Resting on 26 acres of stunning northwest countryside, the Queen Bee is charming, cozy, and crafty…read morewith magazine-worthy old world French design throughout. It has a personalized "I'm going to that OneReallyAwesome Aunt's house" bed & breakfast-style feel; a classy and creative getaway! Bring your girls and stay for a night or more in one of the two sleepover rooms... or come just for a day to experience one of the many craft workshops offered. My first time to the Art Cottage was an all day soldering/jewelry workshop with artist Terri Brush. The warm and bubbly owners, Kim & JoNell, planned a beautiful tomato soup & italian panini lunch for us halfway through the day, adding culinary excellence to the already amazing experience. The only thing that could make an art workshop at the Cottage better is plenty of inspiring snacks-- and they had those covered too! They served a caramel apple dessert, coffee, tea, and other refreshments through the art day, including a tray of leaf-shaped autumnal cookies straight out of the oven. The Cottage's class schedule is expanding and it's eclectic, ranging from soldering, jewelry, and photography workshops to mushroom foraging adventures (!!) and full cooking classes and demonstrations. The Queen Bee Art Cottage is a unique blend of creativity, escape, and enlightenment. Go to play, refresh, and let your artistic side come out... all while feeling posh and pampered!

The Queen Bee Art Cottage in Olympia is warm, inviting and well organized much like its owners Kim…read moreBridges and JoNell Quinton. We spent two days and one night at the cottage participating in the French Flea and had many opportunities to observe Kim and JoNell as the organizers and gracious hosts of a major event. The French Flea is an upscale market offering unusual and sought after items to the public with something for everyone. The vendor selection was great and included local and out of state folks. A big thanks to Mary Corso, Courtyard Antique Mall owner, for inviting me. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail makes every event a positive experience. The caterers served creative and ample portions of tasty food at a very fair price. Loved the watermelon water, it was such a refreshing surprise on our 97 degree day!. Another big bonus was the ample parking provided for the vendors and the public. The cottage is easy to find, less then a mile from the freeway but a tranquil world apart. The cottage was open to the public throughout the event and we heard many oohs and aahs as visitors explored the many nooks, crannies and amenities provided for guests. The cottage is a delightful retreat offering custom bed linens, fluffy guest robes, a great shower in the bathroom and several comfortable areas for lounging, reading or cozy visiting as in our case. And pampering begins as you arrive and continues your entire visit. We were welcomed back to the cottage after a long day with wine, cupcakes and candles. However my favorite treat, was fresh brewed coffee which greeted us in the morning , a great start to another day at the cottage. And you ask...would we participate in the French Flea again...am already signed up and preparing for next years event! Again you ask, would we return to the cottage...a resounding yes, just as soon as our schedules permit. Go and Enjoy!

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!

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.

Clean rooms, friendly staff and close to the water. It was nice to go on vacation and have a quiet…read moreplace to lay my head. Breakfast buffet is okay.

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.

Well, so far so good. A Fuel station and little store next door…read more . Reception was a very nice and charming woman. Fully sold out on a Friday night. But this room is so minimalist. No Art, tiny wall tv. The Wi-Fi password is beyond complicated. I ll just go cell. Trains and announcement horns a block away. Hope it's only a couple tonight. Last one was a 1/2 hour ago. It will do but I wouldn't send family here. Update: The train runs behind the hotel. Maybe every 4 hours. And since there is a crossing with no guards the horn blow is long and slow. We won't be back.

Big room but it is in the parking lot of a gas station. so 24/7 noisy. And next to a train track…read more Jessica was wonderful.

"Our family has been staying in the lovely Castle on Walnut Loop since last summer. The house is…read morespotless, comfortable, and well stocked with everything we could need. (The towels are amazing!) The neighborhood is well-kept, friendly, quiet, and safe, and the garden is just beautiful, with a small, but private, backyard. The landlady has been thoughtful, flexible, and supportive of our family's needs since before our arrival. We've been so glad that we found the Castle, and when it's time to move on, we expect to remember our time here fondly." Jill & Gary K

Wonderful homes Great service Marilynn goes out of her way to make her guest happy the cookware is…read moretop of the line

I was planning my birthday trip out to Seattle and was looking for places to stay. I was looking up…read morehotels and none just stood out to me. Ever since staying at a B&B in Napa, I ended searching for one in Seattle and stumbled upon Greenlake Guest House. I checked availability, what they offer and so forth and grew too love it and wanted to book our stay with them! Julie our host was so amazing! She was kind and attentive! When we arrived she gave us a tour of the house and showed us to our room! There is a community fridge with water and sodas as well as a Keurig for coffee or tea. There was a welcome basket and bottle of wine that was provided with our stay. Julie told us that we can use their contactless app to put in our breakfast order or utilize the sheet that was provided. She told us that we can pick as little or as much as we wanted. I read great reviews on her homemade granola and definitely had to try it! After breakfast they would give you the sheet to choose breakfast for the next day. Everyday there's something different and everything that we had tried has been delicious! They bake fresh cookies everyday and you have the option to request for them on the menu and if you need your room cleaned. Julie and her staff were all so amazing to us during our stay! We really enjoyed our time here and appreciate their hospitality! Will definitely stay again whenever we visit again!

Had a fantastic stay here in December for a girl's weekend. We rented out all the rooms and hung…read moreout in the common area crafting, chatting, and watching cheesy Christmas movies. So relaxing and restorative. Breakfast was a treat and our hosts were the perfect amount of present.

You shouldn't believe any negative reviews- we addressed these concerns with Jillian (who is the…read morenicest, kindest host you've ever met) and previous tenants were causing issues, and wrote misleading reviews. Dabob guesthouse was fantastic, well equipped (with great knives). You need to know when you stay at a beach in the northwest that these are not Hawaii sandy beaches, these beaches have shells, it is completely unmolested by typical overcrowding. If you are as interested in a real getaway as I was, you should consider talking to Jillian, she is incredibly knowledgable about the area, kind, hospitable, friendly, and she obviously treats everyone like family.

We rented a beautiful appointed home, " madrona splendor" for a week with our family of 8. The home…read moreis in a beautiful setting. We watched eagles, seals, kingfishers.. From the two decks. Comfy outdoor furniture and wine chilled in the wine fridge made it perfect. I enjoyed the many features in the kitchen, from chilled drawers and warming drawers, wine fridge and double ovens. But I wish I would have brought my own knives. The master bedroom was comfy and the 4x8 rain shower was refreshing. What we found extremely disappointing was the lack of a sandy beach. The beach was full of very sharp oyster shells and rocks, some 16 inches high. This was a big concern since our grandkids are 3 and 7. Even with shoes we all have sliced ankles. Thankfully the next door neighbor told us we could use the beach in front of his house which we did. After three vacations around the canal, the grandkids are asking for a lake vacation. Guess grandpa and I will enjoy the canal properties ourselves..... That's a good thing! ;-).