Lakedale Resort

Had an exceptional trip, with one teeny tiny hiccup. Bucked tonight's day in a yurt with a private hot tub, and it was phenomenal. Beautiful scenery very private beautiful yurt. The shower had good water pressure, beautiful soft towels, very cozy bed. Electric fireplace, electric water kettle and microwave, little fridge, cups plates etc. Kitchen stocked with everything we needed to use the grill and the hot tub was amazing and so secluded. The sound of the rain on the roof, mixed with the view of the TV from the Hottub was spectacular. Would 10/10 stay here again. If I had any complaints about the Yurt at all, it would be that I found a necklace (not mine) near the base of the bed, which could have been an honest miss as everything else was amazingly clean, dusted and in tip shop shape. I personally wasn't a huge fan of the shampoo/ Soap smell. But beggars can't be choosers. It's smelled fine on my partner. I just didn't love the scent. However, my less than five stars is NOT because of that. The loss of 2 stars in service is strictly because San Jose Island, and Friday Harbor are on the DOH list of places with sketchy tap water, and we were not informed to bring our own, or that it was recommended to boil the water. It was not a hard fix, ran to the big store the next morning and got a jug of water, it was just slightly inconvenient which could have been avoided if they had merely suggested to bring our own water. I ENJOY the taste of well water, I know, strange. However this did not taste like well water, it tasted bad. Like... tainted? Its hard to describe. But when I searched the area I saw the notice from the DOH and honestly feel like they have a responsibility to inform their guests. Once we had fresh water the rest of our trip and vacation was peaceful and so relaxing. Absolutely beautiful. Stay here!! But bring water.

We spent 2 days on San Juan Island and didn't want to stay in Friday Harbor because we thought it would be too busy. This location was about 10 minutes of out of town and perfect. It was relaxing and the lodge was beautiful. Our room looked out over the lake and we enjoyed the balcony in our room and also the large patio on the lower level. The breakfast was wonderful with a good variety. We would stay here again!

Stayed here at the RV campground October 5-7 2025.5 spaces,electric & water.Nice and flat.Good view of the lake & forest. Awesome campground.Very quiet when we were there.We were the only people in the RV campground. We were a couple of hours late getting out due to car trouble and they did not charge us extra.Staff helped us getting the battery charged.

The campsites were well maintained and ours had great privacy. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, with chemical toilets placed conveniently around the property, although we did not use them so can't comment on the cleanliness. Lots of good spots to sit around the lakes and chill out.||My only caution is beware of the General store prices, buy your ice beforehand.

Beautiful, quiet lodge that is wonderfully decorated and perfect for a relaxing getaway! We stayed in room 7, which had a main living room area and two queen bedrooms. Breakfast in the morning was delicious, and we enjoyed reading on the back deck.

Such a beautiful place! My friend and I loved staying here. It’s wonderful how many room type options they have. Our room was very spacious with a balcony and beautiful view of the water. We didn’t get to enjoy all of the amenities due to our packed itinerary but the resort offers board games, kayaks, paddle boards, and more! It’s a peaceful place and quiet in the evenings. I had some of my best sleep here. The beds and comfortable as well. The resort is about a 10-minute drive from the harbor so I recommend having a car.

This is a family friendly, fun area to retreat with super friendly staff! Lots of activities, free bikes and paddle boats. We enjoyed the full sized checkers and the Tie-Die activity! Quiet place to RV. Hook-ups are great. No sewer on the island but they have clean shower and bathrooms facilities! Came with our kids more than a decade ago. Came back for a 35th anniversary’s. Still so much fun!

Lakedale is like food for the soul but a lot more fun than church ; ). Beautiful setting, well-appointed, everything thought out. We had a mixed bag of ages ranging from young professionals to young families to older folks. It's the kind of place that holds universal value and also has age appropriate options on site. More than anything it was just beautiful, refreshing, and fun. Great spot. I recommend renting a car or bike though, no matter where you stay on the island, because the only realistic alternative are taxis and those are about $20-30 per ride. Wheels provide incredible freedom.

We stayed at the lodge for our anniversary trip this year and mostly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and the staff was all friendly, polite, and helpful. We also thought the breakfast omelettes were delicious! A big down side of our stay was the water quality. We were excited to use the tub, which was a significant factor for booking this location, but unfortunately the water came out a yellow/brown. It also tasted off, though we were told that is safe and tested.

I really wanted to love Lakedale on our last visit, but we found it didn't have the same charm. The room was uncomfortably warm and we weren't able to adjust it cooler so I wasn't able to sleep for our three nights at the lodge. I knew my husband and I weren't alone in the struggle after hearing other guests complaining about the same thing at breakfast. To be fair, it felt like the temperature was lowered after their six person group all complained but 75+ degrees in the bedroom wasn't conducive to sleep, even for us coming from Hawaii. We both caught up on lost sleep after getting home - not exactly what you hope for. The water also seemed concerning as the tub filled with brown water. I assume they're on a well, but brown water doesn't seem ideal for bathing or cleaning. Downside - they didn't have gluten free bread in stock for the breakfasts, even after noting the dietary restriction in the booking.

although the room we stayed in was really pretty, the jetted bathtub was disgusting. it was covered in pink soap scum and black hairs. I spent the whole time wondering what else was that dirty. I complained to the front desk when I left, I never received a follow up phone call or anything. Will not stay here again.

