BED AND
BREAKFAST REVIEWS
BJ'S GARDEN GATE BED
AND BREAKFAST BETWEEN SEQUIM AND PORT ANGELES WASHINGTON
"GUESTS SAY THE GREATEST THINGS"
ABOUT WHY THEY CAME TO THE OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK ON THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA AND
WHY THEY SELECTED BJ'S OCEANFRONT LODGING BED AND BREAKFAST AS THEIR PLACE TO
STAY
Port Angeles: BJ's Garden Gate: "BJ'S for Garden Lovers and their
sweethearts!" - Mommanature, Winnetka, CA. Sep 3, 2007
My husband and I spent eight memorable days with BJ and Frank and HIGHLY
recommend their bed and breakfast! Each morning my husband would bring
his coffee out to the bluff and sit quietly amid the flowers and
watch the sun come up over the Pacific. He was frequently rewarded with
a glimpse of
whales and otters fishing for their breakfast. We of course,
didn't have to work for ours... we gathered daily at a beautiful table
with sweeping views
of the gardens and were treated to the most fabulous breakfasts!
BJ took time to each morning to welcome everyone and offered advice on
day trips and
local attractions. As we drove into the driveway each evening
tired, but happy, we were blessed with local deer grazing peacefully on
the lawns.
Seeing BJ's gorgeous Victorian waiting at the end of the drive was
indeed a site for tired eyes. Frank worked quietly behind the scenes
making sure
everything was ready for the guests and BJ was always there with a
smile to greet you when you returned home. Our room was "Victoria's
Repose" , a
beautiful spacious room with a fabulous view! The bed was comfy
(and beautiful!) and each night BJ made sure the room was clean, the ice
bucket
was full, and we had two homemade (yummy) cookies waiting for us.
As I strolled the breathtaking gardens of an evening, I was reminded
that indeed
"one is nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on
earth." Our visit was truly a little piece of heaven for two tired
adults who needed
some recharging. DON'T MISS IT!! If you have a chance to go, even
for acouple of days, do it! You won't regret it. And THANKS BJ & Frank!
You two
are the best! We look forward to the day we return to Port Angeles
and BJ'S. It truly was a WONDERFUL visit!! Steven & Nancy Fuller
BJ's Bed and Breakfast was a real treat. My wife and I stayed
there in the middle of February and had a wonderful time. We knew the
caliber of Inn we were staying at as soon as we pulled up the drive
alongside a wonderfully landscaped retreat and well-attended garden. We
walked through the welcoming arch covered in greens and progressed
alongside a greenery rich with various flowers, shrubs, and garden
fairies.
We were early so we caught BJ the Hostess off guard as she was tending
the "back 40" so-to-speak. The back of the grounds resembled a huge
English or European courtyard nearly the size of a football field which
opens up to the Bay. What a beautiful site, and we weren't even there
during the blooming season!
Without droning on about the beauty of the grounds, the view, the house,
etc. I'll just say this: Go there for yourself, you will not be
disappointed.
We staying in an oversized Victorian-style room decorated with imported
European antiques and our very own fireplace. The hot tub for two on the
private deck topped it off and made it a most romantic stay for us.
I would highly recommend this B&B. Oh yah- and the food was soooooooo
scrumptious! We look forward to a visit in the blooming seasons.
My husband and I spent the first weekend of
June at BJ's Garden Gate.
As we drove on to the property we were
greeted by a plethera of different flowers
and trees that lined the driveway.Before we
got out of the car, BJ (the owner) was out
to warmly welcome us to her beautiful
victorian home. The large home is located on
a high bluff overlooking the straights of
Juan de Fuca, across from Victoria, and is
surrounded by well-designed landscape and
english gardens filled with unusual plants
and blooming annuals.
BJ, a very warm and personable hostess, gave
us a short tour of the grounds and showed us
to our room. We stayed in Victoria's Repose,
a lovely and tastefully decorated room
filled with antiques brought over from
Europe. There was a fire burning in the
fireplace and a plate of freshly baked
chocolate cookies on a table by the bed.
Outside our room, on the patio, was a
romantic hottub with an unobstructed view
overlooking the straights of Juan de Fuca
(complimentary use of terrycloth bathrobes
in the closet) .The room was very clean,
comfortable and large in size.
We arrived at the bed and breakfast close to
dinnertime. BJ went out of her way to find
out the type of food we were interested in
having for dinner, made reservations at a
local restaurant and gave us excellent
directions to the restaurant. We were
extremely impressed by her hospitality and
care for our needs!
In the morning we were greeted with a gentle
knock on the door and friendly BJ reminding
us that breakfast would be in a few minutes.
