Lakedale resort is an expansive property with a variety of lodging options, from camping to luxury hotel rooms. It is located on San Juan island between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor, about 15 minute drive to each, so it has this feeling of being remote and in the middle of nowhere, when it fact it’s quite easy to get from here to all the conveniences of larger settlements on the island.

I stayed in the lodge, which is their hotel accommodation. Everything here feels new, like it was just recently constructed, and looks quite stunning inside out. Loved the lake view, the jacuzzi bath, the fireplace, and the complementary breakfast was very good – almost European-good. Definitely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed at.