Please come visit and add a few quotes of your own.

August 29, 2010

Dearest Lady and Lord,

Thanks again for a most glorious sojourn. As always, the company & conversation ws most amiable and diverting. Our outings were quite welcome. There is nothing like taking a turn about the beach after sitting and imbibing for so long in one attitude! Such gracious and generous hosts, I've not encountered in many years. Cheers!

Ina,

Seattle, WA

August 27, 2010

My family has been coming to Long Beach for many years. WE usually gathered at a locat resort. This year we decided to rent a house and we discovered the Gabel's Bungalow. What a wonderful discovery. Our family dynamics and numbers have changed and it is time for new traditions. We think the Gable's weill be a perfect start. We're grateful that you make your special and unique place available.

Thank you,

Gunnar, Jenny - Longview, WA

Jeff, Emma & David - Vancouver, WA

August 23, 2010

We really loved your house. The beach is also just wonderful. We had a perfect weekend!

Thank you so much, Emily, Kristen, Henry and Walt,

Austria, Europe

PS...We hope very much to come back next year!

August 12, 2010

We have discovered a wonderful family 'get-a-way'! There are 7 of us and house was the perfect size! Next year there will be 8 as a new baby in the family. We celebrated Grampy's 59th birthday, found out about a new grandchild on the way (due 2-24-11) and made so many wonderful memories. The guys fished (no louck), laid and played on the beach. Weather was beautiful. There is no need to look elsewhere; we will be back. The house has everything you need.

Thanks! - Wildenber's

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! It had everything we needed and the location was amazing! The beach was so private Thursday/Friday we couldn't have asked for anything more!

Thanks aagain! Jen, Dave, & baby Sebesta

Ditto, ditto, ditto- We enjoyed ourselves tremendously. From a dog bed for our dog, to puzzles for a 3 year old, this house was equipped with everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your house with us all.

Jamie, Manny, Ali, & Rashee

Washougal, WA

August 11, 2010

Thank you for opening your awesome beach house to us! An especially for making it pet friendly. We had such an amazing time. Your house was the first house we saw online, and we pushed our vacation back a week just so we could stay here! Your house is so comfortable, we truly felt at home the whole time.

The path to the beach couldn't be more perfect. Our dogs have never had so much fun! They are finally tired! Thanks to your cozy, well stocked home, this was far and away the vest vacation we have ever been on! WE will for sure be back next year and hopefully the sun will be shining! Thank you!

Kim, Jim Big Ben, Bebe & Sonja,

Algona, WA

PS..If you ever want to sell your beach house, please call us!

August 5, 2010

We enjoyed our stay here very much! Thank you!

The Bibby's & The Herlings,

Richmond, WA

July 28, 2010

Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house with us. We had a splendid time. It wasn't what we had expected. It was cool and misty. But it was still fun! We had a lot of family time and that was great. We saw a deer and I love to see wildlife especially Moose! I got up early one morning expecting to see a moose, so I got in the shower. Luckily, I was out but still in the bathroom, my girls screamed for me to come out quickly. I just threw a towel around me and what an awesome sight! My family laughed but I saw my deer. We plan on building a cabin back home and our experience made us want to ever more (right now)

Thanks again,

Bill, Robin & family - Fruit Heights, Utah

PS... Our daughter said, How do they think of all the things to put on the shelves?!

July 23, 2010

We have only one problem....We have to leave! Thank you for your wonderful home and for letting us enjoy it the last few days. We will be back only next time we will stay longer!

Thanks again,

Bly the Blostock

July 11, 2010

I had a wonderful time here. I hope we can come here again next year. Love, - Shilah

LOVED the house. Completely well stocked and you thought of everything. Comfortable for our family. Thank you for the fun, Jenny

Our yearly trip to the Peninsula improved 100 fold when we stepped into your beautiful home! Everything we could possibly need was at our fingertips 0- how did you know I forgot syrup for the french toat?!?! The beach path is beautiful, many trips there & back! Our many, deepest thanks for sharing your home, we will be back!

Heather, Kalman, Jade, Jenny, Nolan & Shilah

Reardon, WA

April 15, 2010

We all had a wonderful time.  We had great clamming, even with a stormy day on Saturday!  The house served our family well.  Even the dog enjoyed 'his' toy box.  The kids played frisbee and even the dog got in on the fun.  We hope to use this house again next spring for clamming tides.

Thanks so much!

Judy, Bill, Doug, Kelly, Pete, Leah, AJ, Cece & "Bear" dog!

