An ideal Olympic Peninsula forest setting: Cozy, romantic, and a few miles from Hood Canal in Port Ludlow, and everything we enjoy near Port Townsend. We hope you will feel the same. Within minutes of your home, you'll find Hiking, Farm to Table dining, Kayaking, Tasting Rooms, Shops, or simply hang out: The Cedar Grove Cottage is a wonderful home base within a quaint water-front village. Our guests love the retro-styling, modern kitchen, and easy access to the trails right out the door. For over 40 years, the Cedar Grove Cottage has been a true family retreat; though the kids have grown-up, and moved on, now, it can be a part of your family tradition or serve as a special secret romantic spot for you and yours. We have done our best to build upon the warmth, comfort, and beauty which has been Cedar Grove all these years. Now, we have re-designed our cottage so you can easily slip into the cottage with convenience and ease with modern features: The bath and the kitchen have been upgraded to today's standards and we curated a number of special artifacts to create a unique experience; incorporating the original 70's style with one of a kind discoveries and treasures. All in all, you will want your vacation to last forever. However, your memories of a wonderful stay will linger till your next visit. And support a more relaxed you! Our guests consistently highlight: "It's so quiet and serene", "The trails start right out the patio door", and "There's been a lot of care taken to assure everything is here for the guest". It captures a tree house feel without the climb! Our 5 star reviews are consistent for we take care of you like family. We simply take pride in knowing our special home is yours! Please consider: Our home is a no smoking environment, and we ask you to be mindful of this practice. Also, a comfy "no-shoes" practice, leaving boots and shoes by the door, is also appreciated. Thank you. And finally, the Cottage easily sets up for a family with 1-2 kids for we have a "Shrunks Air Travel Bed" for your younger child and an Queen Air mattress for older guests. Whatever your needs are or however we can enhance your special occasion, we are ready to make it happen! And do ask us to help with side trip ideas, dining suggestions, and hidden local treasures! We can easily be your concierge. The whole cottage is yours! Mi casa su casa! The theme, "Mi Casa Su Casa" is how we roll: The cottage will be your special place. We won't be in your way. And you likely won't meet us for we want you to feel like it's your home. However, we can be contacted anytime during your stay if there's anything we can do to make your vacation special. Since we have been doing this for a while now, we have learned a few things down this path which we want you to know about: CONCIERGE SERVICE: We absolutely enjoy sharing the "best of" within this remarkable region; and often, guests may not know what we have discovered which is available in the area. So we invite, no ... encourage you to tell us what you are looking forward to during your stay and we can co-create an itinerary based upon your interests. Whether it be "Beer Tasting", "Cidery Visits", "Hiking Trails", "Kayaking Tours", or "Foodie Tours" (even the best pizza spots within 30 minutes), we are here for you. Please ask! This is free and a part of your stay. TOURS: As an extension of the concierge service, some guests would like to simply "kick back" and let us take them on tour; when our schedules align, this is a blast! We can design a tour based upon your interests (see above) for we know so many cool places to visit within the Kitsap / Jefferson Co landscape. We drive either a Hybrid Toyota Highlander (more luxury like), which comfortably sears up to 6 guests, and we also have a really fun VW EuroVan for 3; if someone likes this as their transport. The fee for this is relatively nominal for it's based upon an hourly rate from pick up to drop off; we provide the transportation, the tour locations, and the banter, and you pay for the experiences: Quite simple! Most notably: If there's a special event or a celebration during your stay, please tell us. We love to make it special for you! Though only a few miles from the Hood Canal Bridge, we love the location of the Cottage for it's close to everything we love about East Jefferson County: Port Townsend, Chimacum, and the Olympic Peninsula National Park. It's really an unusual setting: We are in the midst of a quiet forest, within a neighborhood of fine homes but once you turn into our driveway, the whole street and all of the other houses, simply disappear. Seriously, it's quite unique. Also, please check out the local Port Ludlow Trail System right out the back door by typing in your search "Port Ludlow Walking and Hiking Trails". We encourage you to check out our website for more information: cedargrovecottage.com. Update: Looks like things are opening up so do consider that there may still be mask guidelines to be aware of. Likely, most guests will be driving from either Highway 3, across the Hood Canal Bridge, or through Highway 19, via Chimacum - Port Townsend (or the Olympics). We are in the MOST central location you can imagine. And what makes the cottage even more special, we are literally steps from the Port Ludlow Nature Trail; check out what locals say: "Port Ludlow has an outstanding system of trails which wind through nearly all of the neighborhoods. There are trails which appeal to both casual and avid walkers and hikers, and are one of the many amenities which help our active retirees stay active, and our working residents stay fit. Some of the trails, such as the Around the Bay Trail, are almost entirely flat, and some of the trails, such as the Timberton Loop and the Rainier Loop have substantial elevation gains." Also, being "In a village on the bay", you will have easy access to launch your kayaks and canoes right down the street. We take pride in our Super Host status so we truly care about you and your experience. Also, we love to share with our guests information and tips about this amazing region. Do feel free to use our concierge support. Also, if you need a private tour without the hassle of driving, we have you covered if needed in our VW Euro Van or Toyota Highlander. During the Winter season, we were offering a discount for last minute reservations for our guests who are thinking of a stay within 3 days of their reservation. Usually, we are booked in advance, but some folks like to make their plans last minute. Check us out. Also, we take notice of the following before each guest arrives through thorough cleaning: Condiments: oil, salt and pepper shakers, commonly used spices and containers, etc. Kitchenware and Vita Mix Sinks and tub Faucet handles Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap dispensers Shower curtains and doors Showers and tubs Toilet Appliances: coffee maker, oven, pressure cooker, toaster, etc. Cabinet handles and pulls Kitchen: Doorknobs Fans and lamp chains Garbage and recycling bins Hairdryers Ironing boards and irons Light switches Remote controls Tabletops Thermostats Window sills and window handles Nightstands Dishwashers Vacuum cleaners Washer/dryer units Toys Books Board games OCTOBER SPECIAL: If you are able to do a week stay around Oct. 16 - 23, write us so we can give you a special discount; this is a week where we are hoping to schedule a guest for the duration. Do write us! INSTANT BOOKING: Our Cottage is a very special place. So we have placed a Instant Booking filter; specific to guests who have ABB experience and high ratings. For those who are new to ABB, write us and we'll be more than pleased to take your reservation manually. Thank you!