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Holmes Harbor Water Front Cottage * Great Western Sunsets

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Living and Dining Area, stairway to loft

Living and Dining Area, stairway to loft Springtime views from the deck Sunset from Deck View of beach house from driveway, with separate "Fido" area Living Area, Fireplace & Loft Dining Area Looking into TV Room Water View from one of the gardens Kitchen view looking through to laundry/mudroom TV Room view out to Living area and loft Bedroom Queen Pillow Top Garden "Fido" area, Horseshoe pits & Fruit trees Seren"dip"ity Room*Holds a 66" clawfoot tub-take a garden soak.Fun and Private Garden Path

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Last updated: 05/20/2013
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  • Minimum stay:2-3 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Private Beach House located on a FULLY Landscaped Acre on Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island.
Located on the east side of Holmes Harbor *** Enjoy FULL Western SUNSETS
180 View across Harbor to golf course and Holly Tree Farm, and the Olympic Mountains, and to the San Juans.


Beach House has a well appointed Living Room, Dining area, and TV Room. OPEN Floor plan.
180 View from picture size windows.
Propane Fireplace on a thermostat. Plus Electric ConvectAir.
Satellite TV, Stereo - I-Pod compatible, Wireless Internet

Main Floor Bedroom with Queen Pillow-top Bed, Plus loft with Queen Pillow-top.
TV room has a Queen Pull out Sofa Sleeper.

WELL equipped kitchen and laundry room. Thirsty Towels, Nice Bedding. Better dish and cook ware. Cooking Staples supplied.

The deck lends itself to FUN outdoor living at it's best. From Mornings sipping coffee, to lunches on the lawn, or an evening sun set, watching a slowly sinking sun.

Enjoy outdoor living on the grounds.
140' of waterfront, fully landscaped.
Planted with specimen trees, plants and shrubs.
Wysteria, Honeysuckle and Clematis vines.
Herb garden to supplement your meals or spice your tea. **Garden Greens in season; Lettuce, Arugula, Radishes, & Swiss Chard. Raspberries and Apples when ripe.

You'll find no end to places to sit and relax. From a Ski Lift Chair Swing, Hammocks, Chaise Loungers, Benches, chairs, Umbrella's Outdoor Dining Set. Many outdoor benches throughout the property. Sit in the sun sun or shade. Listen to music, or the birds. Hummingbird feeders and gold finches are among the many who reside along side bunnies, owls, and the Eagles live only two doors down, soaring the skies above, or fishing off the bank. Herons, Sea
lions, sea otters among the harbor visitors.

Yard Games: Horse shoe pits, Bocce Ball, Croquet & Badminton.


Gas BBQ. Garden Umbrellas, Deck Blankets for cool evenings.

PET FRIENDLY
Entrance to the property is gated for privacy. Otherwise is fully fenced. Plus a smaller side yard for your 'Fido'. Pet Friendly - Complete with indoor and outdoor dog toys. Outdoor dog wash with hot & cold water (in season).
Simple Dog Rules
No Dogs on Furniture nor Bedding.
Poop must be scooped.
Must be friendly with other dogs, as neighbors have dogs across fences.
Barking for play is OK :) Barking for sake of barking, :(




See what others have to say about the home.... Read our guest reviews.

Keywords: Beach House, Cottage, Water Front Home

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Pets Considered:

                First Dog stays FREE. Additional Dogs considered - possible fees. Property is fully fenced. Plus a smaller side yard for extra security for your pal. Balls and outdoor toys !!! *** Outdoor Dog Wash, Hot & Cold Water Rinse off after a walk at the beach :) * Pet Rules: *Poop must be scooped. *Dogs not allowed on Furniture nor Bedding. No Exceptions *MUST be friendly with Other Dogs *No Excessive Barking. ...morecollapse

              • Non Smoking Only:

                No Smoking Allowed Inside Cottage, Nor On Property....morecollapse

              • Minimum Age Limit For Renters

              Bedrooms

              • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
              • Bedroom 1
              • Loft
              • Details:

                Queen size Beds (2) **NEW** Queen Pillowtop in Bedroom 
 Plus a Queen pillow top in loft area, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Queen Sofa Sleeper in TV Room...morecollapse

              Bathrooms

              • 1.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Dishes & Utensils:

                MANY Extras, Full line of glass ware from Water to Wine - both Red and White, beer glasses, juice glasses. Spare plates, service ware. LOTS of Silverware. ...morecollapse

              • Cooking Utensils:

                skillet, blender, sm food processor, waffle machine, coffee grinder, toaster, hand held mixer, salad spinner...morecollapse

