Looking to experience Pacific Northwest island vibes but don’t want to make the trek to the San Juan Islands? Vashon Island provides a convenient way to explore rural island life without going far from Seattle. The Lodges on Vashon opened in the summer of 2015 and won Hospitality Design Magazine’s 2016 Best New Lifestyle Hotel Award. They are basically a series of 16 stylish eco-modern tiny homes and adorably decorated common spaces located near all of the shops and restaurants in the city center of Vashon. The common spaces include a public house, outdoor fireplace, geodesic domes, and cottage for hosting events. We’ve stayed at The Lodges twice and this property manages to provide a colorful flowery atmosphere in spring while offering a cozy retreat in winter (each lodge is equipped with a fireplace). If you’re exploring the Seattle area for any extended period of time, we highly recommend visiting this eclectic island community and spend a night or two at the Lodges.
Where is this place? The Lodges are located on Vashon Island, which you can access via ferry from Seattle and a few other Pacific Northwest cities in Washington. If you stay at The Lodges, you can walk to the city center shops, but we recommend renting a car to be able to fully explore the island.
When did we go? February 2024 and May 2023
What’s good? The Lodges are clean and well decorated with comfy beds and bathrooms with powerful water pressure and soaking tubs in some units. We’ve stayed in two different configurations and both offered nice little hangout spaces and desks for working remotely. One quirk about this property is that each one is equipped with only a single sink located in the kitchenette. So you will need to brush your teeth in the same space you wash your coffee mug, but at least the space is trendy and well appointed.
Is it gluten free friendly? Since they’re located on a small somewhat rural island, the Lodges don’t provide any food in terms of breakfast or room service; however, the island has numerous dining establishments that offer gluten free fare.
Toast’s opinion? Dogs are welcome in all of the lodges and Toast received a care package containing a bed, food dishes, treats, and extra poop bags during both visits.
Verdict: The Lodges on Vashon provide a unique Pacific Northwest retreat for you and your pup just a ferry ride away from Seattle.
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