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Seashell Beach House Whidbey Island Kid Friendly Private Beach
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,400 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 1 - 4 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6). Pets not allowed.
Sleeping Accomodations for 6:
Two bedrooms:
2015 New King bed +1 Twin bed in 2nd floor OceanView Master Bedroom w/Deck.
2015 New Queen Bed +1 Twin bed Downstairs GardenView Bedroom
Direct Beachfront. No bank, walk a gentle slope to the ocean. Relax to the lap of the water in a quiet peaceful area. Savor colorful Western sunset views across Holmes Harbor. Spacious living, kitchen dining. Upstairs 25 foot wide master bedroom has panoramic Ocean views via large windows for a light & cheery interior. Plus a balcony overlooking the ocean.
This south & west facing beach is warm as it enjoys long hours of afternoon sunshine. Just 3 stair steps from the lawn to the warm sunny beach you'll find lots of interesting driftwood, seashells, and pretty stones to collect. A beachcomber's delight. Free seafood when you dig for delicious clams and pick mussels from our beach.
Drive your car close to the house for easy unloading in our spacious driveway.
The house is 7 minutes from Freeland & Freeland Hall, a popular wedding venue. 12 minutes to Langley from South Whidbey Island’s charming Beverly Beach neighborhood where the beaches are private and the fir trees wave at you as you walk quiet roads.
Saltwater views on all levels. The home has expansive stone countertops, tile, carpeting. Comfortable leather furniture in a spacious relaxing living room, kitchen, both decks & master bedroom provide sights of sea and shore birds, ducks & geese, sea lions, harbor seals on Holmes Harbor Sound. Eagles are common sightings with their distinctive tiny voice. Grey whale sightings are a possibility in the spring.
Enjoy a upstairs master bedroom that runs the full length of the house with an ocean view balcony and private bathroom. The other bedroom and bathroom are on the main level, along with a full well stocked kitchen and living room.
A spiral staircase from the deck leads to the lawn, seaside vegetable garden and beach where you may see bunnies, deer, squirrels, and other wildlife. Gray Whales are seasonal March/April. Crabbing in season! The saltwater in front of the house is shallow & warms in the summer for floating, swimming and snorkeling. A great place to launch your kayak or canoe. Bring your boat to launch 5 houses North via a beach access road.
Surrounding natural areas provide opportunities for hiking, biking, sightseeing, golf while a short drive to Freeland or Langley allows access to plenty of shopping, entertainment and dining options. Lots of venues with live music on the island.
Enjoy a private get-away or family vacation at this wonderful beach house!
Pick up a free Whidbey Weekly paper on Thursday to find out current activities. Find it inside Pay & Save Market & many shops.
Keywords: Whidbey Island Puget Sound
Sunny Warm Private Beachfront Rental
Colorful Western Sunsets, Beachcomber delight
About Duncan McPhee
Originally from Michigan.
Santa Barbara & Laguna Beach, Calif. for schools, then 7 colleges. MFA in Photography
Since 1970, I lived in upcountry Maui with horses for 32 years,
1971 to 1979 had a retail clothing shop in Makawao often riding horseback to work.
1979 to 2004 serving clients as an active Maui Realtor.
2002-2007 I spent 6-8 months at a time traveling in underdeveloped Asian & African countries.
Since 2008 my time is mostly Whistler B.C. Canada, Maui, Hi., Whidbey Island, Wa., & LaQuinta, Ca .
I’m an active, nomadic, spontaneous flexible, outdoors kinda gal. Under developed countries spark my interest as they change so fast, visiting for extended time engaging with local folks in their community & country, hiking & horse trips, reading books, investigating culture, history & politics of the country I'm traveling.
My enjoyments in no particular order: Hiking in the Himalayas, Kayaking, biking, camping, sailing, cooking, outdoor lifestyle, long Horseback camp trips, yummy wine, dancing, supporting local business, organic gardening, listening to NPR, CNBC attending interesting film, theatre, dance, art, music. Oh, and paperwork:
I love my family & friends. I’m social, love language, delight meeting, engaging with strangers, especially young travelers. Spas & massage, film documentaries, biographies, beautifully written books no matter the subject.
I delight in: amusing my self, telling the truth, travel by public transport, river/horseback and cheese. I rarely hurry yet can get ready to go in a heartbeat, love doing anything I’ve never done before. I have a penchant for funny one liners.
Duncan McPhee purchased this house in 2010
Why Duncan McPhee chose Whidbey Island
I love the beach and neighborhood, a great place to walk shady tree lined streets away from busy traffic. It is private, friendly and so close to anything you might want or enjoy. No franchises in South Whidbey so you can shop supporting small businesses. Wine tasting, wonderful farmers markets, studio art tours, great unique music at local coffee houses.
What makes this house unique
Viewing nature on a pristine beach, enjoy organic garden veggies, dig shellfish from the besach. I love to kayak, paddle board, crab, swim, boat and bicycle from my front door Free public buses into Freeland on weekdays. A huge variety of quiet forested walking trails and an even bigger selection of beaches to walk along. The ferry ride is a 12 minute ride from Mukilteo to Clinton, no reservations departs on 1/2 hour. Go upstairs in the ferry to enjoy the 360 degree views of the islands and Cascade Mountain range on the trip.
