The Whidbey House is a luxurious 1,850 SF, three-bedroom, two-bath handicap-accessible vacation home. Located in Freeland’s upscale Holmes Harbor neighborhood, it is close to the golf course, trails, and beach. Nestled against a large, forested tract, the Whidbey House feels like a quiet oasis. The backyard offers some of the best birding in Washington, and deer visit several times daily.
Whidbey House was built in a modern but comfortable Northwest bungalow style. The house is dominated by a luxurious great room that includes a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. High ceilings and big windows in all the rooms give the house a spacious feel.
Accommodations include three bedrooms and two baths. The five beds include a king in the luxury master suite and a queen in a second bedroom. The third bedroom has two twin bunkbeds and a twin sleeper chair. A Pack and Play portable crib is also provided. The king bed has a new, luxury Saatva mattress. The queen bed has a new pillowtop mattress.
Important amenities include high speed wifi, a high-definition Samsung smart TV, satellite TV, and an office area with PC and printer. Adjacent to the house is a modest fenced area with a patio, outdoor table, gas grill, and gas firepit. In addition, a covered front porch on the first floor offers a great place to relax and watch the world go by. The house has a high efficiency heat pump system for air conditioning and heating. A two-car garage behind the Whidbey House is entered from a private driveway. There is plenty of parking for six cars or for a 40-foot RV. There is a 30-amp electrical hookup, making the Whidbey House a great destination for RV or van owners.
Our home is designed for accessibility and safety for all guests, whether you're traveling with young children, managing mobility concerns, or simply appreciating an easy, step-free layout. Everything is on one level, with wide doorways and smooth, well-lit paths from your car to the entrance, including step-free access through both the kitchen and garage doors. Inside, you’ll find thoughtfully placed grab bars, comfort-height toilets, and, in the master bath, a walk-in shower. The tub-shower in the hall bath has added supports for safe entry and exit, which many parents find helpful when bathing kids.
Located only 15 minutes north of the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry terminal, the Whidbey House is ideally located for a perfect vacation, taking advantage of everything South Whidbey has to offer. During the day enjoy the natural environment and stimulating outdoor pursuits for which Whidbey is famous, including golf (walking distance), beachcombing, whale watching, hiking, fishing, biking, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and motorcycling–just to name a few. Then in the evenings take in the breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, and shopping that fill the region around the quaint communities of Freeland and Langley. Or just relax at the Whidbey House and enjoy the sunset from the porch or rear patio as you watch the deer graze in the yard.
The house is within walking distance of a community beach and the Holmes Harbor Golf Course. Downtown Freeland is only a 5-minute drive. Further afield, Langley is 15 minutes away, and Coupeville is just 20 minutes. Many breweries, wineries, and distilleries are found within 5 to 10 minutes. For example, the excellent Holmes Harbor Cellars is only 1.5 miles distant, making for an easy biking or walking. excursion. Driving only 1.8 miles would bring you to the upscale Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill, offering harbor views, pasta, steak, and seafood.
Some nearby beaches include the Holmes Harbor community beach, (1.5 miles), Freeland Park (1.9 miles), Frank D. Robinson Beach (3.3 miles), Double Bluff County Park (5.3 miles), and Ledgewood Beach (10.4 miles). Among the great hiking trails nearby are the Trillium Community Forest (3.9 miles), South Whidbey State Park (6.1 miles), and the Trustland Trails (7.1 miles). Nearby dog parks include the Double Bluff County Park (5.3 miles) and the Greenbank Farm (8.2. miles).
Do you enjoy paddlesports? Two high-quality Old Town canoes, and sea kayak, and a recreational kayak are provided.
Reserve soon for an adventure of a lifetime.
