Well, wasn't sure what to expect. It was definitely a good deal, but saving a couple bucks isn't always the best way to go about life. I'm not sure what I was looking for, so my lower rating is probably based on what I 'thought' it should be versus what it actually was. If i was looking for a place to just get my couple hours of sleep and move on to the next place; say I was on my motorcycle, or bicycle, or hiking, this would have been a great place to stop. If I was stopping here for a quick shut eye and headed to another place on the other side of the island, then yes this would have been okay. Not sure it was quite what I thought it should be. We stayed in one of the cabins in the back of the house/hostile. It was clean, quaint, quiet. Definitely got our money's worth. It wasn't to full, and the wait for one of the two bathrooms wasn't all that long. Not sure we'll stay here again however. Just not quite our style.

Stayed there recently in Mid-Sept. 2008. Quiet, clean, comfortable. Great garden, good setting on edge of Friday Harbor. An excellent choice for the budget traveler. Easy walk to ferry or stores and restaurants. Not sure whether there are any private rooms with bathrooms. I only saw shared bathrooms, which might be a complication if the place is full.

My husband and I stayed at Wayfarer's Rest about five years ago in what was, at the time, the only private cabin in the backyard. Since we were going to be in the area this summer, we decided to go back and revisit it. They have since built two new private cabins, including a boat cabin, which we decided to stay in because, where else can you stay in a boat cabin?? It was definitely a funky experience - it was basically a regular cabin with half of an old wooden boat stuck on the side! This hostel is a great option if you are looking for a very affordable place to stay. It has shared kitchens, shared baths (you need to bring quarters for the shower, and rent a towel), and the location is great within walking distance of the ferry and downtown harbor area. Obviously, the hostel experience is not for everyone, but we really enjoyed revisiting the island and staying at wayfarer's rest for the second time.