Was So Great, We Stayed An Extra Night!

Feb 2012

Had a terrific time to celebrate my best friend's 40th birthday! I have a high stress job, and every now and then I feel the need to get away, so this was a perfect thing for all of us. It was very comfortable for me and my friend's family. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was compared to other places we've been. The kids enjoyed the trucks to play with outside and we had a couple evenings around the fire outside while we drank tea. Even though it was rainy much of the time we were there, getting away for a few days was a great way to relax. We baked cookies, a cake, and had some gourmet meals while we were there. The scenary was great and the grounds were well taken care of. What was the icing on the cake was the opportunity to hand feed a herd (yes and entire herd) of deer!! It was such a magical moment that I will probably never forget it. My only recommendation is to be careful with the banisters. We had to warn the kids that they weren't very secure. My friend and I are thinking about coming back for a girlfriend retreat with a few others sometime. Communication with the owner was fantastic and much appreciated. In fact, she was extremely kind when my friend forgot her soup pot and it magically appeared on her doorstep one day. That spoke volumes to us and was a huge blessing. We'll definitely call on her again in the future for another reservation.

Maria,
Bellingham, WA

We just wish we could have stayed a whole week.

Feb 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The outdoor fire and feeding the deer were the BEST! I was fascinated with the flooring inside the house. I had never seen stone floor like that on the INSIDE of a home. We just wish we could have stayed a whole week. (isn't that what everyone says? Vacation is never long enough!)
Thank you,

Amber
Bellingham, WA

Happy New Year to US!

December 2011

Happy New Year to US!

We had a wonderful, magical weekend. Loved everything about the place. So homey and such a great retreat. We'll be back!

Lindsay, Bonnie and Abbie, the Portuguese Water Dog
Lynnwood, WA

Beautiful place.... a magical Christmas.

December 2011

Beautiful place, we had a magical Christmas. Saw 4 deer, an eagle, and Mt. Baker was in full view one beautiful day. We will be back!

Jan, John, Christina, Inge-Lisa, Richard and Joe.

Mill Creek, WA and
Oslo Norway

The grounds are beautiful and the views spectacular.

November 2011

We enjoyed our stay in your lovely home. The grounds are beautiful and the views spectacular. The weather was November blustery, but we loved the fireplace. The well appointed kitchen helped in the preparation of our Thanksgiving feast. We hope to return for another visit!

Dan and Martha,
Alexandra, VA

Peter and Katie
Bellingham, WA

The chef was great!

November 2011

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We so enjoyed the view, the deer and Bald Eagle. The baby loved the trees and the fire. The chef was great and nice not to go anywhere and have such a gourmet meal. The mountain with the moon rising was a special treat--we had a very relaxing time.

Cheers,

Corrie, Matt and Abigail,
Seattle, WA

Beautiful home and location!

October 2011

Thank you for sharing your home and beautiful view.

Terry,
Spokane WA

Beautiful home and location! Would love to come back again some day. Thank you for your hospitality!

Nancy,
Silverdale WA

a glorious stay and our family truly cherished it!

August 2011

Thank you for sharing this wonderful home. It was very relaxing enjoying a yummy warm coffee, a good book and such a majestic view. It has been a glorious stay and our family truly cherished it!

Olivia
Yakima, WA

We felt very blessed...

August 2011

Many thanks - lovely home and setting! Just what we hoped for. Gardens are beautiful. View is peaceful and serene. Mt. Baker majestic and the deer were incredible. We felt very blessed to enjoy such a lovely home and environment.

Christina and Mike,
Yakima, WA

We were able to create many lasting memories.

August 2011

Thanks so much for providing such a lovely setting for our two families to unite! We especially enjoyed

: the big swing (Gavin 7)
: seeing the Orca whale pod (Samantha)
: the serenity (Jonathan)
: the view of Mt. Baker and dragon flies (Nancy)
: feeding the deer (Molly)
: playing in the yard and all the pathways (Talin 12)
: biking, swimming in the ocean and playing games (Emily 17)
: Night time campfires (Brad)
: using the hot tub, the setting (Conner 16)

We were able to create many lasting memories and are thankful for the many opportunities.

