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Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Freeland, WA
  • Place, Useless Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Double Bluff Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands

This three-story home is uniquely situated between one of Whidbey’s most beautiful beaches and Deer Lagoon. From the top floor, enjoy 360 degrees of stunning views, watch sunsets or passing ships, stare across the water at Mt. Rainier or over the wetlands at herons, eagles and flocks of migrating birds. On the main floor, enjoy the warmth of exposed wood beams, a newly remodeled and well-equipped kitchen and unobstructed wetland views coupled with peak-a-boo views of the beach. You will be sipping your morning coffee on a balcony overlooking the wetlands with only the birds to keep you company. South Whidbey’s most celebrated beach, Double Bluff Park, is just a 10 minute walk away or a couple minutes’ drive straight down the street. There you can enjoy a stroll down the beach, hours of fun in the sand and in the water. The home sleeps 6, with three bedrooms, 1 king, 2 queen beds. It has two bathrooms and two living rooms. Great for families, with a large backyard, basketball hoop, ping pong table, badminton rackets and gas BBQ to keep the family entertained. At the end of the day head to Freeland (8 minute drive), historic Langley (18 minute drive) or quaint Coupeville (30 minutes drive) for fine dining, antiquing and great shopping. Kayak rentals available in Langley. For those visiting from afar, day trips to Seattle 1 ½ hours away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children will not pay the extra guest fee.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Beach access - Closest available beach access is at Double Bluff Park. Other beach access points on Shore Ave are privately owned.
No wetland access – The end of Shore Ave is private property. Regardless of whether the gate is open or closed DO NOT enter. The area is monitored.
Basketball hoop - Please use the basketball hoop only from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., our neighbors appreciate it.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Freeland

Located in Freeland, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Spoiled Dog Winery and Clyde Theatre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Double Bluff State Park and Possession Point State Park. Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Freeland, WA

What's nearby

  • Useless Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Double Bluff Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boeing Everett Factory - 55 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 60 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jupiter Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jet Java - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪China City - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands?

As of Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands on Apr 14, 2026 start from $358, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant get-away with breathtaking views of the water, beach, and wetlands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Useless Bay and Double Bluff Beach. Mutiny Bay and Holmes Harbor are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Great location! Great host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whidbey

This house worked perfectly for 6 adults. Close access to beach and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edmond g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful property. Markus is a fantastic host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Visitors

The house worked overflow guests visiting for the 4th.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay there

It was a beautiful home, clean, well-equipped and beautifully maintained. Couldn't be happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of both worlds

Unobstructed viewsd a wetland on one side and the north sound on the other. Very well equipped and comfortable for our family of 4, with room to spare. This is our third time staying here and we hope to return.
Flock of White pelicans as seen from 3rd floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Great location and very quiet neighborhood. Easy nearby beach access. Saw 50 bald eagles and 12 Great Blue Heron on tidal sands, during afternoon low tide, about 1 mile east of house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay on Whidbey!

This was a great home base for our time on Whidbey. The house comes well equipped and has a very comfortable feel to it. We really enjoyed the street/neighborhood and the beautiful views from both the front and back of the house. The owners are great about communicating.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot

This place is wonderful. Bald eagles, coyotes, swans etc. views. Walk to the beach is doable, great host. We want to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros- Location, peaceful, close to shops, viewing decks, interior was not cluttered with knick knacks and non-essential furniture, newer windows, comfy bed, nice showerCons- Figuring out the light switches and master bedroom heater, clothes dryer did not work well, could not find working flashlights during tsunami warning, cleaning crew missed the mark.The area is incredibly peaceful, zen, and calming. Great place to unwind from the stress of life.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet location and great family house

We had a delightful time at this property during Washington school vacation week. The house is clean and had everything we needed for a restful week of beach walks, bird-watching, cribbage games (we forgot our board and there was one on site!), and Whidbey sightseeing. The host was very responsive and easy to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house bliss

We had a lovely stay… our second time here. Great location and quiet street for kids to play and meet other kids in the summertime! Adjacent to a wildlife sanctuary with lots of birdwatching opportunities, as well as views to the sound. Plenty of entertainment with games and open yard for play. Double Bluff Beach within walking distance offers miles of sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

love house

A very relaxing lovely home, set up well for 3 adults and 2 kids. Would suggest curtains in the downstairs bedrooms because light comes in early.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Shore Ave. Home!

