We have visited San Juan Island many times, but this month was the first time we have visited Longhouse B&B.
What a wonderful surprise to be welcomed into Patty and Jerry's charming home, Patty and Jerry, and to experience Patty's 5Star Breakfasts, that were a sight for the eyes as well as for the appetite.
Their deck over the bay, was the perfect setting for our DIY Happy Hours, even though we were lucky enough to have the hosts join us on occasion.
I must return for an encore siting of the beautiful pileated woodpecker hanging out in those big old pine trees.

We stayed at the Longhouse in September and loved it. The owner's Patty & Jerry are very welcoming and kind. Their home is beautiful and sets on Mitchell Bay, walking distance to the marina. We had kayaking and whale watching scheduled and were able to just walk to the marina. The rooms are very nice and the breakfasts were delicious! Patty & Jerry had lots of stories about their travels and their house has an interesting collections of items from them. They made us feel comfortable and at home. I would recommend staying here to anyone.

We had a wonderful three days at the Longhouse. It was quiet, beautiful, and the room was very comfortable. We were welcomed in a very friendly manner, helped to understand the amenities of both the house and the whole island, and greeted with fresh cookies and homemade lemonade. Breakfasts were outstanding. Patty is a wonderful chef. Both Patty and Jerry were very helpful with our plans for the three days and their dinner recommendations were perfect. Each day, when we came home, there was cake or berry pie. We probably gained a few pounds but it was worth it. If we lived closer, we would visit them every year.

We chose to stay outside of the more developed side of San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, and check out Mitchell Bay. As another reviewer mentioned, it does seem like you're driving into the middle of nowhere. But don't worry, the island isn't that big and you can easily drive all around it in a day, stopping along the way. The location is perfect if you want to take a whale watching cruise; most companies actually bus you to the Mitchell Bay side of the island anyway! We did our trip with Maya's, and I highly recommend him. And the harbor is just a short walk from Longhouse!

As for Longhouse itself, the accommodations were very comfortable and Patty really does treat you like family. She greeted us the first night with lavender lemonade and brownies. She could tell that my wife really loved the lemonade, so she made up some to send with us when we left! Patty also knows the island really well and gave us great direction on all the things we could do. And the breakfast was fantastic! All in all, we were glad we had chosen the Longhouse for our stay on San Juan Island.