This place was absolutely amazing. They know customer service or what. They called me the week before, the day before and several times the day that I was arriving. They wanted to check on me to make sure everything was fine. It was a no self contact check-in. When we arrived, they had our envelope outside with our name on it. It had our keys in the envelope and what room number we were in. We were able to collect our stuff and use the key to open the front door of the lodge. We walked upstairs and found our room. The room was beautiful, had a balcony to watch over the lake. The room itself, the shower / tub that was large enough for me to sit in is a rarity being 6-7. Each morning they provide breakfast to the members of the lodge. It's a complimentary. They have a pancake maker, milks from soy, 2% to Almond. Cereal, snack items, etc; Then you will meet the nicest staff member ( now they're all very nice ) Mary Ann (I believe was her name), she makes an Omelet with potatoes every morning. She asks what you want and she provides it was hot sauce and other sauces. Every morning we ate there and chatted with her. She provided us items to do around the island. This was our 5th visit to the island in 6 years and 4th in a row. We had did most of the items, except a couple that she mentioned that we didn't do. We learned that the lodge was on 82 acres of properly. We did do a small hike around the property. You have the 3 lakes, but they have 8 log cabins that I counted, Yurts, Airstreams, tents and many other ways to stay on the site. They even have a small general store where you can purchase items from alcohol to food, drinks etc; it's open 9-5 daily. It was our first time staying here. I was very impressed with the place. You were required to wear masks on site. In addition to them having the lodge 50% occupancy. Let me tell you they have wine available. If it's after hours when the staff is gone, you just pick your wine and write down your name, what you took and your room#. How amazing is that. They had some great local wine available. Overall I was extremely impressed with this place. I want to stay here again, next time luck out and get a cabin and bring my entire family. The staff has to be the friendliest I've ever encountered. Keep up what you're doing. You're rocking it..

Thought we'd take the RV to San Juan Island. Paid a lot for the ferry. Made reservations for a business that claims to offer RV spaces. When we get there, spaces are really designed for a small RV or van. They is no dump station. At the site or anywhere on the island. As they also have tent sites with a bathroom, used that. But it's a scam. To return, you need to take the ferry, which wants your tanks empty, and on the mainland, the first two RV parks you come to do offer a dump station, but it costs $50.

What a wonderful place! The location, in the middle of San Juan Island is about halfway between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor. Quiet, tranquil, beautiful. Whether you stay in one of the glamping options or a room in the lodge, the accommodations are superb. But the customer service is over the top. Carla, Maddie, Jennifer, Carl are all so helpful. Carla and Maddie helped me smooth out a mistake I made in our reservation and it was perfect. This was our second stay at Lakedale but it won't be our last!

10/10 stars! This place is amazing. We were in Friday harbor for a wedding and found this little gem to stay at for two nights. I wasn't expecting much but now I want to come back for longer! Customer service from the front desk (I forgot her name) and Sarah in the kitchen were unmatched. The lodge rooms were quaint and very clean and the views were amazing. Thank you, lakedale! We will be back.

Was excited to reserve either a yurt or a cabin. Spoke with a someone at the front desk a week ago who was so personable and accommodating. Spent at least 30mins with me describing the property and different types of accommodations. Thought wow, what an amazing service. Fast forward to now. Just called to inquire of a yurt that just opened. The lady who picked up, I believe her name was Aiden (started with an A) was the rudest person, condescending and outright not helpful and complete opposite of the person I spoke with a week ago. I was simply asking and requesting for a specific yurt room. I get it, it's not guaranteed, but her delivery of the message and tone was just plain rude. I tried to ignore and asked about something else. And again, completely useless and no customer service manners. Needless to say, I am not going to book a stay at this place as this lady just ruined it for me. One bad apple can really spoil the barrel, as in this case.

Review for the Yurt: Had a friend that booked a small a get away at one of the Yurts here. Was AMAZING. The location was easy to find/get to and the Yurt was great: clean, spacious, comfortable bed and couch bed. The BBQ was clean and the jacuzzi (JACUZZI ON THE DECK!!) was also clean and easy to use. Would absolutely stay here again. Be warned of the mosquitos (the wooded surroundings and the lake are beautiful but so many bugs) but if you're staying in this kind of location I would think you'd be prepared for that sort of thing. There was a no-contact check in which was nice and everything felt clean in the yurt itself.

This review is for the lodge. I was at the campgrounds also, but the one problem that I had at the campgrounds was the bathrooms were not always clean. They clean them once in the AM and once at night, however it was busy last week so I felt it should have been done more often. The lodge was immaculate! Room had a king size bed( I'm only one person) the breakfast was awesome as well as the staff! The place has a wonderful ambiance and is completely booked until the end of September or I would have been back in August with my son and his girlfriend. Love this spot and all it offers. One thing that they could do if they wanted.... Upgrade the bikes available for the guests. They were a bit out of tune and almost unusable. Great staff and spot!

Update-- stayed at Lakedale for another perfect weekend & couldn't recommend it more! We love this place! Lakedale is absolutely the best resort we have ever stayed at. The service here is amazing- everyone is so friendly and willing to help. Shoutout to Sarah who makes amazing om We had a perfect weekend staying in the hotel part of the resort but the rest of it is beautiful as well. The resort is about a 10 minute drive from Friday Harbor but feels so remote and serene- exactly what we were looking for! We checked out today and immediately booked our next trip here. Can't wait to come back!! Thank you!

