Resident reviews
What residents say about living at Island Homestead Apartments, in their own words.
4.2
★★★★★
4.2 out of 5 across 84 verified resident reviews. 67 of them give four or five stars.
From verified residents.
A selection of the four- and five-star reviews residents have left since 2018, word for word. Each was verified as a resident review by Modern Message.
★★★★★
“My neighbors are wonderful and respectful. I couldn’t ask for a nicer place to rent on Bainbridge Island! The staff is so helpful and sweet. Such a nice place to live.”
Karen, February 2023
★★★★★
“We recently became residents and the neighbors are so warm and welcoming. The grounds are well maintained & the staff is very friendly and helpful. Any issues we have had (ghost in the washing machine – starting it in the middle of the night) have been addressed immediately. We will be hear for a long time.”
Beth, February 2019
★★★★★
“Close to shops, nice neighbors, clean environment, spacious parking, good dog amenities, good walking trails, nice management staff, good workout room and pool area.”
Robert, July 2020
★★★★★
“Great community and friendly. Well maintained property with friendly staff. Good parking, good pool area and good gym. Overall great place to live.”
Matthew, June 2019
★★★★★
“Great office manager and maintenance man. Veronica and Dean are the best part of living here. I enjoy my friendly neighbors. I have made some genuine friends.”
Dianne, December 2021
★★★★★
“So far it has been great! All the staff Is super helpful. Jim the maintenance person works so hard and is accommodating. Any resudent we have met is very welcoming and very happy hete.”
Nancy, September 2024
★★★★★
“I enjoy living at Island Homestead Apartments! The location is near the ferry terminal and downtown Winslow. The management is friendly and courteous and helpful!”
Peter, March 2020
★★★★★
“Enjoyed how close we are to the downtown area of the Island for the festivals that happen often! Looking forward to another year at this great location!”
Jacqueline, July 2023
★★★★★
“The area is amazing, the staff is so friendly. Grounds are kept beautifully! The neighborhood is also very charming and easy to walk down to Winslow.”
Katherine, June 2019
★★★★★
“The grounds here are well maintained and the apartments are clean and updated. Everyone here has been so nice and helpful. We are so glad we get to call Island Homestead Home!”
Courtney, August 2022
★★★★★
“I’ve really enjoyed living here so far. The community has been very warm and welcoming. The apartments are a short walk to the ferry and downtown Winslow.”
Estelle, September 2019
★★★★★
“I have lived here at Island Homestead Apartments for almost 6 years!! The location is very convenient to downtown, ferry terminal, etc. The people who live here are friendly!! And the on-site Management team are helpful, kind and professional!!”
Peter, June 2020
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★★★★★
“Beautiful property and friendly people. I’ve only been here for 3 days so far and have no complaints. So excited to get to know the community.”
Alaina, September 2025
★★★★★
“Just always great to be here, meeting my neighbors and neighborhood! I love the farmers market, music and frolic! The bands playing and food offered is wonderful!”
Karen, September 2022
★★★★★
“Veronica is kind and thoughtful. She has helped guide me through the leasing process and I want to say thank you. The property is beautiful, the amenities are great, the neighborhood is wonderful.”
Eddie, September 2020
★★★★★
“I love the deck, fireplace, available parking & BEAUTIFUL green spaces! Very well maintained facility. Veronica so helpful & Dean rocks too!!!”
Sharon, May 2019
★★★★★ 4.0
“Great community to live. A very friendly and neat place closed to The main street in Winslow Bainbridge WA. Additional pool and gym facilities included.”
Marion, September 2020
★★★★★
“Veronica and Jim were incredibly helpful during our move in process! Neighbours are friendly and the neighbourhood is quiet! Apartments are older but, the renovations really do breathe new life into them. Not to mention that being so close to downtown is a real convenience! Overall, we are very happy being here!”
Brian, August 2023
★★★★★
“Wonderful spot and great, friendly staff! 🙂
So very happy to be here and have just moved in. I am really liking the unit and enjoying the flowers on the property. Very clean and safe!”
Karen, May 2022
★★★★★
“We lived here nearly 25 years ago and loved it then so when we moved back to the Island, we started off here again. The Management is always helpful and nice and any maintenance issue are tended to in a timely manner.”
