Reviews for Greenbank Vacation Rental - VRBO 217293ha - 6 BR Whidbey Island Estate in WA, Whidbey's Finest Luxury Beachfront Compound- No-Bank Sandy Westside Beach

Team Retreat - StrataCore

Guest Laura - StrataCore
Date of stay 10/12/12
Review Submitted 10/16/12

We have stayed at the Whidbey Beachfront property 2 years in a row for our annual team retreat. We love the location and the house is very comfortable with everything you could need. There are plenty of beds for everyone and the kitchen is great for large groups. The WIFI is useful for the working portion of our retreat. The hot tub, pool, beachfront and fire pit are nice for the non-working portion of our stay. Nancy is very helpful in making arrangements and giving all the information you need for your stay on the island. We will definitely be back next year.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Great place for special gathering

Guest Dan B.
Date of stay 09/21/12
Review Submitted 09/30/12

We came here with a ten friends and family for a special gathering and we all just loved the place! It's so accommodating--and spectacular! Everyone could be together or easily find a quiet corner or beach for solitude. Steam shower was a particularly nice and unusual amenity. We love Whidbey Island and this place!

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Perfect for multi-generation reunion

Guest M&K
Date of stay 08/03/12
Review Submitted 08/28/12

Our three generation family gathering was held at Whidbey Beachfront compound this month and everyone had a ball. There was plenty of room in the main house and grandma and grandpa claimed the beach cottage. Having the extra cottage bedroom for overflow was helpful. It was unseasonably warm the first part of the stay and the grandchildren made good use of the pool and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. All twelve of us eat dinner outside every night, enjoying the view. With the pool, beach and the state park a short walk away, we had everything we need to make memories. It was a great week.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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An really incredible property

Guest KLam
Date of stay 02/08/12
Review Submitted 02/15/12

We rented this place for a CEO type retreat and it was nothing short of incredible. Working with the property owners before, during and after the stay was a breeze and our questions were always promptly answered. The accommodations were very modern, extremely well-kept and very clean. In some ways we felt like the pictures of the property displayed didn't do it enough justice -- once you get there you will know what I mean. After our stay, many of the execs themselves are considering renting the property for their own family get-togethers. I highly recommend this for business retreats, romantic get-aways, R&R trips, adventure seekers and family outings. Once again, incredible property!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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We'll Be Back Next Year!

Guest Jean M. W.
Date of stay 10/14/11
Review Submitted 10/18/11

My Bunco group absolutely raved about spending two Autumn nights at this exquisite property! We are an older group and even though we didn't make it down to the sandy beach, the views of the water, mountains, ships, boats and wildlife from the main house and deck, Eagle's Nest and Beach Front Cabin are to die for! The main floor includes a bathroom, with view windows from every other room consisting of a living room with an HD TV, dining room with a spacious table (sits up to 12) and roomy kitchen (with an island) which all makes for a homey atmosphere! Impressed with the spacious refrigerator, two dishwashers, a separate freezer which kept us current with ice; the pantry and cupboards have every pan and utensil you'll ever need. The linens and mattresses were heavenly. All bedrooms are downstairs in the main house.The owner is a wonderful person to deal with and made it so easy! I stayed in the Eagle's Nest with my sister and we were very happy there. The view was great, it was quiet and the mattress and linens were so comfortable. No trouble falling asleep, at all. We had a wonderful visit and we all want to return for our annual Bunco weekend next year. Hopefully in the warmer weather! Thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful vacation spot for multi-family group

Guest Hilary
Date of stay 02/17/11
Review Submitted 05/24/11

We had a superb time - wonderful winter or summer vacation spot. Our PEPS group traveled from Seattle and had a great time cooking, laughing, roasting marshmallows, beachcombing -- and in February! Great for toddlers and their parents. The property is beautiful, spacious and we loved the cook's kitchen. We've rented many houses for getaways with our group, and this one is by far our favorite. The main house can easily sleep 3 families, and the other two cabins are close by, so everyone feels together, but not too together. Lovely beach and fire pit too.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you so much for coming! We look forward to having you again! - Nancy

