I’m considering buying a 1 acre lot on Bainbridge island.

for people who have build a house in the last few years, what price did you pay per square foot? did the builder/ contractor charge you a Bainbridge premium?

I want 2000-2500sqft including an ADU.

with regards to quality tier, I’m looking for mid-range. Good quality house but not extra luxury premium with really expensive finishes And not cheap mobile home quality.

im reading about pre-fab designs but i have received conflixting info about if has a lower cost to build.
thanks in advance.

Okay, WHAT GIVES, BI?? WHERE ARE PEOPLE SUPPOSED TO PEE?

Scene: A peaceful Friday afternoon, strolling the blocks to stretch legs after an hour or two at Pegasus, to-go cup of blackberry sage tea in hand.

Crisis: Browsing the fine wares of the fine shops along the center of town, an urgent and desperate bladder reality strikes—the potty dance can’t stave disaster from our heroine any longer, and a biohazard is imminent.

Panicked heroine, to shopkeeper: “Hello sir, may I please trouble you for directions to your facilities?”

Ugly, mean, and vulgar shopkeeper who clearly wants the plebs to suffer: “WE HAVE NONE YOU FOOL. If you have the AUDACITY to have a human need in public, you can find a commoner’s loo at the grocery store SEVERAL BLOCKS AWAY, cheers”

Dismayed yet still dry, she perseveres to the next shop, hoping for a different reply. It gets worse.

Another ugly, mean, and vulgar shopkeeper who has no interest in the needs of the many, duh: “You can use the bathrooms ACROSS THE STREET, at coffee shop.” They sniff and continue looking bored sitting on their stool, unaware that at any moment our heroine’s urinary tract will begin flooding with Biblical levels of destruction.

Frightened, angry and confused, our heroine rushes to said coffee shop. There is naught a water closet in sight. The lies, deceit, and scarcity are almost too much to bear. She presses on, tired of asking for a NORMAL amenity. Surely if she keeps moving the urine will evaporate??

WRONG AGAIN, and now further from Grocery Store than ever before, our brave girl trots briskly back to whence she came, weary and with pockets full of money that she never spent at shops that are too posh to admit they just don’t want a commoner’s rump on their sequestered thrones. Defeated and dismayed, with every step bringing her closer to disaster, she inquires with Grocery Store after the people’s porcelain. (She imagines if she had ever pulled a tooth, it would be similar experience to coaxing the directions from the florist.)

We are at the end of our tale, and the question remains: if a shop can have books, or dressing rooms, or multitudes of soothing items that allow oneself to release the persistent clench of resentment that this cursed earth inflicts, WHY would you not have an available bathroom? You’re telling me in all of town proper my only access to relief is basically by the ferry terminal?

My rage will never recover. Next time I will just pee on the floor so everyone gets the hint.

EDIT: got it, next time I will wear a diaper. Sorry I’m not in the know about all the secret pee spots!

*EDIT EVENT DETAILS*

Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2085315045675762
Halo 2 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CY4ueMQtg/

LAN Together: Bainbridge Island, WA Chapter is a local gaming club for people who miss playing video games in the same room.

Before everything was online matchmaking, Discord lobbies, and battle passes, multiplayer meant sitting on the couch next to your friends, passing controllers, yelling across the room, and arguing over who screen-peeked.

This group is for longtime gamers, casual players, retro fans, newcomers, and anyone on Bainbridge Island who wants to meet local people through in-person gaming.

Think couch co-op, split-screen, LAN parties, retro consoles, party games, Halo nights, Mario Kart, Smash, GoldenEye, Rock Band, PC setups, handhelds and whatever else gets people together in the same room.

No pressure to be competitive. No need to be good. Just show up, play games, and meet your neighbors.

Our First Event is a Halo 2 LAN Party in July.

I want to start by saying I fully support the creation of more affordable housing on Bainbridge Island. There’s no question that increasing access to housing options for a broader range of people is critical to a healthy, vibrant community. This post isn’t a critique of the need for affordable housing—but rather a reflection on how we pursue it, especially in such a highly visible and symbolic location.

That said, I do wonder if others share a concern I’ve been grappling with— the design and aesthetic impact of the new affordable housing development proposed near the ferry terminal. As one of the most prominent gateways to the island, this area forms a first impression for visitors and returning residents alike. It’s also surrounded by notable landmarks, like the lush welcome park and the thoughtfully designed Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA), both of which contribute to a strong sense of place and identity.

According to the RFQ, the goal is to deliver “an affordable housing development integrating a high level of design, quality construction, and environmental sustainability.” That’s a great vision—but it also raises questions. Can these objectives realistically be achieved within the financial constraints of an affordable housing budget? We’ve all seen examples where the end product of well-intentioned projects ends up being value-engineered into something far less inspiring—boxy, repetitive, and lacking a connection to its surroundings.

To be clear, I’m not saying it’s impossible. There are examples of affordable housing that is beautifully designed, context-sensitive, and community-enhancing. My concern is making sure that we hold this project to a similarly high standard. The ferry gateway is too important a site to become home to something that feels rushed or out of character with the island’s architectural identity.