I waited a few years to head to Lakedale for various reasons, but finally took the plunge because I wanted somewhere I could drive to during Covid, and get a glamping experience while not needing to share bathrooms or tight spaces with other guests. Like everyone else, we've had to cancel so much this year, and it was nice to have something to look forward to. The good: It is really beautiful there, and Friday Harbor is one of the best waterfront towns I've ever experienced on the West Coast. At Lakedale, I appreciated all of the activities, variety of lodging choices, and the overall spirit of fun. All of the employees we encountered were super kind and excited to help. If you have a family, this is a great place to take your kids. I can imagine coming here from age 7-14 with friends would have been the best vacation ever. The inside of the canvass cottage we stayed in was super clean and was spacious. I liked the heavy blankets and the bed was one of the comfiest we've ever stayed in. It was perfect to have our own bathroom and shower! The less good: Do not go expecting solitude, especially in the glamping canvass cottages. They're not soundproof, and they're not really spaced away from anything, so you're going to hear everything around you. This also extends to the bathroom. The bed is directly against the wall where the toilet is, so I hope you are super comfortable with your cabin-mate and possibly anyone walking by hearing you do your business. Also, the shower has varying levels of heat, none of which are as hot as the water that comes out of the sink. Having just stayed in another "glamping" type place in Washington, I was also a little surprised by the lack of things like plates or cooking utensils. While they went heavy on the body-care based essentials like lotions, shampoos, and towels, you will have to bring all of your own cooking supplies. The why-is-this-over-$300-a-night: When we first arrived our cabin had that weird chemical odor you sometimes smell in camp sites where there is not a flush toilet. It took a little air freshener and it finally went away, but it was quite strong when we arrived. And I have to reiterate that while I appreciated being able to easily walk to everything, the actual camp sites felt really close, and you can hear the road from many places. They mentioned running at a lower capacity due to Covid. I can't imagine how chaotic it feels when it is completely full. The vast acreage noted on the website didn't translate at all in actual experience. The biggest downer: In my notes when booking, I specifically said we wanted a lake-facing cabin, as we were celebrating our 10th anniversary. So they gave us.....# 5, which the overgrowth and trees completely obscure a direct view of the lake while you're in the cabin. They gave #6, which has a perfect view of the lake, to people who had 3 crying kids and didn't come back until way after 10 at night. I was really bummed out by this after waiting so long to stay here. A single day with a saw would rectify the problem, but please don't charge me the same amount everyone else is paying for a lesser view. You wouldn't pay full price in a theater for a restricted view seat! Overall I would rate Lakedale as great for families and less so for couples. The trip has inspired me, however, to continue to look for other waterfront glamping or cabin stays in the area. Extra tip: Make sure to get your Washington State ferry reservations! If you miss the window for them, you can refresh the search in the two days before and hope a spot opens. We'd originally booked times we weren't thrilled with, and were able to change them to exactly what we wanted just by having one person refresh the search page while the other was driving. And know that it was about $80 for two people with a car under 22 feet, but that was round trip.

My husband and I decided to come here for a weekend get-away and it was lovely! We had a room overlooking the lake. It was in mid-March and the resort seemed to be not super busy. The gentleman that greeted us at the check-in desk was very friendly and told us about the different amenities. Our room was clean and we even used the jetted hot tub in the bathroom. They have a lot of dvds to choose from so we borrowed one and it was nice just to relax in the room. For one of the days, we rented two kayaks to kayak in the lake. It was really serene and you get a great view of the resort when you kayak out. The only thing that bothered me was that since their kayaks hadn't been used for a while, there were these little spiders that crawled out from the front once we paddled our into the lake. That freaked me out and cut our activity a little short. The guy that set them up for us did warn us that they hadn't been used in a while and when I said there was a spider web on it he did try to clear it out but maybe it needed a power-wash/rinse. The breakfast was delicious and the lady that made it for us was so sweet and helpful. She talked to us about where we could go whale watching since we told her we had been unsuccessful. Overall, a great experience!

We came here to do the glamping in the canvas cabins. My reluctance to give it a 4 or 5 stars is the price. I get that its a resort and for a higher end experience, I do expect to pay more to have more of the comforts of home as opposed to the full on camping experience. To put it into perspective, I have done the camping where you have to find your own spot to camp, dig your own toilet and haul your own water and food as well as make your own fire. So I have been at the other extreme as well. Not in Washington state, as I would not want to encounter snakes or bears or other dangers of the wilderness. I just had to worry about cane spiders. YUK. That being said, I have to say that for the price, I'm not sure if it's worth the money. For the cost of what would be a hotel stay in Seattle, we were in the canvas cabins, but we had to share a communal bathroom. In the canvas cabins, we had full size beds, a futon sofa bed, and a table and chairs with a fire pit in front of each cabin. Since we went as a group, we did get the canvas cabins that were clustered together, so that was nice that we could all be with each other and not spread out all over the park. We did try our hand at fishing but we did not even get a nibble. I think we needed to go out on the boat and try to fish in the lake instead of from the shore. It was great to enjoy nature and have some quiet reflective time. But I think for the price, we could have gone to Lake Chelan or Alderbrook for a similar experience while enjoying it from a hotel room. I think we would go again, but not as an annual trip.