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Fabulous Birthday Getaway

Guest Lauren
Date of stay 01/21/11
Review Submitted 02/02/11

We spent 4 nights in January 2011 and loved every minute. There were 8 - 10 of us and the cabins and main house provided privacy but allowed conviviality. Much time was spent around the large dining table eating, laughing, playing games. There was plenty of space for us to all watch movies together in the living room as well as cook together in the glorious kitchen. The beach and the view are the main attraction and they didn't disappoint. We hiked to the State Park, and, from the ginormous deck, watched seals play, eagles soar, bats whiz by. Listened to frogs and owls. Saw more stars than we can from the city. It was magical. We will definitely be renting again!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Best of the best!

Guest grateful guest
Date of stay 12/29/10
Review Submitted 11/29/11

Following an epic health event in our family several years ago, we started a tradition of ending and beginning the years with a family gathering in celebration of our blessed lives. After choosing different beachfront destinations on many of the islands in Puget Sound, we came upon this piece of paradise. We have been grateful guests of this property 4 times I beleive and it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful retreats you will ever find so close to home. We rented pre-remodel and loved everything about it. Then the remodel occurred and we were smitten!! It was possible for it to be even better! The owners have an amazing attention to detail and have thought of everything. We would love to rent in the summer and take advantage of the pool and swimming!! We also want to come back to see the total finished remodel. Sorry we didn't book early enough this year to be ending 2011 and beginning 2012 in this most luxurious of vacation destinations. You won't be disappointed in the least in any aspect of this home. It's like having your own compound. The wonderful thing about it is that you won't feel as though you are renting...you will feel as though you've come home...( with upgrades! )

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words! We would love to have you back again soon. All the best wishes to you and your family for the coming year. Nancy and Al

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Terrific getaway

Guest sue
Date of stay 10/07/10
Review Submitted 10/19/10

House, or should I say houses, provided all the amenities.....understated and comfortable elegance. Obviously the owners have put a great deal of thought into making this a welcoming place to celebrate nature

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

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Memorial Day Weekend Get Away

Guest claud4470
Date of stay 05/28/10
Review Submitted 06/01/10

Our family had a wonderful time at this amazing home! We had a number of kids with us who absolutely LOVED the beach and having the lower beach cabin was perfect so they had somewhere to hang out and the adults could have some "quiet time"!! The views are gorgeous, the house is beautiful, plenty of space for everyone, wonderful updates to the home throughout. The hot tub was awesome...only wish it was warm enough to enjoy the pool! We'll definitely be back!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Amazing place!

Guest LeslieL
Date of stay 07/31/09
Review Submitted 08/11/09

The website is absolutely an accurate reflection of how beautiful this place it. The Beach cabin is a wonderful choice if you want a private cottage with privacy. The master bedroom is magnificent. The views from the deck can't be beat. It is a great place for a family reunion and there are so many things to do on the Island. Make sure you eat a meal at the Oystercatcher in Coupeville.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Paradise Found

Guest SA L
Date of stay 04/24/09
Review Submitted 05/04/09

Five women looked for a place to celebrate the 70th milestone for one of their group. They rented the beachfront cabin at Whidbey Island and found a place remarkably suited to their needs. Spacious, open common rooms meant the group could sit, eat, talk in various locales comfortably. Private bedrooms and the beach cabin gave each the solitude and private moments they desired. The beach welcomed us to stride energetically or dawdle mindlessly, and provided surprising treasures - the wooden teepee on the beach, and stones shaped like Mickey's head. The kitchen, well equipped and laid out, became a creative space and served us well. We left with regret, but carried away with us memories of bocce on the lawn; rabbits munching steadily while dogs careened around the beach; deer welcoming us as we drove down the trail to the house and again on our way out; and a truly wonderful venue in which to celebrate one of life's important moments.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/01/09
Review Submitted 02/21/09

What a great week! We have just returned from a family reunion - and what a success that all 4 sets of families loved the place I chose! I had stayed at the "complex" 4 yr ago before the remodel -- and what a difference the upgrades made. Each family had their own private place to sleep, we all loved being on the beach, with a hottub for relaxation after a chilly morning by the water. Even the young kids adored the sunsets from the deck. We recommend this place highly, with the additional bonus that Nancy was so helpful with any question we asked. Enjoy your trip....

