A wonderful time at the Tolovana.

I have to say that I feel like I am coming home when I make that last turn from Seaside to Cannon Beach, then out for the right I see them the Haystack rocks, as if they are standing guard and protecting the beach.  Welcoming me in their own way home.

Whenever I get asked to come back here I just jump to the chance. One day I hope I will be able to call this place home or at least have a vacation house to spend long summer days playing on the beach, winter nights around a crackling fire with a nice glass of wine and a cozy chair reading a great book as I watch a wonderful winter storm filled with pounding rain, lightning and thunder with the waves crashing hard against the sand.

This time we would be staying at Tolovana Inn, I was so excited to come here. For a year now I have wanted to work on getting some time to spend here. This time I was able to bring my Mom. We always have a great time together, and for all the things she has done for me it makes me feel good to bring her to be my Thelma to my Lousie! Bringing her to Cannon Beach is even more special the two of us have been coming down here for girls weekends for years.

From the time we pulled into the Tolovana and after we checked in and having a wonderful experience with the front desk staff, they were wonderful with answering questions that I had with where to eat, where to play and what is a not miss for new things going on in Cannon Beach.

The ladies at the front desk told us that Tolovana Inn is a Cannon Beach lodging tradition! That this is one of the bucket list places for you to check out and stay at in Cannon Beach.  We stayed in an ocean front spacious suites it gave us plenty of room to enjoy.

The amazing view from our private balcony allowed us to truly sit back and relax by the gas fireplace. Our room had an extra room that when we stay in the next time comes with a extra hotel room that is connected.

Mom and I sat and enjoyed our 360 degree view of the ocean from the entire hotel room. Our room had a full living room sofa sleeper and two lovely leather chairs, with the lovely photography of the ocean on the yellow walls. Wonderful blinds, throw pillows and lighting. a flat screen TV and the gas fireplace, was the room that we spent most of our time in with the front screen door open just a crack to listen to the waves from the balcony. the views are spectacular!

The Kitchen (yes ladies and Gents there is a full size Kitchen!!!)! Dishwasher, oven, mircowave, fridge, counter space, all the extras for you to feel like you were home away from home. All the way down to the salt and pepper shakers and the toaster!! There is a large dinning room table and so much space for your family. Mom and I enjoyed bringing our own food to cook and make for breakfast and our dinners. We loved all the comforts of home.

Another bonus is the family style table in the dinning area of the condo,
it was a great extra to this condo. Every single detail they thought of to make a family feel right at home. It is a nice way to enjoy a family meal, keeping the cost down of eating out and enjoying your view of the Haystack rocks.

The full bath was spacious, and had a tub, the only thing that would have been better is if the tub would have been a soaking tub, although most people don’t mind it if they have one or not it is truly one of my favorite things to have in a hotel room. They even fold the towels like you are on a cruise ship!!! Totally cute!

This condo had a bedroom, a fold out hide a bed. The Room that has a queen size bed with a TV & DVD player, two side tables and a dresser. All of these added items were a bonus to a nice room. Then we found out that another room can be unlocked and you can have the entire side to share with your family. A two bedroom, two bath, with a full size fold out couch. 

While you are there do enjoy the indoor sea water pool, spa and sauna. You don't even have to miss your daily workout in their onsite fitness center. Don’t want to work out? You can enjoy the short and easy walk to the beach access to stroll along miles of the perfectly beautiful Oregon coast. Wait till the tide goes out and at the base of the haystack rock where you can explore the many tide pools While we sat on the beach making smofly a kite. Play a round of golf at a nearby course or visit the unique restaurants, galleries and shops of Cannon Beach.

This has to be the best place for me on the Oregon coast, experience the pure luxury of Tolovana Inn, a favorite among Cannon Beach lovers. All the treasures the community of Cannon Beach offers is in a nutshell you don't have to look any further to find the complete package at Tolovana. We loved our stay so much that we stayed two nights, paying for the second night. This is the first time I have ever done this. 

This truly was one of the best times I have had with my Mom and now that we are starting a family of our own, going here with my parents and the kids will be something we will look forward to doing our summer trip to the beach here as a family in this condo!! 

Welcomed back to the Inn at the four winds!

I was asked to come back to the beautiful  Inn at the Four Winds, "Hub's" and I were here last fall and now my mama and I were back!  The Inn is located just a short walk of only 9 blocks from downtown Seaside, the Prom escorts you to the center of the action.

Our only agenda was to relax and enjoy the landscape that Seaside has for you to watch.. The sunshine came out  for our trip and the water looked like sparkles that were dancing on the water, for me and my mom the best way to pass the time was on our very own and private balcony, being able to spend time with my mom and enjoying the sea glass colors of the ocean and watching the sun light sparkle and dance on the waves, along with a nice glass of wine and a beautiful sunset,  it was a perfect time for our  girls weekend. You do not even need to leave your room, with a small kitchenette, all your needs can be met right there, with onsite warm cookies, coffee, popcorn and a wonderful movie selection why would you need to leave, plus the front desk helps you find places that are delivered to your hotel room door! 