The table was formally set with attractive
place settings. We were served hot coffee
and fresh orange juice. Then BJ brought out
a plate filled with a delicious egg dish,
potatoes, and freshly baked bagels. But the
best part of breakfast was visiting with BJ.
She was full of life and a great
conversationalist. It was obvious that she
loves people and enjoys serving them. She is
definitely in the right business!
Our stay was more than we expected and we
plan to return in January for our
anniversary!
BJ, Thank you for your sincere
Kindness and fabulous hospitality. You've done a great job of bringing
"Southern Hospitality" to the Pacific Northwest.
C.A. & Cindy from Houston
What a lovely place to find peace, beauty and comfort. Thank you for
all of the special touches. We had a wonderful time during our stay on the
Olympic Peninsula.
Joan -- Seattle
BJ,
We've been treated like European royalty while we were here in the Maria Theresa Suite.
Thanks so much, and best wishes for your continued success.
Nancy & George - California
It's
not just the antiques, the garden, or the location that impress me most but the European
hospitality. Only in Europe have we had the chance to be pampered this way and it is
refreshing to see that this tradition is well represented here by BJ's Bed and
Breakfast on the Olympic Peninsula . This is what
lens its true character.
Dean & Amanda - Holmdel, NJ
It's been a wonderful 3 days of relaxation,
pampering, and scrumptious breakfast - all with a splended view and delightful hosts.
Thank you for creating such a peaceful atmosphere. We'll be back...
John & Dea - Olympia, WA
Your mixture of luxury, comfort & elegance has enhanced our dream -
like honeymoon. We're so glad you've turned your talents & creativity into an
art that adds quality to our everyday lives.
Tammy & Jim - Tacoma, WA
New Years Eve! What a great way to renew the year! Wonderful room, services, food &
people. We couldn't have asked for a nicer stay, and we'll tell everyone we know. Thanks
so much for a terrific stay. We'll be back!
Kevin & Lee - Seattle
Not only should this place be ranked #1 place to kiss, it should also rank as #1 place to
get ENGAGED! Your hospitality and luxurious accommodations made a very special weekend
magical! Hope to see you again for an anniversary.
Nicki & Sandor - Bellevue
My husband and I first went to BJ's Garden
Gate back in 2001 before we were married and now we go back every year for our
anniversary. BJ’s is the most beautiful, romantic place I have seen in a long
time. The gardens are spectacular and the rooms......oh the rooms are so
romantic. They are old Victorian style, with big plush beds. Almost every room
has a big Jacuzzi tub to soak in with that your sweetie. Then my favorite room
is Victoria's Repose...... it has its own private hot on the deck that you can
sit in and watch the stars at night.
Now let’s not forget about the breakfast......YUMMY! BJ makes the best breakfast
ever, if only I could get her to be my own personal chef… LOL. The portions are
perfect and she will usually ask you the night before to make sure you don’t
have any food allergies, she try’s her best to accommodate everyone staying
there. One time we were staying there we had to get up early to catch the ferry
to Victoria which meant we were going to miss breakfast; well BJ went ahead and
packed us up a breakfast. How sweet is that?!?!
Another occasion we stayed there I had come down with an awful cold and BJ made
me some hot tea and brought it to me in my room. I can not think of any other
hotel and or B&B that would do that.
BJ is full of information (sometimes more then you can remember at one time) on
where to go, where to eat what to see and do on the Peninsula. If you want to
eat a romantic dinner in town she will call ahead and make reservations for you.
We highly recommend BJ's Garden Gate to all our family and friends that are
looking for a romantic getaway. And have had other family members that have
stayed with BJ and say wonderful things about the place also.
BJ and Frank are wonderful hosts and we look forward to staying with them many
more times in the future.
Thanks for making our stay with you always as wonderful as ever!
John and Hillery, Renton WA
My husband and I just returned from a
lovely weekend at BJ's Garden Gate, where we celebrated our 11th wedding
anniversary. It was absolutely wonderful! The setting was gorgeous, with
hundreds of beautiful flowers and a great view of the water!
Our room was very clean, spacious and inviting. I especially liked the two
person jacuzzi tub, very relaxing! I also enjoyed the spectacular view while
nibbling on the delicous, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies that BJ left in our
room each day! BJ's breakfasts were also quite tasty! During breakfast, BJ spent
time talking with us and the other guests. She knew all the best places to
visit, such as Crescent Lake, Sol Duc, Hurricane Ridge, and Rialto Beach. She
gave great directions and was very helpful in suggesting a picnic lunch, as many
of these sites are far from restaurants. After a day of sightseeing, it was
great to come back to this peaceful B&B.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! BJ and Frank were gracious hosts and the
setting was very peaceful. A great place to relax and recharge the batteries.
We'll definitely return!
TripAdvisor Member Washington
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