Location: Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (One Hour and Fifteen Minutes from Seattle)
Accommodations: Waterfront Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
The custom built,rustic, cedar clad cottage, sits on a low bank lot overlooking Holmes Harbor, with a westerly exposure. Extremely quiet and private. The properties on either side are vacant. Brand new Six person hot tub just steps from the French doors, on one of 5 private decks, comprising 2200 square feet. Teak main deck has spectacular view of the water. Quality teak and aluminum deck furnishings, including two stainless steel barbecue grills, patio heater and outdoor fireplaces on three of the decks. The beach is predominantly sand, with some rocky areas, depending on the season.
The cottage is furnished with good quality English antiques. It has dozens of hand made, stained glass lamps and panels. All rooms are paneled in knotty pine or clear cedar. Oak or teak plank flooring in lower level. Quality Wool oriental rugs on both levels. Appliances include dishwasher, compactor, dual zone wine chiller,new glass top range. All rooms except one have great water views. Stone fire place has been converted to propane logs.
Owner had Labrador retriever, so entire property is fenced for pet protection. Steps lead directly to privately owned beach. There is a 50 X 15 foot deck at waters edge, that has separate sleeping quarters for kids in a tastefully decorated 12 X 10 feet room, with king-sized sleeping loft. A small kitchen and a glass covered eating area, as well as a stainless barbecue and and refrigerator and a outdoor shower are on this deck, as is the boat launch with electric winch. Two fiberglass row boats are for the use of guests, as well as two stainless crab pots,a crab cooker and clam digging gear. A mooring bouy is available for your boat, that can be moored directly in front of the property.
Clams, Mussels and Dungeness and red rock crab are available, and salmon fishing can be good when the season is open.Your animal neighbors are gray whales in the spring, along with California sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals and bald eagles, king fishers and great blue herons.
This truly is living in paradise, in a community where waterfront homes have sold for $500,000 to over one million dollars.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Hiking, Biking, Golf, Fitness Center, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Shelling,Private Community Beach Includes an Ancient Indian Burial Ground at the North Point, Beach Hiking Extends for Miles at Low Tide, Hunt for Sand Dollars and Golf Balls That a Neighbor Drives Out Into the Water, and Travel to Nearby Langley and Enjoy the Arts, Crafts and Restaurants of the Village By the Sea, Go See the Mariners Lose Another Game at Safeco Field, It is Only an Hours Drive and a 12 Minute Ferry Boat Ride to Seattle, the Most Beautiful City in North America, Lounge in Deck Chairs and Watch the Ever Changing Water and the Incredible Sunsets.
- Amenities
- Fireplace, Phone, Air Conditioning in the Upstairs Bedroom, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils Provided, Linens Provided, Washer, Dryer, Jetted Tub in Bath, Private Hot Tub, Gas Grill (BBQ), No Smoking, 56 Inch High Definition JVC, Sony Home Theatre, Flat Panel TV in Each Bedroom, TV and DVD in Separate Guest House at Water's Edge,Computer with Flat Panel Monitor, Small Library, Gas Fireplace in Master Bedroom, Ship's Porthole Built Into Wall of Master Bath, Water Feature, Outdoor Speakers, Telescope,Partially Enclosed Glass Outdoor Sitting Area, Large Skylights Upstairs, Aromatic Cedar Lined Closets, Hand Carved Eagle, and Dozens of Handmade Art Pieces, Both Indoors and Out. Beautiful Outdoor Lighting and Lots of Flowers Growing in Containers During the Spring, Summer and Fall, Parking for Three Cars.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept16-June14* Fri/Sat$175 ngt;Sun-thur$135 ngt; $1,000 wk.for 4 guests
June 15-Sept 15** $1300/week; $100/wk extra for each guest beyond 4
*2 ngt. min., and $300 min. Rates are for 1st 4 guests
refundabe deposits 1st time guests; Cleaning/damage $200
20% discount for each full week stay beyond first week
rates not inclusive of sales tax for stays of less than one month
Legal holidays off season,Thanksgiving week and Dec 22-Jan 2 are $175 nt.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- looking north from lower deck - Whidbey Island Cottage Rental
- living room in evening - Whidbey Island Cottage Rental
- kitchen area with new stainless appliances and granite counter top - Whidbey Island Cottage Rental
- new hardwood pergola and hot tub on teak deck at dusk, above Holmes Harbor
- main bath surround of jacussi tub is glass block/stained glass work of art
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #94079
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