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November 2022 by Stephen M
Celebrated my 70th birthday here 5 years ago. Five years later we went to the island for my 75th. Once again we stayed at the Hotel Washington. After the years Jeanne recognized us and welcomed us home. A firm mattress and organic cotton sheets in a comfy, albeit small room. No TV's, no gym...you don't need them as entertainment and execise are all around you. The walking and birding are the pleasures here. You can even participate in a yoga session. Sixteen steps take you to the second floor. A building length hallway that takes you to your room and two communal bathrooms, which are kept spotless. Set your water temperature before you get into the shower. The controls are...sensitive. The breakfast nook provided eggs, scones, fruit and various quality cereals. The fridge had fresh milk and various milk substitutes..oat milk, soy milk. And a yogurt parfait that is to die for! The grounds are beautiful and beckon you to explore. Everywhere you go on the island, you will hear red eyed vireos. I think they should be the island's official bird. Bottom line spending time on Washington Island is a real treat, The Hotel Washington is a classy place to stay while you're there, Jeanne and her staff will make you think you are welcomed and valued as a customer. It's like coming home. The restaurant serves outstanding food. We will not wait five years to return again. This will be a yearly trip from now on.
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August 2021 by Lyonsisle847
The Hotel Washington’s roasted zucchini on house made yogurt with chili oil, hazelnuts and cilantro is the best offering on the Island! The blend of flavors and textures is perfect! The setting on the porch is beautiful and the wait staff are attentive and charming.
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June 2021 by 376jog
We found Hotel Washington via a Wisconsin Foodie show on PBS featuring the owner, chefs, the history and story of this place. We came here to celebrate a special occasion, and the memories we left with will sustain us for some time! We stayed in the cabin for privacy and extra room, and it was much bigger than it looked in the pictures. In some regards, it was a little like "glamping" in that it is and old place and there are some aspects of that that mean a few cobwebs on the grounds outdoor dining tables; but there were also plush comfy robes, all the things you would need in a kitchenette to cook all your meals if you wanted to, a very comfortable bed, the perfect coffee and bakery in the mornings, and a lunch that was so good I wanted to cry when it was done. The delightful staff felt like FRIENDS when we said good bye. If you love food and having people who love food and the earth and service, you will love this place. If you want an experience of history, and can delight in the fact that that may mean smaller rooms than the Comfort Inn, and a little longer wait than McDonalds, and some rustic amidst being cared about, you will be in for a wonderful experience. We will go back, and can't say enough wonderful things about this place.
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June 2021 by chloeWisconsin
The exterior and grounds are lovely. But the rooms are TINY with no room for two suitcases, jackets, etc. The rooms badly need painting. Few pictures on the walls or other niceties. Overall, it just seemed low budget and not as advertised. Perhaps it has gone downhill? The rooms were advertised as having bathrobes, and 8 rooms share 2 bathrooms so robes are needed. We didn't bring robes and there were none in the room. "Hearty Island Breakfasts" were advertised, and all it was was a pastry, coffee and yogurt parfait. There is one hard chair in the room. Because the parlor, etc. is serving as a restaurant, there are no common spaces with comfy couches and chairs. Disappointing and my husband absolutely hated it. The staff is not very friendly or helpful and simple things like WiFi password was not given when checking in.
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July 2020 by Tim
We stayed two nights at the PWI and loved it. The Inn and furnishings were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the hosts were thoughtful and interesting to visit with. If travels take us near Port Washington again, we will definitely stay with Dave and Rita.
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July 2019 by Michelle Kruse
I write this from Gracie's Suite, full of the Nelson family's sun-dried tomato and fresh herb omlette and wheatberry toast (from wheatberry they grind themselves - not to mention the yogurt and creme fraiche that they culture themselves - yum!) enjoying my sitting room and deck view of Lake Michigan next to a fire. I have access to a glorious second floor beverage service, complete with sparking water and every tea I could want.The Nelsons are amazing people who are kind and really work at making your stay wonderful. I would recommend this place for a romantic winter weekend getaway or a great vacation stay with easy access to all that the lakefront and Milwaukee area have to offer.
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July 2018 by Jill Boyce
Wonderful place to spend a quiet evening and anniversary.
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July 2016 by Penny Behm
It was bliss in every way!! I highly recommend Port Washington Inn to anyone looking to get away to a romantic retreat in a romantic town on the shores of Lake Michigan!! The interior of the Inn is beautiful and high class, and Dave and Rita couldn't have been more kind and welcoming!! Thank you so much for all your care, both of you!!
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July 2016 by medievalknightz
We stayed in Grace's Suite which had a nice view of water. It was nice and quiet. Wifi was only allowed 1 hour however.
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July 2016 by Joe Steigerwald
Beautiful house, clean and comfortable. Great food, hospitality, and welcoming atmosphere. Wish you both the best on your trip to Santiago, Cheers!
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July 2014 by Andrea Tiberi
This was my first ever bed and breakfast stay and I can now say all others will have a lot to live up to. The food was amazing the house was super welcoming and friendly. I wasn't used to so many personal touches. We stayed in Grace's Suite and my boyfriend proposed to me on our private balcony during a fireworks show. The Port Washington Inn will forever be a special place to us!
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July 2014 by James Zotti
We had a great time there, Dave and Rita were wonderful hosts. Could not be happier with the accomodations
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July 2014 by Mike Gerrits
Very nice