              • Dining:

                Great View of the Harbor. Picture window 5'x5' PLUS outdoor dining table and chairs with Umbrella ...morecollapse

              • Pantry Items:

                Skillet, Electric roaster, waffle makertoaster, small food processor, blender, mixer, Braun stick mixer, ...morecollapse

              Amenities

              • Iron & Board
              • Parking Off Street
              • Hair Dryer

              Other Amenities

                  • Details:

                    Located on one Fully landscaped acre. 140' of waterfront - 180 view of Holmes Harbor - Olympics to the Cascades - Western Sunsets. Lots of seating; chairs, chaise lounger, benches. Gardens: Flowers, Fresh Herbs, Fruit & Shade trees, Raspberries, *NEW Leafy Greens garden, Supplement your meals with not only countless herbs, but now greens, radish, and the like in season. Walk or Bike to Freeland....morecollapse

                  Entertainment

                  • Games:

                    JR Monopoly, Scrabble, Dominos, Chinese Checkers/Checkers, cards, Yahtzee, Cribbage, Backgammon, Puzzles, Trivia, PLUS Plus.........morecollapse

                  • Books:

                    Large selection of books PLUS large selection of Childrens Books...morecollapse

                  • Satellite / Cable:

                    NEW Flat Screen TV, Satellite...morecollapse

                  • DVD Player
                  • CD Player

                  Communications

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Kayak / Canoe:

                    Kayak on the Harbor, Easy boat launch 1 mile at the Freeland Park. ...morecollapse

                  • Lawn / Garden:

                    Several Garden Areas, Play Badminton, Croquette, or Bocce Ball ...morecollapse

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    Deck Sits on 30' back from waterfront....morecollapse

                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Theme

                      • Romantic

                      Location & View

                          • Oceanfront:

                            180 degree view, from the Olympics to the Cascades. See the entire length of Holmes Harbor. FULL ON WESTERN SUNSETS !!! Great Deck, Lots of yard and garden seating to take in Harbor Views...morecollapse

                          Activities

                          • Churches
                          • Groceries
                          • Hospital
                          • Laundromat
                          • Massage Therapist
                          • Medical Services
                          • ATM/Bank
                          • Swimming
                          • Tennis
                          • Hiking
                          • Jet Skiing
                          • Golf
                          • Water Skiing
                          • Mountain Biking
                          • Sailing
                          • Cycling
                          • Fitness Center
                          • Fishing
                          • Sight Seeing
                          • Shopping
                          • Cinemas
                          • Library
                          • Playground
                          • Live Theater
                          • Restaurants
                          • Winery Tours
                          • Health/Beauty Spa
                          • Beachcombing
                          • Bird Watching
                          • Horseback Riding
                          • Whale Watching
                          • Antiquing
                          • Wildlife Viewing
                          • Horseshoes
                          • Shelling
                          • Boating
                          • Kayaking

                          Other Activities

                              • Details:

                                Visit nearby eclectic Langley - with art art, shopping. Greenbank famous for Loganberry Pie, And Historic Coupeville. Numerous Native and Specialty Nurseries. Farmers Markets, Festivals, Art Tours, Restaurants abound from family to fancy....morecollapse

                               

                              Reviews

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                              • Absolutely Charming

                                Absolutely Charming

                                • Guest gayle & larry
                                • Date of stay 09/08/09
                                • Review Submitted 09/22/09
                                My husband and I loved our week at the Holmes Harbor cabin. We found it immaculate, comfortable and cozy with many artistic touches. The owner was accommodating and provided excellent communications before, during and after our stay. The cabin's location on nearly 2 acres features stunning views of the water and sunsets, plus a peaceful, private setting that's hard to replicate on Whidbey Island. We enjoyed fishing, beachcombing, Farmer's Markets, fresh salmon,halibut and crabcakes; homemade pies; and postcard scenery everywhere we went. I don't think you can beat the price/value and amenities of this very charming cabin.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                              • Warm, cozy, great dog friendly spot

                                Warm, cozy, great dog friendly spot

                                • Guest Sues
                                • Date of stay 03/24/13
                                • Review Submitted 04/14/13
                                My husband and I (and dog, Teddy) had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Julia was so generous with her time that we truly felt at home. The cottage is everything it says--quiet, warm, cozy and the view is wonderful. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness that Julia has put into stocking the kitchen. She seems to know what you fill probably forget to bring. The weather proved warm so we even got a chance to sit outside. We live in the woods so it was a treat to be able to have the expansive view of the water and the sunsets--wow! Best of all, Teddy was warmly greeted by Timber and Ketchum. It is great to have a place where Teddy can run and play with other dogs and be safe. So a big thank you to Julia and the boys. We have found a second home and will be back.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • Nice, quiet place to get away...