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A wonderful corporate planning retreat

Guest William Furlong Contact
Date of stay 01/29/09
Review Submitted 02/03/09

I run a technology company in Seattle and wanted to get our management team together to discuss our plans for the year ahead. We chose this home because it was close enough to Seattle to easily get to, but far enough to feel like we got away from the office. The house was a perfect choice! There were enough beds for eight of us to sleep comfortably with a few beds to spare. The living room, where we did our planning, had sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. We didn't save enough time to take full advantage of all the home had to offer -- hot tub, private beach, steam room, fire pit, big flat panel TV, pool and more. The decor hits that sweet-spot (at least for me) of modern yet traditional; Asian yet western; stylish but comfortable. The attention to detail in the place was very impressive. Little things like dimmers on the lights, heated floors in bathrooms and so on. And the home was stocked with everything we needed. Towels, linens, basic toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.) so you didn't have to worry that someone on the team was going to need something that expected would be there but wasn't. The owners even put in wireless Internet just because we needed it. This is clearly a home owned by people proud of what they've built, who want to share and want their guests to have a wonderful time. Thanks for making it a memorable offsite meeting. I think my family may well be back sometime for a visit that is all about enjoying what the place has to offer without the distractions of business :-)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/30/08
Review Submitted 09/30/08

I went searching online for a beach house on Whidbey Island where my brothers and I could gather with our families to celebrate our mom's 80th birthday. When I stumbled on Nancy and Al's place, it looked ideal: right on the beach, with lawn, a fire pit and a pool--and two cabins in addition to the main house: perfect for kids and various family constellations. Well, I'm now my family's hero for having found this place...and I quote (when I asked on my way up how the place was), "You just won't believe this place!” No one could get over how special the place was; the pictures on the website don't do it justice. The house, a portion of which was just remodeled, has some stunning features (check out the master bedroom and bath with steam/double-headed shower). We lacked for absolutely nothing in the kitchen, every convenience was there. Nancy and Al managed to furnish the house and both cabins in a way that made us feel warm and at home, at ease with kids there, and at the same time completely pampered. And there is a close to 180 degree view of the water--we almost lived out on the deck… when we weren't on the beach or in the pool or playing highly competitive games of croquet on the lawn. We enjoyed 4 days of September's perfect Indian Summer weather and some of us never once got in the car. Magic, having all of us gathered for dinner at the big table on the deck as the sun set. So many great conversations, so much fun, such a happy time in a gorgeous setting. Everyone wants to make it an annual event. Our mom loved every minute and we are so grateful. Thank you, Nancy and Al!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/01/08
Review Submitted 09/29/08

I went searching online for a beach house on Whidbey Island where my brothers and I could gather with our families to celebrate our mom's 80th birthday. When I stumbled on Nancy and Al's place, it looked ideal: right on the beach, with lawn, a fire pit and a pool--and two cabins in addition to the main house: perfect for kids and various family constellations. Well, I'm now my family's hero for having found this place...and I quote (when I asked on my way up how the place was), "You just won't believe this place!” No one could get over how special the place was; the pictures on the website don't do it justice. The house, a portion of which was just remodeled, has some stunning features (check out the master bedroom and bath with steam/double-headed shower). We lacked for absolutely nothing in the kitchen, every convenience was there. Nancy and Al managed to furnish the house and both cabins in a way that made us feel warm and at home, at ease with kids there, and at the same time completely pampered. And there is a close to 180 degree view of the water--we almost lived out on the deck… when we weren't on the beach or in the pool or playing highly competitive games of croquet on the lawn. We enjoyed 4 days of September's perfect Indian Summer weather and some of us never once got in the car. Magic, having all of us gathered for dinner at the big table on the deck as the sun set. So many great conversations, so much fun, such a happy time in a gorgeous setting. Everyone wants to make it an annual event. Our mom loved every minute and we are so grateful. Thank you, Nancy and Al!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/01/08
Review Submitted 08/31/08

