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Beyond Expectations

"Your guesthouse is a work of love!  So cozy and tasteful!  We enjoyed sampling
the artisan goodies from the locals.  This was a perfect getaway for us!  Thank
you for your hospitality!"                                         
- Lisa & Robert, Seattle

"Thank you for allowing me 6 wonderful days in this comfortable guest cottage.  
I managed to rub off a good deal of NYC rust and angst and just feel absolutely
human again! I hope to come back soon!"                 -  
Meri - New York City

"Thank you very much for a lovely repass in your beautiful part of the world,
Karen.  We especially enjoyed the country vista from the backyard and your
darling decor. Our ancestors settled on Vashon Island in the 1860's and we
know they would be very proud to see how beautifully residents of today are
caring for her beauty!" -
Patricia Ward Lane and Judy Lane Kelly, Calif.

"On a whim I decided to run away to Vashon Island a couple of weeks ago.  A
quick search on the net brought up MiKo's Guest House.  What a find!  Karen
is a fabulous hostess.  The guest house is darling, comfortable, clean, and fully
loaded.  You can take groceries and hide from the world.  Or you can walk to
downtown Vashon if you want to be a little social.  I'll be back at MiKo's in the
future either for another retreat or for a long weekend with my boyfriend."
                                                                          
- Alicia, Seattle, WA

"You are the 'hostess with the mostest!' Thank you for sharing your island with
us -- from the excellent places to eat (
Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi, Gusto Girls,
All India Cafe,
Casa Bonita, Monkey Tree) to the beaches and your knowledge
of all things Vashon!  Also, the great accommodations and your fellow hosts:
Mimi & Koko!  We had a most relaxing 6 days."  -
Dede & Bill, Kelso, WA

"Previous guests have captured the charm of MiKo's and I say “ditto” to all the
adjectives! Dining at
Gusto Girls (portabella mushroom, escargot, bourbon
chicken, chocolate mouse, great wine) then returning to the hot tub under the
cold & clear starry sky: PERFECTO!                 
  -Mo & Jim, Olympia, WA

"It seems so seldom do things in life surprise us by exceeding our expectations.
Thank you for this delightful surprise and wonderful night here! We awoke to
the horses this morning!"                          
 -Emily & Brian, Seattle, WA

"Your enthusiastic hospitality is wonderful! And the guest house and poodles so
very charming! We will spread the word how precious this place is! Thank you!"
                                                             
 - Jan & Dave, Everett, WA

"What a wonderful respite you offered us, Karen. The cottage was full of lovely
surprises and even more, wonderful energy! We rested, reconnected and sunk
deeply into our time away. Thank you for all of your care. PS The hot tub was
incredible on a breezy night. Perfect!"             
 -Amy & Craig, Seattle, WA

"The Guest House far exceeded our expectations! Thank you for our relaxing
getaway and your warm hospitality. MiKo's is splendid!!"
                                                         
- Torsten & Amber, Tacoma, WA

"Home. Heaven. MiKo's. Not necessarily in that order."
                                     -
Ed Ober, Vashon Class of 48. Sebastopol, CA

"This place is filled with inspiration! It is so cozy, warm, and comfortable.
Everything is well-planned and thought-of for your guests. It's country living
at its best! We loved to wake up in the morning to see the Dahlias on the side,
the pasture in front, to snuggle in front of the wood-burning fire, to listen to
the soothing music, to pick up a book to read... Thank you so much for this
experience! Every little personal touch is well appreciated."
Next day's email
message:
"Although we stayed only one night, it feels like we had a week's
worth of vacation; we are totally relaxed and re-refilled. BTW, the food at the
Gusto Girls is incredible, I ordered the portabella mushroom as you suggested, it
was divine. Thank you for your suggestions."
                                                          
- Roger & Juliet, Seattle, WA

"WOW! What can I say. MiKo's Guest House is amazing! I couldn't have
imagine it any better. Your pictures can't do it justice. It was so comfy and
relaxing. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We absolutely enjoyed our
stay and left refreshed! The wine, coffee, and tea, etc. were awesome. Thanks
again!"                                                  
 - Mike & Holly, Spokane, WA

"Our stay in your sweet little guest house was above and beyond what we
anticipated.  We loved shopping to find all the little local items you decorate
with.  Thanks for all the extra info related to our personal interests.  Now we
can return to real life relaxed and refreshed."
                                          
 - Mark & Kirsten, Key Peninsula, WA

"Think of yourself on the slopes of Celtic Isle watching the mist open to
imaginary scenes. Get ready for a real surprise. At MiKo's Guest House, horses
moved from out of a misty space right into arm's length outside your door.
Seven days at MiKo's renewed my sense of wonder."
                                                              
    - J, Vashon Island, WA

Ambiance, Convenience, Amenities

"What a wonderful last minute find!  We appreciated your generosity so much.  
Loved all the tips on where to eat and the great local artistic finds! Loved the
lamb at
La Boucherie!"  It will be back to dieting for us next
week!!"   
                                                - Sheila & George, Silverdale, WA

