We had two parents and two grown children so we decided to rent the home as well as the small cottage so we would have a total of 3 bedrooms. The main home is elegant and literally from another era. The decor was fully in keeping with the style of the homes and used very relaxing colors. The ease of walking to Lynwood Center was fantastic; it lets you walk to many shops and restaurants in less than 5 minutes. On Day 1 we didn't even leave the property except to buy food on foot nearby. While we rented the homes primarily for the great proximity to the quaint businesses, what will draw you back is the breathtaking views from the homes and from the lawn and waters edge. We were hoping for a quiet escape with relaxing views and we were given basically breathtaking views south toward other parts of the island. The view of the ferry traversing in the distance is nice. You can literally walk straight into the water from the sandy beach area and therefore do many water activities. The teak dinner table and chairs on a small elevated bluff next to the water provided a great location for a family meal as the sun set. Again the specific location on the island is wonderful. The owner is very easy to work with and we would gladly return. We are so happy we did not rent hotel rooms in downtown Seattle. It just would not have been as relaxing. Renting on the island makes you want to use the charming ferry to Seattle and that's something not to be missed. While you are not required to rent both homes on the property, when you do then you don't feel like you're having to share the outdoor space with those in the other home. Everything about the experience met and exceeded our expectations.