A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet
Freeland, Island County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet Nestled on a private lane, on Whidbey Island (near Seattle, WA), this water view home has a private beach on beautiful Holmes Harbor. Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest as you launch your kayak or make a sandcastle right on the tidal beach. This is a fantastic beach house for families, sabbaticals, or couples. All are welcome at A Home On T...
A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet Nestled on a private lane, on Whidbey Island (near Seattle, WA), this water view home has a private beach on beautiful Holmes Harbor. Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest as you launch your kayak or make a sandcastle right on the tidal beach. This is a fantastic beach house for families, sabbaticals, or couples. All are welcome at A Home On The Harbor. A Home On The Harbor is thoughtfully designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. Featuring all new beds, soft luxury linens, black out blinds in the bedrooms, and a complete cook's kitchen for your holiday use. The kitchen is well-stocked with quality stainless cookware, griddle, coffee maker and grinder, electric tea kettle, toaster oven, blender, crockpot, and sharp knives. The pantry is stocked with dried herbs, salt and pepper. Grill out on the deck with the Weber gas grill as you watch for seals, enjoy s'mores around the campfire outside, or snuggle up with a good book around the wood-burning stove inside. Our bathrooms have just been beautifully refreshed. The upstairs bath now features new double sinks and quartz countertops with beautiful new flooring for both baths.In keeping with the intentional simplicity of the home we do not have any televisions, but we do have WiFi and cell phone reception. We have many games, books and puzzles for your enjoyment. Enjoy Holmes Harbor with easy steps to the pebble strewn tidal beach. Follow a short garden path, nine steps down, and there you are! Our privately-owned beach is easy enough for our great-grandma to access. Carrying chairs, paddle boards or sand toys down is a breeze. Our beach is an excellent place to launch your kayak or paddle board; bring your own, or to rent from the local rental company. Come and unwind with an easy island getaway in the perfect location. Enjoy strolls on the beach, birdwatching and campfires in our quiet and peaceful neighborhood, all within a 3 minute drive or even a walk to dining, antique shops, coffee, ice cream and the grocery store. We are centrally located in South Whidbey within a short drive to Langley, Greenbank Farm and Coupeville. If the season is right you are welcome to pick apples, blackberries, rhubarb or herbs from the herb bed for your own savory delights. As stewards of our beautiful beach, we don't use any pesticides. Our Family Property and Guest Interaction: A Home On The Harbor is a private vacation home that is rented out by owners (not a management company or an agent). Most of the time we will not be available to assist you in person, but there are times when we stay at our family home that shares the driveway and path to the beach. We will not disturb you, but we are always happy to meet new friends should you wish to say hello. You will be asked to let yourself in, to follow the house guidelines, and to follow some simple house closing steps. The home has a guestbook available with all the home details. We are also available via text, email and phone for all your questions and are happy to help you with any questions you have about the area or the home. A Home On The Harbor is our family property. Tell us a bit about your group and your stay in your booking request. Well-behaved pets are welcome on approval, $75 fee per pet. Limit 2. We host up to 4 adults and 4 children at a time. About Whidbey Island: charming island towns, popular parks, farms, festivals and water sports of all kinds. You can enjoy wineries, breweries, distilleries, art galleries, pie shops, farmer's markets, nature and more. You can also keep the car parked and walk to local shops and dining located near A Home On The Harbor. Families love to stay at our beach house and the new Freeland Park playground, only a short walk down the beach, is a big hit with the little ones.Some of the pre-generated listing content may not be accurate. We want you to know that we are on the beach and our distance to Holmes Harbor is just a 20 second stroll away. Also, we do not charge an each-person guest fee. Please ask us if any information is confusing or if we can help to answer your questions. We are happy to help.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Wood stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Whale watching
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Beach view
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Highchair
- Children's dinnerware
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Wood stove
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Firepit
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
- On the waterfront
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,900 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, on the beach, near the beach, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 24
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- All guests must fill out a contact form and sign our rental agreement at the time of booking. Up to 4 adults/4 children. ID may be requested.: All guests must fill out a contact form and sign our rental agreement at the time of booking. Up to 4 adults/4 children. ID may be requested.
Important Information
- 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
- 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
Freeland
Located in Freeland, this holiday home is on the beach. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Fort Casey State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Blooms 10 min walk
- Mutiny Bay 4 min drive
- Useless Bay 7 min drive
- Double Bluff State Park 11 min drive
- South Whidbey Harbor at Langley 14 min drive
Getting around
- Everett Station 57 min drive
- Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) 50 min drive
Restaurants
- Gordon's On Blueberry Hill 15 min walk
- Orchard Kitchen 6 min drive
- Ultra House 13 min drive
- Spoiled Dog Winery 11 min drive
- Penn Cove Brewery & Taproom 15 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet located?
Nestled on the beach, this Freeland holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Holmes Harbor and Blooms. Mutiny Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.