Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view
This is your ultimate family getaway! Imagine yourself sipping your morning cup of coffee and gazing out at the incredible views of the city, bay & marina, and Mt. Baker from this beautifully home! Spacious, open, bright and airy feel. Huge backyard that is flat and fully fenced. As an added bonus, the house is only minutes to Oak Harbor where you get all the city convenience (Safeway, Walmart, Home Depot) and great restaurants!
This is a 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath rambler home about 2300 sqft. it's completely flat and accessible. See above for a photo of the floorplan.
**Floor Plan** • Living room: comfy sectional couch, wood burning fireplace; • Dining room: dining table comfortable seats 8, bar seating at the kitchen for 4 more; • Primary bedroom: king bed, pack n' play, vanity table, ensuite bath; • 2nd bedroom: queen bed • 3rd bedroom: two twin beds side by side. • Kids room: toys, books, pull out trundle day bed with two twin mattresses. • Hall bathroom: tub + shower, to be shared by the rest of the bedrooms. • 1/2 bathroom: located inside the laundry room off of the kitchen (easy to miss!) • Laundry room: off of the kitchen (easy to miss!)
**Home Highlights** • Feels quiet and secluded yet only a few minutes drive to groceries and Oak Harbor City! • Large, flat and fully fenced backyard and pet friendly. • Plenty of parking. • All beds are outfitted with high quality mattresses, linens and a comfortable duvet • Onsite washer and dryer for your laundry needs
**About the Reservation** • In booking our home, you consent to completing a third-party identity verification. The screening will have to be completed within 3 days from booking or at least 24 hours before check-in, whichever is earlier, to fully confirm your reservation. You are welcome to reach out to us for complete terms regarding guest screening. • Cancellation — Policy is upheld strictly. Extensions welcome based on availability. Shortened stays and date changes are subject to our cancellation policy. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. • For stays longer than 29 days, we require a double cleaning fee, additional tenant screening, lease signing, and a security deposit to fully confirm your reservation.
**Additional Info About the Home** • The detached garage is a finished (but not furnished) space so it's closed off not not part of the rental. There is plenty of parking on the lot.
**About Fees & Pricing** • The regular nightly rate covers 6 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 8 guests. Please indicate an accurate number of guests. • We utilize dynamic pricing. This means that booking rates may increase or decrease every day. We do not honor yesterday's pricing. • Pet fee: Well-trained pets are welcome; We charge $50/night for your pet(s) which have already been included in your invoice if you have selected pets on your reservation.
**House Rules** • This is a pet friendly home but kindly refrain from allowing pets on furniture/linens including couches, throws, beds, pillows, and towels. Please do not leave pets unattended; please bring poop bags and pick up after your pets. • Strictly NO parties and events, quiet hours between 10pm-8am, no smoking or vaping of any kind anywhere on the property including outdoor areas, no digital piracy, no shoes in the home. $500 fine per violation. • Use of fire pit and charcoal grill is prohibited during the burn ban
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor is home to this holiday home. Joseph Whidbey State Park and Gallery Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deception Pass State Park and Fort Ebey State Park. Lavender Wind Farm and Key City Public Theatre are also worth visiting.
PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Flintstone Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Whidbey Playhouse - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Stanwood Station - 60 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
Esteban's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view on 27 Oct 2026 start from £215, 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 at Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Perch - Balda Getaway: Spacious family friendly rambler with harbor view located?
Situated in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Blue Fox Go-Karts, Windjammer Park and PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum. Flintstone Park and Garry Oak Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect place for my two sisters and me to stay for a short trip to Whidbey Island! It was convenient to Oak Harbor and very comfortable with everthing we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Sharon Foraker
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are happy that our place was the perfect spot for your trip to Whidbey Island with your sisters.
We'd love to host you again anytime!
This house was a great location with stunning views of the Harbor. The kitchen pots & pans could use updating, but there are plenty of fantastic places to eat on the Island, so if you don't cook, it's no problem. Beds were comfortable & the house is clean. I would stay here again.
Deanna W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Hi, Deanna.
Glad you enjoyed the views and the location. Thanks for the feedback on the cookware - we will check this. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Wonderful, comfortable place to stay with my family! Nice to have a quiet and scenic place so close to stores for convenience as well.
Matt L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. So glad your family had a comfortable stay! Happy you enjoyed the peaceful setting and nearby conveniences—we’d love to host you again.
Our stay was wonderful. House was clean and spacious. View was fantastic. Kitchen provided everything we needed to create family dinner. We were very pleased with our stay at the Balda Getaway. I would absolutely stay here again.
Cindy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this awesome review!! Glad you guys enjoyed your stay :)
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2/10 Terrible
Ronald C.
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
At first glance we were really excited. Great location, great view, wide open kitchen and living area. Arrived about 5pm started putting things away in the kitchen and started seeing roaches. Kristeen was very helpful but couldn’t find anything else for us. Spent two more nights in 3 hotel rooms.
The kitchen has nice appliances and a lot of room. The house was very clean and comfortable, with enough towels/blankets and a decent selection of kitchen implements for a short term rental. Our dogs enjoyed the yard and spacious rooms. The bathtub and shower are very spacious and 2 1/2 bathrooms made things a lot easier for our family.If I had suggestions for the host, maybe add an additional chair to the living room and get a stainless steel skillet instead of nonstick to stand up to the demands of short term guests :). Lovely stay, lovely property overall, made our vacation comfortable and restful.
