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A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Well maintained grounds for 1.5 acres.
Large yard for games or lounging.
Hottub with a view
View of the hottub from the deck.
Have a hot soak and enjoy a winter scene!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 153600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Freeland, WA
  • Place, Holmes Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
  • Place, Space Needle
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom 1

+1
2 Double Murphy Beds, 1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bath 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main floor bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder room

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island.

Welcome to Harbor Hideaway — Your Whidbey Island Waterfront Retreat!

Escape to Harbor Hideaway, a beautifully spacious and welcoming waterfront home perfect for family get-togethers, friends’ escapes, or just a peaceful break on iconic Whidbey Island. With nearly 1.5 acres of lush gardens and outdoor living space, this property feels more like a private resort than a rental.

Unmatched Outdoor Living
Step out onto large decks and patios that overlook the serene waters of Holmes Harbor. Spend your evenings gathered around crackling fire pits, relax under the stars in the private hot tub, or take a short stroll down to your own beach access for sunset views and peaceful moments by the water.

Room for Everyone
With multiple bedrooms and bathrooms designed for comfort and privacy, Harbor Hideaway comfortably accommodates larger groups while still feeling cozy and inviting. Whether it’s a family reunion or a retreat with friends, there’s space to spread out — inside and out.

Perfect Location
Located in Freeland on Whidbey Island, you’re just minutes from local shops, cafes, and scenic spots, yet tucked into a quieter area that’s ideal for relaxing and reconnecting. The property also borders the Holmes Harbor Golf community, offering added variety for activities nearby.

Why Guests Love It
Guests consistently praise the spacious grounds, peaceful setting, and the variety of outdoor spaces — especially the gardens, fire pits, and waterfront views. It’s a place to unwind, enjoy good company, and make lasting memories.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$75 pet fee req
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in-doors!!!

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeland

Located in Freeland, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Spoiled Dog Winery and Clyde Theatre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Double Bluff State Park and Fort Casey State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeland, WA

What's nearby

  • Holmes Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deception Pass State Park - 54 min drive - 74.3 km
  • Angel of the Winds Arena - 58 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 61 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jupiter Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flower House Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mukilteo Coffee Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A waterfront retreat with gardens, views, and space to gather on Whidbey Island. located?

This family-friendly Freeland holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Holmes Harbor, Blooms and Mutiny Bay. Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and Double Bluff Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 127 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience. John is the perfect host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the bedrooms/bathrooms were spacious. The outdoor areas were very picturesque and peaceful. Plenty of kitchen items. Views of the water from the majority of rooms. The only drawback is the living room seating area was small and couches were not very comfortable and the TV was small and not easy to view from various seats.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional home and property. Beautiful grounds, huge variety of area to enjoy. Home has everythibg you need and more. We used the beach access, fire pit seating, hot tub and walked to the winery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Best vacation house in 19 years

Our group enjoyed the beautiful views from inside the home, the deck, the hot tub and the many cozy outdoor spaces. It was just incredible! John, our host, was awesome from beginning to end. We did all our own cooking and the kitchen had every item we wanted and lots of room for moving around. We would love to go back! Worth the price
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

Beautiful property and location

We jad such a fun and relaxing stay with my family age range 7-73. Plenty of things to see and do a wonderful view from the home. Well maintained and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Beautifully situated home

A stunning location for a comfortable group vacation. A very well stocked house with a friendly host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Vacation in Freeland

The yard is gorgeous, view spectacular, house stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Host was completely on top of correspondence. The best accommodations my large family has ever had in all our years of vacationing as one unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B., Issaquah, WA

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

Beautiful, Comfortable Get Away

Great place to go to get a way for a few days with a spectacular view of the sound. Our grandkids enjoyed the beach combing and having a fire in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Fantastic House

Really great house with beautiful landscaping and views. Would come back. John was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property. Relaxing and peaceful. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bayard B.

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

Wonderful spot for Family get away!

It was a perfect accommodation for our extended family get together. The rooms are spacious and clean. The dining table is plenty big enough for meals and board games. The kitchen is well stocked. We also really enjoyed the outdoor spaces; hot tub, the walk to the beach and, in particular, we found the outdoor fire space very accommodating for a cozy, all age group of marshmellow roasters! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

K H., South Glastonbury, Connecticut

Great for a large group

Harbor Hideaway was the perfect house for our Girl’s Weekend. The house is clean, well-stocked, and set up for a large group. The view is spectacular! The house is located within an easy drive to everything we wanted to see and do. We would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Very beautiful property

This property is very beautiful. It accommodated 12 family members very well. Plenty of sleeping accommodations, well stocked with plenty of towels and bedding. Kitchen well stocked. The owner John is a very nice gentleman and very helpful. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K., Sunnyvale, California

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

Beautiful house and property!

The entire property was amazing! You immediately feel relaxed when you arrive. Lots of space to hang out both inside as well as outside. The landscaping and views are beautiful. The house is very accommodating to large groups - everyone had a comfortable place to sleep and every bedroom has an attached bathroom with shower. I highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

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

Whidbey Island 2023

This was our first time to Whidbey Island, John’s hospitality help make the stay enjoyable. The house accommodated 13 family members with no problems. We all enjoyed the s’mores made at the fire pit, the exploration on the beach and the quiet. Thanks John for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen Y.

