Annabelle’s Bed and Breakfast

My husband and I stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and cannot rave enough about Annabelle’s! I’m a big fan of staying in B&Bs, mostly because of the warm hospitality these kinds of establishments bestow on their guests that you just can’t fin in most standard hotels. Karen & Bob were superb hosts, and the breakfast was A-​MAZING: savory quiche, crepes with whipped cream and strawberries, homemade scones, and OJ. Delicious! We were satiated until dinnertime.
Upon arrival, there was a bottle of wine an a plate of chocolate chip cookies, waiting for us! The B&B is large with a full kitchen complete with fridge and stove to cook our own dinners, and take in the beautiful splendor that is Anderson Island. It’s a short walk through the hosts DIY vineyard down to the beach, where two adirondack chairs wait overlooking the Sound. Quiet, tranquil, and breathtaking!
We’re already plotting when we can go back!

My wife and I have stayed in a lot of B&Bs over the past decade, and this one may be our favorite of all. First, the location. This B&B only has one guest room and it is located on the second floor of a building separate from the owner’s home. The second floor gives you excellent views looking out over gardens, evergreens, and the Puget Sound. It faces south, so you get to watch the sunset on your balcony. The property is 5 or so acres with a trail down to the pebbly beach on the island’s shore. There is a small vineyard on the property and lots of tasteful gardening. There is only one other home visible from the property, and it is a very peaceful and quiet setting.
The room itself is basically like a studio/​1-​bedroom apartment. There are several windows looking both toward the water and toward the trees in the other direction. Cool breezes blow in off the water day and night to create one of the most tranquil, pleasant atmospheres you could imagine. The bedroom and main room have views of the water. Decorations are tasteful; there is a lot of antique porcelain as well as pottery done by one of the owners of the B&B. We were greeted in the room with both complementary champagne (not the cheap grocery store kind; these people apparently know their wines) and port wine for later in the evening. There were also delicious (looked home made) chocolate chip cookies and chocolate truffles by the bed. There was also bouquet of fresh flowers on the table. These and other little details are what impressed me most. For example there was butter and cream placed in the fridge for us (oh yeah, the room has a kitchenette — everything a kitchen would have except dishwasher) and a pot of honey with the assorted teas in the cabinet. Breakfast was fantastic too, fresh and delicious.
I highly recommend this B&B for anyone who wants a quiet getaway on a quiet island. This island is not really a tourist destination (only one restaurant), but it is still a great place to visit. This B&B would be perfect for a romantic getaway for a couple. We are going back for sure, hopefully soon.