                                Nice, quiet place to get away...

                                • Guest A family of 4
                                • Date of stay 03/21/13
                                • Review Submitted 03/28/13
                                We enjoyed a very relaxing few days at this very cozy and quiet home. Great views of the harbor and nice amenities. A good place to get away from it all!

                                Recommended for: Pet owners.

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                              • Great place for a great weekend

                                Great place for a great weekend

                                • Guest Stephanie
                                • Date of stay 06/02/12
                                • Review Submitted 06/10/12
                                I stayed here for a long weekend with my pups. We all loved it! The house is very clean and the dogs had lots of outdoor space to romp. The sunsets were amazing to watch as we sat out on the porch, sipping wine and reading. It was a quiet area as well to watch the bunnies and eagles doing their thing. The owner, whose house is nearby, was very welcoming and gave great tips of where to go on the island - especially with dogs. We will definitely be back!!

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                              • Great place to stay

                                Great place to stay

                                • Guest happy camper
                                • Date of stay 05/11/12
                                • Review Submitted 05/20/12
                                We were looking for a place to lay back and relax. The cottage provided that and more. Super cozy, nicely decorated, new appliances including double door fridge, dishwasher, and washer and dryer. Short drive to great historic locations, great places to bike ride and walk the beach. We found reasonable places for great lunches, but always headed back to the super view at he cottage to barbeque dinner. Julia, the owner is a great host, low key and no hassles what so ever. The four legged owners, Ketchum and Timber, were a delight, welcoming and well behaved. A great place to stay, we'll be back.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • Completely enjoyed our stay!

                                Completely enjoyed our stay!

                                • Guest Veronica B.
                                • Date of stay 05/31/11
                                • Review Submitted 06/09/11
                                We were very pleasedwith this charming cottage set in a beautiful location. Everything was just as described and the entire process was very simple. We would definitely go back again.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • Anniversary Getaway!! Decadent.

                                Anniversary Getaway!! Decadent.

                                • Guest Christine
                                • Date of stay 06/04/11
                                • Review Submitted 06/06/11
                                This place is amazing! The pictures do NOT do it justice. It was more than we expected. We enjoyed evening sunsets on the deck and coffee in the morning on the deck as well. The view of the water is breathtaking. We brough our dog "Jake" he is a sheppard/dobi mix that is blind and he had so much room to roam in the home without running into things and the fenced side yard was PERFECT when we needed him to be safe outside. There were so many things we could have done around Whidbey but we found it most enjoyable just sitting on the deck staring out at the water, watching the bunnies in the yard and listening to all the birds. It is so quiet and peaceful, a much needed break from the city noise. We did venture to Maxwelton Beach with our dog and it was great! If you want a nice getaway that is close enough to get to but makes you feel a million miles away.... Rent this place! The owner Julia is amazing and so easy to deal with if you need anything. We give this an "A" for quaint escape, privacy and relaxation. A must see.

                                Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • Authentic Whidbey Cottage

                                Authentic Whidbey Cottage

                                • Guest Mary Ellen
                                • Date of stay 09/12/10
                                • Review Submitted 09/22/10
                                It was so nice to stay in a cottage that provided the peace one seeks on Whidbey Island. The mature trees, the unobstruced ocean view, and tucked-away setting combine to give you that highly desirable "old Whidbey" feeling. This authentic Whidbey cabin also has modern conviences. You have high speed internet and favorite TV channels, and you can run to the store in just minutes. This is also such a dog-friendly place! This cabin is a very comfortable place to vacation with your dog. This will undoubedly be appreciated by all dog owners who can't bear to leave their friends at home! I am so pleased to have found this gem of a vacation place on Whidbey Island. The owner, Julia Higgins, is a pleasure to work with. She is always directly available by phone. Our week-long stay was one of the best vacations we've had. I highly recommend it.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • What a relaxing and wonderful vacation!

                                What a relaxing and wonderful vacation!

