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Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A room with large windows offering a view of the sea and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the water.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden dining table, and black chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With a hot tub, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests in 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It includes a patio and access to paddleboarding. Enjoy beach views and nearby attractions like Holmes Harbor and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. The property is pet-friendly and ideal for family adventures in a rural waterfront setting.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Greenbank, WA
  • Place, beach near Cranes Landing Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Beds with a view

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Bedroom - Saratoga Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom - Skyview

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom - Sunset

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom - Deer Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room

Welcome to Salt and Soul Beach House, a premium year-round seaside retreat for families, friends, retreats.

This expansive house is nestled on a private shy acre overlooking stunning SE views of Holmes Harbor, Saratoga Passage, and the Cascades - providing front-row seats to wildlife and dramatic sea-skyscapes.

We are located about 20 minutes from the ferry, halfway between Langley and Coupeville with the historic Greenbank Farm within a quick walk. The home is furnished for connecting, cooking, yoga, lounging inside or out.

Sleeping arrangements: 3 bedrooms (2 Queen, 1 King) on the main floor and two bedrooms (1 Queen, 4 bunks) on the lower level. There are 4 separate sitting rooms, including one perfect for quiet working or yoga. Luxury linens, Mexican beach blankets, yoga mats, board games, puzzles on-site. Bring your own life jackets paddle boards (all water use at your own risk, we do not provide any water craft.)

The house is designed for all different types of group trips. Girls trip? A retreat? Mom and daughters group? A few small families? Family reunion? We are ready for it. Let me know what your'e up to and I can offer recos.

Note that we do our best to keep this an allergen free home. Our cleaners spend extra time when pets are there which is why we have a size limit and there's a pet fee. Guests who try to sneak in their big lovable giant dog will be caught by the outdoor cameras.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Events are approved case by case. Contact host.

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Clean up after pet. No pets on furniture.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Don’t make beds you slept in so we know what to clean.

Please start washing beach towels.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Guests agree to accept all rules posted here and on property. Includes rules of North Bluff Association. Kayaks at boat ramp are not for guest use.

Dogs must be leashed in any unfenced areas. Pick up all poop. No dogs on furniture. Fees will be applied if these rules are ignored.

All beach, water and outdoor activity at your own risk. Lifejackets required for paddle boards. Beach access is via a grass hill without railings

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3957704vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Events are approved case by case. Contact host.
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

Greenbank

Located in Greenbank, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Casey and Island County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and Blooms. Travelling with kids? Consider Key City Public Theatre and Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking and cycling.
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Greenbank, WA

What's nearby

  • beach near Cranes Landing Drive - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Holmes Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fort Casey State Park - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Fort Casey - 11 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 86 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Callen's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greenbank Farm - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Greenbank Pantry & Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Holmes Harbor Cellars - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Pies Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room located?

This Greenbank holiday home is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Holmes Harbor, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Casey and Crockett Lake. Mutiny Bay and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway! We were in awe of the home, the view, and all of the surroundings. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful location, cozy rooms, great beds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! Beautiful weather! My only complaint is that I didn’t book a third night! This was our second stay here and we plan on returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The open kitchen/dining space made it easy for our large group to all hang out together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place

We really enjoyed all the space and the amazing views on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property and Location

Lovely property, well maintained, great strolling beach, quiet neighborhood, worked well for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this house. The view was beautiful and the house well stocked with all we needed to cook and enjoy the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The experience was wonderful the house was clean, roomie, comforting, and the group enjoyed the location! Oh we were picking shells, enjoying card games in the living room, resting comfortably after visiting spots on the island. There were suggestions incase we had no idea what to eat nearby or what there was to do if we had no plans. We didn’t use the hot tub but it looked inviting! Honestly we joked about revisiting that house in some years, but I’m kind of hoping we actually do cause it was a great spot to be at!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Great communication with host. Location was quiet with towns close by with everything you need. Lots to do - we went paddle boarding, walked on the beach, played games outside and relaxed in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Spent a family vacation here and everyone loved it! Spectacular view! Would def stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thank you for choosing Salt & Soul!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of Camano Island from the deck and great beach combing! We spent Thanksgiving weekend and had fun exploring the island.The only negative was poor water pressure - well water wasn't enough for showers for 11 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location, well set up and equipped. Host was very easy to work with. The house was perfect for us (5 couples, two small children). We enjoyed the easy beach access, the sun-washed deck, and the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! It’s beautifully decorated, well-equipped, and the views are truly unbeatable. I was amazed at how calm the water was—we’ve never been anywhere on the Sound with such peaceful conditions. It was perfect for the kids to paddleboard, do a little crabbing, and enjoy quiet bonfires on the beach. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Info on hot tub and water dispenser would be helpful. Than you for this lovely home. Owner was especially helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June family vacation