Clarkson, WA

P.S.  We met the owners.  They were awesome.  Maybe they can join us next time for clamming!

March 30, 2010

Thank you for having a beautiful beach house.  Everyone had a nice time and we were all happy while we were here.  We wished we could of found this place before now.  We want to be able to return maybe in October.  The beds are awesome!  The kitchen was stocked very well.  It was nice to have a washer and dryer that we could use.  The house was clean, the outdoors were refreshing.  The beach path was A+.  The neighbors even waved at us!  Thank you for sharing your house.

Barb, Maggie, Luke

Joe, Claudia, Moran

Pets:  Two Buns & Keisha

Longview, WA

March 26, 2010

Dear Uncle Jeff & Anita,

I just wanted to say thanks for letting us use your beach house.  This memory will stay with me forever!  You guys are the best, and you will always stay in my heart!

With love always,

Addie

March 18, 2010

We had a great time, beautiful weather.  We enjoyed our morning walks on the beach with Sam our dog.  Never so much seafood as we did this past four days.  Hopefully we will make it back next spring.

Mitch, Jan and Sam

Danville, WA

March 7, 2010

Dear Gabel's,

Six women, wonderful time, sunny days, beautiful sunsets.  This is a fabulous location, what else could we ask for?  Thank you for your hospitality.

Sheryl, Bev, Janice, Sharon, Ruth & Naomi

The Saltspring Island Women

March 2, 2010

Dear Gabel's,

We knew as soon as we saw the picture on-line of your lovely home that this would be a perfect honeymoon retreat, and we were right!  It more than lived up to our expectations and we enjoyed every minute of our 3 night stay.  So well equipped, so quiet and private, and so cozy.  We spent some time at the beach, did a bit of walking in town and went to 2 of the regional state parks.  Even had a visit from a deer one morning.  Thank you so much for the wonderful memories your home has given us.  We have many pictures to remind us of our 'new beginning' together.  Hope we can return for our anniversary next year.

The Brookins,

Snohomish, WA

February 27, 2010

Jeff and Anita Gabel,

What an amazing place!  We loved everything about your little cabin.  So quaint and cozy.  The beds are very comfortable and the fireplace is warm and inviting.  Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.

The Allan's

Selah, WA

February 18, 2010

Great time!  Sunny all weekend with 50 degree weather.  Whole family came at different times and we all left with a great experience and wonderful memories.  Beautiful views down at the beach with as little tourism as you could possibly find.  Everyone was able to see at least one sunset before they left and we couldn't have had a better time.

The Whites

Wenatchee, WA

February 2, 2010

Dear Gabel's,

Awesome, thanks for sharing your cozy home with us.  Everything was wonderful, you thought of everything.  Walk to the beach is beautiful, everything is so peaceful and relaxing.  Of course we didn't want to leave, and we will be back.l  Thanks again for a wonderful visit.

PS Next time we will bring the dogs.  They would love it too!

Kathy, Jorne, Dennis & Sandy

Kenniwick, WA

January 24, 2010

Two wonderful sunny days and two rainy days, over all great weather for January.  Spent plenty of time at the beach and relaxing at the house.  Great, welcoming house for two and four legged creatures!  Thanks for a wonderful getaway!

The McCafferty Family,

Parkdale, OR

January 22, 2010

Two wonderful sunny days and two rainy days, over all great weather for January.  Spent plenty of time at the beach and relaxing at the house.  Great, welcoming house for two and four legged creatures!  Thanks for a wonderful getaway.

The McCafferty Family,

Parkdale, OR

January 12, 2010

It rained and rained, but that was fine by us because it cleared our schedule for long coffees (+ scrabble) at the Long Beach Coffee Roasters and long evenings in front of the fire.  We had 2 dinners at the Shelburne Inn which were amazing-ambience, friendliness + food ( we loved the chowder + the French onion soup, and Alaskan on tap….ah….).  We browsed for books at the Banana Bookshop + everywhere we went we met the nicest + friendliest people.  We have loved our stay here.  Thank You (J

Amanda, Robbie, and Nelle,

Brisbane, Australia

January 6, 2009

Many thanks for sharing your home with us.  We felt right at home as soon as we arrived.  The path to the beach was used everyday as was the fireplace.  We loved every minute and hope to be back.

Ranette & George,

Penticton, BC  Canada

December 26, 2009

We had a great family get together.  When we ate out we enjoyed 42nd Street a lot.  When we ate in we appreciated your very well equipped kitchen.  Your path to the beach is wonderful and we all enjoyed our stay.

