Whidbey Island Waterfront Home with Dock

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Arriving at the Z-Resort via boat in the canal at Mariner's Cove

Atrium entry way. Skylights open up . just make sure to close when it rains!

open bedroom & game room with old-school Nintendo and 1970s pinball machine

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.0

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8181 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Oak Harbor, WA

Skagit Bay15 min walk
Deception Pass State Park30 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)86 min drive
Cama Beach State Park90 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

UPDATED: Fall 2021 we added central heat/air-conditioning with a split unit, new washer/dryer combo, new dishwasher, dining chairs, new carpet in bedrooms.

Welcome to the "Z" Resort on Whidbey Island! Come experience Island living and recreation just an hour and a half north of Seattle. Whidbey Island is the gateway to the San Juan Islands where you will experience some of the best boating in the world. You may access the north end of the Island by car across Deception Pass Bridge or travel via ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton on the South end of the Island.

The "Z" Resort will accommodate a quiet getaway or a family friendly experience. The great room design has generous living and dining space, expansive chef's kitchen with gas range/oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. There are 2 private bedrooms: One King size bedroom with private bath & shower and another Guest Bedroom with queen size bed and adjacent full bath with tub. The family room with water views and a vintage pinball machine has another queen size bed. There is a wood stove in the living room for those cool winter nights, but also has central heating with a split heat/air-condition unit in the main room to cool things off in the summer. The home is equipped with a big screen smart TV complete with all your favorite apps, DVD player and stereo system.

The home is sited on a canal lot with a private dock for moorage up to a 55 feet power or sailboat. Shallow draft is required at low tide. There is an expansive wood deck with outdoor patio furniture and seating for a large group. Depending the season, you will enjoy great crabbing and clamming on the beach, fishing in the Puget Sound, wonderful walks on the Beach or just relaxing with family and friends!

The home was updated with a new washer/dryer, dishwasher and carpet in bedrooms in Nov 2021.

Dogs allowed, up to 2 with 75# weight limit. Fee of $100 per stay. Please bring blankets and towels for them and do not allow on furniture without a blanket.

Please note, we do have 3 security cameras on the outside of the house that are disarmed during guest stays: One is above the garage door, one at the front door, and one at the back deck.

Property manager

Sharif Zawaideh

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

"Handrail","Banister","Tree","Fir","Chair"

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Harbor

Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Whidbey Playhouse and Garry Oak Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Joseph Whidbey State Park and Coupeville Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Lavender Wind Farm and Escape Gift Shop. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Oak Harbor, WA

What's nearby

Skagit Bay - 15 min walk
Deception Pass State Park - 30 min drive
Rainbow Bridge - 50 min drive
Iverson Preserve - 85 min drive
Cama Beach State Park - 90 min drive

Getting around

Stanwood Station - 71 min drive
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
‪All Sports Pub - ‬18 min drive
‪The Tipsy Jellyfish - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whidbey Island Waterfront Home with Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whidbey Island Waterfront Home with Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whidbey Island Waterfront Home with Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whidbey Island Waterfront Home with Dock located?

This family-friendly Oak Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Skagit Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dugualla State Park and Flintstone Park. Windjammer Park and Whidbey Playhouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

5 May 2024

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

awesome,

the minute i walked into this property i didn't want to leave. although this was larger then i needed it was very well stocked with amenities and very clean. this was my third rental over the years and was an extremely good experience. when i needed to extend my stay they were very accomodating and pleasant to deal with and quick response. the views are amazing!!! if you gonna stay on oak harbor make this your first choice

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

14 Oct 2023

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

Special small family gathering

We loved staying at this sweet, comfortable home. The big kitchen with lots of cooking equipment was great for making big meals, and it was so nice to have a big table to gather around! The view, skylight and open floor plan are inviting, the neighborhood so quiet, accessibility to the cobblestone beach is wonderful, and we just settled right in. Everyone slept well on the beds - so nice to have 3 rooms to spread out in. There were extra blankets and pillows, plenty of towels, great water pressure for shower and a nice bath. We didn't use some of the goodies like the wood stove, cool pinball machine, or old school video setup, but enjoyed their presence. Our hostess was wonderful, touching base, thoughtful and helpful about details, and she really cared that we should have a good visit. We really appreciate this home and will be back! It was especially peaceful for us, as we had some family members in their 80s.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

11 Sept 2023

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

Amazing House

I absolutely loved this house.the location was beautiful and so relaxing !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

Great stay and will return next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

24 Aug 2023

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

Good location.