My partner and I had a free week and decided to make a last-minute escape to the San Juan Islands. We found Lakedale Resort on Yelp and were very thankful since many places during the tourist high season run $400+ a night and were already booked! Location: Lakedale is smack dab between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor on the island's northshore. This allowed us to explore the entire island of San Juan while having easy accessibility to retreat to our peaceful room. The resort is surrounded by multiple lakes allowing for multiple watersports including swimming, paddle-boarding, canoeing, fishing, and more, all for rent in the General Store. Room (Lodge): The resort offers multiple options including camping, glamping (including canvas rooms or airstreams!), lodge rooms and private cabins. Since there were just two of us and we aren't outdoorsy, we stayed in the lodge. All of the bedrooms are upstairs with views of the lake, private patio, a fireplace, kitchenette and a jetted tub. We particularly loved that the lodge was adults only and pet-free. The lobby is pleasant with great views, blankets, a large fireplace, board games, DVD movies and a wine honor bar. Two small complaints of ours were regarding a fair amount of a past guest's long hair on the bathroom floor and in the shower. Also, the walls were super thin allowing us to hear both neighboring room's conversations. Otherwise, the room was very clean and extremely comfortable. Staff: Our lodge room came with breakfast which was fabulous. They had a neat machine that makes fresh pancakes. In addition, there was homemade granola (addicting), fresh fruit, bakery items, cereal, oatmeal and best of all, made-to-order omelets by Maryann Bruno herself. Maryann was the cherry on top for our wonderful stay. She was welcoming, very fun to chat with and had all the secrets on what to see and do on the island. The front desk staff was also very helpful and friendly at check-in and check-out. If and when we return to the San Juan Islands, we would definitely stay here again.

Absolutely loved our trip here for glamping!! It's the perfect blend of amenities and camping-make no mistake you are still camping-ish and will need to bring/make dinner over a fire but that's the fun part! The store has everything you could possibly need or want or forgot as well as has boat rentals (and life jackets of all sizes). Breakfast in the tent was just right and the attendant very friendly. Boat, play some giant Jenga, go for a lovely walk and see some deer and make s'mores. We'll be back!

We had an incredible 3 night stay at Lakedale during our short visit to San Juan Island. Hidden off in the woods, it gave us an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation. We stayed in one of the yurts and it was such a relaxing experience, especially waking up to see all the trees around you and listening to the rain pouring on the roof. It was effectively a fresh step out into nature and an escape away from the city despite offering great amenities that you would expect from a hotel and much more. We loved sitting and soothing ourselves in the awesome hot tub. There was a barbecue griller too but we didn't use it. Everything inside the yurt was cozy and gave us a feeling of warmth and a home away from home. The front desk staff were also friendly and informative both on the phone and in person. 5/5 and we would stay here again if we visit San Juan Island again in the future!

Perfect old school 1950s style Catskills camp experience. Lots of great outdoor experiences for the kids. Glamping tent was spacious and clean. Group bathrooms could use some updates and I'd prefer a timer over the IR shower mechanism to conserve water. Hard to shower with one hand doing nothing trying to keep the water on. We found the campers quiet and observed all rules on noise and speed.

Cannot speak to their lodge, but If you are coming here for camping, it is totally not worth it. This place is milking you for all you've got. Camp sites are on top of each other, spread in between picnic tables and toilets. If you roll over at night, you just might fall onto a neighboring tent. To add to the pain, the campsites aren't even prepped l. You basically get a dusty pile of dirt, which is ok for a couple of hikers, but unacceptable for a family with small kids. At least as a hiker in the forest, i would find a flat site, and not be forced to sleep on a hill. This is a total scam of a resort place. Given how impossibly long it takes to come out, you are way better off at any state park off the islands.

Can't get enough of this place, third time here. Great service! Beautiful environment. I've booked, the lodge, the yurt and this time round we booked the cabin and it was exceptional. My friends loved it so we will definitely be coming back. Totally recommendable.

Nice idea, but poorly executed. The "three lakes" are actually ponds with a nice view. Be very careful when reserving a camp spot. Most have no direct parking, you must walk a trail from car to campsite. Most campsites are very small. If you have a larger group or two tents, ask for a family spot. Also be aware campsites are very slanted and uneven. It can make sleeping and set up a challenge. Can't count how many times the kids came crying after tripping over exposed roots and boulders. Bathrooms are just port-a-potties unless you want to hike the quarter mile to the real bathrooms/showers. Having a general store on site was nice and staff was competent.

I camped there last week for a couple nights and was not impressed. I had high hopes as this resort has a really nice glamping area and had personal referrals on how great that was. I was expecting the camping spots to be nice as well. I stayed in spot #30 and thank goodness I have all wheel drive. I could barely get out of the spot as it was so steep and the road to the campground bottomed out my car as it is very uneven and narrow. For as much as they charge per night I wonder why they don't have better roads. They are narrow and uneven with no turn arounds. The real bathrooms/showers were also very far from the spot, but porta potties closer (still not what I expected for the price). It was a big great site once you got in there at least, but I was worried every time I went to leave that I would break my car. They should ask what kind of car you have before assigning this spot. This actually looked like the only nice spot. They are pretty close to the main road so you can also hear every car that goes by.

My husband and I spend two nights at Lakedale. We LOVED it with some issues. The first night we stayed in the yurt. The yurt was our favorite of our 8 night trip. The bed was super comfy, the room was comfy, the bathroom was unbelievable, the kitchen allowed us to go to the store and get some things to cook instead of eating out while there. The Hot Tub, oh my goodness!! It was GREAT to have a private hot tub. We LOVED the yurt, but wonder... how will they age? We were in Yurt 7 which I do not recommend. Over 1/2 of the yurt is open windowed with no coverings. We laid in bed and looked out onto the hot tub of the yurt next to us.Which meant, they could look into ours from their deck and see us in bed!! I would have liked a little more privacy! At 3:30 our overhead light came on, got up, turned it off and ... ten minutes later, it came on again. So, we turned off the fan and light. Our yurt surroundings were not great, they were still working on the area, I am sure. There were a couple of downed trees and pipes sticking out of the ground bare and uncovered. Our lake view was NOT pretty at all. The blankets and sheets in the round living room coffee tables did not look clean. They were leftover from the last person. YUCK! HOWEVER, we did enjoy the yurt, perfect? NOPE but nice! Okay, the next night we were in the lodge - UGH!! We had a tiny bed and it was HOT, there was NO Air Conditioning!!! I finally got up and made a bed in the tub which was GROSS, the jets on the tub were distrusting. I did not mind sleeping in it fully lined but no way I would take a bath in it! They were pink/orange around the what were supposed to be white jets. Our lake view from the lodge room was breathtaking AND we had a hummingbird visitor! Staff was nice, but the staff the first night had no clue. She did not know anything about the area around the facility. She said Duck Soup was closed, it was NOT! She was telling us all the places to eat with no directions or help, "Oh there is xxx place out there." Everyone was nice. We had the best breakfast in the lodge. There were gluten free options without being asked for. What a joy and blessing! All in all, I guess I had higher expectations for the price!

