The place was truly magical- complete with harbor seal that would cruise by the resort to say hello. Despite all of the restrictions due to Coronavirus and the wildfires, my kids had a great time searching for sea glass, discovering the colorful rocks and shells, and playing in the water. The cabin (#5) was super cute, warm, clean and had everything we needed. The kids loved the loft sleeping area and the ground floor bedroom was cozy. And every single one of the staff we met was so incredibly nice! Lets just say, I loved GIR so much that I was starting to plan our next trip there as we were driving away.

Really relaxing. Their property is on the beach which puts your private cabin just steps from the waters edge. I will return for more.

Its a very beautiful beach view. Very peaceful. A spot to check out.

Beautiful views. Great people.

Picturesque Views!! Amazing guest services, accompanied by spectacular accomodations. Fishing, games, boating, crabing and kayaks! Without a doubt, the most amazing wedding event weve ever attended with all the above, great food, family and a total celebratory package. Book in advance for your events to make for the perfect getaway. Not to rustic, yet far enough off the beaten path to provide you all the trimmings of a great vacation/family gathering/wedding or business event. Five Stars!

Terrific break from life. Definitely worth having own hottub and steam shower! Had perfect weather even in October. Fridas restaurant and Black Rock Mkt fresh crab, both very good

Wonderful resort to just wind down and relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the water and views to the east. No TV, but good wifi near the admin building. Some movie selection, but mostly kids movies. This was our first stay here and the cabin was well appointed with a full kitchen and comfortable furniture. No fancy restaurants on the island. There is only the General Store just off the ferry terminal that, as of this writing, is practicing Covid precautions. But they do have a decent menu for takeout. The General Store is only serving the menu for takeout from Wednesday to Sunday. The island is not that big. Great bike riding. The locals are very relaxed and friendly. They always wave as they pass you by. A nice, short hike to the top of Guemes Mountain. The resort provides sit on top kayaks and paddleboards. If you have your own sea kayak great paddling around here. But currents on the west and north side of Guemes Island can get goofy. Check the current tables for sure before venturing too far. We were there at almost the start of the off season. I suspect during the summer with more families present it may be noisier. For us older folks the calm was wonderful especially when inclement weather set in. Wed come back for sure. But maybe more in the off season. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating too.

Staying in a cabin at Guemes Island Resort would be an excellent $150/night experience, but for $280+, we will not be returning. The view is beautiful and the paddling is lovely. The old cabins are cozy. As a farm kid stuck in the city for now, I love lowkey rustic settings, and this area definitely checked that box.However, a lower price would be appropriate given the quality of the experience, here is why:1. Our plumbing backed up into the shower prior to our check in, which was concerning and made us wonder if the shower had been cleaned at all between guests. When we went to shower, we were met with several inches of icky standing water. We were allowed to use the shower in an unoccupied cabin, but not offered new lodging until after the repairs had taken place (which involved a lot of digging out back of the cabin the next day). We had to specifically ask that the sewage be cleaned out from the shower before we used it.2. The cabin had a pervasive odor of wet dog. By the second day, both of us who have mild allergies to some dogs had to drive to the general store for Claritin, and to be honest this ruined our second night in the cabin, sniffling and waiting for it to take effect instead of spending a romantic evening enjoying our second and last night. Weve both stayed at dog-friendly lodging before and never had this issue.3. Quiet hours are for guests only. Heavy equipment backing up/deliveries took place as early as 6:45 am. If you are a light sleeper, or like to sleep with your windows open for fresh air (see #2) and the sound of the waves, beware.4. The sauna is staff-only for the duration of COVID. Unlike on their website, the sauna is not available on any basis, including reservations, to guests. However, it was readily used by staff, which was frustrating to watch because the sauna/jump into the water experience was a big draw!5. There is only one small, crowded-in covered area to enjoy the outdoors when it is raining (as it often does in the area). There have been no accommodations made for COVID other than to kick guests out of the rec room area and make that rec room space a larger check in area where only staff are allowed to spend time together.6. Not much to explore by land. Because this is mostly a private residential island, every road but the main ones are plastered with no trespassing signs and most of the beaches are also no trespassing.If you do stay here, definitely paddle to Jack Island if you can. That was a big highlight of the experience!

