Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of trees, and a body of water in the background.
A wooden deck with a view of a forest and a body of water.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a dining table set with plates, glasses, and a flower vase.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Greenbank, WA
  • Place, Holmes Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mutiny Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Greenbank

Located in Greenbank, this holiday home is on the beach. Double Bluff State Park and Fort Casey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and Blooms. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Key City Public Theatre are also worth visiting.
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Greenbank, WA

What's nearby

  • Holmes Harbor - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mutiny Bay - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • beach near Cranes Landing Drive - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Fort Casey State Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greenbank Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greenbank Pantry & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jupiter Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Greenbank holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Holmes Harbor, Mutiny Bay and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Double Bluff State Park and Blooms are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I love the little green cabin. Place was clean and familiar to us. The quiet and stunning views are always wonderful. 10/10 great time and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Smugglers Lagoon Beach Cottage by AvantStay on 20 Oct 2026
The little green cabin loves having you back! Familiar comfort with those views never gets old. See you both next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful. House was very clean and the views absolutely breathtaking. No issues whatsoever.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2026
A clean home paired with breathtaking views and not a single issue to speak of, that's the kind of stay we love to hear about. Thank you for the kind words, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute place to stay! We had a great time waking down to the beach and snuggling by the fire in thy evenings. Perfect slice of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for the sweet review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of those peaceful beach walks and cozy evenings by the fire. That really does sound like a perfect slice of heaven. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Great place to stay for a quick weekend getaway. Nice secluded location with a private staircase for easy beach access. Great views from the house and we enjoyed the board games they had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing one of our vacation rentals. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to serve you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a wonderful find! The views were great, it was secluded and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice cozy cabin. The loft upstairs and access to the beach are great additions. The bedroom is small, but the kitchen makes up for it with all the equipment you might need. When the Wi-Fi was down, I had no problem getting a hold of the manager and we were up and running again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cozy feel of the cabin, the loft space, and the easy beach access—it’s great to hear the kitchen had everything you needed as well. We also appreciate you noting the Wi-Fi issue, and we’re happy our team could get things resolved quickly. We’d love to host you again for another relaxing stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Smugglers Lagoon. It's such a cute bungalow with gorgeous view from the back deck and windows. Very comfortable living room and dining area to look at views and play games. Kitchen well-appointed with all that we needed to make simple meals and hot beverages. Bed was very comfortable and cozy, one us preferred an upstairs twin for a softer mattress. Bathroom very clean and functional. The walk down the stairs to the beach is well worth it, so peaceful and beautiful!Location was great for us as we explored Whidbey Is from top to bottom. Recommend arrive during day light as GPS left us off only part way down the road and we weren't sure if we would be driving onto someone else's property. (There are more than one structure down the drive.) A bit more admin "paperwork" with Avantstay but they were very responsive when we called with questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Smugglers Lagoon, charming you from the back deck down to that peaceful beach walk, is the Whidbey magic we love! We're glad the bungalow made a cozy base for exploring the island from top to bottom, and your daylight arrival tip is a helpful one, which we've shared along with the GPS note. The door's open whenever you're ready!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

Incredible views of the Sound from the backyard and deck make this place magical. We heard all kinds of birds song, saw a pair of eagles and took many walks on the beach to soak up the salty air and listen to the waves lapping again the short with not a soul in sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Austen. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the incredible views and the peaceful sounds of nature. It sounds like a truly magical stay, and we hope to welcome you back for more seaside moments in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin with a lovely view. Great access to the beach down the stairs. Be advised the stairs to the loft are quite steep, so might be challenging for some to get upstairs if you need the extra beds. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you, Dawn! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at the cozy cabin and appreciated the lovely view and beach access. We appreciate your feedback about the steep stairs to the loft and will keep that in mind for future guests. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Smugglers Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A lovely secluded spot. Cabin is very basic, but comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed spending a quiet weekend at this quaint house on Whidbey. It was a very quiet and relaxing atmosphere and we loved being so close to the beach and how private it was. This home may feel a bit cramped if you have a larger family but it was the perfect size for me, my husband, and our 2 dogs.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for you comments. We are happy you "thoroughly enjoyed" your stay on Whidbey Island. We hope we can help youo with your next stay on the Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect solo retreat

This place was the perfect cabin for a week of relaxing alone. The cabin is super adorable, cozy and has beautiful views of the Olympic peninsula. I only used the downstairs since i was traveling alone. Everything was very clean and the kitchen has everything you might need, including a coffee bean grinder. The location is in a cute little community. I was there off-season, so i didn’t see many other people around. It’s also the perfect jumping off point for all of the places you might want to visit on Whidbey Island. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the cabin and on the Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Bethany! We're so happy to hear that the cabin was the perfect spot for your relaxing solo getaway. It’s great that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, beautiful views, and the fully stocked kitchen, including the coffee bean grinder! We're also glad the location worked well for exploring Whidbey Island. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another peaceful retreat!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had everything! Walk to quiet beach was so nice. Uphill back was fine and justified dessert! While there were close neighbors, it felt very quiet and private. Thank you! It was just right for us!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. We are so happy you had an enjoyable stay for a Whidbey Island vacation. We hope we can help you with your next stay on the Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Quiet