So I gave the airstream a pretty damning review - but we always liked the grounds and the location - and we had a great time in cabins in years past, but this year we tried the Yurts and what a revelation that was. Brand new for the season, it's a pod of identical Yurts - we were in Yurt 4 - which is at the end of the pod, overlooking a lake - with absolutely fantastically thought-out interiors, huge decks and private hot tubs. More importantly - there's a full bathroom with normally operating instantly hot showers and normally flushing commodes, and a pretty well thought out wet-bar with a capacious mini-fridge (no ice maker, but the General Store on the property usually has plenty of ice). Lots of color coordinated dishware, immaculate nouns-tick pots and pans and plates too. Drawers contain most of the things you'll need to user the propane grill (with side-mounted-stove-style burner and huge grilling surface) including silverware, BBQ tongs, spatula eat al. Also - miracle of miracles in any rental - sharp knives. My only tiny complaint is that there's no scrubber or cotton dishtowels, (edit: our yurt had no scrubber but our neighbors fid and I found the dishtowels as I was packing up so scratch that complaint) so all your dishwashing and drying has to be done with paper towels (stocked in plentiful supply). An open plan design (except the bathroom, which is walled off in its own quadrant of the Yurt) means you can comfortably sleep a family of three or four on the massive (King?) bed and the fold out sofa bed. I want to give special props for the detailed thought that went into the design - aesthetics and practical - with great lighting, wall outlets, floor outlets and hanging pegs. There's a sort of open concept dresser with shelves, a tabletop and places to stow things - but no traditional dresser, valet or place to store your clothes out of sight - but that's more of an aesthetic slight than a practical isssue - but we did end up with that half-packed sprawl you get in hotels sometimes. WiFi reception was fast enough to stream 4k HD on the very large flat panel 4k Samsung sets, so we were able to end the evening with a movie night using the Smart TYVs built in apps (REMINDER TO SELF TO LOG OUT OF NETFLIX!) but no cable or even antenna for broadcast channels - if there's something you simply must watch on live TV, head to a bar that's showing it. There's indoor and outdoor dining tables, two moveable coffee tables that double as trays and blanket storage. Both beds are very comfy and the pull out sleeper, particularly easy to use. You can wrap yourself in provided blankets (it is for all its luxury touches, a tent -- and can get comfortably cool at night) to roast s'mores outside, or hop in the hot tub to stargaze if it's clear. We were there during a particularly crisp night, with the Milky Way plainly visible above. Super close to town if you want to run into Friday Harbor for supplies or restaurants, and literally (do be careful on the winding country road) walking distance to Duck Soup Inn - arguably the best restaurant on the island. I almost didn't post this update, because I really want this Yurt to be available to us next time, but I think the word is out. Just awesome.

Highly recommend staying here! We stayed for memorial weekend and had so much fun. We camped in the canvas tents right on the lake and it was the ultimate glamping experience! They give you warm water packs for your feet at night, supply you with everything you need like a cooler, grill tools, flashlights, a free bundle of wood & travel shampoo and conditioner. Special shoutout to MaryAnn the dining coordinator, she genuinely wants you to enjoy your stay & makes you feel like family. Malcolm at the front desk is probably the nicest person I've ever met and Matt at the general store was very helpful getting anything we needed to our campsite! Great people, great food, great vibe. The ONLY con I have, which isn't really a factor at all, but the wood bundles are a little pricey @ 9 dollars, and the ice is 4.50 a bag. There are a ton of locals selling wood for 5.00 a bundle all over the island so I would suggest you do that, just make sure you have cash as it's an honor system setup!

First the positive. Its a nice place to visit for the most part,its beautiful. The cabins are great. Now the negative. To start off with: My daughter signed a contract for all the cabins,the big lodge and all the yurts when my daughter found out some guests were not arriving they still wanted her to pay for the yurts my daughter called me upset that they were going to make her pay for the yurts, I called them and asked for the manager and they told me they would leave a message for the manager, the manager called my daughter and SAID they would let her out of the contract for the yurts,but that her guests needed to be quiet as to not disturb the other guests. She said ok. My daughter paid 10K to have her wedding there. She signed a contract and made payment arrangements. WE did all the decorations, ALL the food, ALL the cleaning up. It was a 3 day event. There were some guests that did not show up that left 4K of lodging to be paid by her. We get that, She signed a contract,but the next morning when it was time to pay Karla and other staff told her they were not leaving until it was PAID. First of all they cant tell a guest "your not leaving" That is holding someone against their will and that is illegal. My daughter MADE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ON A CONTRACT. They REFUSED to honor any payment arrangements that had been made. It got paid by some family members so it was fine,but the way they were treated was abhorrent. By cabins 3,4,and 5 there is NO lighting, My best friend and my daughter FELL,because they couldn't see. I went to karla and nicely advised her to add some lighting over in that area and she didn't seem to care about the fact that two people had fallen, she went on to talk about something else and ignored what I said. For the amount of money that was spent, all the guests STILL had to pay for the cabins when they arrived. I dont think they should have had to pay at all. It is very expensive to stay there and not worth all that money.

