Mere words cannot describe how enjoyable and lovely our stay at The Otters Cove was. Every summer my children and I make the trip from hot south-central California to visit family in Washington. This year we tried something new and opted to rent a vacation home so that the WA natives would also have a memorable, burden-free getaway. This place was magical! We had such an amazing week spending time with one another at the house and its lovely grounds, and even ventured out for a few scenic drives and hikes with the kids to fully appreciate the rain forest. Betty was extremely hospitable and helpful as we made arrangements for our visit. Her home is clearly well-loved and taken care of. The modern, well-appointed kitchen was a fantastic hub that our family enjoyed immensely as we cooked many meals for our small army. The upstairs master bedroom was breathtaking and truly special. The expansive deck hosted many "happy hours," naps and day-dreaming glances out over the picturesque vista of the lake. Our nature walks with the kids on the premises involved snake-spying, fishing, log bobbing, swimming, bark and leaf-sail-boat-making, frisbee throwing, impromptu performances on the "stage" (actually, what appears to be an old dock) on the mid-level of the yard, and yes, most certainly, S'mores-crafting and consumption at the fire pit. The possibilities for sleeping arrangements for our assortment of grandparents, cousins (big and small), aunts, siblings and assorted others were plentiful and perfectly amenable to our coming and going, ever-fluctuating houseful of loved ones. We never could get connected to the Wifi internet, but that was, admittedly, a bit refreshing. We managed to escape the heat of our own urban setting, spend time with family from all over the state in one central (gorgeous) setting, and appreciate the beauty of God's creation. Ahhhh...such a wonderful and memorable experience that will stay with us for years. I would love to do it all over again in the future. Thank you, Betty, for sharing your scrumptious home with us. We enjoyed every single moment!