Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.

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Lower viewing deck for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation & evening gatherings

Seriously...the beach is calling and you'll be wanting a return visit soon.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Anacortes, WA

Deception Pass State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Swinomish Casino
‪7 min drive‬
Rosario Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Anacortes, WA (OTS)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

King space

1 King Bed

Main Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs primary ensuite private bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Bring the family for a staycation or work with high speed WiFi with a beautiful view. Peaceful. Tranquil. Breathtaking views await you at Similk Bay Beach House! An Easy 75 min. drive from Seattle (no ferry needed!) Located right on the water & just a few steps down to enjoy beach exploration or kayaking the bay (bring your own). Swinomish Golf Course is WALKING DISTANCE from the house. Deception Pass for hiking. Anacortes & LaConner mere minutes. Or tiptoe through the Skagit Valley tulips!

You and your guests can enjoy the entire cottage. If anyone has mobility issues, no worries as there are no stairs needed to enter the home and move about the living space; open kitchen to dining room (seats 8) and living room, plus private queen bedroom and semi-private bedroom with full bed and pull out twin and full bathroom round out the main kevel. You will need to maneuver stairs to enjoy the beach and upstairs private ensuite, but the view is breathtaking on the covered porch which requires NO STAIR USE. All hardwoods throughout.

Bedroom layout: Main level has a private queen bedroom and off the back of the house is a full bed and rollout twin bed (under full bed) room that is semi private with a privacy curtain. You enter this back room to access the stairs to the private master ensuite. The upstairs suite is private with a barn style door. The back bedroom and master suite is excellent for families with children or another couple.

Wonderful beach feel cottage. You'll be wishing you had more time to sit back and relax, to take in the sounds of the lapping water or sitting back to watch the heron, eagles, osprey, migratory winter birds, seagulls, seals and other wildlife that call this bay home.

Property manager

Laurie

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties, no pets and no smoking anywhere on the property. Quiet hours 10:00 pm-8:00 am. Please be a considerate guest.

Max guest count ANYTIME is 7. If you exceed this number anytime or do not have pre-approval beyond your guest reservation, you will be fined $500.

Check out is 10:00 am. Check in is 4:00 pm. If you arrive early or check out late (five min grace period) we reserve the right to charge you $100.

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

About the area

Anacortes

Located in Anacortes, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Cap Sante Boat Haven and The Apothecary Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mount Vernon Farmers Market and Cascade Mall. Tulip Town and Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anacortes, WA

What's nearby

Deception Pass State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Swinomish Casino - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Rosario Beach - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
Cap Sante Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Tulip Town - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

Stanwood Station - 39 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪Swinomish Casino & Lodge - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Moka Joe Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Sweet D's Shrimp Shack - ‬5 min drive
‪Anthony's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home, steps to the beach in protected bay! Birding, kayaking, swim. located?

Located in Anacortes, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Skagit Island State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deception Pass State Park and Cap Sante Boat Haven. John Storvik Playground and Kukutali Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

9 March 2025

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

Had a very nice weekend

Nice weekend with family

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

14 October 2024

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

Amazing family getaway

Wanted to get away someplace close that felt far away. Found this gem on the bay with amazing views. House is as described with plenty of room for four adults. Kitchen is well appointed, and the living area is very open and comfortable. View from both decks were amazing and right on the beach! Definitely bring your kayaks!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

5 October 2023

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

Fantastic Setting!

We enjoyed our stay very much and the location and views were as advertised!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

29 July 2023

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

Beautiful home

Perfect for our wedding vacation!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

11 July 2023

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

WONDER stay on the water.

We brought our kids to Whidbey Island to show them the area we used to live. We went to Anacortes for a whale watching trip and watched F-18’s in the pattern over Whidbey Island NAS. The stay was so relaxing. Thanks for letting us enjoy your special place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

28 September 2023

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

Serene and beautiful

The place is remote and reminded me of a place a writer would love because it’s so serene and quiet. The view is spectacular! Great communication with the host who gave great instructions. Great for a family gathering.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

15 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Similk Visit

Everything was great but thought there were supposed to be twin beds in one of the bedrooms. The view is phenomenal.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Yuan Z.

