitting the toilet paper roll and awkward to use. Had a dog, nice they accept but charged $60 (no dog treats) if weigh 50lbs+!! Odd they put dog guests next to others without. Offer coffee in the breakfast dining area all day but was barely warm both times we went. Ended up just warming in our room microwave. Should offer more TV channels/cable etc. Other wise would still stay again, probably without the dog.

We had a great experience working with Holly for our couple Kristen & Nathan's wedding! They kept…read moreus updated throughout the day, so we were able to focus on capturing all of the beautiful moments. She was organized, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly, which made our job stress-free and ensured the couple enjoyed their big day. We'd be happy to work together again and recommend Holly Rohrbacher Events to any couple looking for a great Coordination company!!

Holly did a fantastic job from beginning to end! I hired Holly for partial wedding planning and not…read moreonly did she start helping me lock down vendors from day one, she beat out the competition in her price by a mile, heck 20 miles! She charged me almost half what other vendors were charging. Our wedding was on Bainbridge Island and Holly was extremely familiar with all the vendors in the area and all of the vendors that have worked with our venue in the past. She was always ready for recommendations and emailed me consistently throughout the process so we were continuously moving forward with planning. She was such a positive presence to have at our wedding and I especially loved that she told everyone in our bridal party to go to her with questions and allow us to have our special day in peace. I cannot thank Holly enough for how beautifully she set up all the decorations I purchased. I was worried that things would be placed incorrectly or that something would be missing, but Holly captured my vision perfectly and did not miss a beat! I would not hesitate to recommend Holly for wedding planning services!

Ellen's Cakes & Catering is closed. Based on the reviews, I called to have a cake made for a…read morespecial occasion. I did reach Ellen, but she told me she has retired. :(

Ellen catered my wedding last weekend and she did such an excellent job, I was receiving…read morecomplements on the food all night. She was very easy to work with and accommodating to whatever I needed even at the last minute. She said that she loves doing catering and baking and has been her entire life. After meeting her and eating the food I really believe that to be true. I was referred to her by a friend who she did their wedding 20 years ago. Ellen's been doing this a long time, she doesn't have a business website or reviews I could find but she does have printed pictures to show you in person and references. Don't let that detract you, she was exceptional. Her prices were also unmatched, everyone else I interviewed for catering had a set menu and were thousands more. She was able to work within my budget. There were several things included in the service that other caterers charged for (ie she included plates, silverware, linens, etc). Her staff was very professional and she came early to set up. They stayed the entire night and everyone seemed happy to work for us. She made my cake with almond layers and layers of vanilla with raspberry filling. It was the best wedding cake I have ever tasted.