"This has been a lovely getaway for us and MiKo's Guest House was a perfect
place to settle ourselves for a few days.  We walked to "town" but found the
guest house well suited for our dining.  Thanks for your hospitality and the
serene warmth you've created at MiKo's!"     
- Stacy & Joe, Olympia, WA

"This has been a great mini-getaway vacation from Seattle!  So nice to leave all
the electronics behind and just be quiet, doing nothing but sleep, eat, and read.
Well... a few other things too! ;
)                - Autumn & Jamie, Seattle, WA

"I had a lovely stay here!  I enjoyed the art and special touches so much -- like
the "sheep-covered" hot water bottle to warm up that incredible feather bed!  
And the hot tub was the best!  Thank you!"                  
- Katie, Seattle, WA

"ahhhhh a piece of heaven staying here... The attention to detail was in every
room! Thank YOU!"                                        
  - Deborah, Pittsburgh, PA

"Thanks so much for creating a peaceful environment for our getaway.  I love
the way you partner with island businesses to share what each has to offer.  You
have made this place very special!      
            -  Vince & Susan, Seattle, WA

"Although we live less than an hour away, we feel that we are much further
away.  Everything in the guest house was wonderful, cozy and well thought
out.  Each time we needed something while cooking dinner, we found it --
whatever it was! -- right in a draw or cupboard.  And how nice to have a robe
each to walk out to the hot tub!  The horses you have put out back just for our
viewing pleasure was a nice touch! Can't wait to return!  (And thanks for
composting!)"
                                            - Joan & Adam, Seattle, WA

"This has been everything we hoped.  The cabin is sparkling clean and smells
softly of lavender.  There was time to relax, explore and cook.  The horses came
out, the birds entered us, and the whales put on a lively "end of the year"
performance
[down at Pt. Robinson]... I could go on an on but we've got to
pack up became I know this popular place is booked again tonight by another
couple.  It was delightful!"
                          - Mike & Phyllis, Seattle, WA

"Thank you for the restful, peaceful getaway!  Everything was just as we
desired!  This was the perfect way to ring in the New Year!  The hot tub was
wonderful, as were all your little touches and advice for the
Gusto Girls (we had
a great time last night!) We will definitely recommend your lovely place to
friends and be back again!"                 
 - Grainne & Jonathan, Seattle, WA

"Thank you for creating such a beautiful getaway. The house was comfortable,
very inviting and warm. You've done an excellent job of stocking (appliances
and gadgets)! We had fun cooking here! A definite place to revisit.''
            
[and they did!]                                     - Dave & Helena, Federal Way, WA

"I can't remember getting a better night's sleep!  We really enjoyed all the
special touches here at MiKo's!  The fireplace, music, and hot tub made this a
place we won't forget!  We will definitely be back!"
                                      
                  - Gwen & Brian, Seattle, WA

"We enjoyed this little paradise, your giving-spirit shows up in all the gifts
throughout the cabin  The feeling of abundance, comfort, warmth and beauty
resonated with what we wanted to experience.  The hot tub was another
wonderful experience along with the birds and the horses. The kitchen is so well
equipped and clean!  Thank you for this opportunity and please thank the
merchant for their delicious items."
            - George & Loxy, Seattle, WA

"Love what you've done with the cabin. The energy of the guest house was
great and aided well to our mini-vacation. It was so nice to find a place so easy
to get to (came by bikes), having no desire to drive a car! We cooked a great
pasta the first night and found a perfect wine at
Vashon Thriftway to pair it
with. The second night we baked some amazing salmon and paired it with the
complimentary wine you left us. Thanks for all the gifts!"
                                                  -Ellie and Dustin, Seattle / New York

"LOVED IT! In fact, we loved everything about this guest house -- from the
lovely welcome basket, to the incredibly soft towels, to all those little touches
that have made this place so charming! And that bed -- we had the best sleeps,
for sure! This is truly one of our best vacations! Thank you for being part of
it!"
                                                          - Catherine & Ian, Honolulu, HI

"I can't remember getting a better night's sleep! We really enjoyed all of the
special touches here at MiKo's: the fireplace, music, and hot tub made this a
place one we won't forget! We will definitely be back!"
                                                        -Gwen & Brian, Springfield, IL

"Thank you for a wonderful experience! We really appreciated your attention to
detail and comfort. We're just sorry we didn't have more time to try out
everything (like the footbath)! We loved the down bed, the flannel sheets, the
*hot* hot tub, the welcome basket, coffee equipment... you are a very thoughtful
hostess. Loved the clams at Gusto Girls!"              -
Jen & Zoe, Seattle, WA

"Thank you for your hospitality and conversations about Vashon. We eat at both
Gusto Girls and Monkey Tree -- both were fabulous! Your cabin is very
comfortable and private, and I love all the color and art! It has been a great
Anniversary! Thank you, again!"
            - Matt & Precious, Roseburg, OR

