Huckleberry House

I was so disappointed. I had never stayed at a B&B before and was really looking forward to the experience. However, We never met the people running it. We contacted them by phone and were told to just find our rooms and take the keys. The rooms are beautiful but it was weird to just find our rooms and dump our luggage. Is this normal for a B&B? After a tour of the town and dinner we were ready to relax. That’s when the band in the bar right down the street started up. The bass thumped the walls. We left right about midnight and with no sleep decided to just drive home.

We stayed 2 nights in the Quinault Room in July 2012. I will start with pros: lovely outdoor spaces – a big bi-​level wraparound deck w/​various seating options with comfy, rustic furnishings and décor, scattered flowers, casually lovely landscaping & surroundings. GREAT place to enjoy AM java or afternoon snack & vino. Also a pro: I liked Don. Not a super chatty guy, but that’s cool. I’m not that chatty either. Sybil I never saw or met, so no comment there. Roslyn I enjoyed too, though even if I hadn’t I wouldn’t take stars away from HH B&B for that, as they are only responsible for their B&B, not the town in which it’s located, right? Do note that there is NOT MUCH HAPPENING in Roslyn. That was fine w/​us as we were happy to laze, but I was a bit surprised at the paucity of shops & restaurants, expecting something a bit more Winthrop-​ish or even LaConner-​esque. Anyway, to the cons: so Don is no chef. I read one review where the guest didn’t even get breakfast– only granola or ?? That didn’t happen w/​us. Don cooked both mornings. The 1^st morning I think we would have preferred granola! May I recommend a chafing dish? Even though we were right on time the eggs were already pretty cool. They were also scrambled «well» (aka dry) w/​smoked salmon. Hmmmm… That’s a pretty strong flavor 1^st thing. Also served were sausage links, English muffins & really watery OJ from concentrate. Me & hub agreed highlight of the meal was the english muffin. Though to be fair the coffee IS good & strong & plentiful. Breakfast day 2 was better– pancakes, turkey bacon, more scrambled (to death) eggs. So i guess the food was sort of a mix of not good/​not bad. But my main #1 complaint is about the condition and cleanliness of our room. I will list, in no particular order, my beefs: wooden mini blinds that were dusty (a big «poof» from each when I pulled them up via their cords, which I had to to because they were …), broken (several of the blinds would not open by twisting the wand, thus necessitating the cord-​pulling and dust-​poofing; also one blind lacked a wand altogether), and inadequate (the room gets A LOT of AM sun right on the bed and is VERY bright; the weenie blinds do little to block the light). Beef 2: nasty dirty shower curtain liners. Ick! The tub itself is a very cool old claw foot. Giving Don & HH the benefit of the doubt, I ASSUME the discolorations on it are permanent and part of its antique charm. (No I didn’t check!) But the liners were, unquestionably, gross. They were growing funk & scum of various colors– pink for mildew of course– particularly on the bottom couple inches as is customary, but in other spots too. I can’t express how grossed out I was by this, but also perplexed– why be so disgusting when such cheap and simple solutions are available? At my house I recently bought a machine-​washable liner. It cost maybe $ 15 or $ 20. When it starts to show funk you just toss it in, tumble dry, re-​hang… Voila! Before that I bought liners at the dollar store for guess how much? For $ 12 a year I could have a fresh one EVERY MONTH!!! I can’t fathom why even the most casual B& B would allow such repulsive items to hang in their atmospheric shower where people get naked in the hopes of getting clean. Moving on, there is very light colored berber carpet in the bedroom portion of the room. Hub & I both immediately noticed the stains, a large one on the near side of the bed and a medium sized one at the foot of the bed. Again, hmmm. Assuming that stain remover has been tried and failed, may I suggest throw rugs? A cheap & simple solution! Should I mention the lack of AC? Probably my fault for not asking, but we are from the west side (of WA) and I guess we assume no one has AC on our side and everyone has AC on the other side. Anyway, it was hot, but not that big a deal. If it was my B&B though, I’d get a little window unit AC, at least for the Quinault. I guess that leads to my final bitch, which is that we were in Quinault to begin with. We were there on a Living Social deal which stipulated 2 nights in the «best available» room. When I made the reservation all the rooms were available. We poked into another room before checking out and I’m begging to differ that the Quinault is «best». Anyway, we had a nice enough weekend but we won’t be back.

Unlike many, I have no expectations about a place before I arrive. Once I decide on a place I keep an open mind and decide for myself what I see. I do read reviews but sometimes I have to wonder what people were thinking. Anyway, we were the only people staying there the night we did and the host was most pleasant. It was a very cold night so the evening we were there we sat in the kitchen next to the stove to keep warm. The kitchen was large and comfortable. The upstairs sitting room is also very nice with the obligatory northern exposure episodes on VHS. Great conversation with the host in the morning over coffee (great coffee by the way) with no hurry to get out. Is it worth the few extra miles off I-​90? Yep. This house is just one block from downtown so you can walk the town to your hearts content. While the house was cool, our bedroom was plenty warm and the host made sure we had ample heat in our room (there were also several extra blankets in the closet).

The décor is not plush and gaudy like many B&Bs. Rather it is simple and down home and in keeping with the atmosphere of the small town of Roslyn. Our room on the second floor was spacious with a king size bed and large private bathroom. There was no TV in our room, but there was one in the common room, also on the second floor. So this encouraged us to interact more with the other guests than we otherwise would have. The B&B has the entire collection of the «Northern Exposure» TV series on VHS, and we had fun watching some with the other guests (the TV show was filmed in Roslyn and very recognizable in the many outdoor shots). The breakfast dining room was in the large kitchen, another way in which the B&B was nice and homey.

