Camano Island Inn

No hot water, door lock broken, extremely hot upstairs but no AC. Pictures and any good reviews from like 20 years ago.

We had a great time staying here! It could use some updating and there was no ac which made for some warmer nights, but it had everything we needed. There is not staff there all the time so it felt more like an Airbnb. The bistro isn’t open, but we found a breakfast place at the Cama Beach State Park that was delicious and just 5 minutes down the road. The views were beautiful and there was beach access so we could take our paddle boards right down to the water. Would stay here again for sure!

The inn is an old established property. We have been there prior, and love spending hours on the rocky beach. We bring our own food and use the inn's refrigerator, toaster and microwave. Dishes, knives, forks, bottled water and regular coffee [in the AM] are available. I brought my decaf, and the staff set me up with a separate coffee maker. Room was clean, with a very comfortable bed. The staff was both pleasant and helpful. We never used the hot tub on either trip, and I think it would be nice to have table and chairs for the room decks instead. Trimming the ivy so guests could see the beach from their rooms would be incredible. Updating with a small refrigerator and fan even though it cools down at night, would be a nice gesture. An ice machine somewhere on site would go a long, long way. The upstairs balcony is beautiful with great seating and view. A perfect place for a hot tub and propane firepit in the evenings if either were available. I still love coming here and I hate to see it disappear because of bad reviews. It is a peaceful, quiet getaway, just be prepared to be self-reliant which I've seen with other hotels in the area. Getting to the beach below the property can be a tricky maneuver. I'm in my late 70's however and with a helpful hand made it down just fine. Visit the Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve for a great day at a sandy beach. Wakeup/light up the inn, make it attractive to old/new guests so we can keep coming back for years to come.

There is no coffee in the room. No food service at all. The property is “tired”, needs some updating. Never once saw a staff member.

Dirty needs money spent

What a charming inn on some of the most spectacular private coastline in the Pacific Northwest. We loved our spot, feet up on our own private balcony watching Blue Heron, Bald Eages, etc. and boats going by, wandering down the path to the pebble beach below, picking blackberries... Idyllic. Our innkeeper, Charlene was so accommodating, SO hardworking. She was constantly cleaning, prepping, on the go, and yet took all the time in the world to chat with us about the Inn, local attractions, eateries etc. This is an older inn in a rustic setting, and if you don't do charming and rustic, this is not the spot for you. Keep to your 5 star resorts in the city and miss out on the sheer beauty and tranquility of this place. Prior to our stay, we read some scathing reviews on popular sites, but decided to risk it. Thank goodness. And all we have to say about the vehement attacks posted on line, is that those folks are used to being pampered and waited on, and need to stay well away from this amazing little place. Only one note .... Very few units, only one unit, #8, is on the little country road, and not oceanfront, so we would recommend asking for the oceanfront, which all others are ....Enjoy!!