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Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

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  • Pet-friendly
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Coupeville, Washington
  • Popular LocationIsland County Historical Society4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Ebey State Park5 min drive
  • AirportOak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)12 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen
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About this property

Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay

Welcome to Rhododendron Loft–a slice of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and local history! Unwind in this secluded, peaceful 2 bed/2 bath loft, nestled in ~5 acres of forest. Freshly decorated, tons of natural light, high ceilings, and surrounded by trees–you will love this bright and cozy loft. Perfect, central location from which to explore the island–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 protected Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve along with our local finds and touches with our guests. We are constantly researching, curating and updating the home as we adventure and explore more ourselves.

This is a two bedroom, two bath, two story single family house that is around 1500 sqft. Brief description below, please refer to the listing photos for a floor plan:

**Floor Plan**
• First Floor: living room with queen pull out couch, dining, kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with tub, laundry area.
• Loft: bedroom with queen bed, bath with shower, desk & reading nook.
• Barn/shop: is a flex space for extra parking or to store any bulky items you are traveling with.

**Home Highlights**
• Kitchen is fully-stocked with appliances, cookware, silverware, basic condiments and K-cup coffee and tea
• Dining table seats up to 6
• Work/desk WFH space in the upstairs loft 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

Fall asleep under the quiet night sky with the skylight blinds open in the upstairs bedroom and wake up to a flood of natural light and trees. Cozy up by the wood burning stove or snuggle up for a movie night and games!

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, enjoy a morning beverage outside to admire the blooming rhododendrons all over the property in the Spring. Listen for birds chirping and watch for a sighting of our resident deer. If you happen to be staying when snow falls, the property turns into a Winter wonderland!

**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 Rhododendron Loft. 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 Island Hideaway 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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs and cats 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
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

About the area

Coupeville

This holiday home is located in Coupeville. Coupeville Wharf and Joseph Whidbey State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Olympic Peninsula and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Lavender Wind Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Coupeville, Washington

What's nearby

  • Island County Historical Society - 4 min drive
  • Coupeville Wharf - 4 min drive
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 5 min drive
  • Fort Casey State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 80 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 133 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 Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rhododendron Loft: Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve! BY Betterstay located?

