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Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Coupeville, WA
  • Coupeville Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Ebey State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace

Heron House on the Cove

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Are you ready to get away from it all and enjoy a truly peaceful retreat? This waterfront, family-friendly home is ready to provide you the best experience ever! With two levels full of comfort, great amenities, and a prime location right in front of Penn Cove (views are simply out of this world), your getaway to Coupeville will be unforgettable. Start your mornings off on the right foot with a delicious and steamy cup of coffee in the deck as you take in unparalleled Penn Cove views. Later, you can treat your guests to a tasty homemade meal prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen. What's better than snuggling up on the sofa after lunch? Nothing! The set of inviting sofas in the living room is the perfect place to unwind and recharge batteries before heading out to explore Coupeville. You can turn on the flatscreen TV and watch something fun. The waterfront firepit is another great place to gather with your friends–prepare some hot beverages (or cold, if you visit during summer) and roast some s'mores as you all enjoy the marvelous views and share fun stories. And that’s not it! Heron House on the Cove features four work stations if you need to catch up with work or if your kids need to do some homework. There are two fold-up desks in addition to a small desk in the kids’ room and kitchen table.

What's nearby:
Welcome to the historic and charming village of Coupeville, the perfect location to disconnect from reality and experience a quiet and relaxing vacation. You'll be sitting right in front of Penn Cove. A must-visit here is the nearby The Coupeville Wharf (350 yards); it's a symbol of the seafaring days of yore. There you can find a working boat dock, The Salty Mug (coffee shop), a gift store, and a restaurant. Roughly 350 yards as well is downtown Coupeville where you'll find a dozen restaurants, cafes and coffee houses, art galleries, clothing boutiques, and home design stores. Learn about this village's rich history at the Island County Historical Society Museum (350 yards away as well). Four and a half miles south is Fort Casey State Park for a more outdoorsy adventure; a campground, picnic area, and stunning views from the Admiralty Head Lighthouse can be found there.

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
No cable
Fold-up double-size mattress available in the closet of the queen bedroom

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CUP 00-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coupeville

Located in Coupeville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Island County Historical Society and Coupeville Wharf are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deception Pass State Park and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Lavender Wind Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coupeville, WA

What's nearby

  • Island County Historical Society - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coupeville Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fort Casey State Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 72 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Honeymoon Bay Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront family-friendly home w/bay views, firepit, deck, & gas fireplace located?

Located in Coupeville, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Island County Historical Society and Coupeville Wharf. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Fort Ebey State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Great views!

We enjoyed our stay in coupeville. The house was an easy walk to town, beds were comfortable, views were amazing. Note there are a lot of stairs to get to the front door from the street which was fine for us but could be difficult for some.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K.

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

Amazing location

The view was magical! Bedrooms were great. We had an issue checking in but was eventually resolved. Short walk to downtown. It was a perfect vacation for my little ones and i!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eimi D.

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

Birthday get away

The most amazing views. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

Incredible view and nicely furnished home.

The lovely red house built out on the water where you only see water from three sides, Mt. Rainier, boats, paddle boarders on the calm water-- God's incredible beauty that takes your breath away!
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Location, location, location!

Heron house is very comfortable and right on the water with stunning views (from every room in the house!) of the water and the beautiful clouds, wild life including great blue herons, kingfisher birds, geese, seals, and even deer families sauntering along the water’s edge at low tide, as well as of the distant mountains including Mt. Baker. So remember to bring binoculars! There is a big deck too for enjoying the views with coffee or cocktails, but remember to bring camping chairs in case there is no outdoor furniture. It is also just a short walk to the quaint old town of Coupeville that has some great restaurants, a wonderful ice cream store, coffeehouses, galleries, specialty shops and a historic wharf. There is even a small but lovely farmer’s market a few blocks away from the town. Needless to say, we enjoyed our visit immensely! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

shannon m.

Great location

the house was nice and comfortable - manager was responsive to needs
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10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Stunning views, fantastic house

Stunning views, fantastic house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

joseph a.

Idyllic spot on Whidbey Island

Heron House is simply ideal for quiet and peace, access to fresh mussels, beautiful scenery, and a perfect experience in the Pacific Northwest
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10/10 Excellent

Vonni R.

Gorgeous

This home is beautiful with a gorgeous view of Penn Cove and Mount Baker. It’s quiet and private, yet it’s just a short walk into town.

2/10 Terrible

Tom B.

