Harbor Retreat Waterfront Home

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Freeland, WA

Mutiny Bay
‪3 min drive‬
Useless Bay
‪6 min drive‬
Double Bluff State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A luxury island retreat, framed by old growth evergreens, set on 200 feet of private waterfront, is the perfect setting for a family vacation, weekend retreat, or relaxing off season getaway with friends.

This charming shingled home features six beautifully appointed and themed bedrooms, utility room, a large family room with full size pool table, game area and both wood and gas fireplaces.

The expansive main living area is a great-room which opens to a deck overlooking the harbor and the changing moods of the water. It features an oversized farmer's dining table, and pine accents with matching European country pine antiques. With it's brick wood-burning fireplace, extensive original art work, and well appointed gourmet kitchen, this is the perfect setting for entertaining.

This gorgeous estate property has nearly one and a half acres with a private sanctuary arbor retreat, private viewing deck, five different types of apple trees, three varieties of cherry and two types of nut trees on the grounds, as well as path to the private beach. The beach is rich with clams and mussels, or perfect for a reflective walk...and you never know what treasure the tide has brought in.

There is even a hot tub for you to warm up after being out on the water or strolling the beach. Come enjoy our wonderful island world.

No Smoking, Please!

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Gina Stanhope

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Freeland

Located in Freeland, this holiday home is by the ocean. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Fort Casey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spoiled Dog Winery and South Whidbey Harbor at Langley. Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Freeland, WA

What's nearby

Blooms - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mutiny Bay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Double Bluff Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Useless Bay - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Double Bluff State Park - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Everett Station - 59 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gordon's On Blueberry Hill - ‬17 min walk
‪Ultra House - ‬12 min drive
‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬17 min walk
‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬10 min drive
‪Orchard Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Retreat Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Retreat Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Retreat Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Retreat Waterfront Home located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Holmes Harbor and Blooms. Mutiny Bay and Double Bluff Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

24 Feb 2025

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

Beautiful view and great amenities!

There were 11 of us, all over 55 years old. We loved the quiet and amazing surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

23 Jun 2024

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

Great place for families with adult children

We loved celebrating Mom/Grandma’s 80th birthday. We have 17, 19 , 21, and 22 year old kids. This house is well set up for many adults. We had enough space to relax and gather. We loved the view, hot tub, and amazing deck/furniture!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

11 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful place to unwind

The family had a sweet reunion in this large home. It was equipped with all we needed, especially the peddle boat... That was the biggest hit!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Seattle, WA

6 Aug 2021

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

Great Location on Whidbey

7 teens and adults in our party, with more than enough bedrooms! Beautiful view - including from the hot tub - and well-equipped kitchen. Great location, with short drives to downtown Freeland (for grocery shopping, Mexican, and ice cream), Mutiny Bay, Double Bluff Beach, Goss Lake, and the Trustland Trails. And a longer but very reasonable drive to Ebey's Landing. Big screen TV for the Olympics and pool table a definite bonus! And a nice big table for us all, for eating meals and game playing together.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H., Shoreline, WA

8 May 2021

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

Perfect Place for anFamily Reunion

My husband, 9 year old twins, parents and in laws stayed at this beautiful house for a week and it was magical. The kitchen is well stocked and the dining room table is long and had seating for 10. There are 2 living/family rooms on the top floor and downstairs- each with large sectionals and more than enough seating for 7 people. The sectionals are so comfortable! The upstairs views of the sound are so beautiful. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs. Each bedroom has a king bed and lovely decor. One note- there is just 1 full bathroom on the first floor for these 3 bedrooms. There is another bedroom downstairs w/a king bed plus a kids room (bunk beds - with a double bed in one room) and another speaprate bedroom with perhaps a double bed. This last double bed room has a small full en-suite bathroom (with a fantastic large shower). And then there is another larger bathroom on this downstairs floor. This was perfect for our family! The grandparents had the upstairs bedrooms and bath. And my husband and I were in the downstairs bedrooms with the kids. All the adults had hotel quality king beds and the kids were thrilled with the bunks. The downstairs floor has toys, a tv with a large sectional, pool table and a round glass table for the kids to play at/draw. So, the kids could spread out and in the playroom. And we kept the upstairs family room for adult/family time. Plenty of space to spread out. The long deck has two large patio tables, chaise lounges, and so much seating. Coffee together each morning listening to the bird song and wine/cocktails each night chatting as the sun set on this deck. There is a what looks likes a brand new hot tub which my husband and I relaxed in after long bike rides during our stay. Also, a propane fire pit! It is under the deck for cover. A dual Keurig coffee maker (single serve and a pot), a wine refrigerator, grill, lots of pantry space....the list goes on. We had easy access to the beach (even the grandparents were fine on the stairs down). We took the paddle boat out and saw 4 seals and 2 eagles every day in the bay, herons, sea stars, fish- plus beach combing for sea glass and shells - so much to do. Easy bike rides to Langley and Freeland. Hikes at Ebey Landing (bluff trails), Fort Casey and Deception Pass. At Langley, we saw a humpback whale and numerous Orca whales. Truly, we could not have had a more exquisite stay. Thank you!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim K., Albuquerque, N.M.