"What a treat this has been! I think hunting all around Port Townsend the first
night of our vacation only made us appreciate this sweet little place even more!
Everything was cozy, calm and just what we needed.... I loved finding a CD by
Amber Tide, who I hear every week at the
Ballard Farmer's Market. Thanks for
everything. (And grateful we could stay an extra night!) PS The coffee, cheese,
wine, tea and chocolate were delicious!
Good job keeping it local."
                                                               - Zach & Kendra, Seattle, WA

"You have created a warm, serene comfortable 'home away from home' filled
with warm, generous gestures."
           - Barry & Deidra, Long Beach, CA

''Thank you for our lovely stay in this 'magical' and nurturing place with
something special to be realized by everyone who stays here.''
                                                         - Kianna & Nathan S., Austin, TX

Romance

"We enjoyed a delightful 40th Anniversary celebration in your romantic guest
cottage!  Thank you, Karen!!  
(they also enjoyed a delicious meal with a
view of the water at the
Q --and entertained with live music!)
                                                           - Bill & Sharon, Sequim, WA


"
Loved the lighted pathways, the hot tub, and coziness!  A lover's Valentine
paradise!  Can we use MiKo's to recreate John & Yoko's Love-in? ; )
                                                       
- Aaron & Janette, Seattle, WA

"It was the perfect place for our First Anniversary!  It has been the most
romantic vacation:  watching the sunset from the cozy love seat while the horses
graze in the pasture... Sipping champagne in the hot tub under the stars...
Beautiful walks on the sandy beach nearby [KVI in Ellisport]... Late afternoon
games of Scrabble and Monopoly.  Thank you for the cheese & wine and all the
special touches that greeted us."          
    - Jason & Meagan, Seattle, WA


"Karen, thank you so much for your beautiful place. Precious moments to
remember. Merci Beaucoup pour votre hopitalite et votre gentillesse. Vous avec
un endroit Merveilleux. Bonne Chance & Best Wishes, Amicalement"
                                                      - Denis & Terry, San Francisco, CA

"The guest house was very cozy! Thanks for your attention to detail. Great way
to relax after the wedding!"
         - Newlyweds, Mark & Julie, Tacoma, WA

"Ahhhh... We left home less than 24 hours ago and I feel like I've been away a
week! The perfect blend of hospitality and privacy, and of rustic rural feel with
the fancy kitchen toys and hot tub! The you, thank you, for this amazing
escape!  We'll be back!"     
                    - Josh & Annie, West Seattle, WA

"On the morning of our departure I'm watching a squirrel outside the patio
door and birds are singing the only noise heard. We so needed the romance and
peace offered in this little jewel. Will take 'Vashon memories' home to the
Midwest. All the little touches to pamper yourself were great: the massage oil,
the hot tub was wonderful after a crazy day in Seattle! Karen, thank you for
suggesting
Casa Bonita to whet our appetite for authentic Mexican food. We ate
there twice!"                 
                               - Carol & Steve, Missouri

"Thank you for providing such a wonderfully peaceful place for us to relax and
get away.  This is
exactly what we were looking for!  We were actually glad the
weather was cold and wet as it gave us a great excuse to lounge on the couch
and enjoy the wonderful wood stove heat!  We very much enjoyed your books,
treats, cozy setting and the peace and quiet."
 - Ed & Megan, Tacoma, WA

Hot Tub

"Karen, Thank you so much for a wonderful retreat! Your cabin was exactly
what we wanted: somewhere peaceful, private, and a great base for our bicycling
trip around the island. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and feeding carrots to
the horse!"                                        
          -Ali & Charles, Seattle, WA

"What a great place you have! It was so cozy and nice. The hot tub was
magnificent with the snow outside. I'll do this every year!'
'
                                                                  - Brian D., Phoenix, AZ

"We enjoyed the ambiance, amenities and your perfect hosting. We will
recommend this beautiful place to anyone who wants a retreat from the noise
and care of the city.''
                                  - W & R, Minneapolis, MN

Artwork

"Thank you for a wonderful stay! Your guest house was a welcome respite from
our busy lives. The hot tub was great! We loved your decorating and all the
artwork. The bed was sooo comfortable! We'll definitely be back; thanks again."
                                                        - Susan & Andy, Redmond, WA

"Thanks for a lovely stay. I love all the special little touches and the art work.
Your joy in hospitality and passion for Vashon add to the pleasure!"
                                            - Jim & Susan, Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA

"Thank you for the warmth, extra comfort (best bed!) and the delightful magical
space. The 'gift basket' is not to be missed, and what a treasure chest of art work
from our Vashon artists!''
                                  - JM, Vashon Island, WA
"I love the way you've partnered with island
businesses highlighting what each has to offer.
 You have made this place very special! "

-  Vince & Susan, Seattle, WA
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