Elsie's Manor by the Bay

We stayed at Elsie's on our way to Alaska but next time we will spend the entire week with Elsie! Her place is lovely with a beautiful view of the bay and the neighborhood is just like a beach community. Elsie Dillard is one of those people you meet that you wish you were related to so you would always be in touch. Wonderful stories and great food. I am so glad that I found her place on the web. Patty and David

Elsie's is wonderful, quaint, clean, and homey. It's so cozy, and the hostess is sunshine on a gloomy, rainy Seattle day. She's full of tips and information about how to save money and spend your day. Meals are great. The room and restroom is tight quarters. But if you only need a place to leave your bags in a trusting place while you tour and a place to rest your head, then you won't mind. I'd definitely stay there again.

I thouroughly enjoyed my stay at Elsies! She's a generous and fine hostess. My room had everything I needed and Elsie went above and beyond and made me dinner after a late arrival!

Our magical long weekend experience was heightened by our stay at Elsie's. Though the rooms were small, the convenience of a lavatory in the room that shared a bath was hugely helpful. Breakfasts were outstanding. The delight of Elsie was a major highlight of this time.

Elsie makes you feel at home immediately and her genuine kindness and great sense of humor only add to the charm of staying in her home. The upstairs rooms are cozy and breakfast is always tasty. The location is perfect - just 15 minutes from the airport and situated conveniently between Tacoma and Seattle.

Elsie is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She made my mother and I feel so welcome during our stay and we could of spent hours listening to all her wonderful stories. Her breaksfasts were delicious every day and we left with a full stomach out on our adventures. She was also so helpful in giving us advice on where to visit in the area and directions on how to get there. The view of the water from our cozy room was beautiful. If you want a home away from home I would highly recommend Elsie's! Thank you Elsie for many wonderful memories!

A little bit of England in the Pacific North West. As ex-pats, we really enjoyed chatting with Elsie about various parts of England,"Coronation Street" and other things. To repeat the sentiments of a previous reviewer, it was like staying with a favourite auntie. Gorgeous views, with a great restaurant in walking distance.

My wife and I enjoy Bed and Breakfasts because we like to experience the locations we visit the way the locals do. At Elsie's we got do do just that. Elsie was very welcoming and helpful with information concerning nearby restaurants and attractions. The B and B has a beautiful view of Puget Sound from the spacious living area. And it's only a 1/4 mile walk to the board walk on the sound. We took this stroll every evening (4) and some mornings that we were there. Also conveniently located just one mile from the main highway and half a mile away from the grocery store, should you need it. Elsie's breakfast was fantastic and made to order. We had so much food! We thought about asking her not to prepare so much but it was so good we couldn't. Elsie was also a pleasure to talk to. Funny and witty. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge as she has traveled the world and co-written books on B and B's. The feel of the home reminded me of my childhood at grandma's house. If you like a homey bed and breakfast, You'll love Elsie's.

Elsie, owner/hostess of this B&B, is a wonderful lady and fixes you an amazing breakfast each morning... at whatever best suits you. This is a great location, just minutes from Safeco field and the Seahawks Stadium. You can't beat her pricing either! We've stayed here 2 different times and will definitely come again. Bring cash, she keeps her costs low in part by not charging tourism taxes or taking credit cards.

Fiona and I loved the possibility of a glorious sea view. We hadnt really thought too much about the comfort, but it was all a bonus. Our host was delightful, making sure we had everything we needed. She has a wonderful personality, warm, but at the same time extremely amusing, often without realising it. The food was extensive and tasty. Any requests were possible. We wished we had stayed longer. The bed very comfortable.We hope we may go back. Its nice to know the world still has people in it like Elsie, who are prepared to share a slice of their lives with others.

Staying at Elsie's is like staying with your favorite Aunt. We felf like we at home during our far too brief stay. The location is fantastic, spectacular views of Puget Sound. We look forward to a trip to the Seattle area again so we have an excuse to stay again.

We spent a wonderful week at Elsie's. Our hostess is welcoming, warm, and witty -- we immediately felt at home. Charming room, spectacular view and very tasty breakfasts.

I came, I stayed , and Elsie conquered me with her warmth , humour and kindness: Rod Sabine UK.

Elsie & Shuryl have travelled the UK & Ireland writing about B&Bs. It appears they have picked up every trick going and incorporated them to make your stay wonderful. I'm staying with my mother but would love to come back with my own family. I'm currently writing this lying in the (huge) bed looking out over Puget Sound, simply magnificent. If the weather would oblige then it would be perfect.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elsie's. Elsie is a warm and welcoming hostess , making us feel like family from the minute we arrived. The home has a quaint British theme, with a wonderful view of the bay. Our room though small, had the same fabulous view and it's own bathroom. Elsie and her friend Sheryl offer fabulous breakfastz and converstation. We would recommend this over a Seattle hotel anytime. Thanks Elsie!

Elsie is a gracious hostess and makes her guests feel special and quite at home. My room was comfortable and charming, with a pot of tea at the ready for me when I arrived. The view from Elsie's Manor is spectacular and it's a ten minute walk down the hill to the boardwalk. I awoke to a wonderful full breakfast and great conversation. I hope to visit Elsie's again soon!

