Staying at the cottage was an AMAZING decision. It was affordable, and made our trip to Seattle before our cruise more than a waiting period. It is right on a bus line to downtown (no transfers, very easy, and $2.50 each). The cottage was VERY clean and had a fridge, microwave, and oven/stove. Very cool if you want to buy and cook a fish from Pike Place. I could go on and on but I'll just end the review with a recommendation: if you're thinking of staying here, DO IT.