The Spring Bay Inn is just one of those places that no matter how much time you spend there, you just don't wanna leave when it's time to go. Everything about the place -- from the incredible hospitality and down to earth nature of hosts Carl and Sandy to the great kayak trips to the super-friendly golden retrievers Rusty and Jennings -- makes it feel like the most welcoming place you could imagine. I could probably write good things about this place till my fingers hurt (great breakfasts/lunch, beautiful and secluded setting, knowledgeable advice on the island, wonderfully appointed house and rooms, etc), but I'll just say that it instantly became one of our favorite places on the globe the second we arrived. We stayed at another B&B on the island for the second half of our trip, and it too was great, but there simply is no comparison. Sandy and Carl have carved out a wonderful place for themselves on Orcas Island and lucky for us, they share it with strangers! Thanks, Carl and Sandy for having us...we'll be back soon!