Matthews, a former restaurateur, gladly prepares private dinners on request. Special touches at Mildred's include coffee and juice delivered to your room a half hour before a full breakfast is served. The home has been beautifully maintained in its original style, with natural wood throughout and a wraparound front porch just perfect for sipping tea and watching the world go by. If you feel more like taking a stroll, historic 44-acre Volunteer Park, home to the Seattle Asian Art Museum, is just across the street. The lower-level suite has a private entrance, fireplace, refrigerator, and whirlpool tub, making it a perfect home base for longer stays.
Breakfast is taken in the dining room or on the sunny terrace.
This four-story historic home, built in 1909, was moved to Kirkland's Juanita Bay to escape the wrecking ball. Now it's a gracious bed and breakfast with an equal emphasis on seminars and receptions. Common areas are charmingly decorated with period furnishings and decorative details. The ballroom downstairs, often used for weddings or special meetings, opens onto a flowering patio in summer. Guests can use the Columbia Athletic Club a block away at no charge.