                                • Guest Nancy
                                • Date of stay 07/26/10
                                • Review Submitted 08/05/10
                                For two 60+ couples, this was great. We were able to read, drink coffee, watch the sun rise. the sun set, count birds, and cruise around the island to find the best little hide-away tourist jaunts and stores, before coming back home to kick back. The next door doggie Cooper and his owner were so friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful and provided all and more than we had hoped for. The island has so much quaint kitch to catch if you can find it. . . home grown green eggs, Mukilteo Coffee, etc. . good luck! The views were beyond belief, the details of the home were extremely comfortable and all things considered this would be a first choice for us to return to. Thanks Julie for a wonderful stay!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                              • WONDERFUL CABIN

                                WONDERFUL CABIN

                                • Guest Redmond Duo
                                • Date of stay 07/23/10
                                • Review Submitted 07/27/10
                                My husband and I have rented a number of places on Whidbey throughout the years but this cabin really is a special place. Beautiful piece of property and a charming cabin with everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The owner is very easy to deal with and accomodating. I almost thought about not writing this review because I don't want alot of people booking this place which would create more competition to reserve this cabin in the future!!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                              Rental basis: Per property
                              Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
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                              Base Rate
                              2 night min stay
                              $145
                              $7105
                              Summer
                              Jul 1 - Aug 31
                              3 night min stay
                              $145

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                              Last updated: 05/20/2013
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                              Location

                              • Nearest Ferry: Clinton at 11 Miles
                              • Nearest Train: Everett at 20 Miles
                              • Nearest Beach: TOO MANY TO LIST Nearest 3 minutes at 1 Miles
                              • Nearest Barpub: Several Options at 1 Miles
                              • Nearest Golf: Useless Bay at 3 Miles
                              • Nearest Restaurant: Several OPTIONS 1 to 1.5 miles away at 1 Miles
                               

                              Owner info

                              Year Purchased: 2001

                              About the owner: HI, This property was my home for several years. When I bought the place it was uninhabitable. The house was in shambles. The grounds were over grown in places, or had otherwise never been used. Over the past 10 years, I with the help of 'friends' (most of whom still answer the phone when I call :) ) have made the property a unique slice on Holmes Harbor. Built originally in the 1940's - I have tried to maintain the unique character of the 'cabin' and have the grounds compliment it's size. I have combined native plant growth with fun areas for playing, relaxing and working - though I don't expect you to partake of the later. I strive to always have something blooming in the gardens - no matter the season.

                              Why the Owner Chose Holmes Harbor:
                              From the moment I drove in the driveway - after cutting back fist sized black berry to fit in the driveway....I knew the potential this property had. Great Eastern placement. Cooler, yet sunny in the mornings.... WHAT's more the afternoons and Evening SUNSETS will take your breath away....or give your heart a renewed sense of Peace. The house had a good layout, open and easy - she just needed some, well, a lot of TLC. With new everything from flooring, walls, insulation, appliances all the meaty stuff.... she's a gem. Added Benefits we're within 15 minutes to the ferry, and close to all that's 'happening' on Island.

                              The Unique Benefits at this House:
                              Great Location. QUIET Property. SUNSETS, Fun House whether you are 3, 30, 60, or 90 years old. Read my reviews. You'll find that some 3 NOW 4yr old's think the loft is the 'bomb' and the swing is fun. Most others are in the 30 - 60+ year range. AND my 90 year old guests like the ease of getting around, enjoying the deck. The house is well appointed. NOT your typical rental furnishings. Fun Art, added appointments. I try to keep things fresh, and make changes each year.


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                              • Primary: (406) 425-0443

                               

                              Photos

                              • Living and Dining Area, stairway to loft

                                Living and Dining Area, stairway to loft

                              • Sunset from Deck

                                Sunset from Deck

                              • Living Area, Fireplace & Loft

                                Living Area, Fireplace & Loft

                              • Kitchen view looking through to laundry/mudroom

                                Kitchen view looking through to laundry/mudroom

                              • Bedroom Queen Pillow Top

                                Bedroom Queen Pillow Top

                              • Garden

                                Garden

                              • Garden Path

                                Garden Path

                              • Springtime views from the deck

                                Springtime views from the deck

                              • View of beach house from driveway, with separate "Fido" area

                                View of beach house from driveway, with separate "Fido" area

                              • Dining Area Looking into TV Room

                                Dining Area Looking into TV Room

                              • Water View from one of the gardens

                                Water View from one of the gardens

                              • TV Room view out to Living area and loft

                                TV Room view out to Living area and loft

                              • "Fido" area, Horseshoe pits & Fruit trees

                                "Fido" area, Horseshoe pits & Fruit trees

                              • Seren"dip"ity Room*Holds a 66" clawfoot tub-take a garden soak.Fun and Private

                                Seren"dip"ity Room*Holds a 66" clawfoot tub-take a garden soak.Fun and Private

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                              $145 per night (USD)
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                              1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                              Sleeps 4


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