We were very pleased with our stay at lakedale, the entire resort was excellent. The room was as clean and comfortable as possible, very nice view of the lake, very warm and cozy. The jacuzzi tub and robes were a nice touch. Even the breakfast was awesome. Will definitely be coming back. :)

I stayed at the lodge at Lakedale and LOVED IT!!!! We took a 10 day vacation to the Pacific North West and we stayed in many different hotels/lodges and this is by far was my favorite! My room was clean and had plenty of space. The view of the lake was spectacular!!!! I wish I had more time at the lodge. Cant comment on the restaurant because we didn't eat there.

I wasn't sure about staying here since the property includes campgrounds and I thought it might be too campy rustic (which I don't find "charming"). But I was more than pleasantly surprised with the lodge here. The lodge lobby and breakfast room are beautifully done and extremely welcoming. The lodge rooms lead out onto the deck overlooking the pine-surrounded little lake, with rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the peace and tranquility. The room itself was also beautifully done up, and most surprising of all - there was fantastic water pressure in the shower (one of my pet peeves is low water pressure meaning longer showers). Breakfast was a delight too - very fresh bagels, and Marianne whipped up a perfectly done fluffy omelet with cheddar, spinach, tomatoes and bacon. I would absolutely stay here again!

I stayed over Labor day weekend and there wasn't a part of the trip that I didn't enjoy. The campsite was spectacularly clean especially given the busy weekend and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Inside the resort you have a ton of different activities including Ping Pong, Fishing, and Kayaking on the Lakes. With that said, the resort was quiet and allowed for relaxation at any time which is always nice when you want to turn off for a weekend. All in all it was a blast of a weekend and I'm excited to return!

The owner contacted me after I posted my review. He made some excuses about how there was a change in management and he claimed that their water system works great and is tested by the state all the time. He did not address the pictures I posted or the service I remarked on. He asked me why I waited 11 months to post the review, I told him it was simply due to our finding the pictures on our camera after cleaning out our digital media. There was no offer to refund us what we paid and no attempt to address our specific concerns. After 2 yelp messages back and forth with this guy there was no offer for refund. He wanted us to call him on the phone, which I don't have time to spare for and I don't really want to talk to him on the phone. He called my wife's work phone number since it was what was on the reservation while she was at work. My guess is this situation is due to the lack of robust competition in the San Juan hotel market, they figure they have a lock on the market and can get away with this. Don't let them. There are some better places to stay at closer to and in Friday Harbor itself.

This review is for tent camping. Their signage is slightly confusing. Not all campsites are equal. Ours barely fit our 6 person tent but others are in a huge open field. We at least had trees! If you can, get one by the water. There is not water at your campsite. You have to walk to a pump. The closer toilets are horrible port-a-potties. Let's just say it's worth the walk to the bathrooms. This could be because we went at the end of the summer season. The bathroom has a few showers, sinks, and toilets. They are actually pretty clean. It reminded me of a KOA. The showers though... they are motion sensor activated but the sensor is under the knob. You constantly have to shake your hips or your hand down there because the water stays on for about three seconds. They seriously need to replace the shower heads! The water comes out like hose not connected completely. Water gets everywhere but on you. I've had better showers at state parks or in the rain. I get that your camping but with this camping price tag I expect a decent shower. The activities in the activities tent are slightly pricey. I suggest bringing your own stuff to tie dye or your own activities if you want to. They have a few cute and easy free ones and crayons and things which is cool. They are not joking about no cell service. The only way to charge your phone is by an outlet in the bathroom and it takes forever. Just turn your phone off and bring a camera. It's a pretty cool place and concept but overpriced for tent camping. I would look into other places if I were to go camping on San Juan again. PS: Make ferry reservations!!

Many different options for where to stay here- glam canvas tents, the lodge, a regular campsite, or bring your RV. My husband and I did the lodge and don't regret it. The view of the lake is beautiful, the service is great, and breakfast is delicious! Their yogurt and homemade granola is really good. It was quiet, relaxing, and off the beaten path. Only thing is with the price you pay, you don't get to just take out a paddle or row boat. They charge by the hour and it's pricey. Other than that, wonderful place to get away.

My husband and I stayed for three nights in the lodge and we were lucky enough to have the entire place to ourselves (COVID and off-season). While we did contactless check-in, we still had a few interactions with the staff, all of whom were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was peaceful, the entire property was beautiful and the room we stayed in was perfect. Because we were visiting during the winter, a lot of places on the island were closed. However, this just meant that we did a lot of hikes and ate a lot of takeout in bed - perfect! The gas fireplace was great, I took TWO baths (I generally don't enjoy baths but the tubs are jetted and the wifi meant I could stream Netflix), and the bathrobes provided kept us warm when we had our morning coffee on the balcony. We are looking forward to returning during the summer, perhaps once it is safe and they are able to resume their activities (tie dying, fishing, boat rentals, BREAKFAST!!!). However, the peace and solitude we were afforded made it the perfect winter getaway.

