Welcome to your Cottage by the Sea in Mukilteo's coveted Saratoga Ridge! This rare, light-filled detached condo blends modern design with cottage character, just moments from the lighthouse, beach, ferry terminal, Sounder train and Boeing.The open great room has custom built-in bookcases, a gas fireplace and oversized windows overlooking the private yard and community gardens. The updated kitchen features a new oversized quartz island, quartz countertops and stainless Bosch appliances. The main level also includes a bedroom with a walk-in closet and a three-quarter bath, plus step-free entry through the finished one-car garage.Upstairs, vaulted ceilings flow into two bedrooms with generous closets, a full bath, and a versatile bonus room for guests, an office or media space. The bonus room opens to a rooftop Trex deck with a hose bib for easy planter watering. Outside, a covered patio and fenced yard with sunny and shaded areas are ideal for relaxing or gardening. Community landscaping includes weekly mowing and exterior debris blowing, and there is extra parking in the driveway and in unreserved community spaces.A Rinnai tankless water heater and efficient zoned radiant heat. This home delivers the privacy of a detached residence with the convenience of condo living.