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

it is really 2 bedroom 2 bath

property listed as 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. but 1 room is not a real bedroom, no door or no real privacy. it does have a curtain at night. Also This is the first rental house have rented has no W/D.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 March 2023

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

Spring break in the San Juan islands.

Family get away for first timers to the NW US. Anacortes is a perfect location for access to the San Juan's and whales and stunning nature hikes. This was a lovely cottage set directly on the bay with privacy, nature and beauty just out the window. The icing on the cake would be kyack out the back porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby D.

26 April 2023

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

Re-exploring Skagit County

A peaceful, beautiful, property to use as a base for exploration of tulip fields, Deception Pass, San Juan islands. Our small family enjoyed every moment at this wonderful rental. We are originally from Skagit County and what a perfect spring visit from our home in Montana. We will definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

6 September 2021

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

Centrally located oasis

Great property, well appointed and convenient. It is 10-20 mins from all the local attractions and a great place to use as a base. There were 5 of us and everyone had their own space. The kitchen/living room/ dining room is an inviting open gathering space and the kitchen well equipped. The skylights and wood details throughout the property are charming. The view is as lovely as the pictures show! We only wish it had been a bit warmer and no burn ban in place so we could have enjoyed the beach more. Thank you for a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay S.

11 September 2023

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

Beware of Unjustified Charges and Frustration: A Disappointing VRBO Experience

I recently had the unfortunate experience of staying at a VRBO house for two nights, and I feel compelled to share my negative review. Our stay began on a promising note, with us being quiet, respectful guests who adhered to all of the cleaning requirements outlined by the host. However, what followed has left me extremely frustrated and disappointed. The crux of the issue revolves around the host's unwarranted attempt to charge us an additional $720 after our stay. The reason? They claimed that we had two additional guests staying with us who were coming and going all weekend. This assertion is not only baseless but completely false. We had my in-laws over for a coffee during our stay, which lasted less than two hours. They certainly did not stay overnight or occupy any bedrooms. The host's blatant attempt to charge us for non-existent guests feels like nothing short of an attempt to take advantage of us financially. It's disheartening to think that a host would resort to such tactics to squeeze more money out of their guests. As a result of this unjustified charge, I am now forced to dispute the charges with VRBO, which is adding unnecessary stress and consuming valuable time. This entire experience has been nothing but a headache, and I would strongly advise anyone considering staying at this property to think twice and explore other options. Save yourself the trouble and frustration – do not stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

22 August 2022

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

Beautiful house on the beach

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the house. The beach was beautiful. The house was clean and well maintained and provided plenty of room for our family. We hope to return someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

5 August 2022

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

Excellent Getaway for Six Childhood Girlfriends

Beautiful drive, location and view. Perfectly situated for island hopping and shopping (especially easy to walk on to the ferry, but watch the schedules!). Lots of great restaurants in La Conner, Anacortes and islands. Beach house was perfect for lounging around and enjoying the view from kitchen/dining/great room. Bedroom/beds are probably ideal for two couples and 3-4 kids, but we made it work. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

5 August 2022

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

Beautiful beachy vibe

Stunning view, great private deck and convenient beach front access. The home itself is very clean and well maintained. We loved our stay and would absolutely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich and Liz H.