We just spent a wonderful week on Whidbey with friends and family (including some small children) and can't say enough about the property. The newly remodeled bedrooms/bathrooms in the main house were fantastic. My husband and I stayed in the master bedroom - the views were incredible and the bathroom was lovely (huge tub and spacious shower with two shower heads). We all had tons of fun playing in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub and eating meals on the deck of the main house, which, again, has spectacular views (the "railing" is made of glass, which means the view is almost completely unobstructed). Given that we had family visiting as well, it was so nice to have the privacy afforded by the two cabins. Everyone felt that there was plenty of comfortable space to gather as well as plenty of privacy. I'm hoping we can visit again soon!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/21/08

Comment Text: We spent our week vacation together at your beautiful home and had a great time. We usually travel to the Oregon Coast because everyone loves the water but everyone's lives have become so busy we needed to choose a place closer to home. I couldn't believe when I found your place. Then again couldn't believe it was so perfect for our needs. Everyone had something to make them happy. The sleeping arrangements for big families and privacy was perfect. The small cabin snuggled in between the house and large cabin was perfect for teenagers. We fished, swam, and had meals together. The kids built a fort on the beach and sandcastles. I enjoyed just relaxing and watching everyone have a great time. The sunsets and view from the deck and master suite were fantastic. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful home with all of us. We definitely plan on returning next year.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/07/08

We spent our week vacation together at your beautiful home and had a great time. We usually travel to the Oregon Coast because everyone loves the water but everyon's lives have become so busy we needed to choose a place closer to home. I couldn't believe when I found your place. Then again couldn't believe it was so perfect for our needs. Everyone had something to make them happy. The sleeping arrangements for big families and privacy was perfect. The small cabin snuggled in between the house and large cabin was perfect for teenagers. We fished, swam, and had meals together. The kids built a fort on the beach and sandcastles. I enjoyed just relaxing and watching everyone have a great time. The sunsets and view from the deck and master suite were fantastic. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful home with all of us. We definitely plan on returning next year.

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Guest Ashley Smith
Date of stay 01/01/07
Review Submitted 01/26/07

My senior class went th Nancy's beachfront house for our senior trip and absolutely had the time of our life. waking up to The sound of the ocean hitting the beach and the seclusion of the houses. We left with Many memories and enjoyed our time there.

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Guest Kahle party
Date of stay 11/10/06
Review Submitted 11/09/06

Our knitting group came for a WONDERFUL weekend of knitting, gabbing, eating, walking, and just enjoying each other's company! We had two unexpected visitors- a bird flew in and a gecko walked in. Since they did not know how to knit they left quickly. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! We loved our weekend here and look forward to returning. ** Thank you for sharing a great view, waves, wind, and mountains. It was a perfect place for our Knitzvah Knitting Retreat. ** I had a great time in our beautiful house w/my fabulous friends. Sleeping in the Eagle's Nest was a true treat! Can't wait to return! Best, Ruth, Maggie, Rita, Carol, Sis, Dee, and Barbara

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Guest Regan family
Date of stay 10/24/06
Review Submitted 10/23/06

What a wonderful surprise for our 60th birthday! All were here from tiny Morgan to we aging parental units- the food was amazing, the wines splendid, the laughter constant, small kindnesses abounded, siblings sitting up late under a starry sky catching up w/each other's lives, cousins all tumbling like puppies and sleeping all warm and slightly sandy, firepit flames highlighting each happy face- reluctant good nights as we peel off to our various cozy nests of duvets and soft pillows. Daughters and daughters-in-love sneaking back to main house for just an edge of b'day cake, patient uncles being used a jungle gyms- beach exploring creating new "rivers" to the sound- And oh the sunset- splendiferous indeed- container ships slipping sliently thru the fog and emerging to gie small boys a delighted peek a boo. All this and more in this enchanted place- the perfect setting and your gracious home(s) provided the most wonderful backdrop to a fabulous family frolic. We shall return! P.S. We sure needed the extra day to recover from all that fun. C. Regan and co.