Beth, May 2019
★★★★★
“Island homestead has been a great place to live. The apartments are spacious and up-to-date, and the amenities and location make for an easy and enjoyable community experience.”
Christopher, October 2018
★★★★★ 4.0
“Friendly and courteous staff. Lovely location and they made it a really nice experience going through the whole process. I dint love all of Graystars policies but the people here are gray.”
Jennifer, March 2020
★★★★★
“Very quiet complex, friendly neighbors. Apartment was ready for our move-in. Enjoy walking to downtown area, farmers market, bakeries and restaurants.”
Linda, August 2024
★★★★★
“Great place to live. Property is clean and safe and the staff are friendly. Dean is great. So fast to respond to any issue and there have been very few issues while living here.”
Jennifer, March 2022
★★★★★
“I have looked at almost every apartment community on Bainbridge Island and Island Homestead is absolutely great. The location is perfect for a ferry commute, its located near everything and the management is what makes this place home. They are friendly helpful and almost like an extended family when you need a repair or assistance. They made the move here flawless and helped make Bainbridge hone”
Verified Resident, November 2019
★★★★★
“I have been living at Island Homestead for almost 4 years. I enjoy my 3rd level apartment setting, the location and people who manage the complex!”
Peter, March 2019
★★★★★ 4.5
“Veronica and Dean are wonderful people and take great care of the property. My family and I love living here are are very grateful we moved to Island Homestead Apartments. This is a true island oasis.”
Paco, May 2019
★★★★★ 4.0
“Homestead is a community of Apartments located in a safe neighborhood, convenient location in Winslow, near the ferry terminal. Mostly 2 BedR Apartment, cleaned , with a landscaping well maintained, also great facilities (fitness room, outdoor pool and hot tub) are available.”
Marion, May 2019
★★★★★
“Every resident I have met has been wonderful and caring. During our move in every person on our side of the building introduced themselves and made us feel welcome. We have had a good experience with the apartment as a whole and can’t wait to have the opportunity to connect with this community”
Emily, June 2024
★★★★★
“The community is excellent, the amenities are amazing, Veronica and Dean are wonderful and always so helpful and we love our neighbors, we couldn’t be happier with the location and sense of community”
Maria Jose, July 2022
★★★★★
“We love living in this little community. Veronica and Dean are awesome and so helpful. It is a beautiful place to live, quiet, and well kept.”
Sarah, November 2019
★★★★★
“Island Homestead Apartments could not be a more peaceful and enjoyable complex. Veronica, the property manager and Dean, who heads up maintenance are so friendly and attentive. We are so glad to have found a nice place to settle on Bainbridge Island.”
Verified Resident, April 2019
★★★★★ 4.0
“I love living here! Bainbridge is such a beautiful place, it is like being on vacation all of the time. The grounds of the apartment building are lovely and the pool is awesome! Management and maintenance are great. I would give it 5 stars but there are smokers here that continue to smoke even though the building is non-smoking.”
Lara D., August 2019
★★★★★
“So far I love it. Everyone has been so friendly. It feels like home already. I know this is where we are supposed to be. The move in process was really easy.”
Kathleen, June 2023
★★★★★
“The staff is friendly and helpful especially facilities. If there is ever a problem then are so fast really care about the experience. This is a lovely neighborhood and everyone is very considerate. Love the upgrade in the landscaping as well.”
Jennifer, April 2021
★★★★★
“I cannot say enough about Veronica and Dean. They made our transition across the country less stressful. The neighbors are gems and the gorgeous grounds make me feel like I live at a resort. We love it here!”
Kristy, April 2019
★★★★★ 4.5
“The experience has been great. I really appreciate how communicative the staff has been, especially during the Covid-19 outbreak. I also love that I can pay my rent online.”
Jonathan, April 2020
★★★★★ 4.0
“This apartment complex offers a great living space, which is closed to Winslow where shops, restaurant and entertainments are. Also this is a very convenient place to be for an easy commute to Seattle !”
Marion, March 2019
★★★★★
“We love living at Island Homestead. Love the apartment. The apartment is the right size for us. It is nice and quiet here. The location is convenient to everything.”
Mary Ann, May 2024
★★★★★
“Moving in soon. We loved the apartments, location, the staff are great, friendly, and helpful, we’re looking forward to being a part of the community!”
