I randomly stopped by Gearhouse Coffee Shop in Seattle around 6 pm and honestly did not expect it…read moreto be this lively on a Wednesday evening. The place was packed as they were having a board-game night. It was actually really fun to see everyone was into their games, chatting, laughing, just super good vibes. I ordered a lavender latte and it was amazing. What really stood out is that this place is way more than just a typical coffee shop. It feels like a community spot, the kind of place designed for people to hang out, meet others, study, or just do their own thing. I noticed they seem to offer memberships and different activities, which I'm definitely planning to check out next time. If you're in the area and want great coffee & a genuinely warm, community-driven atmosphere, definitely check this place out.

Overall a pretty cool concept and very comfortable place to enjoy a coffee, read or work. There is…read morea variety seating options at Gearhouse Coffee eg Booths, tables and comfy chairs. There is also a wall with books however I did not check it out, so I'm not sure if it was like an honor library or books for sale. I just really like the ambience of the interior. There are a variety of coffee and tea options and also some pastries. We got there about an hour before closing and looked like most of the pastries were sold out. The pastries I saw were by sea wolf, which is delicious bakery. I ordered a tea and it was piping hot. There's an area for sugars, however there are no milk carafes out. You have to ask the barista if you need milk. The tea blend was quite good. It looks like they rent out outdoor gear which adds to the vibe of this shop. I definitely go back

It's not horrible. It is winter. I am not having the same problems as the people who stayed in the…read moresummer. It reminds me of the very old hotels in Westport. None of the furniture matches. I would not want to stay here had I looked it up. The type of people I see over here makes sense why the rates are what they are. It is loud but okay with headphones. The hospital is right beside it. So you will hear the ambulance and a lot of police cars. They are loud as the windows have never been upgraded to noise canceling. The rooms are very small. The tv is very deceiving. There is only one channel. The tv makes you believe you can watch anything. You can only watch Las Vegas. Fine I have a phone. This is not a big deal. The best thing is the lamps have chargers on them. Your phone will charge very quickly on them without overheating.

Loud, sketchy parking area. No elevators. Misleading photos show Rooms with kitchens and that is…read morenot what you get when you reserve a room. Next to hospital so expect to hear sirens throughout the day and night.

Great mushroom foraging class today. Very informative and we had a great time. The little store has…read morea really high quality selection of books and souvenirs. We took our little dog and our own vehicle to the foraging site. Gorgeous second growth forest and so many mushrooms to discover. Our guide Jerry was fantastic! We highly recommend this class.

I absolutely loved my kayaking experience with our guide, Chance. He was so personable, easy -…read moregoing, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. He paddled at my pace, pointed out wildlife, and was extremely gracious in answering my numerous questions about the area and numerous tangents. What really sealed the deal of loving him as our guide was his willingness to chuckle at all my endless dad jokes. I highly recommend this company, especially if by Chance you can request this phenomenal guide.

This was one of the best coffees that I had in the Seattle area. My fiancé got a caramel latte and…read moreI got a Cortado and both were perfect. This is such a cool and unique coffee house. They lean in on community and outdoors by offering classes for people to come and learn or to rent gear. It also has taps for beer! If I lived in the area, this would be my go to spot. The place has ample seating for people come and work. The staff was welcoming. What's not to love!

Gearhouse is amazing…read more I stumbled onto the site while looking for gear rental. My friend was flying up from the Bay Area for a break, and we were looking to go on an overnight camping trip. He'd never backpacked before, and while I'd been a few times, I'd always gone with friends who had the gear and knew what they were doing. After hours of research on spring hikes, we chose a hard first hike, the Lakeshore Trail in Chelan. It trip was 17 miles with 3500ft elevation gain, which we we had to do as an overnight trip because of other commitments. When renting gear you have a few options. There are a number of online companies that will drop gear off at your house, but they never responded to my emails. I figure they don't really exist and their websites are phantoms. The real default in Seattle is REI. REI provides a great service, but the experience at Gearhouse is way better. REI only offers a la carte options, you have to cobble together a gear list and pick the right items. At Gearhouse, you don't have that labor. You have a conversation about the hike you are doing and some preferences about the items you want, and they pick out a full list for you. The gear they carry is better, on our trail we met a backpacker that regularly does 200+ mile trips, and she had the same ultralight gear we rented. For items they don't carry they'll provide recommendations for you to buy. It's a huge help. REI also requires you to clearly specify dates for pickup and drop-off and charges per day. Gearhouse has a six-day window for members. You can pick up gear a bit early when it's easy for you without worrying about a micro-cost for one extra day. And if you get back late or want to take an extra day on the hike, you don't have to worry about missing a drop-off. Also, each tent and sleeping combo is a bit different, so we literally set up the tent in the Gearhouse space before we left. When we got to our campground we had intense wind, and without that prep it would have been frustrating to get everything together on the spot. That's not something you get with most rental companies. Finally, remember the hours I spent planning a hike. Well, if I'd signed up to Gearhouse earlier, I would have saved that time. They're experts and they will sit and listen to what you want and help pick out the perfect hike. I know this review is effusive, but I'm being genuine. This is a great service run by real experts who care about their members, the outdoors, and making sure folks have a great experience.

