My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary in Friday Harbor. We are so pleased with our choice to stay aboard the Slowseason. We felt so comfortable. It was as if it were our boat for the weekend and we could come and go as we pleased until some B&B's were its as if you have a curfew. The owners... More

A very unique Bed and Breakfast .It is very relaxing and quiet -- A masterful combining an operating sea-going vessel and B&B is impressive. Nice to be aboard a wooden craft with an warm atmosphere rather than a boat of fiberglass and chrome, The owners made us feel most welcome and checked to see our needs were met. They had... More

We had a very enjoyable time staying on the boat, the SlowSeason. It brought back many great "boat memories" from previous boating experiences that we've both had. The hospitality provided by Ilse and Helmuth was wonderful ... they are very interesting people. The next time we're on the island just for the day, "walking the docks," we'll definitely stop by... More

This is a large pleasure craft with all of the comforts of home. Excellent hosts, food and accommodations. This is a boat and has all of the charm of a large, classic pleasure craft. if you are taller than 6' 4' or weigh more thant 300lbs, some of the elements may be close. We had an excellent time and would... More

I recently stayed with my son at the Wharfside B&B and we both found this was hands down the best vacation ever. My husband worked for the boating industry many years ago and I am quite familiar with them and have to say this one has character and is very charming. There are not many around like this one and... More

This boat sounds like a good idea, but it ils filthy, smells really bad, and it is in such need of repair that it is dangerous. It was not even close to clean and the sons of the owners just hung around all day doing nothing , but creating a bit of an intimidating environment in very close quarters. The... More

Nice people. Bad experience. Foul moldy smell pervaded the place. Ceiling leaked. I was actually concerned about breathing the air every time I opened my eyes at night. Bad ending to an otherwise amazing trip. Okay breakfast. Boat was in terrible disrepair. I don't know where these other people stayed, but it wasn't this boat! Or they knew the owners!

Ilse and Helmuth are wonderful breakfast hosts. The bed sheets were the finest we have slept on --amazingly cozy! The location is perfect for walk on ferry passengers but we were thankful to have our vehicle to drive the island in one day. Enjoyed proximity to beaches,wine tasting and history.We have some wonderful sunset photos. Ferry traffic is busy in... More

(posted in Google as well) We stayed at the Wharfside Bed and Breakfast aboard the Slow Season over Memorial Day weekend 2010 and loved EVERY minute of our stay! Ilsa and Helmuth were the most amazing hosts I (as a frequenter of fine B&B's) have ever encountered. My husband and I stayed in the aft cabin and were charmed by... More