Artist's Studio Loft           Bed and Breakfast  

 
  Vashon Island, Washington  

16529 - 91st Ave. SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
(206) 463-2583
info@vashonbedandbreakfast.com
www.vashonbedandbreakfast.com
Innkeeper, Jacqueline Clayton


Outdoor Hot Tub

 

Relax and unwind. 

     Luxuriate in the outdoor hot tub spa.

The Artist’s Studio Loft Bed and Breakfast is located on Vashon Island, on 5 peaceful acres that is shared with wildlife such as; deer, herons, (who like to stop by and lunch on the goldfish in our pond), eagles soaring overhead and pheasants strutting their stuff in the meadow grasses.

This lovely B&B has been consistently selected by the premier Pacific Northwest guides “Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest” and “Best Places to stay in the Northwest”… We also have the honor of a 3 diamond rating in the AAA tour book. Amenities include: Outdoor hot tub spa w/deck and gazebo, private entrances, private baths, fireplace, skylights, stained glass, arbors, trees, flower gardens, ponds, kitchenette and Casablanca style ceiling fans. TV/VCR/CD/STEREO in each room

Vashon Island is located centrally in the Puget Sound between (and minutes away) from Seattle and Tacoma. It’s 20 minutes from Sea-Tac Airport to Fauntleroy Ferry dock in West Seattle, then a gorgeous 15 minutes ferry ride with views of the Cascades & Olympic Mts. and sometimes dolphins or Orca whales.

Rooms


Aerial Cottage (Loft)

Separate dwelling with fireplace, stained glass, kitchenette, Q size four poster & bath. $159.00 per night, single or double.  TV/VCR/CD/STEREO


Master Suite

The Master Suite is a luxurious suite with a tub/shower combo, toilet, bidet and double sinks. Separate entrance and private bath. $139.00 per night, single or double.  TV/VCR/CD/STEREO

Rooms


Ivy Room

Soft earthy tones and casual, cozy comfort. Separate entrance, Private bath. $119.00 per night, single or double.  TV/VCR/CD/STEREO


Arbor Cottage

The Arbor Cottage is a beautiful, private and romantic cottage with a whirlpool tub for two and fireplace.  $195.00 per night, single or double.  TV/VCR/CD/STEREO

Directions to the Artist's Studio Loft Bed & Breakfast
 

Located in Puget Sound, between Seattle and Tacoma.

From Seattle to Fauntleroy Ferry in W. Seattle:
Go south on I-5 take the West Seattle Bridge overpass  exit (right there by the Big green "T" on top of the Tully's building that stands next to the freeway).  Stay on this overpass - do not take any of the exits.
Eventually this overpass will end and the street you are on *will become* Fauntleroy Way, continue on this road (do not exit - it will wind and turn for several miles) until you reach the ferry (stay on Fauntleroy)***Please look for the end of the line before you get past Lincoln Park which will be on your right as you get close to the ferry. You can tell if it is the line if there is a person behind the wheel in each of the cars along the road.

Purchase tickets from car window at small ticket hut when the line reaches dock.

OR

From Sea-Tac Airport to Fauntleroy Ferry Dock in West Seattle: Exit airport onto Hiway 518 West continue to the community of Burien, at this point 518 ends and becomes 148th St. Follow 148th to R. on Ambaum Way. Follow Ambaum (becomes 16th Ave SW) to Left on Roxbury St. Go to 35th Ave. SW, turn right, go to Left on Barton. Barton becomes Wildwood and winds its way down to the water and the Fauntleroy Ferry dock. Look for the line (if there is one it will be facing you on the other side of the street) and find the end of it. You can tell if it is the line if there is a person behind the wheel in each of the cars along the road. Please take care not to cut line.

Once on the island: (From North end ferry dock) Follow main road approx. 4.5 mi.  (if you get into the town of Vashon you have gone too far.) turn Left on Gorsuch Rd., (Look for the stone YMCA on the left where you turn onto Gorsuch - it sits about 5 feet lower than the road) go 3/4 mi., road turns L. and becomes 91st Ave SW. Inn is 1/2 block on Left.
Pull all the way in the driveway past the second building and park in the gravel area with the vine covered lattice. Go to the back door/deck of first house in drive.
Check out the ferry schedules on this page - for current Vashon ferry schedules
 
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/sched-Vash.cfm
From I-5 (heading North): Take exit 132 (Hwy 16). Proceed west on Hwy 16 approximately 3 miles and exit on the 6th Avenue exit (signed Vashon ferry). Turn left onto 6th Avenue at the stop light at the end of the exit ramp - go about one block and - turn right at the next stop light onto Hwy 163 (Pearl Street). Proceed north, approximately 3.5 miles, to the stop sign at the entrance to Pt. Defiance Park. Stay in the right lane and bear to the right. Do not enter the park. Auto toll plaza one block ahead. Ferry terminal located at end of street.
 
Once you are on Vashon Is. - exit the Tahlequah Ferry (on the South end of the Island) to the left and follow Vashon Hiway (about 20 minutes - 9 miles) when you reach the stop & go light in the center of the town of Vashon continue on 1/4 mile, turn Right on Gorsuch Rd., (Look for the stone YMCA on the right where you turn onto Gorsuch - it sits about 5 feet lower than the road) go 3/4 mi. and road turns L. and becomes 91st Ave SW. The Inn is 1/2 block on Left.  (we are 1 minute/1 mile from the center of the town of Vashon).
Pull all the way in the driveway past the second building and park in the gravel area with the vine covered lattice. Go to the back door/deck of first house in drive.

(Greater Seattle area map & ferry routes)  http://www.vashonbedandbreakfast.com/washington_state_ferry_map.htm
Sound Express bus schedule: http://www.stexpress.org/  runs between Fauntleroy ferry  & Sea-Tac airport - has limited service, but is very cheap
 
ShuttleExpress (van shuttle) http://www.ShuttleExpress.com   1-800-487-7433

probably around $19. each way    
Metro Bus service  http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/neighborhoods/region_text.html (See South Seattle Sea-Tac Airport and/or Vashon Island) 
 
Taxi Service from downtown Seattle to Fauntleroy Ferry Dock: Yellow cab