Rachel O.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! Glad the kitchen, cleanliness, towels/blankets, and roomy bathrooms helped make your stay comfortable, and that your dogs enjoyed the yard. We appreciate the suggestions about an extra living room chair and a stainless-steel skillet — we’ll look into those. Lovely to hear the property helped make your vacation restful; hope to host you again.
The house was beautiful and super clean! Very easy to communicate with the property manager and they were very sweet and accommodating. Very close to town and has privacy. Would definitely stay here again and recommend
Chloe D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're pleased the house met your expectations and that communication was smooth. It's great to hear you appreciated the location and privacy. We look forward to welcoming you back!
This is a large, spacious home with an incredible view of the Puget Sound. The host provided a nice coffee station in the kitchen. There are nice showers with good water pressure. The house is quiet and located not too far from town. It was a good "home base" for us while we explored the island.
Jon E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear the home was a comfortable and convenient base for your island adventures. We hope to host you again soon :)
This house is infested with roaches! We booked this house for 28 nights, had a whole month of our trip planned and on the third night we saw roaches in the kitchen and then in the other rooms. We had read a review from a previous guest that said there were roaches, so I asked the host about it. They claimed that the roach problem had been professionally mitigated and that there were no longer any roaches in the house. That was a lie! After seeing the roaches, we looked around and noticed that all they had done was put roach bait all over the kitchen counters and on the floors. We had to throw away well over 1000 worth of groceries, dog food, and toys. When I asked for compensation for the loss and the cost of having to find another place to stay at least for a night until we could find another house, they said no. After insisting they do something, they said they would discuss it with management and get back to me. Then they stopped replying to my texts and calls. The next day was my wife's birthday and we had big plans to celebrate. Instead we spent the entire night packing and throwing away our stuff and moving everything into a storage unit because we had nowhere else to take it.Before all of this happened, I had to submit my ID and personal info to a third party for an extensive background check and then wait to be approved for the rental.
We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. The house was nice and spacious and our pups loved the big fenced yard!
Nicolle F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Hi, Nicolle! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for an amazing review! It's our pleasure to host you and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Very roomy and more space than expected. Could have used more chairs in living room and pans that weren’t scratched. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed the view.
We had a wonderful time staying in this house.(3 adults and a doggy) The house was amazing and so clean. Property manager was responsive and kind when we reached out. We hope go back soon!
Hideki S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Hi, Hideki! Thank you so much for an amazing review! It's our pleasure to host you and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Location was convenient. View of harbor was nice. Kitchen needs a few more necessities added.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Hi, Rebecca! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate your feedback, as it’s invaluable in helping us enhance our service. We would love the opportunity to host you again and provide you with an even better experience!
We had such a wonderful stay here! It was the perfect place to get together with friends and family while we were visiting. The best part was the view, spacious home with a great layout, very accessible to a ton of fun activities. We had a minor issue upon arrival that was quickly resolved by the couple that manage the property. There are so many windows to enjoy the amazing views but it does get warm inside in the summer. We really appreciated all the fans they provided. Kitchen is well stocked, we would love to come back and visit again!
We loved our stay on Whidbey Island, this location is right outside Oak harbor very accessible to Coupeville and the fabulous Fort Ebey. Safeway just 2mins away. Quiet neighborhood - look for the owl if you're up early, we took three teens with us and had plenty of room. Very quick responses from management. Highly recommend.
K K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Hi Karen, thank you for your wonderful review! It's great to know you enjoyed your stay on Whidbey Island and found the location convenient. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable visit!
This house was so comfy and spacious. My family and I loved it so much. Such a nice, open floor plan, comfy beds, nice bathrooms, clean, able to have our fur babies with us with fenced-in yard, massive kitchen, great laundry room, operational fire place, quiet neighborhood with peaceful views, bunny rabbits hopping around, and great amenities. My 2 minor complaints are… there could be more seating in the living room. We have 5 ppl in our family and the couch was nice but very crowded, or we were sitting on the floor. And, since this place is pet-friendly, it really could use some lights in the backyard. It was pitch-black during the evening/night hours and it would’ve been nice to have some lights to keep an eye on the dogs while they were out. But even with those minor issues, we loved the place, the owner was extremely communicative and friendly, and we would definitely stay again.
Carrie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2025
Hi, Carrie. Thank you for your review. We appreciate the notes about living room seating and the backyard being too dark at night; we’ll share this with the team to look into adding more seating options and exterior lighting for better evening visibility. We're so sorry for the inconvenience, and we’d love to host you again.
Great house and location. Very comfortable, the only issues was the lack of pot and pans.
With that being said we would stiill stay here again
mark w.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Hi, Mark! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive comment. We appreciate it. We would be more than happy to host you again in the future!
We fully enjoyed our time here! Stunning views and comfortable space for 7 adults. (Which is hard to find). Such kind hosts - prompt in responding and so thorough!
Rebecca V.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2023
Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Roomy peaceful place. We all enjoyed it. Suggestions: more glassware; plastic glasses for kids, wine glasses, beer glasses etc. Also dressers in the bedrooms would be helpful.
Laurie V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Hi, Laurie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate your feedback, as it’s invaluable in helping us enhance our service. We would love the opportunity to host you again and provide you with an even better experience!