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Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Coupeville, Washington
  • Popular LocationEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Ebey State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Casey6 min drive
  • AirportOak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)12 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay

Welcome to Island Hideaway–a slice of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and local history! Unwind in this peaceful 2 bed/1.5 bath home nestled in ~5 acres of forest. Freshly decorated, with walls of windows bringing the outside in, you will love this centrally located hideaway to explore the island. While the property is secluded and peaceful, it’s centrally located, just 5 minutes drive to the historic waterfront shops and restaurants and 15 minutes to city conveniences.

Fun fact–this property was part of the original holding of one of the first settlers of Coupeville and had been in the previous owner’s family for 5 generations. We hope to honor that history by sharing the acres of trees along with local touches with our guests. We are constantly curating and updating the home as we explore more ourselves.

The Island Hideaway is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, one level rambler, approximately 1500 sqft. Freshly decorated, look for local touches and island adventures ideas in the home! All rooms are on one level with a step-free path to entry. Each bedroom has a queen bed. The living room has a 3rd queen bed (pull out sofa bed). Please refer to the listing photo for a floor plan.

• Kitchen is fully-stocked with appliances, cookware, silverware, basic condiments and coffee/tea
• Dining table is set for 4 but can seat up to 6 with a table extension
• Workspace/desk WFH area
• High-quality beddings & linens
• Onsite washer and dryer with detergent supplied for your laundry needs
• Access to popular streaming TV services
• Firewood provided for the wood burning stove
• Outdoor dining set available for your use (seasonal). Seating for 4 but extra chairs are available, just ask!

Slow down, breathe-in the outside, and explore all that the property has to offer. Walk the Cedar Path, check out the groves of cedars, hemlocks and firs, look for blooming rhododendrons all over the property in the Spring, pick fresh raspberries from the garden in the Summer for breakfast, check trees for apples and pears in the Fall. If you happen to be staying when snow falls, the property turns into a winter wonderland! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you gaze at the rhodies. Cozy up by the wood burning stove, enjoy reading about the history of the area from the local books provided in the house, snuggle up for a movie night and games in the spacious living room!

**About the Reservation**
• In booking our home, you consent to completing a third-party identity verification. The screening will have to be completed within 3 days from booking or at least 24 hours before check-in, whichever is earlier, to fully confirm your reservation. You are welcome to reach out to us for complete terms regarding guest screening.
• We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each night available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your booking. One date change if your check-in date is more than 2 weeks away. No date changes otherwise.
• Any stay longer than 30 days requires additional tenant screening, lease signing and security deposit to fully confirm your reservation.

**Additional Info About the Home**
• NAS is stationed on Whidbey Island, and this home is close to the OLF (Outlying Landing Field). You will hear jets flying by so please be aware there will be noise. The jets are F-18s, as featured in Top Gun: Maverick! NAS Whidbey was one of the locations for the flight scenes, look for the Cascade Mountains in the movie!
• Cell service is spotty in the area but enabling Wifi calling & texting will help! Wifi is the fastest available on the island. Great for most entertainment and light working needs but if you have specific high speed requirements for work, please consider a hotspot or similar alternatives
• This property has two separate houses (Rhododendron Loft and Island Hideaway) on the property and this listing is for Island Hideaway. Two rentals each has its own private entrance, are far enough to ensure privacy & don't share amenities in any way. You can either rent each house separately or rent them together to sleep a total of 12. If you would like to view the listing to Rhododendron Loft or to rent both homes together, please feel free to send me an inquiry.

**About Fees & Pricing**
• The regular nightly rate covers 4 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 6 guests. Please indicate an accurate number of guests.
• We utilize dynamic pricing. This means that booking rates may increase or decrease every day. We do not honor yesterday’s pricing.
• Pet fee: Well-trained pets are welcome at $50 per pet. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing your pet and how many. Pet fee is not included in the VRBO total and is processed after reservation is confirmed.

**House Rules**
• This is a pet friendly home but kindly refrain from allowing pets on furniture/linens including couches, throws, beds, pillows, and towels. Please do not leave pets unattended; please bring poop bags and pick up after your pets.
• Strictly NO parties and events, quiet hours between 10pm-8am, no smoking or vaping of any kind anywhere on the property including outdoor areas, no digital piracy, no shoes in the home. $500 fine per violation.

Property manager

Joanne

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130.1 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs and cats allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Coupeville

Located in Coupeville, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic Peninsula and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, while Island County Historical Society and Rose Theatre are cultural highlights. Lavender Wind Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Coupeville Wharf - 5 min drive
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 6 min drive
  • Fort Casey - 6 min drive
  • Fort Casey State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 73 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's - 15 min drive
  • The Tipsy Jellyfish - 16 min drive
  • Wicked Teuton Brewing - 15 min drive
  • Whidbey Coffee - 15 min drive
  • MOD Pizza - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay on 29 May 2024 start from £219.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve BY Betterstay located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Island County Historical Society, Coupeville Wharf and Fort Casey. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bune d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy retreat
Whidbey is a wonderful island. Enjoyed our visit with relatives in nearby Greenbank and appreciated the fenced yard for our dog. Easy drive as highway is close but quiet and peaceful in the house except when jets are flying! Husband enjoyed seeing the F 18’s land and take off. House had everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
The house was very clean and comfortable. the property was set in the woods --with the Rhododendrons just starting to bloom. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mateo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay on Whidbey
We had a great visit in this home, it had everything we needed, the layout and amenities were great, our host was super kind and responsive, and we loved staying super close to Coupeville. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cute little getaway
We came to visit some friends who are moving out of state soon and found this little home. It is a cute and charming older home and decorated very modernly with so many cute touches. Love that the owner had suggestions and fun little things to do like painting rocks and picking apples. My kids loved that! Also communication was extremely good, before I even had questions I was getting emails answering everything I could think of. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whidbey Family weekend
Had a great weekend visiting family in Coupeville. The house was conveniently located and met our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property on Whidbey
Nice property and clean, with large backyard. Our only complaint was the smaller bedroom’s mattress was one of the worst we’ve slept in. But overall nice and quiet place near Coupeville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy space
The beds we’re very comfy and I felt right at home in this charming house. It was like being at my grandmothers house and had all the amenities I needed and more. New appliances and tv and beds were wonderful. And great location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to come back again when we can stay longer. The house was great, with a super comfy bed in the master bedroom. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, with lots of extras. The setting was so peaceful. I was able to relax outside with my morning coffee. And it was so convenient to the town of Coupeville, where we had a yummy dinner. This was our first time renting via VRBO, and the host made it super easy with clear check in/ check out instructions and house guidelines. It was a really pleasant experience for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Aldona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place but noisy
We really liked visiting Whidbey Island but discovered that the naval air plane noise was much more bothersome than we had anticipated. The navy practices flight maneuvers most days of the week near Coupeville, in the afternoon (from 1.5 to 3 hrs) and again at night (from 9pm to midnight). The property manager did mention this in the description, but we thought it would be just a few passes overhead periodically. We were traveling with a senior dog who is very noise sensitive (frightened of fireworks and thunderstorms) and this was much much worse than either of those things. It was really painful watching her suffer during the airplane noise. If you are traveling with animals or children on the autism spectrum this will not be the place for you. Other than that, property was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious getaway
My family and I had a nice stay at this house. Tucked away off Route 20, felt private and was quiet. Nice garden, a little path to the woods, very clean and spacious. Comminucation with property manager was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023