we just celebrated our 25th anniversary with a four day stay at the arbor cottages. room was comfortable and very clean; bathroom was surprisingly accommodating. the location was very central to ferry, beach, bookstores, very good food and just tucked away enough to feel away from the busyness of traffic. the staff was welcoming, helpful and yet never underfoot nor intrusive. breakfast was exceptional; muffins were light and tasty, fruit, juice and bagels fresh, but the 'smoothy shooters' were the star: so good. after a full day of cycling, walking and shopping bringing a beer and a novel to the veranda or sitting room was the perfect setting before heading out for a nice meal. i had some anxiety about staying at the cottages as opposed to the Veranda Hotel. that was completely unwarranted. the hotel is great but i really appreciated being just that little bit more private. a near perfect trip- a little cloudy most days-
well worth the 25 years it took to get us there.