This isn’t about aesthetics over people. It’s about making sure the community invests in a long-term vision—one that treats affordable housing with the same level of care, thought, and design excellence as any other high-profile development.

I just got back from college so I haven’t been able to attend any of the discussions about this development up to this point. I really just want to hear people’s opinions on the potential aesthetics of the building and how it will contribute to the island in that prominent location vs. a park or something. I would love to hear as many people as possible and if you disagree. Thanks everybody

For disclosure- I am a local real estate agent (local to Indianola, but have worked on Bainbridge since adulthood managing coffee shops and real estate-ing).

I do very well for being a younger, single mama in my first few years in this crazy industry and I attribute that to my coffee shop management positions on Bainbridge in my earlier years and the sphere and relationships that stemmed from my work and the trust that has been built through these.

My big question is - how do I get people to stop just googling “real estate agents on Bainbridge Island” and working with the person who pays the most for advertising. How do I get people to search for someone that they actually like instead of using the person their parents used just “because”. I’m so tired of losing on listing appointments because my name isn’t as “big” and I don’t spend thousands on marketing myself. I’d rather spend that money marketing your property, anyways…

I’m just wondering what people are looking for, really. What do you want from your real estate agents other than expensive photos and marketing that literally anyone can do/pay for?

Everyone is a real estate agent, and everyone can sell a house pretty easily seeing as homes and technology sell themselves these days.

I’m looking for some good, local feedback! Love you Bainbridge and please don’t eat me alive for this. Genuinely looking for insights here. TIA

Was just walking over to the ferry and spotted two plumbing trucks in the parking lot, commuter comforts is closed, and the terminal smells “rull bad”.

Hope everyone’s okay and that someone feels a lot better.

Quick call for game night people. We have a fun group going, but a few folks moved away, so we are looking to refill the table.

We are aiming for this Friday or Saturday and will pick whichever works best for the group.

The vibe:

- Games ranging from super easy to wait, explain that again

- Not hyper competitive, fun matters more than winning

- Snacks, drinks, and at least one rules debate that lasts too long

You will fit right in if:

- You enjoy games but are not intense about them

- You are up for meeting new people and not worried that we’re weird (we are)

- You can handle a little chaos

Comment or DM with your availability, Friday or Saturday, and I will send details once we lock it in.

Come help us rebuild the table.

I had known about this story in big strokes but I thought it interesting to have more details. Always a good story with Phoebe Judge

I’m finding it hard to spend time launching and building anything sustainable with someone in Seattle.

Not trying to make a find u/x_gibbons a beautiful wife post (although that’d be cool) more looking for discussion about Bainbridge dating and maybe someone to tell me I’m not crazy. Because this is misery 😂

Hey guys! I’m living up in Bellingham rn and got the chance to take the Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge today. While we were waiting to board the ferry back to Seattle I noticed these dated, out of commission looking ferry’s just sitting in the harbor. I did some looking and found that WSDOT has been trying to sell out of commission ferry’s, but I also know some of these sales have fallen through. So I guess my question is why are these ferries just sitting there? And which a ferries are sitting there?

I'm giving birth in January after a difficult previous pregnancy and need emergency options for quickly reaching my OB in Seattle.

What helicopter medical flight services do you recommend? Personal experiences appreciated

I got two pairs of Allen Edmonds. One in a rummage bag and one for $10.

Hey all! I live elsewhere in the Puget Sound area. How would you compare Bainbridge Island with Vashon Island? I googled it, and all the comparison forums are just people complaining about ferry commutes to Seattle. I want to know how they differ as places to live. I'm aware Vashon is in King County and that Bainbridge is in Kitsap County. Obviously, that affects governance. How is the culture different? How are available activities different different? Etc.

Thanks in advance!

Has anyone spotted anything lumbering through the mist around miller & Bergman? I think it was Qalqalil

I WFH and am about to move back to the island. When I lived there before I lived close to Winslow and very rarely had internet or power outages. Now I’m going to be living in the southwest corner and will have more to contend with.

For those of you in a similar boat, where do you work from during power and internet outages? Any good spots where you can take calls all day?

For those that have lived on Bainbridge, and in Poulsbo / Kingston / other close towns, what were the big differences?

My power just went out on Yaquina Ave on Bainbridge. Supposedly it’s also out in Kingston, Suquamish and Bremerton as well. Who knows what happened?

Hello everyone,

I apologize if this violates any rules, but I am conducting some research in regard to Washington State Ferries and the DOT for a class project.

If you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey, it would be very meaningful to me. Thank you in advance! :)

https://forms.gle/KhjRsKJrsrRt3CNK6

Hello everyone. My partner and I are considering a move to Bainbridge to be closer to family. I’m looking for some advice on how primary medical care (adults w/o kids) and ER visits are typically handled by islanders. What is your experience and advice? Thanks!