My husband and I usually stay at the Lakedale Resort once a year or so. We love to stay in the log cabins, and have yet to stay in the Lodge. We tried camping during 4th of July one year, and did not want to pay for any extras, like boat rentals or tie dying. We did bring our own fishing poles, and fished for awhile, but never caught anything. If you are an avid camper, like we are, and prefer to camp in wooded areas, Lakedale is probably not the right place for you to camp. We thought that we were lucky to reserve a spot right on one of the lakes, but were surprisingly unhappy with our spot, because there was an extremely loud frog that would not stop croaking through each night of our stay. The staff has always been very friendly during each of our many stays here. We wish that they would do some kind of frequent visitor discount, because we do love to stay here, in the log cabins, but only in the off-season, because of the high peak season prices. On our most recent trip in March, we decided to have breakfast in the lodge, which was complimentary, and delicious. The staff who prepared our made-to-order omelets was so sweet, and stopped to chat with us for a few moments before we left. She gave us some very helpful information about a beach on the island where we might be able to find sea glass. My husband and I also love that this is a pet friendly resort. We look forward to visiting again in the future, and possibly renting a room in the lodge!

This review is for the rooms inside the main lodge: ORGASMS IN STEREO !!! The rooms while nice, have no sound insulation in the walls. You can hear your neighbors, on either side, have conversations, and yes, the big O. Not necessarily a bad thing if you're into aural voyeurism, but it does make you feel like you're in a cheap motel or a college dorm. The lady on one side was a high pitched squealer and the guy on the other side a shouter - he woke us up in the morning banging the headboard up against our adjoining wall. Now the fun part: we heard both "noisy" neighbors leave the room in the morning to go down to the common dinning room for breakfast, so we went down and played "match the faces with the noises". The best part of the rooms is the gas fireplace that is connected to a thermostat that serves as the room's heater. However, the carpet was soiled and due for a makeover. The caulking around the shower walls had black stained mold. If I came back here, I would not stay in the main lodge, but would try one of the cabins if they have one small enough for two people. I think when we checked, they were all pretty large and expensive. If you do stay in the main lodge, I would recommend booking an end-unit room. That way, you'll just hear an orgasm in mono (unless, of course, you're into that sort of thing... ;)

Really wonderful private campground with virtually no cheesy stuff and lots of sweet touches. We were hesitant to attend a private campground, but this one was like a throw back to the olden days of sweet family camps. We stayed in a camping spot. The lake side spots are mostly great, but some of the interior ones are awesome and others are a bit boring or exposed.

The update: it's still wonderful, and my fiancé is now my wife! We've since returned with our own paddle boards, leisurely enjoying the placid waters of three lakes. Compared to other parts of SJ in August, Lakedake remains peaceful despite the influx of tourists (ourselves included).

We decided to take a mini trip to Friday Harbor for New Years Eve! We got to Lakedale around 10:30am from driving a few hours. Then spoke to Richard the front desk agent about checking in early. He said no problem at all. We can get you checked in at 12:00pm instead of the normal check in time of 4:00pm. He was very helpful and told us a couple of good places in town to check out. We stayed in the lodge in the Deluxe room with a queen bed. The room had such an awesome view right on the lake. There was a fireplace in the room with a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Everything was really clean and very comfortable. This was probably the nicest, cleaniest, and relaxing place we've stayed at. In the morning you can go down for breakfast. They make pretty much everything home made with is awesome. I had fresh greek yogurt, home made granola, fresh fruit, and a bacon omelet that was to die for. Everyday they make some kind of home made snack and set it out for guests too. The location is great because it's not too far from the downtown area. We didn't want to leave and almost stayed an extra night here. Lakedale Resort is a wonderful place to stay and just relax. Richard's customer service is phenomenal and I really appreciate him taking his time out to make our experience the best I've ever had. Everyone that works there really loves their jobs and you can totally tell. Please take my advice and stay there sometime. I know we will be back very soon :)

This review is over Management Response to our issues in Cabin #6. We paid the $500 per night to have a cabin; when we checked in I said I hope we have a lake view. The staff barely replied to me and said all the cabins had been assigned and we were in #6, the only one not on the lake. I said OK, we'll be here 4 nights, can we move.....no you can't. So OK we checked in and were happy enough with the cabin (a bit tired but clean). We looked out back and saw a nice pond and felt a little better until we went outside and sat down for cocktails.......zoom, screech. We were right on the road - and it continued all night (with the added bonus of seeing the car lights go by) and all day. Back to that later......so if you want any service during your 4 days (each night is full price) you can put your towels in a bag on the front porch for new, but NO housekeeping. Did a miss a multi night discount? Back to cabin location: upon leaving we asked for a discount for being on the road. They give a road noise warning for the Yurts along the road, but not for our $500/ night cabin - #6. We were told to write to a specific email address and our note would be forwarded to the GM to contact us. Four notes, a month later, we've heard nothing. Tsk tsk. The lack of accommodations on SJI makes this place more acceptable than I think it should be, definitely pushed the price up! There you have it! I would still appreciate hearing from the Resort.

This is a review for the Lakedale camping: I was really pleased at how friendly & helpful the entire Lakedale staff was for our visit last weekend. Because it was the end of the summer season, the campground was at low capacity and we were able to set up our tent anywhere on a large grass field. It was a beautiful area, right on a lake and with apple trees. The only complaint is that there was a busy road right across the river, so we could hear cars all night long. So much for "desolate wilderness experience", right? I mean, sure, car camping is supposed to be somewhat urban... but still. I wish they had warned us about that, because other parts of the campground are much quieter in that sense. Otherwise, a nice place to camp- $30/night, fire pits, shower facility, and camp store.

