A burst pipe, a kitchen fire, or a flooded basement can turn your life upside down overnight. While repairs happen, you still need a real place to sleep, cook, work, and get the kids to school. If your home is in Stanwood, on Camano Island, or elsewhere in north Snohomish County, you probably want to stay close to your neighborhood.

The Retro Willows is a fully furnished apartment in Old Town Stanwood that welcomes insurance and temporary housing stays.

What Is ALE (Additional Living Expenses)?

Many homeowners and renters insurance policies include coverage often called ALE, or Additional Living Expenses. When a covered loss makes your home unlivable, this coverage may help pay for temporary housing and other extra costs while your home is repaired.

Every policy is different, so check with your insurance adjuster about what’s covered and for how long. Many people find a furnished rental feels much more like home than weeks in a hotel room.

Why a Furnished Apartment Beats a Hotel

When you’re displaced, everyday routines matter. The Retro Willows gives you the basics you’d have at home:

• A full kitchen and coffee bar, so you can cook real meals
• Laundry on site
• Fast Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for calls with your adjuster, contractor, or job
• A queen Lull mattress, room-darkening shades, and AC for good sleep
• A bathtub for a long soak after a stressful day
• Keyless entry and free parking

It’s a 1-bedroom apartment that sleeps up to 4, which works well for a couple, a small family, or a single traveler.

Stay Close to Home in Old Town Stanwood

The apartment is on the second floor of a renovated 1890 Victorian landmark in Old Town Stanwood. You can walk to shops, cafes, and a grocery store, which makes daily life simpler while you sort things out.

It’s also a practical base if your home is on Camano Island, so you can easily check on repairs and meet contractors. Mount Vernon, La Conner, and the rest of Skagit Valley are close by, and Seattle is within driving distance for work.

Monthly and Insurance Stays Welcome

We’re happy to work with insurance stays and longer monthly rentals. Whether you’re dealing with water damage, fire damage, or flooding, reach out and we’ll do our best to make the process easy. You can find more details on our Stanwood insurance housing page.

A few things to know: the apartment is up one flight of stairs, we can’t host pets, and quiet hours start at 9 PM.

Need housing soon? Call or text us at 360-913-5965. We understand that timing matters when you’ve been displaced.