We always enjoy staying at Huckleberry House. Don and Sibyl are wonderful hosts. Our favorite room is the Cicely Suite — clean and comfortable with a lot of natural light. Breakfasts are fantastic –Don was very accomodating of my weird food allergies. Unfortunately, the hot tub was out of commission. The owners have maintained the historical integrity of the house, which was once a boarding house run by the widow Hawthorne after her husband died in the early 1900s. The upkeep is a challenge, given the size and age of the house. Interior is fine and features antiques and original woodburning stove in the kitchen. Exterior needs some TLC. Still, it’s our favorite place to stay when hiking in the area.

Very nice place to stay, old but upgraded home and rooms. We stayed during the weekend and noise was an issue both nights with bands playing in downtown Roslyn and the house is only one small block from downtown. Breakfast was not fancy but adequate. Rooms are very nice and spacious. Great location — just realize that noise from downtown may be an issue if you are staying on a Fri or Sat night.

What a fabulous place! My husband and I were searching for a long weekend getaway in March, and a deal for Huckleberry House popped up on Living Social. I think it was fate. It’s not what I think of when I think of the typical B&B. The house is essentially the guests’ house. You may come and go as you like and feel at home using the common living spaces. We had a wonderful time getting to know the owner– lots of great conversation. Sadly, we didn’t get any fresh baked cookies right out of the oven like the website suggested; however, the banana bread that was available on our first day was delicious! I think the website needs a few updates– the only room we saw a tv in (besides the common room) was the Family Room downstairs and it seems worth mentioning that yoga is probably only offered in the warm months. Oh, and the hot tub is out of commission. We stayed in Gypsy room and LOVED it. It snowed when we were there and it was so relaxing laying in bed with the blinds open, watching the snow fall. We had magazines and a laptop with us, so we were able to keep ourselves entertained in between Roslyn activities. We had such a wonderful experience that we are going back the end of May. Hopefully the town will be a little bit more alive and the weather will be warm enough for hiking. Everything is within walking distance and it just felt like home. Nothing felt old and icky– you won’t find floral wallpaper and old quilts on the bed here. If you’re thinking about staying here, my husband and I HIGHLY recommend it!

Roslyn is one of my favorite places to get away for the weekend. I have stayed at different places in town and if is far my favorite place to stay now.
Don and Sybil are very nice and welcoming. The whole house has a very inviting feel, and the library upstairs is great. Our room was super clean and nicely decorated. I enjoyed the hottub both days while my girlfriend liked sitting on the porch. We also had a good breakfast both mornings; one day eggs and blueberry pancakes, and the other day smoked salmon scramble and plum cake. All in all, we will definitely be back if we return to the area.

I had the best time. I didn’t go expecting much of anything, and found a quint, quite little gem. The bed was large and comfortable, more expansive than the breakfast, weekdays is continental, but there was endless coffee, nice hot tub, and a great little town to explore. I parked the car when I got there, and didn’t start it again until I left. Everything is within walking distance, the Roslyn Brewery is nearly across the street.
Weekdays are very quiet, although they say the nightlife picks up on the weekends.
This spot was idea for a getaway, when I wasn’t out checking things out, I was sitting reading either outside, in the kitchen, or in the room. Met some great people that were staying there, hung out, and had an incredibly relaxing time.

We had a wonderful two-​night stay in the Quinault Room. Don and Sybil were excellent hosts in every way. The room was quiet, spacious, and comfortable. Breakfasts were delicious with good, strong coffee. The afternoon cookies were an extra special treat. We also loved the hot tub, the library, and the access to fruit, yogurt, and tea throughout the day. Altogether a perfect B&B experience. Thank you!

The rooms were fine, but management was deplorable. I rented a room for my husband and daughter to stay and we invited my sisters and mother to stop by and exchange gifts in the living room (which by the way was empty. Not a single couch or chair) before we all headed out to my uncle’s for dinner at 4pm. About 10 minutes after my guests arrived Don comes in and tells everyone that we did not rent the entire house and should not be «taking» over. As far as I recall in staying at many B&Bs and growing up in one as a child, guests have access to the common areas and are allowed to have guests over. As a matter of fact I later read on their one-​pager helpful tips in the room that guests are allowed until 9pm. I was mortified! My guests felt completely offended and unwelcome! We didn’t end up exchanging gifts because everyone wanted to get out of there immediately. Don completely ruined what was supposed to be a fun time. Don was completely out of line and rude! He should have asked to talk to me privately and expressed his concerns. Not in front of my guests! Will never stay here again.

Cold and Dingy! Not welcoming and could use some upgrading. The breakfast advertised is NOT what was there. Cereal and some «Granola», I mean it is Roslyn afterall but that’s straight out false advertizing.

Read great reviews of this place online, and was very impressed with what I saw, so I came with really high expectations. I get the sense these folks would rather only have guests on weekends. When we arrived on a Wednesday, there was a «no vacancy» sign, yet we were their only reservation. Those «best» chocolate chip cookies were nowhere to be found, instead just an empty plate with crumbs. Breakfast wasn’t the huckleberry pancakes or salmon scramble I had read about. Instead, Don showed us how to work the coffee maker, and left out varieties of cereal, donuts and bread for toast. so we could help ourselves. It was all fine, but not what I expected. Though, it was great to generally be left on our own with the whole place to ourselves.
The room was very comfy, hot tub was wonderful on a cool evening. If you stay here, walk in the other direction (away from town) to see the cool cemeteries.

Great B&B! The house is very well located in Roslyn, access to all restaurants and everything else is only 2 blocks away. The rooms themselves our very well appointed with nice linens very quality finishes in the rooms and bathrooms. The couple that owns the house is very cordial and inviting but does not get in your business if you want to be left alone. The breakfast was outstanding and generous! Great hot tub! Very highly recommended!