Relax at the Water's Edge in This Amazing, Spacious, 5 Star Beach House
Location
Car: Necessary
Not only is the house beautiful but the area surrounding it is one of the most scenic locations in Washington with fun, interesting activities for people of all ages!
While you are here you may want to visit the historic town of Coupeville just 12 minutes away to check out the historical museum, some great little clothing shops, antique stores, a gem of a beach store and of course great restaurants. 2.5 miles from the beach house is the Keystone Underwater Park for diving, a State-Federal wildlife preserve for birding and beach walking, and the Admiralty Lighthouse & Fort Casey for the historians. Deception Pass Boat Tours & Olympic National Park less than an 1 hour away.
Arboretum, library, playground, marina, churches, winery tours, antiquing, beachcombing, bird watching (200+ species in area), walking, biking, whale watching, scenic drives, freshwater, bay, & beach fishing, ATM/bank, laundromat, massage therapist, medical services, groceries, hospital, many festivals. Great for naps too
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2011
About the owner: We are a semi-retired professional couple who love the natural beauty of God's creation & enjoy quiet relaxation, fishing, hiking, and travel. We remodeled our first home on Whidbey Island in 1975 and have been built and remodeled number of in the Bellingham area and now again on Whidbey. This architecturally designed, well built built home is a true gem. It was a joy to restore; we added a touch of Cape Cod to it giving it a more cozy feel. The name Ranvik is Lisa's family name in Norway which means Bay of The Ravens. We appreciate art and architecture & this house offers some of both. The Ranvik Beach House was built by a Seattle architect in 1964 as a family vacaction get-a-way at the height of the Mid-Century Modern era. He developed Admiral's Cove which includes a mile of beach. He had his choice of any building site on which to build his signature beach home. This site was selected for its outstanding orientation to all the breathtaking natural beauty and has the largest beach frontage of all the surrounding homes providing an extra measure of privacy. The house reflects the state of the construction art at the time with a wonderfully timeless, very functional beach vacation home design. The interior is very unique with shiplap interior & exterior siding and many interesting, angular corners and spaces. Our total interior remodel in 2012 maintained the home's original, unique character while incorporating the convenience & comforts of a modern home. The tasteful update is in a cozy, bright, contemporary Scandinavian style. We continue to make small improvements as needed. Since completing the remodel in early 2012 we have found this to be a magical place for relaxation and enjoyment. It is our hope that you will have the same experience while staying here.
Why the Owner Chose Coupeville, WA, USA:
We lived on Whidbey Island years ago & have been coming back several times a year ever since. So we knew what a wonderful place it is .
For several years we had been looking for a beach home to use as a get-away retreat for family and friends. We considering many areas we concluded the Coupeville / Keystone area. We discovered that this area offered unsurpassed natural beauty along with a wide variety of recreational opportunites. Coupling that with the fact that it has some of the best weather west of the Cascades and is easily accessible by car clinched it for us.
Now that we have had this beach house for over four years; we have no doubt that we made a great choice! This is truly a wonderful place where one can just totally relax. At the same time, if in the mood, there is a wide variety of fun, interesting activites only minutes out the door.
We are confident you will enjoy it as much as our family does!
9-2015 update: Please read our reviews you will see that we're not the only ones who think this is a Magic Place. Over 70 Five Star reviews in less than 4 years with nary a complaint! All our guests have been thrilled and so are we! We're confident you will be also.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
There simply is not a nicer beach house in the Coupeville area!
Another unique benefit is the fact that Ranvik Beach House is located in the Olympic rainshadow. The result is third less rain and 30% more sunshine than most of western Washington, Oregon and lower British Columbia. It is appropriately referred to as the 'Sunny Side of Whidbey'.
Like to dine out? You are in luck as as Whidbey Island has been designated a state tourist 'Culinary Destination'! The close and very quaint towns of Coupeville and Freeland offer many excellent dining options from basic fare to gourmet dining. There is great shopping and spas for extra relaxation. Several wineries are close to the beach house with a wineries tour map available at the house.
Having spent many years visiting Whidbey, we are very familiar with the Island and can assist you in gathering current information about tourist sites, outdoor activities, restaurants and special events on Whidbey Island.
If your idea of vacation & relaxation involves physical activities such as walking on the beach, fishing, biking (road or mountain style), day hiking, golf, kite flying, diving, kayaking, boating, or swimming you will find a place to do any of these within 10 minutes of the beach house. There is seasonal salmon and steelhead fishing from shore August - March. Ebey Historical Preserve, Fort Casey and other sites feature a wide variety of interesting places to explore. A near by public pool, basketball court, volleyball lawn an freshwater lake are within steps of the house and are available to guests.
Area Accolades:
Travel & Leisure’s Most Romantic Summer Destinations July 2010 issue featured Whidbey Island as one of their 16 picks world wide: “Though it’s a 20-minute ferry ride from the Seattle suburb of Mukilteo, this island oasis feels like the Pacific Northwest's last frontier...
Sunset Magazine has named the Keystone to Port Townsend as one of the 5 best ferry rides in the Northwest.
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Photos
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Upon entry your eyes will be drawn to the amazing water/mountain view and patio.
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Perfectly set on 100' of beach. Master BR on L, Great room, guest bedrooms on R.
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View of Ranvik Beach House from bay
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Great room has gas fireplace, comfy seating for your relaxation & conversation.
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Kitchen features quartz counters, 5 burner range, dual oven & large refrigerator
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Your dining entertainment includes a dynamic skyline with boats, mts, & sunsets.
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Al Fresco dining is almost always an option from May - October
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Gorgeous sunsets abound! Bring your camera to capture the natural beauty here.
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Before turning in you can enjoy the sunset or moonrise to end a perfect day.
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Another guest bedroom with water and mountain views
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Beach breezes make for good kite flying.
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Raven keeps watch on the beach at low tide.
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Beyond the beach are majestic views of sea, sky, mountains, birds, dolphins...
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Here is another view of the outside including spacious deck, patio and fire pit.
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Opening the door to the foyer gives the first hint of the delightful beach decor
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Great room with two dining areas, coffee bar, & a fully equiped cook's kitchen.
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Imagine lingering over a meal at this elegent yet comfortable table with view
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On the sunny side of Whidbey chances are a sunset will grace your evening meal.
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Getting fire ready for S'mores.
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Enjoy your favorite TV program or over 100 movies on Panasonic/Sony home theater
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Master bedroom has a beach & mountain views and deluxe King bed for sweet dreams
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A serene December twilight falls on Admiralty Bay and the Olympic Mts.
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Winter wave watching can be a thrill Nov thru March
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Mermaid beacons you to come, sit, relax, enjoy the serenity of Ranvik House.
VRBO #404382
This listing was first published here in 2012.
Date last modified - Sunday, September 25, 2016
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