This was one of the best vacation rental stays I've ever had, and that's saying a lot. First of all, the view is exactly as amazing as you imagine (or better). Just sitting at the dining table looking out at the water and trees is worth the price. And then on top of that you have a place stocked with everything you could possibly need that is also as clean and polished as a hotel while still being comfortable and homey.
To give some examples of some little touches that made this an "above and beyond" experience:
- Fully-equipped kitchen including a really nice dutch oven, food processor, etc. Has everything you would need to do pretty much any kind of cooking.
- Hotel-quality linens on the beds
- Extra towel racks in the bathroom so you never run out of room squeezing wet swimsuits in with wet towels. We went paddleboarding on Cascade Lake and this was much appreciated afterwards.
- Vacation items like hammocks and binoculars that you would probably not think to bring or expect. Likewise the bathrooms are stocked thoughtfully (example: dark-colored washcloths for removing makeup).
- Quiet neighborhood with only the sound of the wind in the trees at night, but just up the hill from Eastsound so it's easy to pop into town
- Ceiling fans and hot water that is hot immediately (rather than 4 minutes after you turn the shower on)--for some reason, rarities in this region in my experience!
Thank you, Tina, for making this a beautiful stay!