28 July 2022

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

Beautiful water view home

We had a lovely stay at this home with my daughter and her husband. The house has a fantastic view of the bay and lots of comfy places to enjoy that view: the cozy living room with a fireplace and comfy couch, the porch with table and chairs for outdoor dining and a handy lounge area, and the amazing lower deck. The kitchen is perfectly equipped. The Master is large and so is the master bath. The first floor bedrooms are smaller with a shared bath. The entire place was immaculate and very homey with good quality furnishings. It felt like a home, not a sterile rental house. The host gave perfect instructions and was super in every way! Would absolutely stay here again over other homes we have rented in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

24 July 2022

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

What a view

Driving up to the house I was apprehensive because the house is in a regular looking neighborhood. But once you walk through the gate, you are definitely on the water. The house is nicely decorated with the back of the house all windows overlooking the water. My favorite place was the downstairs deck. There is no ac and I was apprehensive about “mother nature’s ac@ but the evenings were cool and the house was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

14 July 2022

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

Two Family Stay

The location and views were great! We loved the master bedroom and bath. The house was a little small for 7 people. The adults staying in the guest room found it too warm, probably due to not enough windows to let the cool night air in. Also, we would have appreciated access to the washer and dryer. Some feedback on the cleaning crew: the dishwasher had not been unloaded when we arrived, there was no trash bag in the trash can under the sink, the shower curtain upstairs had mold at the bottom. These are minor complaints. Overall the house was lovely and decorated very nicely with a well equipped kitchen. We loved the peace and quiet and the views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

3 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Hawaii Girls

Ad said sleeps 7 - correct but it didn’t say anything about paying extra for more than 4 people - also, bunk bed set up was very shakey - hard to fit 7 adults in beds provided - everything else was excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S., Nine Mile Falls

11 April 2022

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

Lovely, cozy home with everything we needed!

Home was as represented and rental process was easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

5 April 2022

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

Best Dental Help, nonprofit leadership work group

We want to come back next year. Eagles were very entertaining.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., Seattle, Washington

20 February 2022

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

Nice Family Getaway

This property is well appointed and has a great view. Very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Where do you live?

22 January 2022

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

Snowy beach getaway

Our family of five adults enjoyed the snowy views from this very comfortable property for two nights after Christmas. It was still very cold outside, but the beachhouse was warm, plus the gas fire added warmth and cozy atmosphere as well. We loved the great room with plenty of couch space for all of us, and a big table for our meals and game playing, and wonderful views!! And we all slept well in very comfortable beds. We never went for a walk on the beach because of the snow, but visited our favorite Skagit park - Kukutali Preserve - which we could see straight ahead from the house and only a ten minute drive away, the perfect place in any season for a walk, beach time and a picnic too. We can see, though, how popular this home would be for summer time. It was easy to get to from the highway and close to so many other scenic spots.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

melanie h.

3 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Safety issue with Carbon Monoxide detectors going off while oven was on for only 15 minutes! Very heavy gas fumes coming from stove - could not use. Had to vacate property for a good hour. Also, coffee maker was broken, could not make coffee. Images on property description not accurate: there was no firepit for us to make a beach bonfire and no outdoor games per photo, Also, there was no instruction on how to turn on the outdoor lights on deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

9 September 2021

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

wanted a get away looking over the water that was close.

Nice property

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

The Similk Bay Beach House has been in my husband, Robert's, family since 1989. We were both 19 then and over the next 30 years we would enjoy countless memories with friends and family. We are blessed that we now own the property and can share it with others! This is our forth nightly rental property. We acquired our first nightly rental with the purchase of our Mountain house in Leavenworth, WA in 2005 and started renting that out nightly in 2006 on VRBO/Homeaway and also on Airbnb, along with two Woodinville, WA studios where we pride ourselves in being a Superhost ever since inception! When we aren't in Woodinville working, we are for sure at Similk Bay Beach house for relaxing!

Why they chose this property

We enjoyed many years on the beach with family and friends. Our children grew up playing for hours handling baby crabs, digging for clams, building forts and of course many s'more making bon fires. Our oldest daughter was just proposed to this spring (2021)on the beach! This beach will be calling you back once you visit!

What makes this property unique

Easy to access as everything is one level (except the master bedroom ensuite). Many decks to enjoy different views from. Calm bay to kayak and boat in and safe beach for children to play on.

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

King space

Main Level Queen Bedroom

Primary bedroom

2 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Upstairs primary ensuite private bath

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