It was a dark and rainy night when I first arrived at Zen River Retreat. I pulled into the driveway…read moreto Erik welcoming me with his warm generous smile. He offered to help me with my bags into the Zen Cabin. The wood stove warmed the cabin with its sparkling flames. He offered me some tea. I had seen pictures on the website- but lo and behold its real! Could it really be more beautiful in person? Yes it can! Erik has created a place that is warm, tasteful, uplifting, sensual, spiritual, comfortable and comforting. I stayed 3 nights. Zen River Retreat helped me to rest, recover from my hectic life---I was thankful for the quiet, the enchantment, the long soaks in the hot tub by the river. Days gave way to solid nights rest in the cozy comforts of a very nice bed's firm mattress. During my stay I was so happy to find the kitchen so well equipped; I had everything I needed to cook up my nourishments. Less than 2 hours from Seattle! I plan on going back in the every season to enjoy newly the place I love to call "my perfect getaway" to see nature's beauty unfurl along that delightful Lil' Quilcene River Erik likes to call The Zen River~~ He really did create a treasure for us to enjoy! Thank you Erik for ALL your hard work~~ Winter 2020 Eden ~ Seattle

Heaven on Earth I plan to visit every year, reset, renew, rejuvenate the owner, Erik, is awesome,…read morehad the fire going when we arrived! The hot tub by the river is one of many favorite spots here, as well as the spa room, and nature in general!

Adorable newer cottage available daily, weekly or by the month. Great location very near Fort…read moreWorden's wonderful beaches and trails. Fully furnished with everything you could possibly need: Fireplace with remote control, TV, VCR and DVD player, complete kitchen, large master suite and full bath with tub. Sleeping loft with twin beds, and sleeper sofa for 2 more. Clean as can be with very comfortable decor. Outdoor deck with bar b que, and water view. Can't beat this place for the price.

My group did a working retreat here, checking in September 30th, 2011…read more Although the paperwork agreed to said we could check in at 3:00 PM, Gina allowed our out of state group to check in much earlier. Thank you! The furniture was all on the newer side, in good shape and very comfortable. One thing somewhat missing from the photos are of the front and back of the property. If there were, you would notice the property is on a really steep hill and there are lots of stairs. From the street level leading to the house, there are perhaps 25 really steep stairs. It wasn't an issue for anyone in our group, but I can see some people with difficulty negotiating stairs having problems and would definitely not recommend this house for you. The stairs don't go away once inside. It is a 4 story house with stairs everywhere. The bedrooms were really hit and miss. All had some kind of flat screen tv inside which was a nice touch, however some were rather "unconventional". For example, one bedroom on the top floor was up against the roof line, losing headroom and made it difficult to walk in around the bed without crouching. But, let's face it... You aren't renting this house to stay in the bedrooms all day. Another thing I thought different from the pictures is the water... Again.. more stairs and a hill to go down, but the water is MUCH closer than the photos show. The hot tub was a wonderful getaway in the evenings when it was misting outside... Great to look out over the water and relax. We did notice a few nozzles on the hot tub were not working properly, but that was minor. The rear yard/ beach area seemed very private. I know there were houses nearby, but the tree lines, bushes etc made it seem very private! This house is spread over 4 levels... So although it is good sized, there wasn't one particular room our group of 12 people could all sit down in sofas together in... or even eat a meal together.... We managed to pull up a few kitchen table chairs to the main room and make due, and ate "buffet style" in two groups.... The kitchen table seats 8 and the sofas in the grand room seat 6 comfortably... so if you are looking for one huge room where everyone has a seat, this house kind of lacks there. I have pointed out the worst about this property... and it isn't that bad. I would go back here in a minute... In fact, we are thinking about a family trip next time we visit!

Best cabin in Forks! This place is immaculate with a great kitchen. It is decorated simply and…read morewonderfully. My husband and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here or recommend it to anyone. We will definitely be back!! Clean bedroom with comfortable bed, sitting area and little breakfast alcove. The owners had great response time for answering questions and were wonderful to deal with. We are actually already scheduled for a return stay!

We absolutely hit the jackpot finding this place. We stayed in the smaller, one bedroom side of…read morethe house. It is attached to the main house so you can rent one or both depending on the size of your group. The owners were great about answering my voicemails and emails. There is a very small bedroom with a double or queen sized bed. The pillows and mattress weren't the best, but that might be my one single complaint. The living room has a nice TV, a DVD player and a bunch of DVDs, a cute little electric fireplace and a ton of comfy blankets. It was great to curl up on the couch with wine and a movie after a long, cold, wet day of hiking in Olympic National Park. The kitchen is updated and fully stocked, even had spices and such. There's a small dining area where we ate breakfast every morning. The price is great and way below any of the waterfront "resorts" I also found online. We ended up driving past some of the other places I considered and they looked like dumps. Our house was adorable and actually probably the nicest house in town, from what we witnessed. The location is unbeatable for trips into the Rainforest and Olympic National Park. Port Angeles is a quick 45-60 minute drive if you need a "city." The drive from Seattle airport to Forks is beautiful and was definitely a great part of our trip. A note on Forks, WA: This place is weird. Of course I'm aware of the Twilight phenomenon and the role Forks plays. There is NOTHING here. There are a couple of poor to mediocre restaurants. A main street with some everyday shops, hardware stores, and bizarre Twilight themed shops. We didn't spend any time in the town except for a couple dinners. We found Pacific Pizza to be the least disappointing. We would totally stay here again and would definitely recommend to friends.

