Cozy Waterfront Beach House Near Baby Island! New to VRBO!

“About a third of the way up, at the skinny point of land between Holmes Harbor and Saratoga Passage, is a small jewel of a house that opens to the sea, the wind, the sun, and to its own garden.”
- Seattle Times Fall Home Design Issue (1998).

Welcome to "the jewel" of Baby Island! This cozy and inviting property on Baby Beach was originally built for a long time Whidbey Island interior designer and resident who integrated unique custom touches throughout. Endless glass hallways and oversized windows and doors showcase water views of Holmes Harbor from every room! This home's layout prioritizes seamless indoor/outdoor living on west-facing orientation. With its low-bank location, guests also have easy access to the semi-private beach just steps off the backyard and can walk out to Baby Island during low tide.

The breezeway like entrance to the home greets guests with views through sliding doors to the courtyard, across the living room and straight to the water. The first floor includes the ensuite downstairs bedroom, outdoor courtyard, powder room (with stacked Miele laundry machines), living room with access to the back patio, dining room and kitchen. The second floor includes the ensuite second bedroom.

Living space is ideal for entertaining and relaxing with others both indoors and outside. The living room, kitchen and dining room are the perfect open gathering spot to soak up the direct water views on the harbor. Gentle water breezes will greet you as you open the oversized sliding doors off the living room to enjoy the courtyard with outdoor dining table as well as the back patio with front row seating to spectacular views. The non-working fireplace is a beautiful focal point anchoring the comfortable living room seating area. The stocked chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances as well as small appliances and tools to prepare gourmet meals. Enjoy an indoor meal in the dining room with serene water views or dine al fresco in the courtyard.

This home has two ensuite bedrooms each with relaxing sittings areas. The downstairs bedroom features a king size bed, bookshelf library with TV, sitting area, walk-in closet and private bathroom with double sinks and walk-in shower. Glass doors entering the bedroom and going out to the courtyard provide beautiful natural light. Full privacy is also offered through pull down blinds on the bedroom doors and curtains on the patio doors. The upstairs bedroom features a queen size bed overlooking stunning water views. The ensuite bathroom includes double sinks and a walk-in shower. Two closets and a comfy sitting area complete this private upstairs suite.

This home provides peace and serenity on Whidbey Island while maintaining proximity to both Langley and Freeland. Looking for fine dining? The Restaurant at the Inn of Langley in downtown and Orchard Kitchen nearby Bayview Corner are about a 15 minute drive from this home. Langley also offers casual dining, charming shops, art galleries and the Star Store for groceries. Freeland is also about 15 minutes away by car, offering additional casual dining restaurants, Payless Foods for groceries, and more shopping. This home is about 25 minutes to the Clinton Ferry terminal, providing easy access for traveling on and off island.

The jewel of Baby Island was featured in both The Seattle Times Fall Home Design Issue (1998) and The Seattle Times Fall Home Design, Plant Life Issue (2000). As The Times noted, this "island home's simplicity reflects the colors of gardens, sky, beach and water." Now under the ownership and management of Family Tides at Whidbey, this beautiful property continues to provide guests the best that Whidbey life has to offer!