Lovely cottage, lovely view

Guest: lindag (seattle)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

I don't often write reviews but we had such a nice stay I was compelled .......it's a small, clean, cozy, cottage perfectly represented by the pictures. There were staples in the cupboards, but no other cluttery knickknacks except useful info for the island. This is a wonderful value with alot of charm, and very nice owners.

Owner response:Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We would love for you to comeback next year. So glad you had a nice stay.

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

Strategic Serenity

Guest: Nate the Great (Seattle WA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

The location was such a great place to jump off and explore the whole island. Quality of life, natural beauty, peaceful, historic great feel from all the locals. Enjoyed the property , deer, quail in the back yard, peaceful setting and every ammenity that one couldask for. Just loved it...in fact we want to move there !! Several great restuarants on the island, saw the Prowlers and f-18s from NAS Whidbey....Great experience, many thanks for shring this hidden gem...dont tell anyone!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Wonderful place to stay

Guest: Amber (Spirit Lake Idaho)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

This little cabin was a wonderful place to enjoy Whidbey Island. It sits out of town just far enough you feel relaxed and can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, waking up to deer right outside your bedroom window, but also close enough to walk to Coupville or a short drive to Oak Harbour. Just a few miles to the boat launch, it was a cozy place to come home to after a long day of fishing and has all the supplies to enjoy your catch on the bbq. The cabin is just as the Tacketts described and I cant wait to come back and enjoy more of the island sites. Be sure to try some of the Penn Cove Mussells served at the local restaurants they are Amazing!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Visit

Guest: WackieJ (Spring Creek, NV)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

We stayed at this cottage while visiting family for Christmas. It was perfect for our needs, comfortable, cozy, affordable, and conveniently close to town and the family that we were visiting. The photos depict the cottage exactly as is. The fact the bathroom is located off one of the bedrooms was a non-issue with us (two couples). With a little planning and communication everything went well. Love the view! Thank you. We had a wonderful visit with the family members that stayed at the cottage with us as well as the others we drove up to share the holiday with. Happy 2011!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Love this Cottage!

Guest: Kiersten (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

I loved my stay at Penn Cove Cottage! I stayed for a week during the beautiful fall season with the leaves turning and the cool fall weather. The fireplace was the best part...all I had to do was turn on the thermostat and had an instant, warm and cozy fire. Jack and Mary Tackett were wonderful! They answered all my questions prior to my visit and made me feel so welcome. The cottage was very clean and I so appreciated all the all the nice touches the Tackett's provided that made the cottage feel like home. The picture window facing Penn Cove offered amazing views and the setting was idyllic. The location was perfect for day trips to Port Townsend, the Olympic National Forest, Deception Pass and Bellingham. On the island I enjoyed Greenbank Farms wine tasting room, cheese shop and the Whidbey Pie shop. Knead and Feed in Coupeville had great soup and a great location on the waterfront. Whidbey Island Vineyard was lovely and had amazingly good wines! All the state parks were fantastic and had great hiking trails. I hope to come back again and again to stay at the Penn Cove cottage.

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Guest: cynthia storms (vashon, wa)
Date of Stay: 09/30/09 Review Submitted: 09/30/09

The cottage was wonderful! Its close to town and other things.The view was nice also! My son loved to take the trails and go down by the beach!We even checked out Fort Casey and the lighthouse! It was a nice getaway.. Even if it was only for the weekend! We do have to make another trip.

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Guest: Barbara H. (Buchanan Dam, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

Cottage is great; a beautiful view from inside and the cozy deck. We were very happy with all amenities provided - plenty of linens, well equipped kitchen, good beds and great sleeping in the quiet woods across from the ocean. They are actually farming mussels in the cove! I definitely recommend the cottage to potential renters, but I don't want to tell too many people so it will be available for us next year!

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Guest: Flor1 (Mill Creek, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/09 Review Submitted: 09/06/09

We stayed on August 13-16 and had a great time at the cottage. Great view of the cove and great sunsets, deers peacefully grazing on the yard by the living room window. Having high speed internet was also a great plus!

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Guest: Jim Brown (Grand Prairie, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

I spent six days at this cottage for a wedding to attend. The owners were very attentive to my needs, from reservations and payment to my arrival, they were very flexible. The cottage is absolutely charming, with an old-island feel. Linens and appliances are in excellent condition and the property is very clean and well-kept. This little house is very quiet and has a great view of the bay from the living room. I would absolutely stay here again without reservation. It made my trip back home to WA the best I have had in many years. Highly recommended!

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Guest: David & Becky Hollingsworth (-)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/01/09

We had a pleasant stay the first week of August. It is a very clean and cozy cottage with a view of the cove. Great location to reach each end of the island. Very quiet.

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