I can hardly believe there's a place that's so amazing, a vintage beauty - so available in…read moreWashington on the canal! I prefer this place over the expensive Alderbrook suites and Oceanside stays. It's a laid back atmosphere, so much hiking behind the park, you can bring your dog and nobody minds, there's even an awesome easily accessible forest dog trail. This is affordable yet safe and private. You can kayaks, swim, shrimping, crabbing, boating and it's safe. Theres a gazebo and fire pit with bbq grills. Completely affordable. I'd recommend this for any family with or without pets, or solo traveler who wants to get away, far better than air bnb prices and rules.

The most amazing hidden GEM! Family run and always a lovely crowd. They have paddle boards,…read morefloaties, kayaks, you name it. The general store is stocked with the most amazing take and bake pizzas, beer, wine, snacks, ect. Each villa or camper are so adorable with all the details you would want. Perfect for a family affair or a nice escape! Oysters can be collected from the beach (state limits apply) and it is a dreamy experience to be there. Very hard to leave!

Had a big wedding week with the family, and needed a day to decompress before heading back to…read morereality. I did a quick search for a cabin between the San Juan Islands and Portland and this spot popped up. It was exactly what I was looking for. A Rustic tiny house in the middle of the woods. Lemongrass the sweet orange cat greeted me upon arrival. So did a beautiful fawn. So much flora and fauna, that you will be immediately engulfed by nature. There are different themed cabins. I passed Glass, Jewel and Cozy on the way to my cabin, Lantern. Plenty of amenities to take this up quite a few notches from camping, and still maintain that disconnected vibe. I was able to use the refrigerator at the fully stocked outdoor kitchen to chill a few things I brought with me. The restroom in front of the kitchen has a modern hot shower, toilet and sink. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. In the cabin you have towels in the compartment behind the door. There is a heat wave going on right now, but if it was colder, there's a great little space heater inside the cabin. I slept great. Woke up to the sunrise, birds chirping, and trees everywhere. I would absolutely recommend staying here, and next time I'll bring stuff to make s'mores around the fire pit. Five stars.

It's perfect for a little getaway. I came with my youngest kiddo and our dog. We enjoyed the hot…read moretub, corn hole and tether ball at the beach too. We also walked the grounds and found a lot of swings, a hammock, and stream. The sound of the frogs at night is awesome. It's a pretty little area and nice and peaceful.

Cabin #3. We arrived after dark and the porch light was not working. Very hard to see where we…read morewere walking. Hand rail going up the 4 steps to the porch was wobbly. Door was left unlocked and offic was closed. Black mold on the ceiling in several areas above the shower (should this be reported?) So many large spiders that I started naming them. Noisy traffic as the cabin was right on a busy street. DO NOT recommend!

This place is awesome. I felt like heaven itself. I love the place, ooh the view, everything is…read morepretty. The house was sparkling clean, everything is perfect. I wish I stayed more then a weekend. It close to the lake and facing the beautiful mountains. I loved this place/the house.

This is a truly beautiful home on a gorgeous lake. We spent five nights with family and friends…read moreduring the first week of September and were blessed with warm weather to swim and kayak (kayaks provided at no charge ) in the lake and hike the nearby Olympic Peninsula trails. The home is exquisite, recently remodeled with gorgeously selected and appointed everything! The owners have spared nothing in appointing their home for comfort and environmental health and making all amenities available to guests: super clean everywhere, more than enough organic bed linens and towels, organic cleansers for hands, body, hair. Games, art supplies, books, magazine, DVDs, kayaks, floats, life jackets, and a fully equipped kitchen. All furniture and bed mattresses were super comfortable, super clean, and modern. The interior design in every room shows quality and high taste in finishings details. The owners provided more than sufficient information prior to check-in, and on the table inside there was a thick resource book covering all aspects related to the home, and to the surrounding community, including entertainment and activities near by in the area. You can tell the abundant love and generosity they poured into making this home an oasis for the soul and a perfect get away retreat from the hectic day to day. It sleeps 8-12 and is large enough for a gathering of family and friends which we so enjoyed. The home is situated on a bluff with a to-die-for view of the lake and mountains. The night time sky views are mesmerizing. They even provided a high quality set of binoculars. It is an easy walk down stairs or on a side path to Lake Cushman. Sitting on the dock at lakeside, or on the deck in Adirondack chairs up above, is simply gorgeous,quiet, relaxing and peaceful. It was really hard to leave on our last day....and we can't wait to come back.

We stayed in the "rustic" cabin, across the road from the inn itself. It was indeed rustic, and I…read morewouldn't want to cook there -no cooktop, and tiny kitchen space. In fact, tiny everything - living area, bathroom - except for the great king-sized bed in the bedroom. What really made our stay was hanging out in front of the owners' house next door, right on the canal! Amazing view and setting, so relaxing we would just sit and stare, or have a glass of wine. There is a fire pit, so if there's no burn ban that would be fun. Leo and Caroll were great hosts, and insist that they are OK with people like us virtually living in their front yard for hours!