The gas fireplace was going, movie playing on the TV,  a wonderful bubble bath, mom and I were able to change our nail polish, catch up on girl talk, laugh, cry and do all the fun things that we are able to enjoy for a girls weekend.  I love that we can have a nice and relaxing weekend it was a nice to just de- stress. 

I'm already planning on going back to the Inn for a girlfriends weekend, I can not wait to share this amazing place with all of them. This is a place to come rest and relax to take some time just for you. Remember to make sure that you do not smoke or have pets with you. This is a property that you can't do either of these things and in a way this is a blessing because you don't have to think of anything else besides yourself or the smoke of someone that is staying under you creeping up thru the floor. This way you can really smell the sea air.

This is a perfect place to enjoy some much needed family time as well. Tell them at the Inn at the four winds that Kingstongirl sent you! Also they have different properties for you to check out and rent as well. So you can bring the entire family if you want to!

Looking forward to many things this summer!!

Happy Memorial day weekend!!! 

Wow! Things are going so very fast this year. I know that this is normal but crap! I'm doing so many reviews for hotels and Inn's. Making connections. Everyday it becomes clearer what I need to do, the direction that Kingstongirl is needing to go. I need to settle into on direction.  

If you don't read this blog very often, in my personal life we are expecting twins!! They are due in January. ( Click on the waiting for baby G link on top if you would like to read more about this journey) 

So with that coming I have to be complete in the direction of where I am going. I know that I want to continue to travel and do get together for Girls nights, movie nights, ribbon cuttings and just anything that will help get the people out that need help getting to know each other and others businesses.

What are you looking forward to for summer??? This is the weekend I feel like Summer has began. It goes quick so make sure you take the time to sit and soak it in.  Here are a few things I am looking forward too this summer. 

$ The fourth of July! 

We start to celebrate it on the 3rd with the fireworks down town Poulsbo. We have a hidden spot to watch it and they are always amazing! The next day we get up & go to down town Kingston, grab a spot and watch the parade! It is something I have done my entire life. I have missed a few and it really doesn't seem like the 4th of July without it. After that a family BBQ & that night back to Kingston to watch the fireworks there! I might try to do a BBQ here that day! <

My birthday!!!! 

I will be celebrating my birthday on July 6th! 

I love my birthday!

 with the "Hubs" he has me celebrate for an entire week! 

It is always so much fun & I'm looking forward to it.

hoping that we can do something

 really special this year! 

Going on 

lovely bike rides all summer long!

            #Hint hint honey I need a bike for my birthday!# 

                       #Go to the Drive-in#

                  Shop at the local farmers markets

                  Spending many hours lazy in bed!

                    Going Camping with the "Hub's"

          filling my house with beautiful summer flowers!

               Picnics on hot summer nights with the
                     "Hubs" Stealing kisses

        

                       I will be writing my books!

              praying I get done by the end of September!

                    I will let my inner child Play!

                     I will read a book a week!!!

                         I'm a super slow reader 

                 but will do what I can to do this goal!

                 I will journal and document this summer.

                   Spend a day at the local fair!                                

 I will enjoy the beautiful blue skies!  

Spending lots of Long warm days at the Beach!!

  ; Building sand castles!  

 Maybe some more kisses!!

 Blow bubbles!

                     End a hot summer night

                             by

               Sleeping under the star filled sky!   

Travel as much as I can!    

                                

Fairfield Inn & suites review.

We were able to go to another hotel in the sunny and beautiful city of Yakamia. This time staying at the Farifield Inn & Suites, a Marriott property. I have wanted to get into the marriott loop and start doing reviews for this company & this was the first step to that relationship. 

The Hotel has everything that you can think of. They didn't leave anything out that you might just want or need.  

They offer rooms at a quality value for both corporate and leisure travelers, a wonderful and Free yummy continental breakfast, indoor mineral pool and spa that is perfect for you to enjoy as you end a busy day of rodeos, the fair, wine tastings, extended time out enjoying that hot Yakamia sunshine. 

Our room was very nice and I was really surprised when I got to the room and the three of us sisters felt right at home with plenty of room to spread out,   Spacious guest rooms with a well-lit work desk, two phones and data ports, also  offering FREE cable TV with HBO, an in-room hair dryer, iron and ironing board along with a coffee maker, mini fridge & a bath tub to soak in. 

We had a King size bed in our room with a TV in the bed area along with a bed, coffee table, desk & a desk chair that is really comfortable. The sofa was a fold out & was comfortable, but the one thing that I couldn't get out of my head all night was that there was a big stain on the mattress. That is for sure something that didn't let me sleep to soundly.  Other then that the room was very cozy and comfortable. 

