Sometimes the best way to get real work done is to get out of your usual space. Maybe you need a quiet week to finish a big project, or you are in north Snohomish County for a work assignment and want something nicer than a chain hotel.

Old Town Stanwood is a great fit. It is a small, walkable downtown north of Seattle, close to Camano Island and the Skagit Valley, and calm enough that you can actually focus.

Why Stanwood works for remote work

• It is quiet. Stanwood has a slower, small-town pace, which is exactly what you want on a deadline.
• Everything is walkable. From Old Town you can walk to shops, cafes and a grocery store, so you can take a real lunch break without getting in the car.
• It is a good regional base. Mount Vernon, La Conner, Camano Island and Arlington are all nearby if you have meetings or job sites around the area.

Your workspace: The Retro Willows

The Retro Willows is a renovated one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of an 1890 Victorian landmark in Old Town Stanwood. It has the character of a historic building with the modern basics a working traveler needs.

• Fast Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for video calls and long work sessions
• A coffee bar so your first cup is ready before your first meeting
• A full kitchen for cooking your own meals on a longer stay
• A queen Lull mattress and room-darkening shades for real rest
• AC for comfort year-round, and a bathtub for unwinding at the end of the day
• Laundry on site, helpful for stays of a week or more
• Keyless entry and free parking, so late arrivals are easy

The apartment sleeps up to 4, so you can bring a partner or a coworker along.

After the workday

When you close the laptop, take a walk through Old Town or drive over to Camano Island for some fresh air by the water. On a free afternoon, La Conner and Mount Vernon are easy outings, and Angel of the Winds Casino in Arlington is nearby if you want an evening out. If you are here in April, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is close by too.

Good to know

The apartment is up one flight of stairs, pets are not allowed, and quiet hours start at 9 PM. Planning a longer work stay? Call or text 360-913-5965 and we will help you find the right dates.