There simply isn't a nicer, better located beach house in the Coupeville area! Don't take our word for it; read our rave reviews. Ranvik is located in the Olympic rainshadow. The result is 1/3 less rain and 30% more sunshine than most of western WA, OR and lower BC. It is appropriately referred to as the 'Sunny Side of Whidbey'. Perfect spot for outdoor activities. 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 living 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 great place to do any of these within 15 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 and a 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 NW