Blessings,
Brad, Samantha, family and friends
Vancouver, BC, Canada

The home is decorated in such as lovely way..

July 2011

Thank you for providing the most wonderful house and setting for a delightful 50th birthday weekend celebration! One day was gloriously sunny with Mt Baker in full view and featuring a snow cap; the next was overcast and so we cuddled inside. Either way, we enjoyed having outside (via fire-pit) or inside (via fireplace) fires.

The home is decorated in such as lovely way it felt like we were guests in a well-cared-for home. Thanks again!

Kiki and extended family.
Bellevue, WA

The deer and the raccoons were a big hit.

July 2011

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and view with us. The deer and the raccoons were a big hit. We'll take home great memories and maybe return someday. Thank you.

Amber and Bill,
Pueblo, CO

My dog loved it too!

June 2011

This house is amazing! Very relaxing, nice views of the water and mountains. Everyday was sunny. I loved the wildlife, bonfire and hot tub. My dog loved it too!

Lisa,
Seattle

Very Relaxing. Magnificent setting. Beautiful home.

June 2011

Wonderful home away from home. Very Relaxing. Magnificent setting. Beautiful home. Thank you!!!

Terry and Ellen
Michigan

We loved The Beachwood..

June 2011

I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for allowing us to stay in your property this past weekend. Without your generousity we would have missed the opportunity! We loved The Beachwood.. Especially all the little touches and amenities such as the well stocked kitchen, all the beach items (rocks, anchors), manicured garden, fire wood and Trader Joe shampoo. We can tell that you've got great taste!! We will definitely spread the word and refer it to our families and friends!

Cliff and Jenn
Vancouver, BC, Canada

My younger brother saw 5 deer and 4 racoons.

June 2011

Thank you for lending us you're home. The view was spectacular! My younger brother saw 5 deer and 4 racons. We rentend some bikes (2( and for a few bike rides. The view was beautiful when we woke up to leave. The sun was just rising. We went down to the beach and hunted for crabs.

Thank you!

The C's
Bellevue, WA

..the home and setting will be a wonderful memory.

May 2011

We are here for a weekend getaway. Dropped the kids in Bellingham and made our way to this beautiful spot.

The hike up the Baker trail (just down the road a bit on your right) was quite a workout but worth the effort. We travel to the San Juans frequently from our home in Port Townsend but the home and setting here will be a wonderful memory.

Thank you and God Bless.

Jay and Marie,
Port Townsend, WA

view of the water, the trees, the sunrise... is breath taking!

April 2011

Your home is beautiful!

Everything was neat and very clean!

The view is amazing! Especially out the bedroom window. The beautiful view of the water, the trees, the sunrise... is breath taking!

Thank you for sharing your home with us! :)

Ismail and family
Seattle, WA

...extremely comfortable with two families.

March 2011

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! We were extremely comfortable with two families. (three boys aged 9/12/12). We even went to Mt. Baker to ski. We ski a lot at home, so to experience Mt. Baker with it's awesome view's was incredible!

Grilled up lots of wonderful food including fresh caught whole side of Halibut from Barlean's - the nicest, most helpful people we met!

People on the island were all very friendly-- nice bonus. :)

Thank you for the very clean home and fresh flowers-- among other things!

We had a wonderful time and would recommend to our friends.

Thank you so much!!!

2 Families,
Cascade, ID

We have thoroughly enjoyed every moment

September 2010

We have thoroughly enjoyed every moment here at Beachwood. The house and garden are wonderfully kept--it feels like a home that is loved. Thank you so much for letting us stay. We will definitely return in the near future.

Nicola and Chris,
Seattle

Parents
UK