A True Oasis After Work! "Spent two weeks here for work and…read moreabsolutely loved it. The host is lovely and makes you feel right at home. The grounds are incredibly pretty and peaceful--watching the hosts tend to the gardens and feed the chickens was the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. My room was a total restful oasis, and the sleep was amazing. Plus, the area feels incredibly safe and secure, so there was zero worry about my car. The perfect blend of convenience and country charm!"

Please do not go to this place! It is nothing like advertised. The hosts were the rudest I've ever…read moreencountered, and the sheets were absolutely filthy. We were so uncomfortable that we decided not to stay, even though it meant driving 2 hours back home, returning the next day for an event, and driving another 2 hours again. We arrived 30 minutes before check-in because it was our first time in town, and we wanted to ensure everything went smoothly. As soon as I walked in, I honestly thought I was at the wrong place. The owner greeted me with a curt "Can I help you?"--as if she wasn't expecting us. I had to ask if I was in the right place, and she just shrugged. She immediately complained that we were early, asking, "Who are you?" and "Have you paid for the pet fee?"--all in a passive-aggressive tone. She told my husband to park "over there, by the pool," but her directions were so unclear that after asking three times, he parked where he thought she meant--only for her to snap that it was her husband's spot. When we saw our room, we were shocked to learn we had to share a bathroom with another guest--something not mentioned in the listing. Our only private area was a tiny bedroom. On top of that, we were hit with endless rules: We could only let our dog outside when her dogs weren't there, using a confusing "light signal" system. Shoes had to be removed at all times. Our dog's food and water had to stay outside. We had to be mindful of her 2-year-old child. The woman we were sharing the bathroom with was apparently afraid of dogs--why stay in a so-called "pet-friendly" place then? To make matters worse, the property is right next to a busy road with no sidewalk--unsafe and stressful for walking a dog. Finally, the bed was disgusting: the sheets were covered in pet hair, and we even found an ear pain medicine packet under the covers--proof they hadn't been washed. That was the last straw. We packed up and left. When I told the owner we weren't staying, she coldly replied, "OK, cool!" When I mentioned the dirty sheets, she just repeated that it was "weird" because they pay someone to clean, without apologizing or offering to change them. I also told her she should disclose the shared bathroom, and she dismissed me with, "That's a B&B thing"--which is false. After reading reviews, I noticed she often claims not to "recognize" guests who leave bad reviews but has no trouble remembering all the 5-star reviewers. Honestly, I don't know how this place gets any good ratings. Believe me--do NOT stay here.

I went to the Evergreen state fair for a concert. It seemed to be the best option in the area…read more Hotel, rooms, pool and hot tub were very clean and one of the most clean pool and hot tubs I have seen at a hotel. It would be nice if they have safes in the rooms. Only negatives with room was bathtub after shower seemed to not have all water drain and a little would stand there, found some outlets near the bed that did not work and walls seemed a little thin. I heard mumbles from neighbor in the morning and housekeeping through the wall. Pool could have been a little warmer but nice and cool for summertime. Hot tub was perfect temperature. Breakfast was OK but not fantastic but since it was included in the rate, it was filling. The coffee in the room was better than the coffee at breakfast. Staff was friendly.

The strong smell of Pine Sol when you walk in the door is overwhelming! That should have been my…read morefirst clue but the carpets are gross, dirty and you feel like you're at a hotel for dogs. Oh they do allow dogs!! The room was ok but we would never stay here again or recommend this hotel to any one looking in Monroe. The Best Western is next door and you should stay there. Look at what was at our door when we arrived and the entire two nights that we stayed. NEVER AGAIN!!

This a very "homey" and family-friendly motel. I lived in…read morethe Skykomish Valley 1986 - 2015 and remember this place being a pig-sty and haven for trouble. The owners now have done a great job! Nice people, offer a decent room at a fair rate. With the fan blowing @ night our room on the Hwy 2 side - we never heard traffic nor the train. Note that the train thru the valley is a welcome sound to me. I recommend this place if you are looking for the basics.

This is a very sketchy place. Old EVERYTHING, mattresses are terrible, no housekeeping service…read moreunless you ask for it, carpet is sticky and 'wobbly', train track behind the motel wakes you up numerous times in the night. Do not recommend.

My family and I bought tickets to the Willows Lodge special Easter brunch. We showed up 15 minutes…read moreearly and I kind of think they're not too used to doing this. There was no one there to greet us and looked like that they were still getting the dining room ready. The hostess did not come out until five minutes before seating time. I was kind of disappointed since this was supposed to be a special Easter brunch, but there was nothing to indicate that this was for Easter other than a few of the desserts. No Easter bunny, there are a couple Easter egg decorations on every table, but that was about it. Still, the ambience was good, a fancy brunch at a fancy hotel. The wait staff provided excellent service. The food was provided in a pretty good spread. The prime rib and the fresh oysters were probably the standout of the food. I don't know why they only have one person with two tiny hot plates to man the made to order station there for everyone. The family did like the desserts, they were very cute. My wife thought that they were too sweet, but that just means I like them a lot. All in all, it was a good brunch to experience once for a special occasion. No huge complaints here.

We had a lovely stay here this week and really enjoyed the property and trails around it. I like…read morethe elliptical and star climber in the gym. The staff is really sweet and accommodating! Our room was beautiful and we had a great view. It's definitely rustic elegance.

In the summer heat wave of 2021, my family had to stay here because we had no air conditioning…read more I was not excited, but it was the only available place within 25 miles. The Dutch Cup really tries hard to present itself as a nice motel. In all honestly, it's probably the prettiest motel I've ever been to. The owner most have a lot of pride, because it's become a pretty staple in Sultan. For what it is, it's definitely a 5 star motel experience.

Came into town for a wedding and this place was the closest to the venue. The carpet was not clean,…read morebut the sheets and bathroom were. The staff was very nice. If the place was clean, I'd be able to look past the dated interior and not comment on it but the crumbs all over the rug and stains in the keurig grossed me out.

Updated 100+ year old inn in Index. Great venue for an office getaway, family reunion, or smaller…read morewedding. Views are stunning when the clouds part. Definitely coming back and staying longer.

This is a special charming place to stay. It's off the grid but well worth the peacefulness and…read morebeauty. The owners are helpful and welcoming people. I so enjoyed my stay there.

I'm giving Brookside Motel a 4 because the manager, Paul, does a good job of keeping the grounds…read moreclean and watching out for any trouble. Brookside is the cheapest motel in Monroe at about $300.00 per week. I stayed there for about two months. A good portion of the residents had been there for some time and most all of them were friendly. The room I stayed in was facing the main roadway which was Route 2 and it was noisy from continual traffic. It took a little getting used too. The bathroom was super small and the lighting was not that good. I had to bring in a clip-on light in order to see while I was shaving. The TV was old and the programing was terrible. Internet access was bad so I had to use my hotspot on my iPhone to get internet access on my laptop. I spoke to the manager about it several times but he was unable to do anything about it. I believe it was because the room out front was not close enough to the router. Either way the internet service was poor. If your going to stay here bring your own pillows. The pillows were old and not that good. Also the bedding is not that good. To stay warm I had to use my sleeping bag as a comforter. Please don't get me wrong, you get what you pay for. One good thing is there is a washer/dryer on the premise, coin operated. The best thing about Brookside was the manager and the price. It's possible that some of the units in the middle or back may have been nicer or larger. The gas station next door has good coffee and plenty of convenience food. The motel is located close to everything in Monroe so getting around is easy. While there were drawbacks, I would stay there again.