Hildja, June 2021
★★★★★
“Awesome people work here, they’re so nice and host BBQs. We love living here and the distance to the ferry and town is a nice bonus. We also love the people who live here nearby.”
Sarah, August 2019
★★★★★
“Great community with good staff. Friendly community and always willing to help with needs. One of the only places on the island that accepts dogs.”
Matthew, November 2018
★★★★★ 4.0
“I’ve only been here a few days, so these are early impressions. The move-in process was smooth and communication leading up to move-in was clear. I’ve submitted a couple of initial maintenance requests and understand it’s the weekend, so I’m expecting follow-up during the coming week. Overall, the logistics of move-in felt organized and manageable.”
Sylvie, February 2026
★★★★★ 4.0
“Lots of nice people, very conscientious manager and maintenance employees. Beautiful grounds and nice view from my balcony. Great location.”
Geraldine, November 2018
★★★★★
“I haven’t moved in yet, but if the community is anything like the community manager Veronica, I will not be disappointed and will enjoy living there.”
Donna, June 2023
★★★★★
“I have never had such excellent customer service as I’ve had with Island Homestead. Veronica is the best: very helpful, always answers your questions and is a super sweet human being. Me and my husband love it here for that reason! The apartment is in great condition and I love the fact that this is my home!”
Matilda, April 2021
★★★★★
“I have been living here for almost 5 years! I have enjoyed living in this apartment complex for many reasons. The location in proximity to downtown Winslow and the ferry terminal is one. Another is the office staff. I appreciate Veronica’s friendly nature and professionalism. And I always appreciate Dean’s attention to detail when it comes to any apartment repairs I have needed. I also like the fact that it is a quiet complex. It’s easy to get a good night’s sleep here👍!!”
Peter, September 2019
★★★★★ 4.5
“The entire move has been pretty seamless. Everyone is super helpful. My boys and I have really felt at home, there. Couldn’t recommend this place any higher.”
Jonathan, July 2019
★★★★★ 4.0
“Nice place; good staff and mostly wonderful neighbors😎And the dogs are nice also. Grounds are well maintained with regular garden and cleanup service”
Mark, January 2019
★★★★★
“Meets our needs perfectly. Maintenance and management are professional and competent. Especially amazing given that the complex is going through an extensive and disruptive remodel”
Douglas, November 2022
★★★★★
“Really excellent living here, quiet and clean. So far has been a lovely experience. Love the facility and the staff is friendly and fast to respond to any needs.”
Jennifer, September 2020
★★★★★
“Very friendly staff and helpful. Apartment is clean and everything was nice and quiet for the first night. Had a couple conversations with the neighbors and they all seem very friendly.”
Juan, February 2019
★★★★★ 4.0
“So far, so good. Only been here a couple of days and am very impressed! Veronica and Dean have made me feel very welcome. I appreciate the kept up grounds and the quiet atmosphere.”
Jan, June 2022
★★★★★ 4.0
“Management and maintenance team are great! The community is well maintained. Annual addition of fees has not been appreciated. Overall, a great place to live.”
Kirsten, November 2018
★★★★★
“I’ve loved living here the last couple months. The area is so quiet and easy to get around, all of the neighbors are friendly, Dean (maintenance) is so quick and efficient with we have issues and Veronica (manager) keeps us in the loop for what we need to know in the complex. It’s also extra nice to be so close to the ferry!”
Anna, October 2022
★★★★★
“I looked at many apartment complexes on Bainbridge Island and in Poulsbo. First of all, nobody is as sweet and friendly as Veronica, Island Homestead‘a manager. The apartments here and the grounds are maintained beautifully. The location, within walking distance to the ferry, as well as goods and services, is the best.”
Dianne, January 2021
★★★★★
“Wonderful place to live, The pool is now open, and of course the hot tub is nearby. So nice to sun in the lounge chairs next to the pool.
Located near most all needed services within walking distance.
The management is the best.”
Edward H., May 2019
★★★★★ 4.5
“I have lived here for over 6 years! And my experience has been great. Veronica and Dean are wonderful and caring!! I will be relocating at the end of October. Otherwise, I would probably be staying here at Island Homestead another 6 years!!”
Peter, September 2020
★★★★★ 4.0
“It’s all good. Nice location, good staff, prompt on maintenance requests. It’s also great that the property is dog and cat friendly. Woof. Meow.”
Mark, September 2019
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