When you're on Whidbey Island . . . .

. . . here's where to stay.  

This post is an unabashed plug of love for Mitch and Lynda Richards, and their three terrific kids, who run The Lovejoy Inn in Coupeville, Washington.  (That's mid-island Whidbey, for those of you not lucky enough to have been there yet.   Make plans to get there ASAP!!!)

Inside this grand old house that overlooks Penn Cove -- and that is a two-minute walk from restaurants, coffee, shops, library, banks and post office "downtown" --  there are three bed & breakfast rooms for you:  The Penn Cove, The Landing, and The Coupe.  

If you'd like a bit more privacy and kitchens on your own, the property also has these other wonderful options (both of which I've stayed in, and loved.  I mean, actually, really, completely LOVED).  

This is The Carriage House . . . which boasts a terrific studio up over the garage . . . with a huge, heavenly bed, full bathroom, terrific kitchenette including a two-burner stovetop, and lots of well-lit room in which to sit around, laze, work, enjoy yourself . . . and even a French-doored balcony that looks out onto Penn Cove.

Much larger is The House Next Door, which has three full bedrooms, plus a built-out attic with more beds . . . two-and-a-half bathrooms . . . two living rooms . . . lots of space . . . and a kitchen pleasant and cozy for cooking and visiting.  Fully-fenced yard . . . glorious deck . . . pet-friendly.

And everything, everywhere, is wi-fi'ed!!!!

Mitch and Lynda are great hosts.  I truly miss this home-away-from-home when I am down here at my official home in California, and I try to be up on Whidbey whenever I can.  Thanks to the Lovejoy Inn, I always have a great place to stay.  Do yourself a favor and book yourself a spot there, too.