Nestled on a private lane, on Whidbey Island (near Seattle, WA), this water view home has a private beach on beautiful Holmes Harbor. Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest as you launch your kayak or build a sandcastle right on the tidal beach. This is a fantastic beach house for families, sabbaticals, or couples. All are welcome at A Home On The Harbor.
A Home On The Harbor is thoughtfully designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. Featuring all new beds, soft luxury linens, black out blinds in the bedrooms, and a complete cook's kitchen for your holiday use. The kitchen is well-stocked with quality stainless cookware, griddle, coffee maker and grinder, electric tea kettle, toaster oven, blender, crockpot, and sharp knives. The pantry is stocked with dried herbs, salt and pepper. Grill out on the deck with the Weber gas grill as you watch for seals, enjoy s'mores around the campfire outside, or snuggle up with a good book around the wood-burning stove inside.
Our bathrooms have just been beautifully refreshed. The upstairs bath now features new double sinks and quartz countertops with beautiful new flooring for both baths.
In keeping with the intentional simplicity of the home we do not have any televisions, but we do have WiFi and cell phone reception. We have many games, books and puzzles for your enjoyment.
Enjoy Holmes Harbor with easy steps to the pebble strewn tidal beach. Follow a short garden path, nine steps down, and there you are! Our privately-owned beach is easy enough for our great-grandma to access. Carrying chairs, paddle boards or sand toys down is a breeze. Our beach is an excellent place to launch your kayak or paddle board; bring your own, or to rent from the local rental company.
Come and unwind with an easy island getaway in the perfect location. Enjoy strolls on the beach, birdwatching and campfires in our quiet and peaceful neighborhood, all within a 3 minute drive or even a walk to dining, antique shops, coffee, ice cream and the grocery store. We are centrally located in South Whidbey within a short drive to Langley, Greenbank Farm and Coupeville.
If the season is right you are welcome to pick apples, blackberries, rhubarb or herbs from the herb bed for your own savory delights. As stewards of our beautiful beach, we don't use any pesticides.
Our Family Property and Guest Interaction: A Home On The Harbor is a private vacation home that is rented out by owners (not a management company or an agent). Most of the time we will not be available to assist you in person, but there are times when we stay at our family home that shares the driveway and path to the beach. We will not disturb you, but we are always happy to meet new friends should you wish to say hello. You will be asked to let yourself in, to follow the house guidelines, and to follow some simple house closing steps. The home has a guestbook available with all the home details. We are also available via text, email and phone for all your questions and are happy to help you with any questions you have about the area or the home.
A Home On The Harbor is our family property. Tell us a bit about your group and your stay in your booking request.
Well-behaved pets are welcome on approval, pet fees apply. Limit 2.
We host up to 4 adults and 4 children at a time.
About Whidbey Island: charming island towns, popular parks, farms, festivals and water sports of all kinds. You can enjoy wineries, breweries, distilleries, art galleries, pie shops, farmer's markets, nature and more. You can also keep the car parked and walk to local shops and dining located near A Home On The Harbor. Families love to stay at our beach house and the new Freeland Park playground, only a short walk down the beach, is a big hit with the little ones.
Some of the pre-generated listing content may not be accurate. We want you to know that we are on the beach and our distance to Holmes Harbor is just a 20 second stroll away. Also, we do not charge an each-person guest fee. Please ask us if any information is confusing or if we can help to answer your questions. We are happy to help.
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All guests must fill out a contact form and sign our rental agreement at the time of booking. Up to 4 adults/4 children. ID may be requested.
A $600 security deposit hold will be placed on your credit card 3 days before your stay.
Your well behaved pet is welcome with approval. Pet fee applies. Limit 2.
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Property # 1374211vb
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
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
Freeland
Located in Freeland, this holiday home is on the beach. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Fort Casey State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Hibulb Cultural Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Jupiter Coffee - 2 min drive
Dancing Fish Vineyards - 3 min drive
The Braeburn At The Barnyard - 15 min walk
Shell - 18 min walk
Taproom @ Bayview - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
As of 19 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet on 2 Jun, 2026 start from S$905, 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 A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet located?
Nestled on the beach, this Freeland holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Holmes Harbor and Blooms. Mutiny Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
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Our family has enjoyed Whidbey Island for years now and nothing makes us happier than smelling the fresh salt air and hearing the waves hit the shore. You can feel all your mainland concerns melt away. We have had the pleasure of staying in other vacation homes on our travels over the years and we bring those experiences to our home. We know your vacation time is invaluable and we strive to make your stay the best it can be.
Why they chose this property
We are only the second owners of this island home and are super excited to offer it for the first time as a vacation home with a personal touch. We are hosting it ourselves and are happy to answer your questions and help you with your Whidbey Island getaway. We know you will love this unique setting at the base of Holmes Harbor and enjoy the peacefulness of our neighborhood. We look forward to having you as our guest.
What makes this property unique
The most unique thing about this home is its easy access to the privately owned tidal beach. The simple path and only 9 steps down is just hard to beat and it is so easy for all ages to use. Our beach is a great place to launch your kayak or paddle board from or to just stroll along during sunset. Searching for sea treasures, sandcastles and digging for clams are great summer fun! You can watch the resident bald eagles and listen to the waves all from the comfort of the large deck.
We love our perfect location to dining and shopping, too. You can leave the car parked and walk to cafes and shopping! You can also grab energetic young ones and take an easy walk to the fantastic playground at Freeland Park. We really have the best of both worlds with nature at the beach and enjoyment at the shops all within walking distance.
We also enjoy our central location to island attractions like Langley, Coupeville, Greenbank Farm, Wineries, and other great beaches and parks like Double Bluff Park and South Whidbey State Park.