The place is quaint (fits two people well but may be a bit snug with any other adults). The location is beautiful and private. Neighbours are not too close and all very kind. The ocean is quite cold so we didn't swim or do much paddle boarding. We spent more time exploring the historic towns nearby. Coupeville and Langley are awesome. The cottage is older and is becoming a little run down (kitchen and bathroom may need a renovation soon). Overall, a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Thank you, Tassie! We're so glad you enjoyed the quiet, private location and the nearby towns. Your feedback about the kitchen and bathroom will certainly be considered for future improvements. We’d love to host you again—hope to see you back soon! 😊
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Downstairs Main bedroom bed is too cramped against window, hutch too large in that room - dining table too large, dining chairs too uncomfortable, couch moves around needs to be more substantial and thus more comfortable. Ladder (steep wooden stairs) up to loft bedroom is too slippery needs some carpet with traction to prevent slipping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback and suggestions. We appreciate your observations regarding the furniture and loft access. We have shared your comments with our team for review and action where necessary to improve comfort and safety for future guests. We appreciate you staying with us and taking the time to provide constructive feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A graduation vacation

The property was beautiful. An amazing view from the back porch. We went whale watching, waterfall hike, shopping, eating and the best part was returning in the evening and setting in the porch relaxing. Would like to see the shrubbery trimmed up, maintenance on the stairs / path leading to beach. The Adirondack chairs need some loving attention and some screens with Velcro on the inside of the windows then you could lift the screen, open the windows and replace the screen. I would be available to do these repairs if you want to hire me on. We would and probably will rent this property again. Thank you for being part of our amazing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come see us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trying to retrieve several items that got left behind. Place was clean and well stocked. Might want to fi the toilet flapper handle as it doesn't closed properly and the toilet keeps running. Did figure out if you pulled up hard on the handle it would close but didn't realize it was as problem till the night of the first day. Worked around the problem but as it's on a septic a running toilet can be an issue for sure Wi -Fi worked great. The directions to the property and the beach were confusing but we figured both out. All and all very satisfied. Hoping I hear back on getting the itemd left behind returned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you, James. I’m glad you found the place clean, well-stocked, and that the Wi-Fi worked great. I appreciate your notes on the toilet handle and directions—we’ll address those. I’ll also follow up on retrieving the items you left behind.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Favorite GetawatY

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd visit and we enjoyed ourselves so much. Love Whidbey Island, the quiet, the hiking and this charming little house. We will be back again in 2023!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank your for your comments. We are so happy you "enjoyed yourself so much" on your visit to Whdibey Island. We hope we can help you with your next vist in 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time at the cabin! Such a cute, clean and thoughtful place to stay

We had a great time, everything was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with everything... smooth process all the way around... checkin checkout will definitely be using them in the future
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. We are so happy your stay on Whdibey Island was enjoyable and you were "pleased" with your visit. We hope we can help you with your next visist to the Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost Magical

My family stayed at this cabin at the end of July. It was clean, comfortable and as described. The location of this cabin is so beautiful and peaceful. Our family had a great time there! The only issue that we had is that a few aspects of the cabin were a bit rundown. The sofa in the living room is old and beaten up. It should really be replaced. The kitchen counter is showing a lot of wear around the sink and is kind of looking gross. While we were there, the dryer stopped working. The management company was super responsive, and I know that the dryer has been replaced now. If those other problems are addressed, this place would be absolutely perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review and we are happy to hear your family had a great time! The dryer was replaced as this guest noted and the couch has also been replaced. The counter will have to wait until off season. We hope you can return again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake cabin

We loved our stay on Whidbey Island. The cabin had ample options for seating outside, which had a great view of the ocean. We all loved going to the beach, which was only a few minutes' walk down the stairs. There was plenty of area for our teenage girls to explore. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your stay! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent view and location

Everything we needed at the right time. Great beach. Stunning views. Great accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your stay! We are glad to hear that you had everything you needed, and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, not so beautiful or clean inside.

Location, location, location! Other than that… this place has not seen any TLC in a VERY long time. Tub/shower has not been more than wiped out all season( I used to clean houses). I dropped my phone under sofa. Books/ brochures weird.. can catch up on anything pre-covid or early ‘90’s, can watch VCR tapes if they had a VCR. You can listen to the cassette tapes on the player. Outside is a wonderful setting, but chairs on covered part of porch are filthy, so can’t sit in shade if it’s hot out. Rest of seating is Adirondack chairs that sit right at the new decking height, so have no view when sitting in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location of this cabin! However our apologies go out for any cleanliness issues present during your stay. We will do a full inspection with the housekeeping department asap!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great views, cabin not comfortable

The views were amazing and walk to the beach was great. We left a day early due to the foul odor in the bathroom, and lack of kitchen equipment. THe pots/pans were really shabby or cheap which made cooking a bad experience. The kitchen counter was really old, cracked, and dingy looking. THe upstairs bedrooms were accessible by a ladder basically. My daughter slept on the couch due to the steep incline. I would not have wanted any small children or elderly going up and down those stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We are sorry to hear you left early! We are happy to hear this guest enjoyed the beach and wonderful views at this cabin, but are sorry to hear about any inconveniences they encountered! The cabin has just had brand new linens, several new dishes and pots and pans. We will alert management and housekeeping to the odor in the bathroom right away! This is a rustic type cabin and the loft room is up a ladder. It is important to us that we are transparent in our listings. We hope future guests can enjoy the interior and exterior of the cabin!
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