If you are looking to visit Seattle then we cannot recommend a stop at the Tall Trees Backyard Retreat highly enough. A charming, self-contained cottage that we didn't want to leave. It is wonderfully decorated and kitted out, it was a home away from home for a week.

Located in a quiet area of North Seattle it gave us some space but also was perfectly situated for a half-hour bus into the city itself and equally expeditions to the North and Whidbey Island.

Our host Magnhild was supremely welcoming. She greeted us warmly and offered us a lot of advice for local eateries, shops, and things to do.