We had a wonderful time! The house was excellent for such a large group. Our view was outstanding. Main level entry with bedrooms available worked perfectly for the seniors in our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

We celebrated the holiday at this well designed, beautifully located property, and couldn’t have been happier. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2024
Thank you for trusting us with your family holiday! Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house is amazing and so are the owners

We loved everything about this house and the people who own it. Would defiantly come back and recommend this spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to host you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful day and very much enjoyed this beautiful home! The home has everything that one could ask for, clean, comfortable accommodations, a generously sized sparkling clean Jacuzzi, a beautiful and quiet beachfront for evening campfires and room for pet guests to enjoy themselves. We very much appreciated all of the personal design touches that the owners curated, that so many rental homes lack; well done!! We highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guemes girls

Amazing girls weekend. We want to come back!5 star beds and linens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished it could have been for a longer period. The rental was so nice and comfortable for our large (9) group. Well equipped with necessities and clear instructions on how to care for the cabin while there and what to do upon leaving. Very clean and amazing view! Great access to the beach. We’d like to return next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed four days for a Fall Family Getaway on this gorgeous property. There are six of us and there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out and do their own thing. If we needed to work (great wi-fi), do a puzzle, read, play games or watch sports, we were all able to do our own thing. We had one calm day on the water and were able to paddle board, which was amazing. The outdoor hot tub with a view of the harbor takes the experience to the next level. The beds are very comfortable with great linens. The kitchen and dining area are perfect for us to dine together. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Puget Sound stay!

Our family of four hopped out to Salt & Soul House to wrap up our summer. It exceeded our expectations and we are ready to return already!! Location, accommodations, EVERYTHING makes for a memorable and amazing visit!! Highly recommend…our day trips are also listed in the guest book…whale watching, Seattle, alpaca and lavender farms, and sea kayaking await!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Jill, Thank you for your review. We love to tell our friends up at the beach about HOW MUCH you all did while you were at Salt and Soul. Thank you telling us all about it and inspiring us to create a new list of possible excursions on the island (and in Port Townsend!) We'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with a stunning view!!

Absolute gorgeous views! Extremely well maintained and well stocked house. Owner is super responsive and very helpful. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big water view in Greenbank

Large house on a hill with a fabulous east view of the Sound, very private. Like most rentals, the house has some quirky spaces, but we enjoyed staying there. Good walking beach when the tide is low.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house right near the water with so many great amenities from the yoga mats, games, toys and recreational equipment to the well stocked kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Perfect amount of space for our party of 11 ranging from tweens to grandparents and the dogs were so happy to have space to explore and run around too. The beds and hot tub were a bit tricky to get in and out of for my older sister and parents since they were a bit high so perhaps step stools would be helpful. The host was super responsive to all my messages, had a very nice welcome basket of goodies waiting for us and even took the extra effort to return some clothing that was accidentally left behind, which was greatly appreciated!
Sea stars
Beach walk
Sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Root

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We live in West Seattle with our 2 children and have been coming to this same Greenbank beach, at a different house, since I was a young child. This is such a special beach and location right in the "Heart Center of Whidbey" and we love that we now have the opportunity to share it through this beach house!

Why they chose this property

Greenbank is a perfect central location for those who like to get around and explore the island and offers a private and very quiet beach, especially in the off seasons. I love that we can walk to the Farm in less than 10 minutes for the huge dog park, food, shops or wooded hikes.

What makes this property unique

The house itself is so solid and spacious. The property is unique with its private wooded yard on one side and open access to the beach and big views on the other. Its dedicated retreat room meets right where the woods meet the water views and is great for one person or a small group to drop in for a sensory reset.

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