We had a great stay at this home on Shore Ave. It was exactly as pictured with comfortable and stylish furniture and beautiful artwork. There was lots of space to spread out and relax and work/study. The best spot to work was definitely the top floor which had an amazing view of Deer Lagoon and the water. This is a great location on Whidbey with restaurants and takeout nearby. Shore Ave is beautiful and we had lots of walks on the beach and through the lagoon up into Useless Bay Colony. We hope we can come and stay again at this great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a getaway with friends

We had a terrific time staying at this beautiful home. The close proximity to Double Bluff Beach was perfect for both morning and afternoon walking. We had a blustery day on Saturday and it was thrilling to watch the kite surfing. The home itself is wonderful. Very clean inside with many blankets for keeping warm. The gas fireplace on the main floor gave the home a cozy feel. We had a lot of fun playing ping pong as well. I have a feeling we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best side of Useless Bay

The west side of Useless Baybis the best side. Quiet, quaint, and tucked between beautiful wetlands and the beach. We loved the third level loft. You can clearly see Seattle and the Sound. We cooked in and ate out. You are in close proximity to Langley and Freeland. IMHO this is the best location on the south side of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place Beautiful Setting!

Marcus could not have been more proactive with his communication and information on the property which was spotless. More importantly, loved ALL the views. The view from the top floor of the sound and Seattle as well as the view from the back balcony of the marsh. The marsh with its lighting and all the wildlife is wonderful and enthralling beautiful. Perfect location to get easily to Freeland, Langley and the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A breath of Fresh Air

The house was a wonderful place to relax. Easy walk to the beach. Sat in the sand watching the water and eagles. It was a much-needed break from the busyness of life. Pelicans were fun to watch in the marsh a nice walk in the other direction. Depending on the time of day, the bugs going across the marsh were thick. My covid mask came in handy there. I could breathe and watch the pelicans eating. I would recomend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Freeland family vacation.

This was the perfect spot and home for our family vacation. We had 6 people. Three were children 6,5 and 3. Our main goal was to explore the beach for swimming, fresh air and learning about nature. Mission accomplished. We learned everything about nature from tides to angels found in sand dollars. There was birds and wildlife galore. Bald Eagles, otters, fox and the howling of coyotes at night. What beautiful memories. Thanks Markus for letting us use your home and your rapid responses with any questions I had. Would come back in a heart beat.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect location!

We originally booked the beach house for two nights, and we loved it so much we decided to add on a third night! Markus was beyond easy to communicate with and very responsive. Checking in and out was a breeze and the house itself was perfect for my family of 5. Things to note if you're planning to visit, it's not baby proofed, so bring your own gates or plan to set up a safe area like we did if you have very young children. There are minimal curtains, so if you or your kids are used to blackouts that's something to consider. The beds are comfortable with plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The upstairs loft is one of the best parts of the house with beautiful views all around! The private beach at useless bay is absolutely fantastic! Google for the low tide, but it's pretty great all day long. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot!

Great place for family here for our daughter's wedding. Beautiful outlooks, very comfortable beds, lots of space. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home away from home

The house was very clean and met our needs as a guest house for family gathering very nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet beach house

Great house - comfy beds & well stocked kitchen. You can look out the front windows at the water or the back windows at a nature preserve with pelicans & so many birds. One highlight was a great horned owl perched on the mailbox Saturday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful; both home and surroundings

It's lovely, well equipped and could be very comfortable for an extended stay - almost like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful views and endless exploring ! We had a fantastic time with our son and daughter-in-law. The house is lovely, especially the upstairs, with a bright modern feel. Great kitchen! The downstairs bath is very small. Markus was very attentive and made the entire process completely stress free!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Markus

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After years of renting vacation homes on Whidbey, it was our dream to own our home and retire on the island. We found the perfect place much quicker than expected. So, for now, we enjoy having a great vacation get-away close to Seattle. With several years before we can call it our permanent home, we decided it would be good to share this special place with others. We hope you and your family will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

There are few spots like this, on a quiet street with wetlands on one side and an amazing beach just a very short walk away. Bird-watching, playing on the beach, hiking, biking, kayaking and much more. Close to both Freeland and Langley and a short drive to Coupeville, so plenty of good food and shopping.

What makes this property unique

A real family home with ping pong table, basketball and badminton. Sip wine on the deck and watch the kids play below.

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English, French, German, Spanish

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