Our guests have some amazing things to say about their time at the Sycamore Retreat.
Please read for yourself:

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in your loft. Everything we needed, we found. Great space, great amenities! Thanks for helping us have a great vacation in Seattle.
CANDY & DENISE, HALIFAX, CANADA (SEPTEMBER 2009)

A beautiful & delightful house and garden area. Our 4 yr old son enjoyed swimming in the hot tub & “big bath.” From Avery “I loved going outside, and upstairs, and picnics and the beach, going over the troll bridge & walking in the woods.” And I loved the Ferry trips! This was my first time to this area of Washington & will be back!! We enjoyed everything about your lovely house, & will brag about it to my work mates when we get home! It was nice to have the place for ourselves, all 8 of us, no horrible hotels to worry about. Thank you.
NIKKI, ED & AVERY SLOGHT, (AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2009)

[The] Sycamore Retreat was a fantastic place for our family to spend 2 sunny weeks with family friends. The house is conveniently placed to explore Bainbridge Island, the Olympia Peninsula and all the other wonders of Washington State. We were able to visit Seattle several times and the ferry rides always gave us something new to look at whether it was fog or sea lions swimming in Puget Sound!
The house lived up to the web site and was even more amazing, especially to us London Brits! We enjoyed the space and quiet and the wildlife that came to visit. We felt like we were in a Disney movie when deer came visiting along with chipmunks who played just outside the window! We even enjoyed occasionally hearing the cayotes howling in the middle of the night! The kids loved exploring the grounds of the house (look out for the secret bridge and statue who must be offered a coin for safe passage) and we all had fun trying to play badminton.
The house was beautifully equipped and Kinam and Eric made us feel very welcome with fresh flowers. If we had any problem or queries they were always happy to help.
We found Sycamore Retreat to be exactly that; a beautiful retreat with lovely gardens and flowers which are lovingly tended. Anyone who chooses to stay at Sycamore Retreat will have a great holiday experience just as we did.
MR. AND MRS. D, LONDON, ENGLAND (AUGUST 2009)

We had a wonderful stay at the Sycamore Retreat. This was our 9th annual Nichols’ Family Trip, but our very first one in Washington State. The surroundings [at Sycamore] are just beautiful and the house really fits wonderfully in this environment. Thanks so much for the lovely memories!
THE NICHOLS FAMILY (FLORIDA & CALIFORNIA) (AUGUST 2009)

What a beautiful house and “estate”! We were all blown away by everything we found… and it was all “ours” for a glorious sunny two weeks! Sycamore Retreat was the perfect house to catch up with our dear friend Nikki & her family, and to explore Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Townsend and Seattle… The ferry trip taken in many weathers from brilliant sunshine to thick fog (which included a near miss with a little souz boat) was always fun… We even saw Sea Lions!! Washington State has so much of interest & beauty to offer & Sycamore Retreat only added to make this a truly memorable holiday… Our 14 year old daughters will greatly miss the huge plasma T.V.’s and hot tub, coyotes calling to each other at night… not forgetting the deer who came to visit in the garden along with the chipmunk! North London will be very dull & dreary by comparison! Thank you Eric & Kinam for your great style, taste & warm welcome.
THE DAWSONS, LONDON, UK (AUGUST 2009)

Even record-breaking heat couldn’t spoil the loveliness of Sycamore Retreat and our family fun. Two grandmothers, four parents, and 4 children ages 3 -7 had a great time. The hot tub became a great pool for the kids and as the day grew to a close the grounds and waterfall, lily pond and fish were enjoyed by all. Nearby Bainbridge Parks (Fay Bainbridge and Battle Point) and Port Townsend and Fort Worden Park were big hits. I look forward to a return trip!
B. BRYANT (AUGUST 2009)

Four couples came together to celebrate a 56 year old and a 30 year friendship. What a great time we had playing golf, enjoying the waterfall, and eating gourmet meals. Your home is wonderful and oh, so comfortable. Your kitchen is stocked with a lot of great things for cooking. We hope to return and will tell all our friends of a great stay.
BORIS, LANES, BERHALLS & STROUDS (AUGUST 2009)

What a beautiful property! We had a wonderful, peaceful time; wish we could have stayed longer!
THE KRAFTS, BELLEVUE, WA (AUGUST 2009)

We could not possibly be more happy with the Sycamore Retreat. It far surpassed our expectations! Our entire group was instantly in love with the place. Every element of the house was perfectly done – from the art on the walls to the landscaping to the beautiful bedrooms/ baths. I know everyone would love to find another opportunity to rent from you again. I for one will certainly look forward to staying at Sycamore again sometime. Thanks again!
J. DONO, SEATTLE, WA (JULY 2009)

Great times were had by all. Much fun experienced in this atmosphere.
A. BAILEY (JUNE 2009)

Great place to stay. Very relaxing and tranquil… clean and great for large family gatherings.
J. GAUSEPOHL, SAN DIEGO, CA (JUNE 2009)

What a beautiful and peaceful place this is. We hope to return one day.
DON, SHARON, TOM & MARY ANN, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (APRIL 2009)

After several weeks at Sycamore, my wife and the kids didn’t want to leave. I remember very fondly the warmth of the river rock fireplace on those Winter nights and taking the canoe for a paddle in the Spring. Sycamore is perfect!
J.D. SUH, SEOUL, KOREA (APRIL 2009)

I have stayed several times at the Sycamore Retreat and always leave feeling revived and relaxed. As soon as one walks in the door, surrounded by the tranquil view of the pond, expansive lawns and protected by lush forest, I’m able to forget my busy, hectic, urban life! Not only is it relaxing for families, but it’s also a great place for organizations to have team meetings and retreats – only a short drive from Seattle with the feeling that you’re miles & miles away in the woods… I can’t wait to go back!
K. HAYDEN, SEATTLE, WA (APRIL 2009)

The party at Sycamore was fantastic! We had a wonderful time and we were very impressed with the facilities. It’s truly a gem waiting to be discovered. Thank you.
J. KELLERMAN, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA (APRIL 2009)

The Sycamore Retreat is an absolutely amazing place! It is heaven on earth… so incredibly relaxing. The atmosphere is cozy, supportive and enthusiastic. It is a perfect place to take a break from everyday life and recharge yourself with new energy and new ideas. When I visited the Retreat it reminded me of Eckhart Tolle’s “Power of Now.” It’s a perfect place to practice being in the moment …there is just no better place to relax and enjoy life in all of Washington State.
M. JANIKASHVILI, SEATTLE, WA (APRIL 2009)