Situated in Coupeville, 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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value for the money
FYI for Guests: Well equipped kitchen Great location Tranquil setting Discover Pass in notebook Both bathrooms are outside of bedrooms 1 shower. & 1 tub Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided Feedback for the owner: No paint brushes! That was a bummer since there’s much hype about rock painting. Lack of outdoor furniture - a picnic table would be perfect Indoor seating 1 couch and a variety of wood chairs - not the most comfortable Shower turns ice cold and slows to a trickle when someone uses bathroom downstairs. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom much cleaner than upstairs. Upstairs bathroom walls and furniture need a good scrubbing and dusting. Many scuffs, hair on walls and ceiling, dusty fixtures. Upstairs bedroom - cobwebs and stained headboard were icky. Would be nice if there was a recycling bin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay perfect for our needs
My kids and I were performing at the Penn Cove water festival and driving out from Seattle and back can be exhausting. So this was perfect respite after a long day. Beds were comfortable. Baths were fully stocked. Living room area was sweet and welcoming. Next year I might book th whole weekend as this was such a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother-Daughter Trip
This was perfect for us - scrupulously clean, well-stocked kitchen, close to all the sights and shopping. Beautiful property, good parking. We can't say enough good things - hope we can come back some time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely kept home in good location
Just as advertised. Very nicely kept. Ample parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, woodsy get away.
Spacious accommodation surrounded by woods. Feels like miles from anywhere, but centrally located for site seeing on the island. Everything you need in with a view of the woods right out our windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This was a wonderful place to stay. It's cozy, private, clean, and welcoming. The kitchen was well stocked. My personal favorite is that there were plenty of boxes of tissue throughout the house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Woodinville, Wa.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Get-A-Way
This was the perfect spot to relax in and enjoy celebrating 49 years of marriage. We were central to our favorite hikes, restaurants, and art shops. Your home is beautiful and had everything we needed. We especially loved the rock painting. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quaint property
We stayed at the Rhododendron Loft and it was awesome! It had everything we needed and more! The host was great and very quick to respond. The island is beautiful with many amazing places to see. This property was centrally located on the island so nothing was far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wooden Boat Festival weekend
I traveled from Oklahoma to attend the Wooden Boat Festival at Port Townsend and the location of this property was perfect! We rode bikes to the ferry and ferry over to Port Townsend for each of the 3 days and had a blast! The town of Coupeville was also a bonus to explore! This house was very well appointed with many details provided that made the stay feel like home. I would recommend it and hope to come again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
We enjoyed staying in this house for 5 nights while we explored the island. We wanted something fairly centrally located making it easy to get around. The house was clean and everything worked well. We only used the upstairs bedroom and the bed is super comfy! We brought our dog and there were dog bowls and poop bags there for us. There's also a 10 acre fenced dog park right down the road. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! So pleasantly surprised.
This is such a lovely place for a quick getaway. It’s super close to amazing food options in Coupeville, and just enough removed where you get to feel like you’re in the forest. The place was super clean, and had everything you could need to be comfortable. Couple things to note for people considering: I was able to bring my small do with me for an additional fee. And while this next detail bares no weight whatsoever on my experience when the rental — it’s worth noting that this location (like a lot of Whidbey Island) is very close to an air base that has alarming traffic and extremely loud noise. I wasn’t aware of this when I reserved the spot, so it took me by surprise when it sounded like jet planes were flying super close overhead. This was around 8:30pm the night I stayed, and persisted for almost an entire hour. Again to be clear, this had no impact on my enjoyment of the stay, but I would have liked to known myself about this so it didn’t surprise me as much as it did (I was terrified for a few minutes while I was looking up what was going on, haha). Thank you for the amazing hospitality! Couldn’t recommend this place more 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B., Seattle, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway in the forest
Super cute, family-friendly spot. Nice yard and forest to explore with the kids. Close to Fort Casey and Coupeville.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, serene Whidbey experience!
My mom and I had a perfect stay at the Rhododendron Loft and were impressed by the cleanliness, beautiful location, and our host’s attentive communication which made checking in and out super easy and stress-free. Prime spot to explore Ebey’s Landing and the natural beauty of Whidbey! Would absolutely love to stay here again—my only complaint is that we weren’t able to stay longer! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful home. Easy to get to, close to cute food spots and shopping. Super clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Springville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
We had a pleasant, peaceful stay. Everything was clean and it felt spacious. The beds were very nice. I enjoyed my time there as well as my interactions with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Great house! Super clean and the host was great to work with! We will definitely rent again from them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debora T., Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day Weekend
The home was very comfortable, and had all the amenities I was looking for. It was walking distance to Rhododendron State Park and across the road from the Rhododendron Trail which we rode our bikes to the Kettles Trail system. Location is also a couple of miles from downtown Coupeville. Our dogs loved running off leash at the Greenbank Farm. The Bayview farmer's market was amazing. Even though there are two homes for rent on this property, the properties feel secluded and offer ample privacy. The host was wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend staying at this lovely property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Stay
Our stay at Rhododendron Loft was more than we could have hoped for. The house is beautiful, very clean and was well-stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of towels, extra pillows and blankets, dishes, laundry pods and much more. The property was just as beautiful and also private. The owners were very quick to respond when we had a few minor questions and they sent a very kind message thanking us for staying with them afterwards. We loved the rock painting supplies and put them to good use when my fiancé and I decided to paint some rocks we found on local beaches. The house is secluded but still close enough to everything (30-40 minutes to get to the North or South of the island, about 15 min to Oak Harbor). We very much enjoyed our stay and definitely want to come back soon! ~Steve & Erin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Island Time
Great experience, my wife is ocd when it comes to cleanliness and she liked it. The wood burning stove was a perfect touch to a stress free stay. One thing to note, if you’re staying here during the week you must like the sound of freedom because the Navy jet base is right up the road and there is a outlying field about 1 mile down the road that they sometimes do landings at. They didn’t seem to fly there past 10 pm. Overall, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed the ferns and beautiful surroundings. Lovely home away from home for us. Enjoyed the black binder full of local information.

10/10 Excellent

Mavis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway in Coupeville
This property is a spacious and beautiful space to settle into the slower pace of island life. If you stay here in the colder months, bring warm clothes as the heating system takes many hours to warm up the large house. It is close to downtown Coupeville's attractions and yet there is a feeling of seclusion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prim S., Bothell, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charm in the Woods
We had a wonderful stay here. Very clean, roomy, and comfortable. Check in and check out was easy, communication was thorough. Whidbey Island is so beautiful! Highly recommend this getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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