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

Great House, Outstanding views and Wheelchair Friendly

What an amazing place to stay, the views from inside and outside of the house are stunning. We had a lot of fun using both fire pits, the property is so well kept it is like staying in a park. We really enjoyed playing golf at the local course, and also thoroughly enjoyed the winery down the street. We all had a great time, and we will definitely be coming back, the host has been doing this for a while and it shows. What a great place to relax and have fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alice V.

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

Truly wonderful

The home was lovely and very well equipped for our group. We enjoyed the spa (in the rain) and appreciated John's willingness to even build us a fire so we could make smores. Would definitely love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Whidbey Island Mother's Day weekend with family

Our stay at Harbor Hideway vacation rental was amazing. The property is more stunning and beautiful than the pictures show. We spent most of our time on the deck overlooking the beautiful garden. This is the best stocked vacation rental that I have ever experienced. John, the host, checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. This property is close to shopping, beaches, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Wonderful family vacation

This was an excellent stay. The most beautiful views you can imagine. The home is equipped with everything you would ever need. (Especially for children and babies). Clean and enjoyable hot tub too. The owner was very nice. We also spotted “Ellison” the elephant seal on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Superb vacation rental!

Our supper club group of 8 had a fantastic time at this beautiful, wonderfully spacious and comfortable home, with a view to break your heart. We all found the beds good, the living room truly accommodating and relaxing for our group, and the kitchen well outfitted for preparing meals. The landscaping, with all its charming spots for relaxing and enjoying the view, was a sight to behold and a joy to stroll around. The pictures do not give the full story of this truly special home. I am booking again for our group for next Fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria c.

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

best time ever!

we had a wonderful time staying at this Whidbey Island paradise. the view from every angle was breathtaking. everything we could have needed was provided. felt like home ! John,the owner gave us privacy but was always available for questions.he was very accommodating and kind. thanks For this haven of peace and family memories! thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Wonderful rental for girls beach retreat

Our ladies group of 14 enjoyed 3 fun filled days and nights in this lovely home. We prepared meals in the well equipped kitchen with space for gathering, dined inside and outside, soaked in the hot tub, enjoyed the water view and gorgeous landscaping, walked the 100-plus stairs to the beach, and slept comfortably in the beds and additional floor mattresses. And 5 bathrooms were appreciated! Plenty of parking too. The owner was friendly and responsive. The pictures in the listing are accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

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

Girl's birthday weekend!!

This place is simply amazing. Like beyond words amazing! Once we arrived we did not want to leave. Even for dinner!! Hot tub is large and close to the house but still has water view. The steps down to the beach are a veritable great of engineering - but safe and secure! 4 bedrooms each with their own bathrooms!! Very well appointed kitchen!! Could not have been more perfect for my birthday girl's weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Peaceful Waterfront Home

Our family of six adults, one child and two dogs spent a magical week at this lovely home. The house has views Holmes Harbor from nearly every room as well as multiple places on the extensive grounds to sit and enjoy the garden and water views. The large and well supplied kitchen was perfect for preparing meals to have on the deck. We never even wanted to go out to eat! The well maintained stairway to the beach is long and steep, but there is also a trail and John, the owner, let my husband use the golf cart to avoid the stairs. We've stayed at several beachside homes on Whidbey, but all of us agree that this one is our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin D.

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

Perfect Stay for 40th Bday Weekend!

The property and location are incredible— pictures really don’t do it justice. The house is spacious and everyone slept comfortably. The kitchen was well appointed and we had everything needed to cook large meals throughout the weekend. It was a bit too windy/wet to have a bonfire (early December), but we loved being able to walk down to the beach and soak in the views of the water. The hot tub is huge and everyone who got in enjoyed themselves. The owner was friendly and communicative and made the entire process very easy, despite the VRBO app having a weird glitch when I initially booked the stay. All in all, we had a fantastic time and would absolutely return (hopefully in the summer to take advantage of the longer daylight hours and spend time on the water). Many thanks to John, the owner—we had an unforgettable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Dingman

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We purchased this property over 40 years ago; developed it ourselves and raised our children here. We built our new home in 1997, just before moving overseas. This property is so peaceful and relaxing. We have no better vacation destination than returning home to the property we love.

Why they chose this property

Holmes Harbor is a quiet residential area with easy access to Freeland for shopping, cafe's and amenities. Our property faces west, sits on a bluff with waterfront access, and the 1.5 acres provides amble privacy. With full sun in the summers we spend a lot of time whale watching, birding, playing with grandkids in the yard, and beach combing.

What makes this property unique

My best time is getting up early, sitting on the porch with the morning brew in my hand, watching the sun rise and the wild life starting their day. There is nothing more enjoyable than the peace and serenity as you view deer, raccoons, rabbits, eagles, seals and even the occasional whale. I have no doubts that I will be greeted in the morning, by one or more of the many animals nature has created. I will always see something to remind me why I love this property so much.

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