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Guest Olson Conrad family
Date of stay 09/21/06
Review Submitted 09/20/06

The Olsen, Conrads, Polellos, Panoths were here and enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the fresh air, and good food and lodging. Don't want to leave!

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Guest Hooper family
Date of stay 09/15/06
Review Submitted 09/14/06

Bill, Judy, Britta, David, Sierra, Darius, Jared, Marena Nathan, Danny, Kyrie, Nate, Nigel, and Dylan enjoyed a family filled, game battled, hot tub splashing, story told, laughter filled, beachcombing, 1000 piece puzzle completing, pancake eating, birthday celebrating, ocean crashing and dreaming, Coupeville side-tripping, city shedding weekend.

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Guest Studley, Fleshmans, Henrixes
Date of stay 09/04/06
Review Submitted 09/03/06

We thoroughly enjoyed your famtastically appointed "compound" for our family gathering. 3 generations came from such exotic locales as Mt. Vernon, Bellingham, Cleveland OH, and Atlanta. Your "homes" offered something for every member of our family- 2 infants, a one year old, 2 four year olds, the parents and grandparents... From the wide variety of books of the shelves (not 1 but two copies of Ho Chi Min and the Tufts yearbook where we knew someone!) to the baby toys and even bath toys- every detail had been thought of! The highlights included midnight kayaking, marshmallow roasts (introducing Reese's peanut butter cups as a key ingredient!) and mud wrestling for the daddies. And of course wine, beer, vodka tonics, and fabulous food! Thank you so much. Mark, Diane, Donna, Matt, Holly, Josie...

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Guest Sue Gallaway
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 09/04/06

Just a quick note to tell you how much we loved it! It was the perfect place for our families to share some togetherness in a beautiful, peaceful, and fun setting. The pool was a big hit, as was the fire pit. Children and adults were fabulously accommodated. There really is something for everyone there. Thank you for sharing this magical place!

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Guest elisa_HAC62975
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 09/03/06

We had a large party of friends go in and split the cost of the house plus the cabins. we used the pool, the hot tub, the beach, everything. we had the best time. very kid friendly. i definately want to make it an annual trip. anyone who chooses this for a getaway, its worth the money.

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Guest Nebel family
Date of stay 08/11/06
Review Submitted 08/10/06

Best 40th birthday party EVER! And a magnificant location to have it! I have the best wife, baby, and crew of friends a man could hope for! Tim Nebel

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Guest Solberg family
Date of stay 07/28/06
Review Submitted 07/27/06

Thank you for the use of your fabulous compound. Three generations of our family and numerous friends enjoyed our stay tremendously. What a great location and facility. The kids loved playing on the beach and pool and appreciated all the toys and games. Loved the little cottage in the middle and beach and pool delights! We hope to come back again. (NR: have rebooked for summer 2007)

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Guest Clark-Zantzen clan
Date of stay 06/10/06
Review Submitted 06/09/06

Enjoyed; hikes, boats, family time, BBQs, and your fantastic CD collection. In short, we thoroughly enjoyed everything. Thanks, Ralph, Dorothy, Jennifer, Brett

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Guest Tacoma Wheelmans Bicycle Club
Date of stay 04/27/06
Review Submitted 04/26/06

The Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club had a great time at your gorgeous cabins. We bicycled to Langley and Coupeville on the backroad, shopped, talked, read, played Scrabble, and enjoyed watching the passing ships. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay here and your support of the Bicycle Alliance. It has been a memorable trip for all of us.

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Guest The Bowles, Fauberts, and Dobbins
Date of stay 04/14/06
Review Submitted 04/13/06

We had a wonderful time enjoying a family reunion over Easter. Family arrived from Vancouver BC and Reno, NV and despite the stormy weather we managed to have a fabulous time. The property is gorgeous- perfect for a family get together.

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Guest The Weaver family
Date of stay 04/07/06
Review Submitted 04/06/06

The Weaver family of Seattle area celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bill and Ruth with their 3 children, 7 grandchildren (all here)- great family time- great food, great memories. Thank God for families! Age 80 down to one year. This place lended itself well to such a group! 14 people- variable age groups. Thank you for such accommodations as these!