We stayed for five days at the end of June and the first weekend of July. The guest quarters had…read morejust been completed and they were immaculate! The granite counter tops and tiled floors in the kitchen and bathroom were beautiful and the living area was exceptionally clean. Each bedroom was about the same size and had plenty of room for belongings including a good sized closet as well as a large dresser. There is a view of Liberty Bay from the windows and water access from the property, which we took advantage of as crab season opened the weekend we were there. Wade and Julia, the owners, were very accommodating and Wade even pointed us in the right direction to fill our limit on crab that weekend. The Guesthouse is central to everything we wanted to do in Poulsbo. It's a 3 minute drive to downtown, with great shops, especially Sluy's Bakery (the best doughnuts/pastries ever). It's about a five minute drive to to the local casino, where we enjoyed an evening of relaxing, low-stakes gambling and it's about 15 minutes to the ferry landing when we wanted to enjoy a couple of days sightseeing in Seattle. I can't say enough good things about our experience at the Lemolo Greenhouse Guesthouse. Very highly recommended!

From the owner: The Lemolo Greenhouse is beautiful waterfront property on Liberty Bay in Puget Sound, located just…read moreoff Lemolo Shore Drive in historic Poulsbo. A tranquil setting between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island and just 15 minutes from the Seattle ferry, it is a perfect destination for travelers looking for both comfort and adventure. Strike out on a wide variety of outings-from boutique shopping and fine dining to paddling, kayaking and hiking. Historic downtown Poulsbo is a quaint Scandanavian town and home to Sluy's Bakery, Tizley's Europub, and an active waterfront with seasonal festivals. Historic sights, beautiful port towns, and world-class hiking lie just over the Hood Canal Bridge in Olympic National Park. Or use one of our kayaks or paddleboards right here for a paddle around Liberty Bay and views of the Olympics and Mt. Rainier. Built in 2011, spacious accommodations are flexible and loaded with amenities.

They check off ALL the boxes here. They are very attuned to what guests need to enjoy their stay…read moreand we did enjoy. Dog friendly check Gorgeous views check Comfy bed check Great shower check Clean, well cared for cabin check Fine internet check Owners on site to get you anything you need check TV check Reasonable rates check Close enough from town but far enough to just relax at your cabin check FINALLY FOR EXTRA GREAT Heated, well cared for outside pool!!! CHECK and CHECK AGAIN I could go on but you need to see for yourself. :)

Such a special and surreally beautiful place! Jenn is so kind and accommodating, and took us on a…read morepersonal tour of the property when we checked in. We stayed in Cabin 4 which has huge windows/sea views, gorgeous sunsets, and a deck perfect for stargazing (The night sky views are mind blowing!) The king bed is super comfy, and there is a kitchen with everything you might need, as well as board games and puzzles. Everything inside and out is lovingly cared for. There is also a private beach with the prettiest little forest path leading up to it, and lots of seashells and cute birds and otters! You could honestly spend a whole trip on the property enjoying the views and taking walks along the beach. We adored our stay and will definitely be back next time we visit Port Townsend

Stayed at the fisherman cabin and it was the best!!! Super amazing views all around and it had the…read moreperfect ambiance.

We are really enjoying our stay here. The cabins are well appointed, and convenient. There is a…read morevery sweet dog who greeted us at check-in. The bed is moderate quality - not the highest quality mattress, but not the worst either. The area is beautiful, and we were able to do a day trip to Orcas island via the Anacortes ferry, and will be exploring the North Cascades National Park today.

Clean, comfortable and close to restaurants, shops and the water. Great place and friendly owners…read more Highly recommended.

My mother and I recently stayed at Garden Isle's Admiral House for the second year in a row. The…read morehost, Rick, is wonderfully friendly and accommodating and the home just right for our needs. The house has a ramp from the private driveway and a step-in shower which are( perfect for my 86-year old mom who has some mobility issues), plenty of beds for us and our companions, two nice full bathrooms plus a half bath, and a big great room living area with a nice functional kitchen, dining room, and family room. The yard is spacious and even has a play area with swings and slides that were great fun to explore with my 5 year-old great nephew. The Admiral House isn't fancy, but it's clean and nicely decorated. We'll return again and highly recommend this if you want to stay in a nice home within walking distance of downtown Coupeville.

The fireplace with the 8 bundles of wood delivered each day was tons of fun, and the views of the…read morebeach from #15 are fantastic. We got a gorgeous sunset one of the nights. We cooked a couple times in the full kitchen, and drove to Seabrook for lunch on another day. It's a low-tech throwback cabin experience with DVDs to borrow from the lodge and almost no cell reception, just a landline phone to call the lobby from (there is wifi though). Books up early because it's just such a fun place to stay!

What a nice place to get away to. cabins are spacious. and clean. Kitchens are stocked nicely…read more Bbqs.work great. Nice places to walk the dog. I it.