If your looking for a place with a dock for your boat this place is hard to beat. Everything functioned fine except for some pocket doors. Windows needed some cleaning to enhance the views. All in all a great place and we will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2023

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

Wheelchair accessible

This home on Whidbey Island was well equip with kitchen items, electronics, linens, & bedding. It was roomy for a number of people. The kitchen worked great for a number of "cooks". Whidbey Island has a number of Washington State Parks to explore - historical sites. The draw back of the home is that the bathrooms not easily accessible for older or less mobile visitors. We had a good vacation in the large main rooms and kitchen.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

6 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful part of Whidbey!

This house was open and full of light. My family and I enjoyed our stay despite a few quirks. If you’re looking for privacy-this isn’t the house for you. Many of the pocket doors are broken and doorways are covered by curtains. It wasn’t too big of a deal for us. The house was a blast from the past-think 90s. It wasn’t the cleanest upon arrival, but the owners refunded our cleaning fee and offered to send the cleaning crew out again. We spent lots of time on the deck enjoying the views of the canal. It was fun seeing all of the boats go by. All in all we had a relaxing vacation and now we want to live in Mariners Cove too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

5 July 2023

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

4th of July Gathering

Great stay at the Z Resort! Beautiful fully equiped home - a few little quirks, but felt instantly relaxed and at home. Very relaxing place to visit. Really nice neighbor who checked on a few things for us. Wonderful spot to visit and we could bring our dog, which was wonderful. I loved the options on the coffee makers! A note about the 4th - there were fireworks along the beach very close to the house - it was loud (our dog was fine, but it might be too much for a scared dog or young kids). The house has a very open floor plan with lots of windows and light - great for us and our family, but just something to note! Thank you for opening up your home - we had a really nice stay and it's such a beautiful community!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN B.

29 Aug 2022

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

Great family home with private boat dock and sound access

We enjoyed our recent stay. We were able to have our boat safe and nearby without having to launch each day. Dam into the private dock is not always passable due to tide level, so a little homework was necessary but not a big deal at all. This obstacle was worth dealing with to have the boat there. House was clean and well stocked. We plan to return. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Great location, roomy, owner was very responsive to any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor O.

29 July 2022

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

Great house and location

This is a wonderful large house with a big open floor plan. Very comfortable with everything you need. Very nice home owners who were very accommodating and communicative. Beautiful quiet location. Thank you!..;)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U.

26 July 2022

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

Everything you need here on peaceful Saratoga Passage

Bring your kayak!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

21 Apr 2022

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

A nice, relaxing getaway

We loved our stay at this property. We choose rental homes over resorts/hotels because they have personality. You could tell from the friendly, responsive hosts and the details around the house that this property is a part of a family. We enjoyed peaceful walks around the neighborhood, playing the retro board games and pinball machine, and simply just hanging out as a family. The town of Oak Harbor is a short drive and has all the stores you could need. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and the appliances worked great. Our favorite was the super quiet washer/dryer. :) Some tips for staying here: * If you are used to blackout shades in your own home, you may want to bring a sleep mask. We live in the PacNW, so I am certainly not complaining about sunshine...but the sun does brighten up the house a little early. The small bedroom was the only one that stayed dark, much to the delight of my teenager. * To close and lock the wood door, lift up and push in from the outside (this was a very convenient feature for getting wood into the house for the fireplace. Much appreciated)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

catherine g.

27 Feb 2022

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

Relaxing cozy times

It was a relaxing environment. Nothing major in terms of issues. Greatly enjoyed the neighborhood, beach walks and the cannel. The house makes you want to be more musical!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., WALLA WALLA

5 Aug 2021

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

Coming back next year.

Great time! all amenities we needed. BbQ grill could b repaired or replaced. But we made it work.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Gary E.

3 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs renovation and through cleaning

Every carpet was stained. Both showers appear to have black mold in the grout. Human hair on surface of one shower drain. Both beds had human hair on the sheets. One even had stains and skid marks. The bedding pillows and pillow cases were extremely stained. We had to replace everything at our own expense. Under the guest bathroom sink was a box of syringe needles, syringes, and both marked and unmarked vials of liquid. The kitchen floor was sticky so we cleaned that too. The BBQ was dirty and crusted making it unusable. This is by far the worst house we have ever rented through VRBO. On the positive side the beds were very comfortable. The view of the area was beautiful and it was a friendly and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dominique W.

