I've stayed at many vacation rental properties, and hands down, this was my favorite of all of them. I was visiting a relative in Stanwood during the most of the day and hotel options are few and far between in this area, but this was perfect. It was very peaceful and the neighborhood was quiet and if I wanted to sit on the beach to reflect or read a book when not in Stanwood, the beach was only a block or so away. The cottage is in the back of the property of the owners, who have a beautiful garden and have done a wonderful job making it really comfortable. The cottage is pretty much gated within their property so you feel really safe, and traveling alone, that was a big bonus! The owners were very hospitable and wonderful conversationalists, and I so much enjoyed their company when I would see them. If you are traveling alone or with one other person, I highly recommend staying here.