Creekside is a quaint, rustic, but immaculate inn a bit North of Hoodsport proper. The tidy…read moregrounds include a firepit, potted flowers, and a groomed and expansive backyard. Wendy, the owner, and her manager, Royce, are professional, responsive, and thoughtful people. During a three week stay during the covid restrictions, I witnessed the rooms thoroughly cleaned after the departure of each guest, with employees wearing masks the entire time they were in each room. Units include living areas, fireplaces, separate bedrooms, and kitchens, which can save on food costs during an extended stay, and there is a laundry machine and dryer. One possible drawback is the quite dedicated Mom Hummingbird who built a nest immediately in front of the office entrance. She doesn't hurt anyone, but prepare to be startled!

We went for the first time for my birthday and we loved it! Staff were so kind and there were so…read moremany thoughtful touches. We loved going on the nature trails. I was impressed by how many fun things there were to do. The boat and paddle board rentals on sight were great to have, though we didn't have time to take advantage on this trip. I really enjoy a good classic a resort, but sometimes they are hard to find. The massage was amazing. She did such a wonderful job getting out knots and tight spots without hurting me. The only thing I wish there was is fresh coffee in the lobbies in the morning. I hate K cups, personally. They don't taste good and are bad for the environment. Plus making coffee in the room wakes my wife up and I like to let her sleep in. They have a coffee shop, but I wanted it in a mug. We ended up going to the restaurant for coffee and a fruit bowl which was perfect. I loved all the little spaces to hang out and enjoyed writing in the little workspace on our floor. The view and setting made it easy to feel productive and made my writing feel less boring than usual (I'm in school). The staff were all super sweet and thoughtful throughout. So happy that this magical place exists! Excited to return. Our favorite part was Brook the kitty. We are big fans of hers.

We went to Alderbrook for dinner on a weekday evening hoping for a better experience than the one a…read moreyear before. Sadly, no. Although we were seated quickly and had a nice view of Hood Canal, the service and food have not improved. Our waiter was very bland and gave the impression that he wasn't all that interested in being there. My GF had the crab cakes. As you can see in the photo, each was about the size of a fifty-cent piece. So each cost around $20 and were not worth anything close to that. My miso sturgeon was only ok. Dry and without a hint of miso, it was disappointing. The best item was the side Brussels Sprouts. Crisp and tasty. So, the restaurant and resort are well located, and I'm sure the hotel rooms are nice. You just may want to eat elsewhere.

Because it's located on the border of Olympic National Park it probably doesn't get as much traffic…read moreas it deserves. From the road, you can't even tell it's there so don't blink or you'll miss it. We only needed to stop over night before we headed into the park. The employee opened up the store to check us in after hours which was wonderful. When we walked into the room, we were surprised to see a couch, microwave, mini fridge, fireplace, and a separate bedroom. The bed was very comfortable and even had a down comforter. If we wouldn't have been just passing through, we would have loved to stay here locked up for a couple's getaway.

Not a "five star" hotel in the normal sense of the word, but if you miss the way country motels…read morewere in the 1960s (like the Bates Motel, without any taint of the creepyness), this is your place. Quaint, even to the old-style key fobs. Nice, quiet, scenic location. As I said, not five-star like the Plaza Hotel, but non-pretentious, traditional and good value for the price. I think they only have one or two rooms going, and they are not pushing the business too much, so you may have trouble getting in.

Commonly known as "The Yellow House" right off Highway 101 in Hoodsport, WA, is the place where…read moremany Scuba Divers get certified for diving in the Pacific Northwest. This facility is perfectly located in the quiet quaint town of Hoodsport, WA. The house sleeps up to 21 guests with a garage for staging scuba gear & a rinse & drying room. There is ample parking. If you need groceries or scuba supplies, it's an easy 5 minute walk, or a 60 second drive. Beach access is simple and just across the street, but you need to be aware of cross-traffic, since it is on Highway 101. The diving is superb here & is maintained so that people cannot harvest sea life, so you're able to see all sorts of crab & fish. There are guide ropes out in the water to follow & checkpoints where you can see wrecked boats underwater. I highly recommend doing a night dive as you're able to witness the bio-luminescence when you agitate the water & it lights up like fire flies underwater. The only negative is that the wi-fi @ the Yellow House is spotty & you need to either be upstairs or on the main floor, or right next to the inside stairwell to get good reception. Overall Rating: 90% Accommodations: 5/5 Beach Access: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Internet: 3/5

"The Yellow House" is located right off Highway 101, about 30 minutes south of Olympia. There is a…read morelot of parking, which was great for our large group of friends. The actual beach is just across the street (Highway 101), literally a stones throw away. The downstairs portion of the house is almost barracks-type, a lot of beds for a lot of people. There is a grocery store ~2 minutes away. We had some issues with the Wi-Fi while trying to listen to music throughout the weekend. We did get to enjoy the hot tub, which was fantastic in the cold weather and the place was pet-friendly.