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Guest The Wayne family
Date of stay 03/10/06
Review Submitted 03/09/06

Although our stay was brief, the casual atmosphere and beautiful scenery made our vacation one to anticipate again. 3 sunny clear days added to the enjoyment The hottub was great, as were hiking Deception Bridge area and the town of Langley. Thanks Nancy, your home is wonderful.

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Guest Linda Stanley
Date of stay 01/02/06
Review Submitted 01/01/06

Our second trip to Nancy and Al's beach home. Wonderful changes since we were here in 2003! This year we enjoyed a frightening but exciting wind storm- beachfire and dinner in the shelter by candlelight. What a fun space to both relax and play with the family. The four of us adults and two children have loved the getaway- the games, great woodstove, good company and exciting weather have all been delightful. We'd love to come again when we can just rent the house or bring more people to fill up the spaces!

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Guest Dick and Berta Parker
Date of stay 09/25/05
Review Submitted 09/24/05

How fast time flies when you are having fun. We all did our thing- exploring- everybody loved the beach. We advirmed the driftwood- Huge! Would have looked great in our frontyard in dry New Mexico! Went for a long hike in your beautiful forests, so different from back home. Speaking about home, what a great place to stay. There was not one thing missing. The first days we fumbled around, now it's time to go. Hard to let go of the view and the sunsets and the comraderie of the family. (Another family member: "We can only echo waht Berta describes. This place and the area are indeed idyllic. We wish we had more time for exploration. But we'll be back! Many thanks for your hospitality. Great family reunion!" - Margo and Daytone Thorne)

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Guest Jennifer Liser
Date of stay 08/25/05
Review Submitted 08/24/05

I got all I hoped for and more from the week at the beach. A time to watch cousins from two continents play in the sand. A chance to drink coffee in the sun with seldom seen brother and sister. Sweet dreams at night to the sound of waves.

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Guest Peter Patrick and Michelle Paul
Date of stay 08/25/05
Review Submitted 08/24/05

Beautiful country here- a very nice house but best of all was the water, the beach, sunsets, sea lions and porpoises, and skimming stones, bright fog at dawn and deep colors thinning out at dusk. It reminds us of Moray Firth where we visited a few weeks ago (only it was warmer here with better weather!) I also really enjoyed your tastes in books, music (Dineson, Jarrett, Kronos, etc) and pictures. It would be lovely to return sometime!

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Guest Wedemeyer
Date of stay 08/19/05
Review Submitted 08/18/05

Thank you Nancy and family for a beautiful home on Whidbey Island. Our parent's 50th anniversary party weeklong vacation was wonderful. The view is spectacular! Aloha from Hawaii- we hope to return again someday! PS. (ed: in kid font): This is a wonderful place to stay!

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Guest Conroy/Biather
Date of stay 08/15/05
Review Submitted 08/14/05

The Conroy/Baiter/Beeaker reunion was a huge success at this wonderful home. I think we took full advnatage of every square inch of this beautiful property. Our favorite was the beach and firepit where we gathered nightly for seafood dinners, a bonfire, ship watching, and meteor showers. The kids had a great time running, sand castle building, fishing, and swimming. Finally, the mountains, ocean and forest were spectacular. Thank you!

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Guest leora
Date of stay 08/01/05
Review Submitted 08/23/05

Nancy! Thank you again for having a lovely place. I know I was a hurting unit because of my foot, but my family had a great time. We did forget my son's walkie talkie and my coffee cup there. They were birthday gifts, because we both have the same birthday july 28th. Thank you again,

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Guest Rittenhouse Clan
Date of stay 05/30/05
Review Submitted 05/29/05

A perfect getaway. This family has 7 kids plus spouses and 4 grandkids. Our family is spread out everywhere from Pensacola FL to Hayama, Japan so it is a rare occasion that we all get together. We hiked, went to Pt. Townsend, Deception Pass, and Seattle. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful place to spend a week. With many thanks,

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Guest Monica and Trevor H. and family
Date of stay 05/19/05
Review Submitted 05/18/05

Our annual (sometimes semi-annual)family gathering was so much fun at your incredible property. The volleyball, firepit, and hot tub were a hit with everyone! We saw a lot of wildlife, cruiseships, submarines, and barges aplenty! God blessed us with beautiful weather and an even more beautiful family... Thank you for letting us share each others company in your incredible houses. Lots of great music, lots of laughs, and even a few tears (good ones!) Hope to make it back next year for another amazing weekend. We all enjoyed oursleves and were able to relax and enjoy the true blessings the Lord intended for us. Thank you so much and blessings to you and yours as well!

