Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautiful Setting!

Guest: Alaskan Family (Fairbanks, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

We were on Whidbey for our son's wedding and rented both houses for family members. What a treat! It is centrally located, so was easy to get to both the church and the reception location. Pat and Lee reserved the private beach the night before so we had the rehearsal dinner there. Lovely setting and beautiful views and absolutely wonderful hospitality. Pat and Lee were there to greet us when we arrived, asked us if there was anything we needed but then gave us our privacy. The houses are roomy and comfortable and came with everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return to the area for a more relaxing stay. We'll be sure to check out Enchanted Eagle again if we do.

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

A Wonderful Stay!

Guest: Julie Mc. & Family (7)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

We had such a wonderful stay here at Enchanted Eagle! The homes are beautiful and so thoughtfully laid out, decorated and stocked. It is so nice to have Pat show us around! We really feel like we're staying in her home! Thank you for a wonderful stay! (from comments written in Guest Book)

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Spectacular!

Guest: Julie & Jeff H., W.Linn, OR
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

Dear Pat & Lee - Thank you for sharing your wonderful home. Everything was so clean and lovely! The view is spectacular and the setting serene. We wished we could have extended our trip to enjoy the surroundings... Our little family of 8 enjoyed your great 'Eagle's View!" Thanks again! (from comments written in Guest Book)

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Sleepless Near Seattle

Guest: Family Wedding (Glennallen, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

While this house and location were very beautiful, our family of 8 was uncomfortable in this home. It is advertised as sleeping 10, however even 8 people are stretching the accommodations too thin. The loft is unsuitable for 2 couples, as it has no bath, no wall to separate it from the living room, no mirror, no curtains or shade to block the sunlight from the floor to ceiling windows and living room lights, and the beds are quite close together. The two bathrooms in the house are downstairs right next to each other, and are so small there isn't even room for a toilet paper holder in the master bath! The owner called and came by several times to locate and remove kitchen utensils for another rental, interrupting our last minute preparations for a family wedding, adding to the stress of trying to juggle getting people dressed with no mirrors in any of the bedrooms and only 2 small bathrooms! White towels, white couches, black sinks and counters that water spot easily added to the stress and burden of keeping the home clean. The renters are expected to do extensive cleaning, the checkout procedure is absurdly extensive for the high price charged for the rental. In summary, this a beautiful home that would be suitable for a maximum of 4 guests with no children.

Owner response:We have enjoyed numerous groups and families of up to 10 guests with children of all ages, all of whom have commented on being very comfortable in our homes and pleased with every aspect. We chose to not install curtains on the view windows so the view of the Harbor and mountains could be enjoyed which everyone has previously been delighted with, as evidenced by both verbal and written comments in our Guest Book. At night, chandelier lighting can be turned off and table lamps lit in the Great Room which cannot be seen from the Loft. The home comfortably sleeps 8 guests in 3 queen beds and 2 twins, with an option for 2 extra guests on 3x6 foot foldout beds. The Master Suite has a full length mirror, and both standard size bathrooms have 3x3 foot mirrors above the sink vanities. There is now a TP holder in both bathrooms. The 20x13 foot Loft with a gorgeous view of the Harbor has 2 queen beds with bedside tables beside and between the beds and 2 bureaus with small mirrors and where we have recently installed an optional curtain between the beds and a full length mirror. Going through the home upon their arrival, from all comments these guests seemed very pleased, with no concerns or needs voiced during their stay. We always emphasize that if guests need anything at all or have any questions, to let us know and we will do all we can to meet their needs. We are always available and willing to please, and if guests will simply communicate their needs, we can normally provide what they desire. A 15 second phone call was made about utensils that were left behind which the owner picked up on the porch without even knocking at the door so as to not disturb them. Another day the owner simply dropped by and asked if they would like to have the deck chairs set out for them after the rain, briefly offering personal service, and answered some questions. We strive to be unobtrusive, but also try to do what we can to help make our guests stay as pleasant and carefree as possible. Our easy checkout procedure simply consists of leaving the home in a reasonably tidy condition with the dishwasher started, which our renters are familiarized with when the home is reserved. We will continue to strive to make the Enchanted Eagle homes an enjoyable, highly desirable destination place where guests can experience their special occasions and vacation getaways in one of the most beautiful settings on Whidbey Island.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

One of the BEST Vacation Rentals!

Guest: Arjun, Vani & Family
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

We had a wonderful time at Whidbey's Enchanted Eagle, which is easily one of the best vacation rentals we have stayed at! The house is very tastefully decorated - all the appliances were new... Thanks Pat & Lee for the attention to detail and for caring for your guests! We hope to be back again! (from comments written in Guest Book)

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Loved the house!

Guest: Ron & Mary W., Chatham, MA
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

Pat - Thanks for the great time! Our family loved the house! It was warm, comforting and perfect for family fun. We saw an eagle and collected a dozen sand dollars! We'd love to come back again! (from comments written in Guest Book)

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"Perfect!"

Guest: Linda & Paul P., Boca Raton, FL
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

Thank you so much for giving us a "Home away from Home" for our family vacation! Everything is so perfect here with the great view, beach area and cozy furnishings! We will certainly come back for our next "Whidbey get-together!" (from comments written in guest book)

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Guest: Ginger S. & Family - 1 week Reunion
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

What a great place for a family reunion! We rented both houses - the Enchanted Eagle and Raven's Nest, and had lots of picnics outdoors and we loved the beach and everything here. You have a great, beautiful place: The art and plants and the deck for sunning, and the landscaping - Everything was perfect. Thanks and best wishes. We'll definitely return again.

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Guest: Ellen H. & Family
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

The Enchanted Eagle was wonderful! It was so restful and relaxing here - and we loved spending time on the great deck with the spectacular view! Thank you so much for having such an incredible place! So Classy!

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Guest: K. & T. S. Family
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

"What a lovely home! It's very warm and inviting! We have enjoyed our stay very much! Although we only were able to stay a couple of days, it has felt like a couple of weeks! Praise God for respite & refuge! It has been a delight to be here at Raven's Nest!

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Guest: Gail L., Susanna, et al - Seattle, WA, AZ....
Date of Stay: 08/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

What a loving and lovely setting for our fabulous 'Real Speaking' (seminar) Retreat! The artwork (at Raven's Nest) is amazing! Thank you!

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Guest: The K. F. Family
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

It was truly a pleasure to stay in your lovely home. Although our visit was too short, we made sure to spend as much time as we could on the sun-drenched deck watching the sun set and the stars appear in a clear sky at night. Thank you so much! We'll be sure to come back!

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Guest: L & D
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

"I travelled all the way from Austraila to visit and had the most wonderful stay at Raven's Nest, which is like heaven on earth, & so relaxing & peaceful. It is a real credit to both of you, so very tastefully designed and decorated. We thank you for your gracioius hospitality & for making our stay an absolute delight!" L & D - Austrailia

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Guest: the F. T. Family
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

"We absolutely loved our visit here! The home & view are beautiful! Everything is so clean with many wonderful conveniences which helped to make our stay even more memorable. Thank you Lee & Pat for being such wonderful & gracious hosts & making us all feel so welcome! We love it here!" The F.T. Family - Lynnwood, WA & Draper, UT

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