Spent a weekend away with friends. It was the recharge we all needed. Enjoyed being on the water. Loved walking up and down the beach. Lots of fun sea life to enjoy. Kids enjoyed being able to run freely around the property with out the worry of traffic. Cabins were fine- clearly aging and well used but clean. Kitchen was fine for simple meals. Not stocked with all the items you may want but enough to get by. Bathroom was small and I was afraid to stand barefoot in the shower. We did enjoy the fireplace and putting together a puzzle while looking out at the water. Our group bought firewood for a fire in the evening in one of the pits- enough wood for a big fire all evening. Staff was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to many returns.

Beautiful views, clean, comfortable cabin and friendly service

Did not actually stay here yet just visited. Looks like a fun family oriented place to vacation.

This was a beautiful beach we walked while staying on Guemes Island. Did not go to the resort itself. If youre on the island, this beach is well worth visiting.

My family grew up going to Guemes, my aunt lives on the island. Our grandfather help build the older cabins at the resort many years ago. Its a great place to stay and relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Its a favorite place to go for our family ..we have so many memories and we are making new ones with our children and grandchildren ️

Beautiful. great venue for a wedding or any group retreat.

Very fun! Perfect location! Perfect quiet hide away.

My family loves this resort and returns every three years. The location is excellent, the staff is friendly, and the accommodations fit our needs perfectly. Wonderful!

We had a more expensive room... Stuck back in the woods. It was very dark, dirty windows, broken blinds. Garbage under the futon couch. Kitchen cupboard hinge broken, hot tub luke warm and not able to adjust heat or turn on jets. No hair dryer but office had one. No housekeeping but only stayed 2 nights. Beautiful setting but needs some attention to details. Hope so... Would like to try it again.

This is a fun getaway if you want to unwind and get some peace and quiet.

My family has been going here for more than 40 years and every visit is perfect! Staff is friendly and available.

A fabulous place for family, friends, events, or vacation! Also, some of the best views, atmosphere, and spaces. A perfect blend of modern amenities meeting a rustic charm. This allows for the fabulous ability to be in touch with nature, but still be comfortable in our unpredictable Pacific Northwest weather!

My family has been vacationing at Guemes Island my entire life. My grandparents knew the original owner and Im so happy to see that the new(er) owners are preserving the traditions of the island and putting experience over profit. 10000% recommend

We have been coming here for 10 years. They have always been wonderful to work with.The cabins and houses are always clean and ready.Plenty of firewood, and the sauna is amazing.They have somehow always arranged for at least one day of amazing weather, which is brilliant for an early weekend in March.

Peacefull,quiet,beautifull views!

Beautiful place. Stayed in the Guemes House which is right on the water. Parking was easy and the house is well equipped. Everything was clean and it smelled fresh. With young kids that was important to me. If there is any complaint it was that the main area didnt have curtains on all windows which means the loft bed was exposed to the light. With sunset at 10pm and sunrise at 5am when we were there, that is not ideal. The curtains they have in the rooms do an okay job blocking light, but not great. Still those complaints are not worth taking off a star. We loved it.

Lovely time. Wish I knew crabbing was closed tues and wendsday. Was big part of reason we went.

Amazing and magical resort to take a getaway on. I visited for a personal retreat to meditate and spend some quality time with myself. It was perfect. Really enjoyed the walking trail, beach, steam shower and hot tub in my little cabin.

I just came home last night from my second visit staying here. I must say sitting in the personal hot tub and watching the colorful leaves fall then jumping to my steam shower was a wonderful experience. AND THE VIEWS!! WOW! The room came fully prepped with everything you could need for a quiet and romantic getaway. Cant wait to come back!Thank you!!

Lovely remote setting. Rocky beach. Rustic accommodation. The kitchen would benefit from better utensils and a non-stick pan for eggs.

Great place to visit and stay. Lovely beach and relaxed vibes. Epic vacation spot. Dogs abound.

Beautiful, quiet, scenic, away from city life. My family are yearly visitors and have been for about 10 years. Crabbing is great and we got an atlantic salmon from some gil netters. We stay in baker house and what a view!