We stayed at Elsie’s while the rest of our party of 9 stayed at Shuryl’s and Trisha’s. Elsie is a delightful lady, and her home is quaint and comfortable. Our room was small, and the private bath tiny, but it was comfortable. Elsie fed us a huge, delicious breakfast each morning and made us feel very welcome. The rest of our party enjoyed their stays in beautiful homes with gracious hostesses. The price is very reasonable and well worth it.

You don't go to Elsie's Manor for the quaintness, though it is very English-quaint. You don't go to Elsie's because the breakfast is superb, though it is. You go to Elsie's for Elsie. She collects guests like lost sheep, and takes care of you like one of her own. We spent just one night, but it felt as though we'd known Elsie forever. The rooms were small, but comfy, and she'd thought of everything from toiletries to hair dryers. She's an accommodating, charming woman with a great gift of making one feel welcome.

This is such a great bed & breakfast... you can't beat the price or the wonderful hostess, Elsie! We came for a family, overnight, get away and it was great! Located right on the Puget Sound bay. Each room has their own bathroom. :)

We immediately felt welcome, the service was great & Elsie is a real gem. I think I have a new friend.

Homey, friendly, a little elegant, full of charm. We would strongly recommend Elsie's B&B. Con: Narrow stairs to second floor (so pack for overnight) don't have heavy luggage.

Words cannot explain the wonderful welcome and stay we had at Elsie's - she's just amazing. Everything about our stay, including meeting and sharing a meal with her family, was perfect. Please, go on for ever Elsie!

Innkeeper Elsie Dillard treated us like valued guests/family! She went out of her way to provide an allergy friendly breakfast for us!

What can I say? Elsie's is just the best in every way. Welcoming, comfortable, helpful -- lots of fun. Above all the magnetic personality of Elsie herself and her many friends.

Elsie took very good care of us while we visited for a friend's birthday party. lovely, relaxed home, yummy breakfast, and an exceptionally warm innkeeper.

With a hearty welcome we enjoyed 3 blissful nights in Victorian comfort overlooking the beautiful Seattle Bay. We set out on our adventures with a full belly and snacks in our bags every day and welcomed home with a smile every evening. Fantastic hospitality & comfort, highly recommended.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Bay Manor but especially appreciated Elsie and her kind and engaging personality. The bedroom was small but comfortable with a good view of the water. The breakfast wasn't spectacular but was tasty with fresh vegetables from the garden. We'll hopefully return to see Elsie and enjoy another restful night.

Best B&B we visited in the USA. Lovely location and best hostess ever! She made us feel very welcome and was very helpful!

We found Elsie delightful and very knowledgeable about the area. The deck had a lovely view as did our room. Huge breakfast with lively conversation. We will definitely go back if we are in the area.

This is our first stay at a B&B and we highly recommend staying at Elsie's Bay Manor. Breakfast on china every morning was a lovely touch. Atmosphere is casual but elegantly appointed. A great place to retire after a long day of activity. We will stay at Elsie's in the future.

Coming home to the Northwest from Pennsylvania in June for a visit with family is always exciting and can be quite tiring at times. Elsie's home was like a special retreat when we needed some quiet moments to ourselves. The Puget Sound view was spectacular, but the home-like environment was even nicer. We enjoyed conversations and the commonality of family life. If we had stayed a little longer we might have become English tea drinkers! Linda & Ron

Our party of 12 enjoyed our stay at Elsie's, Shuryl's, and Trisha's. We had a variety of ages from 27 to 77 and we were all accepted like family and with no hassles, except for a minor misunderstanding as to transportation down the road to and from Trish's. Beautiful scenery, immaculate rooms, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast (just keep in mind Trish's doesn't offer full breakfast but has nice selection available for you to "help yourself"), extremely hospitable. We will highly recommend this wonderful place to others!

Elsie treats/considers each guest as if he/she were family. One of the kindest people I have ever met!

The warmth and friendliness that comes from Elsie makes her B&B better than any other you could find. We loved her cooking- but loved Elsie even more!

From the moment Elsie met us at the door, we were made comfortable and knew we had found a respit in our hectic schedule. The rooms were quiet, comfortable with all the conveniences. Elsie went out of her way to make sure we were well fed, including a bag lunch for the road... and tea at the ready. Elsie's home is far enough off the beaten path but easy access to the freeways and tourist areas. What a view of the Sound! We felt a part of the household routine rather than intruders with Elsie making herself available with a tip or story to share.

A beautiful old red brick home on the outside with wonderful warmth and personality on the inside, beautiful view, peaceful atmosphere, but close to everything.

This was my first time at a Bed and Breakfast and it was simply the greatest experience ever! I was a little uncertain about how things would work considering we were in a house so close to other guests. Elsie made sure to answer all of our questions, and told us that we can come and go as we liked. She made us breakfast every morning, which was absolutely better then any breakfast you'd have paid for. The bathroom was a little tiny but with the views and the service, it didn't really matter. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast if you are traveling to the Seattle area.

The only down side to our visit was the size of the room. It was small, but the view of the water more than made up for it. The breakfast was simple, but the hospitality was exceptional--especially a July 4th barbeque.