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Guest McCloskey family
Date of stay 05/12/05
Review Submitted 05/11/05

A beautiful spot for a family gathering- the "McCloskey's" travaelled from Vanciouver and New Hampshire to enjoy Whidbey Island. A cool and rainy stretch of weather didn't discourage us from appreciating this delightful place and cathcing up with each other. Deer on the beach, birds everywhere, rabbits at every turn, and views that are spectacular. We did manage one delightful sunset, but the beauty of this spot shines through no matter the weather. Great day trips to Langley, Coupeville and Port Townsend. The ladies loved shopping! This is a special little gem that we all felt fortunate to have to ourselves. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us!

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Guest Mary Keith
Date of stay 05/06/05
Review Submitted 05/05/05

We always have such a relaxing time. And we never see the kids! Great beach fun! Thanks Bunches!

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Guest Nancy Workman and family
Date of stay 05/01/05
Review Submitted 04/30/05

The Johnson Family reunion was a smashing success at this beautiful location! Four generations enjoyed a relaxing 3 day weekend. We saw eagles, a whale (some of us) and beautiful scenery. The weather was perfect, the food delicious and the fellowship fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful place with us. We loved it!

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Guest Ann Sauer
Date of stay 04/11/05
Review Submitted 04/10/05

Dear Nancy - Our group of 7 women loved our long weekend getaway on the west side of Whidbey. We are so happy to have found such a welcoming and peaceful hideaway so close to civilization. Thank you for sharing it with us. Highlights from our weekend include: - watching adult and juvenile eagles soaring over the cliffs - admiring a large variety of ducks and seabirds that played in the surf - walking along the beach searching for the perfect rock or getting squirted by clams - gazing at the magnificent Olympics as they played hide-n-seek with the clouds - sitting in the hot tub and watching the stars - sleeping in absolute peace and quiet in warm and cozy beds - sitting around your large dining room table knitting, beading, scrapbooking and sharing meals with friends - walking through the lovely Meerkeek rhododendron gardens - hiking on the short but breathtakingly scenic trails thru South Whidbey State Park Thank you so much! - Ann S., Ann W., Barb, Beth, Peggy, Robin & Wendy

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Guest Marianne DeMarco
Date of stay 03/15/05
Review Submitted 03/14/05

It was a perfect weekend! The weather couldn't have been nicer; hard to believe that it was February with the daffodils up and the sun shining. Everything was great and I want to thank you so much. (NR: deleted info about lost item and microwave operation) Anyway, many thanks--it was just a magic 3 days. Your home is beautiful. Marianne DeMarco

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Guest Joyce and Dean Wheeler
Date of stay 02/15/05
Review Submitted 02/14/05

The following are comments from our guest book at the house... "Dear Al and Nancy, Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place with us. It was really perfect for our annual winter getaway. Our group is 5 couples who "getaway" at the beginning of each year without our kids or he stresses of daily life. We really enjoyed being able to cook-in (in fact the men did the cooking!) Joel made halibut tacos and oyster and breakfast Sat morn. Kap made honey nut fried cheicken and succotash saturday night- we played games, visited and laghed all weekend- it was great! We decided you should have some guest books so people could share their experiences with you. Hope these cute books will give you a start. Thank you again!

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Guest Jane Such
Date of stay 12/07/04
Review Submitted 12/06/04

"...we enjoyed our holiday very much. The weather held until just as we were leaving, we had beautiful views of the mountains morning and evening, and had a great time with our family in your very comfortable house. I think it is perfect for sizeable family gatherings and the beach and views are really wonderful."

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