One of the most pleasant and beautiful times I have had in my life.

September 2009

One of the most pleasant and beautiful times I have had in my life. Thank you for making a special occasion so delightful. Look forward to many return visits!

Christopher
Bellingham, WA

Enjoyed many hours on the deck just relaxing

August, 2009

Beautiful accommodations. Could not think of one thing we would have needed to make our stay more enjoyable. Really enjoyed the garden, hot tub and beautiful sunsets. Kitty from next door welcomed us each day. Certainly enjoyed many hours on the deck just relaxing. Thanks again for a very enjoyable stay.

Dan, MI

Ellen & Brad
Seattle, WA

Relaxing week, great sunsets!

July 2009

Relaxing week, great sunsets!!!

Boo Emily and Jackie
Carry, NC

We had a wonderful time, in a beautiful home.

July 2009

We had a wonderful time, in a beautiful home. Loved the beach. Thanks for sharing.

The Girls!

We'll always have good memories of this beautiful place.

June, 2009

This was a wonderful retreat-- we loved the music of the swainson's thrush in the back woods (thanks to the generous neighbor who shares the woods). A white crowned sparrow serenaded us all day in the fron tyeard. The whole island is lovely with birdlife.

My mother, who is 84 says these the best sunsets she's seen in her entire life, "except for once in Scotland". The colors are like the JMW Turner paintings, as well as the mist on the morning water. Why is there a silvery-white line at the horizon?

We'll always have good memories of this beautiful place.

Denise and Brooks
Brooks, Oregon

Everything was fun.

I had a great time here. I liked playing games, watching tv and sitting by the fire while reading. Everything was fun. I loved staying here. After a day I felt at home. And I have one word to describe it Wicked!

Julia (age 9)
Vancouver, BC

We leave unwillingly and with heavy hearts.

October 2008

We're from England, via Phoenix AZ and Vancouver BC--but... WE'RE ALL LUMMI ISLANDERS NOW!

This has been special. Fabulous weather helped, but there's much more to say. We loved Island View and felt very much at home here. This house works and it fives a very comforting and happy feel.

As for Luminous Lummi, what a place. Haven't see so many kinds of vegetation in on small place--from sea-swept coast to conifer forest--to what look to me like an English country lane from my youth, with blackberries and wonderful falling leaves dropping off in front of us.

Other highlights:
Blue Heron in flight
Spectacular beach walks
Chatting at the Islander Store
Taproot Cafe and Willows Inn (Sadly the Beach Store Cafe was closed when we were here)

We leave unwillingly and with heavy hearts.

Jane & Tim, Julia, Charlotte
Vancouver, BC

Clare
Phoenix, AZ

What a great place!

October 2008

What a great place! Thank you for sharing it.

Larry and Nelda,
Boise, Idaho

We had the most wonderful time imaginable.

September 2008

We had the most wonderful time imaginable. The house is beautiful. Everything was perfect, the views, the kitchen, all the appliances.

We came all the way from Isreal to see Lummi Island, and would not hesitate to come again.

Aaron and Shelley
Isreal

..our perfect honeymoon dream, come true.

August 2008

My wife and I have enjoyed our stay here. This has proved to be our perfect honeymoon dream, come true. The view has been stunning. We hope to revisit some day.

Until next time,

Brian and Rebekah
Castlerock, CO

Your wonderful home will always hold special memories for us.

July 2008

This is our last evening to take in the incredible view.

We have extended family here on Lummi, so it was a very special to see them. Our daughter and her family were here from Tampa, Florida. They were staying at the Jewel family cabin. It was so wonderful to see them! But, it's always hard to say goodbye. We haven't seen them since last October.

Your wonderful home will always hold special memories for us. Thank you for sharing it with us.

John, Jan
Portland, Oregon

What a perfect way to see the San Juan Islands

July 2008

What a perfect way to see the San Juan Islands. This was our first trip to the Northwest and what a beuatiful place to stay. The house was beautiful and thank you for all the little touches. We will always remember the dinners on the deck and the deer wandering around. Best day was our trip with Captain Charlie to Matia Island on his sailboat. Just perfect, as we saw some Seals and Bald Eagles.

Sue, Jamie, Adam
Pennsylvania

A wonderful week overlooking the water

June 2008

"A wonderful week overlooking the water. Lots of naps, great meals, hot tub sessions and great walking from the back yard to the ferry and around. Lots of birds (35), Orcas, Porpoises and Seals along with deer and smaller critters. It was a great place to gather our family. I hope we can make it back one day".

Joseph and Mary
Indiana

Eleanor, Jake and Joseph
Oregon and Utah

...it's food and nourishment for the heart and soul

March 2008

"Island View is aptly named and we greatly enjoyed the scenery, but it doesn't capture the peace and nourishment we found in the sunsets, the gusting winds, the friendly neighbors, the house itself and the passionately tended gardens. Being here is more than just an Island View, it's food and nourishment for the heart and soul".

We'll be back!

Beth & Ray
San Rafael, CA

We were very impressed

March 2008

"Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We were very impressed with the thoughtfully appointed accommodation. We have rented a house for our retreat for six years, but this one was the best by a long shot. We much enjoyed the Lummi Island blackberry syrup presented to us on our first day by a gracious neighbour.

We hope to come again".

Wendy, JoAnne, Pam, Martha
Osoyoos, BC, Canada

It is so easy to let time slip by without a care in the world

February 2008

"I was in such a need of a vacation. This location provided for me the solitude and beauty I was seeking. To sit outside and listen to the birds as you watch the clouds race across the sky is a powerful catalyst to inner peace. It is so easy to let time slip by without a care in the world.

Your kitchens (inside and outside) were lovely. My partner was able to create such magnificent dishes! Your entire house is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!! We hope to return again"!

Chelsea
Bellevue, WA

Coming here is like going on a retreat

February 2008

"Coming here is like going on a retreat. It refreshes one's mind and rejuvenates one's spirit. It is quiet, peaceful and there is nothing like staring out at the gorgeous view, watching the stars as on sits in the hot tub, or snuggling down into incredibly comfy beds.

Thank you for sharing this with me".

Monique
Bellingham, WA

Top of the line finishing touches

May 2006

"We loved the house and all of the work you took to put together top of the line finishing touches. There were some missing items you might like to address, but it was a great holiday. Lovely view!"

Janet & Diane
Chehalis WA, Kent WA

We saw Orcas one night

July 2006

"This was a lovely place to be for a week. We saw Orcas one night down at the Willow’s Restaurant and we got fresh beautiful shrimp from Leo. I couldn’t believe that they stayed alive on ice for hours. The house is lovely and light and spacious and we were happy that there was a washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen—even the spices were helpful. A very enjoyable place."

Susan, Liesse, and Monica
Albuquerque NM

We loved going in the hot tub

August 2006

"This is a wonderful place! We had tons of fun, beautiful sunsets, and great activities. We loved to play down at the beach. We even rode on a log and paddled around on it with kayak paddles for 3 hours! With wetsuits. We loved going in the hot tub and watching the beautiful sunsets! Us two families had a superb time!"

Olivia (age 8)
Portland, OR