Gerrie + Meilt- Cape Cod, MA

Jeroel + Stacey- San Diego, CA

Bryan + Sija- Seattle, WA

December 18, 2009

Just want to say Thank you for such a lovely stay.  You thought of everything and them some! (J I had no idea what to expect, and was very pleasantly surprised.  It’s so peaceful here.  The walk to the beach is beautiful.  We enjoyed hearing the waves crash on the shore.  The Christmas tree and lights were an especially nice touch.  Thanks for helping us feel right at home.  Wish we could stay longer!  Hope we can come back soon.

Sincerely-

Dale & Janet

Chattaroy, WA

December 13, 2009

Thank you for a wonderful stay at your lovely home.  The peaceful surronundings and the closeness to the beach was a dream.  Wonderfully clean and well stocked home.  We did however go without water for most of one day (frozen pump).  But we still had a great time and know that these things happen.  Thank you so much and we will be back.

Aaron & Ginger

Cashmere, WA

Sad we have to leave

November 16, 2009

Thank you for a wonderful getaway with my 3 sisters.  We enjoyed ourselves.  Loved the fireplace and staying in to cook and eat.

The Mackie Girls,

Yakima, WA

November 11, 2009

Thanks for the glorious escape from the pace of everyday.  I’ve never felt more like “Thomas Crowne”  The cabin is fabulous.  It really has everything and the setting is a dream.  Life is good!  My inspiration batteries are recharged.

Cheers & Thanks,

Portland, OR

As the wind whispered upon the dune grass- the sun surrendered to night

Gold was that grass and green was the sea, the sky iridescent

Rain rolled in and rolled our and in the last finding light I walked back ready to return to the city, recharged!

November 08, 2009

Thank you for such a splendid weekend:  Trekking thru the forest to watch the storm, looking at amazing mushrooms, walking down the beach filled with sea foam-it was all so much fun.  Thank you so much!

Team of social workers, artists, and a med. Student,

Seattle, WA

November 06, 2009

What a wonderful beach house, tucked in the forest and surrounded by a sea-grass meadow.  We enjoyed the hike to the beach, with the forest floor carpeted with spectacular mushrooms.  The occasion was our parent’s 71st wedding anniversary, and we thoroughly enjoyed our few days at the Gabel’s!  Especially the bluster of a storm that blew through.  This is such a well-equipped, comfortable home-away from home.  Thank you so much for being such caring hosts. 

Lyn-Los Angeles, CA

Carolyn-Portland, OR

Bob & Lavina-Portland,OR

September 21, 2009

Thank you for a lovely stay.  This is such a charming cabin.  We felt right at home immediately-all of us, including the dogJ.  We loved everything about our visit.

The Gaffneys

Dave& Linda

Yakima, WA

JD, Judy, Hannah, Reilly & Josie

Issaquah, Washington

September 14, 2009

Dear Gabel’s,

Thank you for a very special time together at your home.  There was so much more here than I expected.  Our family will always treasure this time together.  We hope to come back soon- Bless you & yours,

Laura Munns

Visiting with the

Ron Munns family

Walla Walla, Washington

August 31, 2009

Jeff & Anita,

This is one of the coolest beach houses we've ever stayed in.  The path to the beach is almost as fun as the beach itself, and your house makes one imagine the history of the family's who first built (and then added to) this place.  Also, so well equipped.  We literally did nhot need a thing.  Thanks for allowing us to experience it.

Susan & Nick

Beaverton, OR

August 28th 2009

Thank you so much for opening your home to us, we enjoyed ourselves.  The rustic feel and charm was very comforting.       

McGahuey Family

Longview, WA

August 24, 2009

Thank you for opening your beach home to guests!  You have thought of every detail, and we loved our stay!  Our dog Charley had a wonderful time too!  We look forward to coming again, rain or shine.  Your home would be cozy either way.  Thank you again, and best wishes to you!

M&S Hardie

August 24, 2009

Federal Way, WA

What a beautiful, accommodated cabin-but really, a walk- in home!  We had beautiful weather to enjoy the communities and especially the Kite Festival.

We will be back!

M&J Hardie's

Federal Way, WA

August 14, 2009

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.  You have been thoughtful in every way with how you have stocked your place.  We felt as if we were home; from the well stocked kitchen, toys for the kids, beach bags, washer and dryer, down to dog toys, bowls and bed for dogs too.  You have thought of everything!  Thank you for “spoiling” us.  I sure felt spoiled!

God Bless, The Graham Family

Federal Way, WA