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

My stay

Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Can’t beat this location and the views

Great house literally on the water. Stayed with another family while we did the Whidbey Marathon races
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Lynsie J.

Spectacular Location….

Heron House has a phenomenal location and gorgeous views. The home and decor are super cute. The house needs a deep cleaning (stained sinks/tubs, corrosion on faucets, dirty baseboards, dirty heater vents, etc). And some maintenance work (cracks in ceiling, crumbling drywall in places, some paint chips and wall staining). Despite having the most amazing deck, there is no patio furniture or gas grill available for renters (appears the owners lock all their outdoor things up in a shed). There was no liquid hand soap in bathrooms, no Kleenex anywhere. An air freshener could go a long way here to make it smell fresh. Truly an amazing location that with a few personal touches would really shine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kerstin b.

Beautiful spot and perfect house

You could not ask for a better location . The house is so comfortable and feels like home ! I love this place and will come back again and again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Amazing location

The Heron House is well appointed inside, but the true delights are outside: the deck, the view, the wildlife, the water...! Amazing. We had a couple of issues, a broken shower door and no propane, but these were taken care of quickly, and other than that our visit was outstanding. We'll be back very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C., Del Mar, Ca

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

Captain Whidbey Island wedding

Wonderful place. Very tranquil and was a great place for us to stay for a wedding at Captain Whidbeys. So enjoyed the deck. Look forward to returning. The Clifford’s
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Steven C.

Nice house. Great location. LOUD plumbing problem nearly ruined it all

There is much to like about the Heron House. It is right on the water, and it is a five-minute walk to restaurants. But, there was a serious deal-breaker. There is a plumbing problem - when any water runs there was a loud noise that shook the floor in the kitchen. Very, very loud. Annoying, but not terrible. Here's the terrible part. It went off several times, for a period of hours, in the middle of the night. We couldn't sleep. We were about to leave and find another place to stay when we figured out why the plumbing noise went off in the middle of the night. We discovered that the downstairs toilet leaked - and so it was constantly refilling the tank - all day and all night. Once we figured that out, we just shut off the water to the downstairs toilet. It was a bit of an inconvenience, but better than the constant racket. It gets worse: Vacasa was not very helpful. Text messages got robo-replies. They were of no help in figuring out the problem. We were told that the owner was aware that there was a problem - which means that the owner just chose to do nothing about it. There were other minor problems, but discussing them is like complaining about the arrangement of the deck chairs on the Titanic. Nice house. Nice location. Don't rent it again until the plumbing gets fixed. And, Vacasa, you need better customer service.
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8/10 Good

Jamie W.

Beautiful location

The location of this property was perfect. It was a quick stroll to coffee, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Debe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views!

The views of the water and wildlife from every window were amazing! The kitchen was well stocked. Coupeville is an adorable little town. The home could use a good deep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee L.

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

Perfect getaway!

We came for a weekend birthday celebration and couldn’t have had a better time at Heron House! 10/10 location, adorable decor, clean, comfortable, and insane views from nearly every window in the house. The kids loved all of the board games and cozy blankets provided. Walking distance to all of the cute shops in Coupeville. We will be back for sure! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Perfect location!!

We loved the house. Enjoyed sitting on the deck right on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rana J.

Cozy get away close to town

- Steps away from the boardwalk where you will discover shops and eats -Glimpses of wildlife all around that will stop you in your tracks. Keep your phone handy for a quick pic. -True waterfront view so close you can hear the waves as you gather with friends and family - The people of Whidbey Island are so welcoming and inviting. -
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel D.

Location location location

Fabulous location in Coupeville - house is roomy and well appointed. Comfortable and relaxing for our family trip - best part is the deck right out over Penn Cove. Checking my calendar for when we can return.

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Fantastic

Perfect place to watch the tides and nature - otters, seals, bald eagles, and deer. The tides and Suva make for more relaxation viewing
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joni M.

Very Unique

Very unique, right on the water is so fantastic. We had our daughter and her husband and 19 month old that loved it. The town was shut down on M-W in March but didn't have the crowds of summer. Great place but must be ok with stairs.
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10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Let’s talk about this view.

We had an amazing stay at Heron House. The views were remarkable; looking out from the upper bedroom, the lower bedroom, the kitchen & the living room. We saw Harbor Seals, otters & all sorts of birds, including heron. We also loved watching the tide come in & out each day. The house itself was clean, very comfortable, & well stocked. It’s also a short walk from shops & restaurants; we highly recommend walking to Sunshine Drip for coffee & a bite.

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