It's nice, the drinks can be a bit pricey. Not sure I'd come back, but if you're into this thats…read morefair. The drinks taste pretty standard, but I've had more for cheaper. It's pretty fast with lots of seating.

Yes, I've been a customer from the beginning. Love that Caffe Vita is celebrating their 30th year…read morein business! I've visited their cafes on Capitol Hill, and by KEXP/Seattle Center, and Fremont many times over three decades...can't believe just posting a Yelp shoutout for the Capitol Hill site. Love that they are able to carry that indie, hipster swagger but without attitude. Welcoming baristas and consistent mochas for me, whether iced or hot. I also enjoy a cookie with my bev once in awhile. I also buy their Theo blend beans from nearby grocery stores. However, I stopped in yesterday to buy a 12oz tin of their 30th Anniversary blend ($26, 10/25/25). Look forward to tasting those chocolate, blueberry, and praline notes when freshly ground and brewed. Congrats Caffe Vita for 30 years & all the best for many more!

Love the location, near deer harbor on Orcas Island. Rooms were very nice, with outside hot tub…read more You need to be in relatively good shape though as the units are built on a steep hill. A bit hard to drive around as there are one way streets. Not good for walkers or wheelchairs. Staff is great and very helpful. Enjoyed my stay.

We had a great time during the offseason. Beautiful view. The three rooms and water view was…read moreamazing. Hot tub is on the deck looking at the harbor.

Amazing place for a staycation. I wanted to get away for a night and have a solo bacchanalia, and…read moreWillows Lodge was perfect. I had fries and rose in the fireside lounge, I had champagne and Fran's chocolates in the bathtub in my room, and I had barking frog room service for breakfast. The bed was comfy, I could watch TV from the bath, the room was spacious. Will definitely come here again and use the spa facilities.

My family and I bought tickets to the Willows Lodge special Easter brunch. We showed up 15 minutes…read moreearly and I kind of think they're not too used to doing this. There was no one there to greet us and looked like that they were still getting the dining room ready. The hostess did not come out until five minutes before seating time. I was kind of disappointed since this was supposed to be a special Easter brunch, but there was nothing to indicate that this was for Easter other than a few of the desserts. No Easter bunny, there are a couple Easter egg decorations on every table, but that was about it. Still, the ambience was good, a fancy brunch at a fancy hotel. The wait staff provided excellent service. The food was provided in a pretty good spread. The prime rib and the fresh oysters were probably the standout of the food. I don't know why they only have one person with two tiny hot plates to man the made to order station there for everyone. The family did like the desserts, they were very cute. My wife thought that they were too sweet, but that just means I like them a lot. All in all, it was a good brunch to experience once for a special occasion. No huge complaints here.

August 7, 2025 We stayed in our motorhome here for a few…read moredays. It's a great location in the Port Angeles area. We had a nice pull through site with full hook ups. We would've preferred to be in a more secluded back in site, but no complaints. They have a nice laundry area and a nice game area in the central part of the park. The park is well maintained and staff are very flexible. The park let us store our motor home there for a few days in the overflow area for a nominal fee so that we could take the ferry over to Victoria to spend a few days. The park is less than a 15 minute drive to the ferry.

I grew up traveling around with my family in our travel trailer and I've been to many RV…read morecampgrounds and this was by far the nicest!! Everything at this park feels modernized and efficient. As an 18 year old Oregonian solo traveler car camping my way up to Canada, they were super accommodating and booked me a tent camping spot to save me some money! Having easy access to washers, dryers, full kitchen set up, and HOT showers was lovely and made this experience all the better. You do have to pay to do your laundry and for the showers, but laundry was like $2.50 a load and a nice hot shower was just $1. Totally worth it!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Definitely coming back here at some point in my life!! Highly recommend!!

Totally recommend Olympic Lodge. Nice clean establishment with a great staff. Nice workout room,…read morecomfortable beds no complaints. They do offer a continental breakfast which was nice.

I did not do research prior to booking because it was a random plan to go and visit olympic…read morenational park I went to booking.com and check hotels and the olympic lodge at ayres looks good and i just booked it Lo and behold it was a good decision my hubby was happier than me of the choice i made first it was located at a good spot port los angeles close to downtown which means close to stores , supermarket and food area !!! Second they helped me figure out what to see at the park knowing we have literally one day to explore that helps a lot !! The staff are all nice , the ambiance of the place everything is so cozy and warm , even the decor only Thing with continental breakfast is aint hood no matter what hotel oh well :( but overall i highly recommend this lodge !!!!!!!