Amenities
Freeland House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1400 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Beach View ...
- Beachfront ...
- Downtown ...
- Ocean View ...
- Oceanfront ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
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- Hair Dryer
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- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
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- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker ...
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- Stove ...
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- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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combination tub/shower
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Large East facing window. Hair dryer & curler, guest shaver
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Entry Bathroom, Separate from the bedroom, hair dryer
- Fluffy towels, separate electric heaters in each bathroom. First Floor bathroom at the entry also has 2 overhead heat lamps.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
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1 twin/ single
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Ground floor Garden view. Separate Bathroom with a shower
Bedroom 1 - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , 5 OceanView windows Upstairs Master+Deck+ ensuite tub/shower
- Vaulted Ceiling, Quality linens & a variety of pillows. 25 foot wide Master upstairs bedroom has ensuite bath, walk in closet. Beautiful ocean views from 5 big windows with a walk out deck overlooking the ocean. First floor Bedroom has garden views. Both bedrooms have 1 Queen + 1 twin bed.
- Books ...
- CD Player
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- Games ...
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- Balcony ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Water Sports Gear ...
- 4 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(36 traveler reviews)
Relaxing Stay!
We had a nice week long stay at this lovely home which is right on the water with large windows. Responsive owners who care a lot about their property and have taken the time to write detailed instructions about how to care for their home and use items (electronics, etc.).
Quiet, lovely, well equipped, and comfortable.
We enjoyed our 4 days at the Seashell Beach House. A lovely view from the back deck and the cozy window seat. The kitchen was well equipped (we especially loved the waffle iron, one of the old well-seasoned and non-teflon ones -- what I wouldn't give to find one of those!). The upstairs "master" bedroom is lovely with a glorious view and a little porch looking out to the water. The room is so large that there is also an extra twin bed, and that is where our 16-yr. old wound up sleeping instead of the 2nd bedroom downstairs. That 2nd bedroom is very crowded with a double bed and a twin bed. If you have a few young kids, that would work. But it is a bit cramped and dreary and so the one upstairs was way more appealing for our teen. Thanks for the lovely and relaxing stay.
Our family loved watching Eagles each day from the house and at the beach!
The home is comfortable and good for families. The neighnorhood is very quiet.
Great Place!
Awesome place with a sweeping view of the lovely bay. The house is well appointed and super cozy. The owner was super easy and efficient. We will be back.
Lovely view of the water
We arrived in the afternoon after taking the ferry over. Wonderful little trip and drive to cabin. The cabin is in a more secluded are of the island and away from the planes, you rarely hear them in the distance. The home is right on the shoreline and walking the beach was a daily activity. The daybed by the front window, sitting with a cup of tea and watching the ocean and it's community...better than any tv channel .
lovely open and light
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The house is well stocked with all you could need. The beds are comfy and the pillows are soft and fluffy-ordered 2 for our house. The only thing I would say is if you like a dark bedroom then bring a eye mask as you wake early here with out it.
Lovely beach walks and exploring the island, wonderful weekend, We will be back for sure.
Map
Antique, boutique and thrift store shopping, lots of walks and hiking trails in forested areas, Bike lanes too. Clams, mussels, crabs at your front door, shore fishing a short drive (Freeland Ace Hardware sells licenses). Farmers markets abound with abundant fruits, veggies, craft & art booths, Meerkirk Botanical Gardens is 12 minutes away. . Each month South Whidbey entertains with a variety of festivals, studio tours, music events, wine tastings. Visit Historic Fort Casey, Jet boat at Deception Pass. You'll enjoy supporting friendly local businesses, with only 1 franchise at this end of the island. In Langley: Clyde movie theatre is low cost with great films. Actors performing @ WICA Theatre have superb acting skills. Musical events abound in variety in coffee shops and private homes. For sport, Kayak and bike rentals or bring your own.
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Rates & Availability
Freeland House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer/Early Fall
Jun 30 2017 -
Oct 15 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$250
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$1,750
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Fall
Oct 16 2017 -
Nov 27 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$185
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$200
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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Veteran's Day Weekend
Nov 11 2017 -
Nov 12 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$400
Flat fee
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Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov 23 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
4 night minimum stay
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$760
Flat fee
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Winter 2017 & 2018
Nov 28 2017 -
Jan 31 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$160
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$185
Fri,Sat,Sun
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$1,000
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$2,500
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Christmas Weekend
Dec 22 2017 -
Dec 25 2017
4 night minimum stay
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$760
Flat fee
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New Years
Dec 30 2017 -
Jan 1 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$600
Flat fee
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My Standard Rate
1 night minimum stay
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$250
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $85 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $10 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $300 |
If you desire a holiday booking for different dates or less than 4 nights, give me a call at 425 344-0141. I'll do my best to arrange that for you. Sales tax + cleaning fee apply & are in addition to all rates.
Maximum 6 guests for this property
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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