21 June 2021

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

Wonderful hosts

The hosts for this property are excellent, ensuring a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Shannon S., Casper, WY

25 Apr 2021

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

Perfect home base for a week of job/house hunting.

Comfortably and homey. Beautiful views, enjoyed walking the beach a few times. The beds are comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet, even with construction on the house next door. Fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy. We didn't use the televisions, wood burning stove or music system. We did play a few games of pinball. As mentioned this was used as a home base for a job and housing hunt, so we were really only at the property at night. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

8 Apr 2021

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

Great family getaway!

Great location with beach just across the street a we loved the house deck with dock attached! The house was just perfect for our group of 7. It was well stocked for those who love to cook! Definitely could use a little update on decor and maintenance on a few areas. Broken drawer and shelf in the kitchen and light switches were a struggle to figure out.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Apryl M.

7 Oct 2020

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

So many good things to say of this property including its amenities, location, and the property management. It decided to be kind of stormy while we were renting, so we fully appreciated all the indoor rainy day activities. We played with the pinball machine, played pool, but discovered that we really love ping pong 😀 . Also played some old (retro) board games. The small back yard was perfect for our dog. We brought our portable dog corral and our gas firepit so any time it was not raining we ran outside to play with her and sat by our fire. We didn’t use the deck as when we arrived we found that the umbrella on the deck was left open and during a wind storm it shattered the glass table. I contacted rental management and they immediately jumped into action and within 20 minutes they had a cleaning crew come and clean it up ! I was very impressed by the immediate response and resolution they provided. The neighbors were soooooo friendly and welcoming, anytime we were out in the neighborhood there were waves and smiles and a few introductions. Lots of things to do on Whidbey island so many beaches, hikes and forts to explore. The house itself has an awesome atrium which provides a lot of natural light. If I had suggestions for the owner/ management it would be to update the couch, as it definitely has seen better days. We didn’t mind, but some might. The other thing would be to get the pocket doors fixed so the rooms can be separated. Again it was just my husband and I so it didn’t matter to us, but if there were 2 couples it would be better if there was a way to shut the doors to the 2nd bed room and the master bath. That said, we really enjoyed our trip to this property, and turns out , it was one of our favorites! We would definitely rent again. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful place with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2020

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

Great vacation rental!

Location was perfect for our family fishing trip! The property manager was very quick to respond and bent over backwards to make sure we had a pleasant stay and a great time! Would definitely book again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

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

4/10 Poor

Woody S.

20 Oct 2017

From a distance everything looks ok, but...

Up close, this house is in serious need of some major repairs. Where to start? Broken doors to bedrooms and the master bath and a broken lock on the back sliding door. Privacy isn’t the only issue here, obviously. THheres big things like that and then there’s lots of little things such as no working batteries in any of the half-dozen remote controls. You say you’re into playing Billiards? That’s a joke, this “table” wouldn’t work as a buffet never mind the “games” advertised. Then there’s the fact it’s advertised as pet friendly. Another falsehood. I didnt know it at the time but the entire area isn’t really pet friendly the way I think of the term. You get a lot of house and the dock is great if you bring your own boat but beware navigating low tides out of the marina, the coffer dam won’t allow passage of boats with any more than 2’ of draft. Of course we weren’t informed of this fact until the day before our arrival. Overall, I’d avoid renting this house if I were you

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

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

8/10 Good

Mark H.

5 Sept 2017

Great spot for a boating adventure

Great spot at the north end of the island with short distances to LaConner and Langley. And the house was very well stocked with all those little things that you wouldn't think to bring with you. On the boating front, Gayle was extremely helpful with advice on how to navigate local conditions and her dock was a very handy and safe spot to park overnight. We look forward to coming back next year. Local tides at the Cove can be a challenge to planning but there again, Gayle was a tremendous help. Thanks Gayle!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy U.

27 Aug 2017

It was great!

It was perfect for what we were looking for!! Great place to bring your boat, dog friendly and great crabbing! Gayle was an excellent host! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

23 July 2017

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting but very poorly main

Many functional issues - pocket doors didn't work, odor in one area of house, convection oven not operable, heating system not functioning (although many space heaters ), etc. House seemed to be used as storage throughout all drawers and also outside - new barbecue but old one still on deck.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2017