What that means is justification for behaviour (ie. I know it was stressful...) is unnecessary.
You can accept, and understand, but don't make excuses...you weren't rude, so the actions in that situation could have been different on her part. You can accept apology and still be okay. You felt the need to mention the rudeness, so it is something you are not blowing off.
I only spent a day with H and made an Old Ruby comment. Kudos to your W for only slipping at the end, and kudos to you for making the best of your vacay