The staff went above and beyond, the manager was so sweet and even though this was a review she could have turned me away but instead on a full house and only one room left she put us up in her hotel. There were things that could be updated and talked about that needs to be changed a bit into. 

It must be hard to be a little older of a hotel when a new shiny one comes in right next door.  This hotel is like an old friend that you might forget along the way and wish that you hadn't forgotten. The friend that you remember fondly. With any Marriott property and this one is the same, they treat you like that old friend that you have been. 

I know when I think back to this trip I will think of staying here and I will remember the fun time I had with my sisters and best friend. I will remember that when I make my reservations for my next visit there to spend time with the little sister that move over there a little further then we would have wanted her to be.

The next time we enjoy ourselves with a weekend away there we will do the farmers market, the county fair, the movies, more wine tastings or just some fun hanging out in the warm sunshine!!!

The Ledgewood Hotel in Yakima review!!

                            

Last weekend we went to the Yakamia valley, Visiting our little sister Allie, she is a school teacher and the girls and I were excited to go. What more could a girls weekend need besides each other some wine tasting and a hotel that made us feel right at home. The drive over was beautiful, it had been a few years sense the last time that I went over the pass. Our first stop was at the North Bend outlets. We found a ton of things we wanted to buy but we were good and saved our money but we will be going back sometime soon!

We then went to Allies apartment, grabbed her and then headed out to dinner. We ate the most amazing burgers & fries at this hole in the wall burger joint. The prices over in Yakamia were amazing. We looked around the mall and did a little shopping, after we were done we headed to the hotel for the night......

                                

The Ledgestone was beautiful! It was jam packed with kids and their sports teams. When we got there we checked in with their ever so friendly front desk staff was so helpful, they even helped us find our way to them when the GPS was having a hard time. Ledgestone Hotel offer unique contemporary  feeling to their suites. It truly reflects their commitment to offer spacious suites with “Essence of Home” All the amenities go above and beyond expectation at a amazing reasonable rate. Making their goal of making sensible ways to reduce the travel costs for every single one of their guests. They want you to feel like  you could easily  prepare meals in your guest room kitchen or use the complimentary laundry equipment to get all that vacation clothes clean.

                        

Our room had everything we needed. We kept telling Kerry that this is what she needed for her first apartment! It had a two person kitchen table, fridge, oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, cook top stove, sink, all the cups,plates and silverware, there was even a DISHWASHER!!!!  The living area had a couch, flatscreen TV, Coffee table, nice lamps and a really comfortable chair. The couch is a fold out so that you can have an extra pull out in case your kids or in our case the Mom comes!  The guest room feels more like a small home than a standard hotel room, with features you would see in a house, apartment or condominium, larger than typical hotel rooms, We kept telling our younger sister Kerry that this would be the perfect first time apartment or condo for her.


Each room comes with these beautiful details, that are so wonderful that the hotel owners thought of for each of us guests.

• Luxury bed package featuring deluxe linens and a cozy synthetic down blanket 
• Well-lit work desk
• Flat-screen TVs in both the living room and bedroom
• MP3-compatible alarm clock radio
• Spacious closet with a convenient clothes basket
• Iron and board
• Hair dryer
• Vanity mirror with 3x magnification

The Bathroom had a wonderful tub, a nice vanity with their own hairdryer and vanity mirror. It shows you how much thought really went into their comfort for all their guest here. The wonderful line that they used for the shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, soap, each Tarocco products feature olive oil with extracts of Sicillian Red (Blood) Oranges, whuch are rich in Vitamin C and other powerful antioxidants. The smell of these products sent me instantly on a mini vacation. 

The lobby had a coffee area, a computer work station for all the guests to enjoy,a vending room, and even a workout room. It was so nice, it would be just what I would be looking for as a great place to hang my hat on a long road trip. Perfect to climb out of the family car, strech out and enjoy some space.

                         

With perks like these things you will question why you would think about staying anywhere else when visiting.

Alaska Air Miles with every stay   Wireless Internet access throughout the hotel Weekly housekeeping services Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, two-burner ceramic cook top, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher and dining table

Sleep easier when you are able to  know that this hotel’s professional night security personnel adds an additional sense of well being while away from home. The only thing that made me not happy about this entire stay was the thought that if I want to stay at another property I would have to go to Alaska to do so, meaning that I know where I will stay when I go there!  I hope that I will find out that soon they will be going all over the United States so I can stay at a home away from home with them, they stick to their motto. Making sure that your as comfortable as you would be at your own home and where you are welcome to feel a little like family.

We can not wait to come back and stay here the next time we come to visit our little sister. 

The next time you are in town you should stay here as well.