Beautiful views and decent lodging. Some issues with water. Either the water was off or we had to be careful with how much we used or it would shut off.

Really nice cozy place, dog friendly, and a really nice set of amenities. Like grills if you want to grill some food. And a sauna. I love taking a good hot steam.

Stayed 4 nights for my brothers wedding. Rented out the whole resort for the guests. Great facilities and service. Kayaks and boats available. Variety of lodgings from well equipped cabins to basic yurts. Food sources on the island are essentially non-existent so bring whatever you need before you come across the ferry. Would definitely stay here again.

Really lovely place thats perfect for a romantic getaway, event, workshop, artist or creative retreat. At once easily accessable and remote, a literal five-minute ferry ride from Anacortes gets you to woods and water.While the resort grounds themselves are somewhat sparse (the adjacent park is a large plot of grass) youre here for the ever-changing landscape of blues, greys and greens that the water and clouds create.Rental options and prices are diverse; choose a cabin with a full steam shower, wood stove and private tub, something more rustic and basic, or even a simple yurt in the warmer months.Theres a recreation room thats pretty run down, but has an ancient video game console as well as board games and jigsaw puzzles. And tails and beach for wandering. A resort fire pit is available (pack in your own wood or pay steeper prices at the resort.)The resort is open year round - for a quiet, peaceful getaway, avoid the tourist season. October - April and mid-week rentals will likely be quiet, if colder and rainy.

Nice place and small town nice people beautiful views

Beautiful spot!

Enjoyable day!

Great view and great resort overall. They have fair pricing, especially considering the amazing view you get of the other islands and the ocean. Everyone is very nice and I feel like I am actually at my friends house more of a cabin because I feel like its clean and nice.

Love this place! Love all the indoor and outside seating. Clean and friendly. Dont go if you are in a hurry for foid8. This is island time, enjoy a beer!

Beautiful resort! I chose this place to propose to my girlfriend at sunrise and the weather couldnt of been better!

Very nice place.

Guemes Island Resort is a beautiful spot right on the beach. They have a wide variety of cabins and homes available. Some perfect for couples and others great for families.

Staff super nice and helpful, beautiful scenery, yurt camping at its best.

Beautiful views, Very nice accommodations and amenities. Awesome helpful staff. On site food truck with great food. Recommend highly.

Went here a couple years back with my family and fiancé at the time. This place is heaven. Accommodations are amazing and the staff treat you like family. Can’t wait to go back and enjoy again and again. Saw Orcas off the coast. Temperatures were perfect. A real dream vacation get away!Thank you.

Great place to relax and have a good time

Best retreat for family or for lovers!!! Wonderful owners!

Great moorage! Fun beach with BBQs and running water. Small shop with snacks.

Fantastic resort - weve been here 4 summers in a row! So much fun for a family!

This is a great place if you enjoy camping without tents, its a short walk to the woods, beach, and there are rowboats you can use as well as crab pots that available during the season.

Excellent place, staff are helpful and pleasent.

Great place for families and couples or even for yourself. A great get away with incredible views of Mt Baker and the Cascades.

Excellent accommodations, gorgeous view. Great for big parties and reunions.

Beautiful place. We rented the whole resort for family reunion and couldnt have been happier with the choice.

Nice public park here, but rates to stay very high...

Accommodations are great as well as the location. Perfect for a family reunion. However, because its so nice it is a little on the expensive side.

Awesome. Greatest family reunion destination ever.

Excellent resort with super nice and clean cabins. The staff is very helpful and accommodating, looking forward to my next return.

Laid back, comfortable place to unwind.

Beautiful place, never disappoints. My favorite retreat.

Came here for our honeymoon - perfect!

Ive been coming here ever year for a long time. We have a wonderful time doing puzzles and enjoying the view.

Relaxing and quiet family tradition.

Peaceful, quaint setting and attentive staff.

Excellent rooms and great view

Cabins exceed expectations nicely

First visitors to check it out.

Right on the beach very friendly people.

Great location

Even though it wasnt home it was very beautiful.

Beautiful view!

Great Time

Just visited the island. Didnt what at the resort this time.

Amazing