" ... a lazy summer day on Liberty Bay 100 years ago. Row boats glisten on early morning waters as the pristine Olympic Mountains tower over evergreen shores. Among the rowers are Lemolo Indians paddling ashore. The friendly traders seek a few potatoes or a loaf of bread in exchange for freshly caught fish.

It is 1889 and Frank and Maria Johnson sit on the porch of their new home near the sleepy fishing village of Poulsbo. A rose garden bursts with color, Old Glory flutters from a flag pole as the settlers, only a decade removed from Sweden, sip lemonade."

 A century later, the setting remains much the same at Liberty Bay Guest House. Though four generations removed, the farmstead is still owned by direct descendents.

Boats of every fashion still stream up Liberty Bay to Poulsbo. Spectacular crimson sunsets still nestle behind the Olympics. Canoes of friendly Lemolo Indian traders have been replaced by swift colorful kayaks. The cod fish schooners that 100 years ago brought catches from far and near are replaced by sleek sailboats and powerboats.

But still this spot is a place of liberty, a place far removed from the bustle of the work week and hustle of everyday life. So take a leisurely stroll along Lemolo Shore Drive as 100 years of history laps at the shore.

Liberty Bay Guest House nestles in a one and one half acre orchard and garden setting with the bay and mountains as the backdrop, less than two miles from Poulsbo.

The scents of apple, peach, and pear trees waft through the air. Fragrant lilac bushes and a vibrant vegetable garden cover the grounds. Nostalgia flows from the farmhouse of your hosts and as well from your separate and fully private guest house. A self contained kitchen allows you to prepare your own epicurean delights or for those who care to dine out there are many near by restaurants to suit every palate.

The inviting queen bed with comforter allows you to slumber as long as you desire. A party of four can be comfortably accommodated with the use of the queen sleeper sofa situated in the living room.

Boaters coming to Poulsbo will appreciate an evening or two away from seagoing quarters and may especially enjoy a chance to linger a little longer drinking hot tea on the cozy deck just off the living room.

Visiting business travelers to Poulsbo, nearby Bainbridge Island or perhaps one of the area's Navy bases will appreciate Liberty Bay Guest House as a step beyond the sterile atmosphere of a modern hotel.

Once You've arrived...

Liberty Bay Guest House is an oasis for tourists, boaters and business travelers. After a short five minute drive or twenty minute stroll you'll find Poulsbo. Frequently called "Little Norway", town folks have dug deep into their Scandinavian roots to recreate an ambiance of a turn of the century fishing village. Along picturesque Front Street are a myriad of locally owned shops to delight serious shoppers or ambling browsers.

The Marine Science center in downtown Poulsbo is a hands-on delight for children of all ages. Tanks of live sea critters , informed guides and a well stocked gift shop allows hours of leisurely and educational activity.

Nearly every weekend in Poulsbo, there is a festival, art show, or event with the main show stoppers being the May 17th Viking Fest and July 4th weekend "Fireworks On the Fjord".

Within minutes of Liberty Bay Guest House is the Suguamish Indian Museum and Tribal Center. A few minutes more and you'll be at the gravesite of Chief Sealth, the legendary and beloved Indian tribal leader who gave Seattle it's name.

Liberty Bay Guest House allows you to have all the fun and excitement by day and the peaceful, languid shores of Liberty Bay at night.