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Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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front of house, side yard has changed.
back yard of the house
partial view from living room
comfortable living area
desk and chair added now

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4977 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oak Harbor, WA
  • Place, Whidbey Playhouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flintstone Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Windjammer Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪129 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town.

Adorable bungalow is 2 blocks from great waterfront walkway in Old Town. Close to fun shops/restaurants & short drive to trails, parks, beaches and more. Perfect for a weekend away or working remotely from a new spot that feels like home. Pet friendly so your best buddy can join you. You'll love that a wide variety of things to do are nearby. Reading is a passion, you can enjoy it too while looking out at the water & enjoying a cup o' joe (Whidbey Coffee?) or wine. 1 King/1 Queen. Fenced yard. There is a lower, separate studio unit I also rent out which has its own patio and fenced area. The unit advertised here is the main level of the house. Quiet hours from 10pm-7am to benefit guests and also to keep the neighborhood quiet. It is a very peaceful area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child proofed, use best judgment.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Bring dog towels. Bowls available for food/water.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dishwasher available and hand washing tools. Full kitchen set up. Please be gentle with my personal belongings, I reside at the home part time.
Pet waste shouldn't be left in the yard and there is a shovel/pickup tools available to help transfer to bare garden bed areas to bury.
Minisplit heat/AC does NOT work like a typical furnace. Please contact me if you have questions or haven't used one of these, don't just hit buttons.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oak Harbor

Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Joseph Whidbey State Park and Gallery Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lavender Wind Farm and Escape Gift Shop. The Wood Merchant and Childhood Bliss are also worth visiting.
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Oak Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Whidbey Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flintstone Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Garry Oak Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windjammer Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 61 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whidbey Island Bagel Factory - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Whidbey Island Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mai Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Jellyfish - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Frasers Gourmet Hideaway - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright 2bd/1ba main level of home, partial water view, close to old town. located?

Located in the heart of Oak Harbor, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Whidbey Playhouse, Garry Oak Gallery and Flintstone Park. Windjammer Park and PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best thing about this property is its location -- very convenient. If I had stayed for a longer period, it would have been nice to have a washer and dryer, and possibly a television.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was very nice and roomy for 4-6 people. The only mention would be the fact that there is a lower level rental that is not mentioned on VRBO. The renters that were there at the same time were no problem at all. It would be nice if the lower rental was mentioned.. we would definately stay again.Denise
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice location. Quiet. No television Could have used a checklist of what amenities were provided and how to check outWe didnt know exactly the owners expectations and wanted to be quality guests.We would rent againThank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Nice place to relax

Nice and peaceful. Had a partial view of the water from the kitchen window. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly J.

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

My stay

I had a nice time at this two-bedroom house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Great location

House is very close to downtown. Dishwasher does not clean dishes. House definitely needs some maintenance (curtains held up with bread tie in living room). Shower was spacious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Seattle, WA

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

Relaxing stay

We had a nice and relaxing stay. Dogs loved the fenced yard. Walkable to the water and shopping area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roxanne Y.

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

Good, as described

Communication with the owner was great and informative. We did not eat there, but the kitchen seem to have everything we needed. Lots of wine glasses, but no glass water glasses, so we bought a couple. Bathroom Towels were great, wifi was good, but no TV. I missed that.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Visit our Navy son

Very quaint and cozy and so close to the water. The backyard was great. My only complaint would be that the mattresses on both beds should be replaced, they were quite hard. Otherwise, very cute place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Away from the city

Nice quiet property with fenced yard for dogs. Owner was easy to reach for questions. No television made for relaxing and refreshing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Janine Southwick’s P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
There was no water front view. It was not disclosed that there would be other people staying in the basement. We woke up to them talking the morning after check in. It was non smoking but they were out in the porch smoking which the smoke traveled into our space. It was dog friendly and they had theirs out in the yard so it would have been awkward had our dogs been there, we usually travel with our dogs but this was last minute and chose not to this time. No tv. Owner said that was on purpose and there were games. There were three games that were old. No tv is kinda a big deal. We went and bought one and gave it away. Said there was a dining area. No there was a small bistro set in the kitchen. House came with no instructions for heating and air. We blew the circuits using one of their provided space heaters. There were extension cords everywhere. There were no curtains in the front of the house which was weird as while we were there two different renters occupied the basement. Having said all that it was clean and the bed was comfortable. Place needs some major updating. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wilda V.

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

Cute house

We enjoyed our stay but were unaware that there is no TV. There should be a sheet telling how to use the heat system and what day to put the garbage out as the can was full when we got there. There are a lot of plants outside and no hose to water them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a Millennial gray/beige short-term rental, this is not the place you. Instead, this is a quirky but cute cottage that is surprisingly spacious inside. It's clean, roomy, and cozy all at the same time. It's definitely owned by a dog lover as dogs are welcomed there and there are convenience dog items in the home, including lint rollers, dog bags, and dog toys. The backyard was perfect for our husky. We let her out the backdoor, and she was able to do her business without escaping. I loved not having a TV there (but for those looking for media on their trip, the WiFi is really good). We played Monopoly, walked downtown, went to the bookstore, and spent time with family who live nearby. It was a great trip, and the house was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

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

Nicely located in quite neighborhood

Well located to walk to the waterfront and old town. Easy drive to everything else. Well stocked kitchen and lovely deck with peek-a-boo view of the water. The house is comfortable but old. Beds are hard and hot water only lasted for 1 1/2 showers. Internet is excellent and we were able to stream movies. It’s best asset is location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes G.

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

Small place but beautiful

I like because all stores is close
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Reba Haas

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Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is quiet and lovely, plus only a couple of blocks south to the harbor which has a walkway to the marina or to Old Town. As a dog owner, we spend a lot of time walking along the water to the local, nearby parks (Flintstone & Windjammer), stopping along the way at the wonderful Whidbey Coffee. Old Town has a lot of unique shops and good restaurants to sample. The location is great in accessing Hwy 20 heading north or south to do all the activities on Whidbey Island with lots of great nature walks/hikes only 15 minutes away. The house does NOT have a TV, on purpose, as this is my haven to relax and recharge - I keep books and some games onsite for people to reconnect with each other. The fenced back yard is important for my pets and those of my guests as this is a dog and cat friendly house - just please make sure to clean up after yourselves (fur/back yard "dog bombs").

What makes this property unique

This is a laid-back cottage vibe on purpose. It's not meant to be "modern" and it's much more about relaxing, artwork, books, walks by the water, and overall chilling out. You can relax here or go to the many activities and natural settings of Whidbey Island, or even nearby Fidalgo and the lovely town of Anacortes. It's about 50 minutes to the south end of the island and 20 minutes to the north end traffic circle that takes you east or west on Hwy 20. Deception Pass is a fantastically gorgeous place to experience and you're only 15 minutes away from it and to the south to Ebey's Landing and the nearby ferry to go to Port Townsend on the WA peninsula.
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