While I understand camping or 'glamping', in this case, involves living among the things that bump in the night....sleeping with mice is not my idea of fun-Especially at $300 + dollars a night. 3 of us decided to do a late summer weekend away glamping at this 'resort'. We arrived late and had little light to find our way around our tent. Once settled and in our beds, tent zipped up and ready for a restful night sleep, we immediately heard 'rustling' around. When one of us was willing to get out of bed and find the lantern, she saw 'something' scamper across the floor. Clearly...we were not alone. Once we realized there was something other than the three of us in the tent, falling asleep wasn't easy. I don't have a fondness for rodents-in fact I am terrified of them. Next day-when there was enough light to see, we noticed our friends had been on our beds leaving 'EVIDENCE' of their presence on the beds and pillows. We headed up to the lodge where we were told by the young lady at the desk, there is an infestations of mice they have been trying to deal with all summer. NICE! That would have been great information to know AHEAD of our plan to stay. My thought was this. If I had gone camping-in a tent-I would have zipped myself in without concerns mice would find there way in. AND it would not have cost me $300+ a night to do it. There was no offer to change tents or perhaps a discount for the fun droppings found on our pillows. YUCKKKKKKKKKKK Wait. They did offer to change the sheets. Really? I should only hope so! I would go on to give you more examples of horrible customer service, but after the droppings found on the pillows and beds, I don't think any more detail is necessary. Bottom Line: If you don't want to sleep with mice-go camping. It would cost you way less in money and you'd have a much better time.

3rd time here and every trip ended up better than the last! 1st trip was glamping, which was tons of fun! During our second trip we stayed at the Lodge which was outstanding from check in until the checkout! Our room overlooked the lake-what a perfect place for breakfast on the private deck! A glass of wine in front of the fireplace in the great room was a great way to wind down at night, too! Our last trip in October was in the Yurts and also one of the Cabins. The Yurt was spacious, comfortable and the hot tub on the back deck made every day perfect! SInce we had so many people this trip, we spread out and used the Cabin also. That may have been my favorite place! Tucked away in the woods-it was the perfect place to get away from it all. The fireplace inside was the favorite place to meet and a night around the fire in the back created some great memories. Lakedale has a little bit of everything for everyone. Perfect for walking, relaxing, great for good old fashioned game nights, biking, kayaking and even tried something new this time-the water trikes! Service is always superb. One call and there is always someone there with an answer for you. This place makes you feel like it's your home away from home!

Absolutely wonderful place to stay! We stayed in one of their two story log cabins for a week and it was amazing! The staff is all very friendly and helpful. We spent our days at the lake swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing. They have life size chess and jenga (super fun), and the kids participated in one of the many crafts offered. They stuffed an animal of their choice than made them a tiny tie dye shirt. The cabin was fully accommodating, a full kitchen including all cookware, toaster, waffle maker, cutting board, microwave, fridge etc. You only need to bring food to prepare. We had two queen beds, two full bathrooms, a living room and a great "backyard" including a lake! The cabin also had a fireplace that turned on with a light switch (amazing), and there's a private hot tub available too. It's such a family friendly place and just walking the property is beautiful! Lots of deer in the area as well which was a treat. They also had a small tv and DVD player and movies available to borrow. We would come back in a heart beat! It's almost smack in between Roch and Friday harbor and the drive to either harbor is mesmerizing.

I first would like to apologize I took so long to write this review. We camped out earlier last month and it was simply incredible! We took our own tent and in the morning a gracious wonderful lady came walking up with a karaffe of fresh coffee and fresh made muffins!!!! We were not expecting this! Lakesdale resort was very clean the kids enjoyed the kayaks and the freedom to explore. They went fishing and released what they caught. Simply said the place was magical and we will be returning!!! I have recommended this location to several friends and they have all gone (everyone) and came back wanting more, some already talikng about booking for next year! AWESOME.

Absolutely gorgeous. Loved our canvas tent and all the fun things to do. My kids loved making their tie die crafts!

I absolutely loved my stay at Lakedale. I was there for a 5-day knitting retreat and the staff was very accommodating for our needs (we took over the entire place). The setting is serene and gorgeous - nestled in the woods overlooking a small private lake. Many of the rooms in the lodge overlook the lake - mine was on the ground floor and opened out directly onto the deck. The lobby features a giant fireplace (which was going the whole time we were there in chilly April) and huge windows that seemed to bring the outside in. My room was lovely - beautifully appointed with a jetted tub and fireplace. Full breakfast is included, and always had several options including scrambled eggs, oatmeal, a variety of breads, cereals and fruit, and even a pancake maker. The staff is very nice and helpful. A word about the negative reviews - please note they are all about the campsites. Stay in the lodge. You won't regret it.

We stayed in Neva Lake cottage #6. With the king bed and chandelier, you'd think it would be a romantic place for couples, right? No. Not even close. Instead we were packed in next to a family with three screaming children and parents that bickered for hours and hours and hours. It was a nightmare. The front desk told us that this was a "family friendly" resort. There was nowhere else for us to go, or else we surely would have left. Thanks to the screaming kids, we had a horrible time. We were forced to listen to every single thing they said, many things that we didn't want to hear. There was absolutely no privacy, the canvas tents are all packed together, just feet apart. Quiet hours start at 10pm. If you plan to stay, plan to listen to your neighbors the whole time. This is not a place for couples at all. We'd planned this trip for months and were incredibly disappointed with the noise level and lack of privacy.

Awful staff!! Really below par for customer service and overall politeness. Have asked multiple times to be contacted by Richard (supposed manager) with no avail. The women behind the desk was equally rude and unhelpful, even refusing to give the managers name and contact information. One of the worst experiences I have ever had, avoid!

I have been to Lakedale a few years in a row now and I have to say it is by far my favorite spot to camp. All of the campsites and clean, quiet, and well laid out. The showers are hot and plenty big enough to bring all your stuff in with you. The general store is great for any last minute purchases. It is also really fun to take out their little boats on the lakes.