When your home suddenly isn’t livable, the first question is usually the hardest one: where do we go now? A leaking water heater, a small kitchen fire or winter flooding can push a family out for weeks or even months while contractors do their work.

If you live in Marysville or nearby in Snohomish County, staying close to home makes a big difference. You can keep the same commute, the same schools and the same grocery store, and still be close enough to check on repairs.

How insurance temporary housing usually works

Many homeowners and renters policies include Additional Living Expenses (ALE), sometimes called loss of use coverage. If a covered loss makes your home unlivable, ALE can help pay for a temporary place to stay. Policies differ, so a few quick tips:

• Ask your adjuster about any time or dollar limits on your coverage.
• Save every receipt. Your insurer will need them.
• Let your adjuster or housing coordinator know what you need: number of beds, laundry, a kitchen, parking.

A quiet, private suite instead of a hotel room

The Creekside Suite is a furnished, ground-floor guest suite in Marysville with its own private entrance. It is a good fit for a couple, a single professional or a small family who needs a real home base, not just a bed.

• Full kitchen with a Keurig, so you are not eating out every night
• Washer and dryer right in the suite
• Sleeps up to 6 with a queen bedroom, a sofa bed and an air mattress
• A desk and fast 383 Mbps Wi-Fi for working from home or school
• AC and an electric fireplace for comfort in any season
• A 75-inch TV with Roku for winding down at night
• Parking for 4 cars, handy if you have a work truck or two vehicles

Close to I-5 and everyday errands

The suite is about 1.5 miles from I-5, which keeps commutes to Everett, Arlington, Lake Stevens and the Seattle area manageable. Shopping, gas and dining are within walking distance, and Quil Ceda Village and Seattle Premium Outlets are nearby for anything you had to leave behind.

Outside, there is a creekside patio, a fenced yard, a fire pit and a hammock. After a long day of calls with contractors and adjusters, a few quiet minutes by the creek can help.

Good to know

Our host family lives upstairs, and there are stairs down to the suite. Pets are not allowed, and quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. If you are traveling with a pet or need more bedrooms, ask us about our other homes in Snohomish County.

Visit our insurance and temporary housing page for Marysville to learn more, or call or text 360-913-5965. We are glad to work with you, your adjuster or your housing coordinator.