Orchids in December

A Garden Cottage in Port Townsend, WA is a charming place, a vacation rental in a town where we've spent a good deal of time. Since the closure of the Point Hudson hotel (which we adored), we've stayed at some of the downtown hotels one or two floors up from street level (we like these) and several traditional motels which were not particularly clean or inviting. A Garden Cottage has full southern exposure, a kitchenette, two bathroom sinks, big shower, fluffy bath towels, comfortable seating, a fireplace and proximity to the PT golf course and walking trails. I took this path, right around the corner from the cottage, and walked all the way to North Beach without encountering a car. Foot paths and quiet streets are a luxury most of us don't enjoy often enough.

The sun room is ... well, sunny, with orchids and other well-behaved tropical plants. Big, comfy wicker chairs, a footstool and a place to set your coffee cup, plus a small table with butter-yellow chairs.

 

A sweet nook in the sun room, from which you can watch passing walkers and cyclists -- and plan your day.

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Very reasonably priced, this cottage for one or two (one queen-size bed) has many thoughtful touches meant to make a guest feel at home. 

My husband, who is recovering from surgery, appreciated the fact that we could park on the circular drive right in front of the cottage. For those accustomed to hauling suitcases down the long, carpeted hallways of hotels, it's a convenience to pull right up to the front door. Home!

Fluffy big bath towels, your choice from a basket of bar soaps, high-quality facial tissue (aka Kleenex), a robe hook, extra quilts for the bed, a full-length mirror, coffee, tea, a microwave and small fridge.

The approach to North Beach, which is a 3-minute drive or a 20 minute walk from A Garden Cottage.