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!

Raspberry Ridge Farm is a hidden gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. While they don't openly advertise as…read morea wedding venue, we were lucky enough to book them for our wedding in July. The value cannot be beat for the quality of service you get. First, the whole venue is yours for the weekend. No other guests are booked at the B&B on a wedding weekend (and you get access for the WHOLE weekend). Second, Paulette and Ron are so accommodating and helpful, even before your wedding weekend. Any time we needed to come up and check things out, they welcomed us to visit. The space is beautiful. We had an outdoor wedding, with a gorgeous western view of the Olympic mountains and a reception in the spacious barn. We had no problems fitting our whole wedding (150 guests) while leaving room for a bar and dance floor. The rooms in the B&B are beautiful and spacious. And the breakfast food was amazing. We would absolutely recommend Raspberry Ridge Farm to anyone looking to get married in Kitsap County.

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.

The Sip participated in this year's Poulsbo Blues & Jazz (PB&J) weekend and we stopped in for a…read moreset! We didn't eat but did check out a few of the beverage offerings. Initially we were a little dumbfounded at the idea of purchasing and pouring our own drinks. But, they were well staffed with friendly help for first-timers such as ourselves. It's really quite simple once you get the hang of it - maybe too simple. The one drawback for me was the limited selection of beers. Perhaps I am just spoiled by places with too many taps! It was a fun visit and we will likely be back.

We were visiting Poulsbo with our two daughters and grandson and decided to stop and try Sips…read more The staff was friendly and it's a fun place for kids. We ordered the nachos, a charcuterie board and a kids little board. They were all good sized , fresh & tasty. Even the kids board for eight dollars had a great assortment. We would definitely go back on our next visit to Poulsbo. Clean & upbeat. Great for kids

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.

I have revisited my previous 2-star review, which mainly centered around extremely rude service…read morefrom one of their staff, so as to downgrade it to a 1-star after reading 'Micah's reply, not only to me, but to several other reviewers, as well. Forget about the paper thin walls, funky 70's decor and smelly rooms- all of those things are true, but if you want to see for yourself the REAL reason not to ever consider staying at this establishment, just read through some of this Micah character's replies to people on here. Rude, combative, & unwilling to take ownership of the issues repeatedly observed by multiple people. 8/5/2026 update: I find it very interesting that this Micah character, that I have never met in person, bloviates & puffs up his chest saying "I stand by my employees 100%", but my question to him is "well, where were you during all this???". According to this maniac I was causing a big huge scene, yet he just hid behind his desk and didn't involve himself?!? LMFAO. Okay, big guy.... Enjoy your pathetic life in your stinky hotel. Make sure you get the last word in every Yelp review left by paying customers, because that'll show 'em to never come back to your place. Wow....

I worked with Holly through a semi-coordination package for my wedding at the Manor House on…read moreBainbridge Island, and I was thrilled with her services and support. I consulted Holly on my planning questions in the months leading up to my wedding, and then she served as my day-of coordinator. She was great at communicating and offered perfect vendor recommendations for my vision/budget. Our wedding day couldn't have gone any smoother thanks to Holly's expertise! She is also such a lovely person -- bringing a relaxed yet organized and confident energy to the day that perfectly matched how we wanted the day to feel.

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!!

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.