21 Apr 2021

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

Everything worked! Two suggestions below.

A great property, accurately described. Two improvement suggestions are: the flue doesn't draw very well in the fireplace and should be checked. Owner might want to repave driveway (on the hill) as it seems to be falling apart.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2019

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

Loved Harbor Retreat

Perfect house for a large group. The furniture is different than the photo - it’s a big sectional that could accommodate our entire group and new big tv over the fireplace. We loved it. The deck is fabulous. Nice deck tables that could seat our group overlooking the water. Everyone loved the hot tub and pool table. Gina was great, thank you.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candace S., Cranford, New Jersey

8 Aug 2019

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

Loved this place

This house was perfect for our family. There were plenty of fun things available both on the water and in the house. It was close to restaurants and the grocery store. We had a good time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2018

Great house beautiful view

Great house with lots of big king beds. Loved the pool table and large family room too. The kids loved the huge yard and playing on the beach.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

27 Jul 2013

Wonderful Whidbey Home

The home was perfect for our family trip. We were on the island for a wedding and shared the home with extended family, We made great use of the deck and the views were spectacular! The beds were comfortable and loved that all the adults had a King sized bed!. Having a washer and dryer was a nice amenity. There was plenty of extra bedding as well as towels. We also enjoyed the hot tub! The location was perfect as the wedding was in Freeland and we had relatives also staying in Langley. And just a short drive to the ferry! We drove up to Anacotes for a day and did a whale watching tour with Mystic Sea charters! LOVED IT! We saw over 50 whales! We also enjoyed Deception pass and Ebey Bay and the lighthouse, Our trip to Whidbey Island was very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home! We hope to make a trip back to the island someday soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

23 Feb 2013

Great Gathering Place

We are a group of five couples who have been friends for over fifty years. This was the perfect venure to gather, enjoy each other, and this marvelous location. The house was perfect with room for all of us to sleep comfortably in those fantastic beds! We spent many hours gathered around the huge dining table, eating, drinking and rehashing the good old days. The view was spectacular. The lovely deck near the water would make a lovely spot for a wedding. While the weather was cool, we did catch a few quick spots of sun on the water. I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to sit on that large open deck on a warm, summer's day. Thank you!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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9 Jan 2012

Supplemental Review to Johnny Canuck

Pros: -lots of comfy king sized beds and big closets -awesome view -great kitchen island with eating bar -stone beach for kids to play on at low tide -covered, outdoor hottub -big deck which would be amazing in the summer -big yard with swing & covered play area -downstairs living/game room was perfect for the kids -nice walk to town for groceries -crockpot available although not listed in appliances -lots of utensils, pots/pans, large bowls available for cooking/baking -wood burning fire places -melodic laundry beside kitchen -did I mention the awesome view? Cons or suggestions: -too little fridge & too much freezer for a 4-family vacation (maybe add a 2nd fridge in the laundry room or turn the temperature down on the freezer size & use as a fridge?) -water took FOREVER to warm up at taps -dishwasher very slow and not the greatest for cleaning -all the dishes matched so, with 14 people, it was impossible to determine who's drink/plate/bowl was whose so we ended up washing a lot more than we needed to. Maybe throw in some odd-ball dishes. -no recycling/composting/garburator so EVERYTHING had to go in the waste. -couldn't figure out trash compactor -could use some storage containers for left-overs -had to provide own tissues, toilet-paper, paper-towels & napkins -rooms extrememly dark at night > could use some night lights for those late-night bathroom trips and, OH!, the hip bruises from the huge bed-posts at night too! With 8 adults & 6 kids, we fit tightly, but had a great time! We'd definitely come back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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4 Jan 2012

Great for Families

We booked over Christmas and New Year's; this home is one of the best ones we've stayed at. We're 4 families with children and have been vacationing together for 12 years. Every year, we find a new cabin/cottage to stay at and spend holidays together. This home is well maintained, has all the amenities you could need (fireplace, hot tub, BBQ, games room for the kids) and a great view and comfortable decor that defines what a cosy vacation home should be. If you need a 6 bedroom home, this is it. They even had a regular maintenance crew come by periodically to take the garbage out and check if everything is ok. The only things that could be improved are a few more kitchen items like extra garbage bags, dishwashing soap and toilet paper so we wouldn't have to buy them. But these are minor as there's a great Payless foods about 2 miles away that has everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

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