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Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor

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Front deck "We didn't want to go anywhere! We just sat on the deck and relaxed"
Boat ramp from lawn to beach
The view from front deck
Bright Master Bedroom, Queen Bed
Spectacular bird life visible from dining window

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Freeland, WA
  • Blooms
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mutiny Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Useless Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port Townsend, WA (TWD-Jefferson County Intl.)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor

Find peace by the tranquil shoreline at our two-bedroom cabin in Freeland. Nestled along the picturesque shores of South Whidbey Island, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking ocean views from the comfort of your own private balcony. Spend sun-drenched days lounging on the beach, roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, or exploring the nearby South Whidbey Harbor and Fort Casey State Park. Back at the cabin, you'll find all the comforts of home, including a fully stocked kitchen, a cozy wood stove, and a wealth of entertainment options like games, a DVD player, and a video library. With thoughtful amenities like free WiFi, a washer/dryer, and air conditioning, this cabin is the perfect base for your Whidbey Island getaway. Whether you're seeking a romantic retreat or a family-friendly vacation, this beachfront oasis promises an unforgettable experience.

Property manager

Jess Leon

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games, toys, high chair, few stairs; no packnplay
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings ok.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs ok
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking OK outside
Two cars allowed in driveway. No smoking, no events or parties. Yard is NOT fenced for dogs.
For longer stays we provide monthly lawn and garden service, weekly garbage service, and wood in case of power outage. You haul recycling locally.
Long Term stays require monthly daytime host access max 3 hours for cleaning and repairs, guest must be able to carry firewood + ;trash can to road

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
Note from host: Small gatherings ok.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeland

Located in Freeland, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Spoiled Dog Winery and South Whidbey Harbor at Langley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Double Bluff State Park and Possession Point State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeland, WA

What's nearby

  • Blooms - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mutiny Bay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Useless Bay - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Double Bluff State Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

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
  • ‪Ultra House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeland cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holmes Harbor and Blooms. Mutiny Bay is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Lovely getaway

This is our third time staying in this relaxing cabin right on the beach. We love it here. Hosts are awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T D.

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

Fabulous place

Such a great little place right on the water and blocks from coffee/groceries/restaurants. Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela W.

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

Rest and relaxation

Five star view of an ever-changing seascape that fed the soul
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROMI N.

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

beach cottage

great! enjoyed it immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Charming, on the beach house

This was perfect place for my dog and I to escape. Charming and cosy, very easy to relax and enjoy the excellent view of the water. Excellent communications with the owner. Will be planning more escapes to this wonderful place in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis F.

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

Baby beach house

Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A lovely getaway

Our family loved the view and features of this house. The beds were very comfortable. Having a playground nearby was nice for our grands. The owner was friendly and accessible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great stay

We loved this house! The location was perfect - grocery store and restaurants not more than 2 minutes away. And the view! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the water while we ate dinner and played cards.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Lovely little beach house. Nothing fancy, but that location is amazing.

We had such a great time. The house felt like a home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leah B., Bellevue, WA

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

Lovely Little House!

This house is a great location, right on the water and pet friendly! We walked our dog around the neighborhood a few times and she loved it. The location was really great and central, just a few blocks from the grocery store and coffee shops. The owners were great at communicating everything for check-in and provided everything we would need for the stay, including plenty of towels, blankets, and space heaters in every room, which was a nice touch for the winter month. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

The Perfect, Simple Getaway

This charming home is located right on the water, with the sounds of the waves capturing our hearts right away. There was plenty of space for the family and enough extras, like the piano, games and puzzles, to make it easy to cozy up on the comfy couch or sit on the back deck watching the wildlife and waves. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Comfortable and well appointed.

Comfortable, great views, right on the water and had everything we needed and then some. Loved the wood stove. Great to have our dogs with us
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Very relaxing!

Such a beautiful, peaceful view. Well equipped house. Best night’s sleep ever! We loved our stay at Baby Beach and hope to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breck L.

Beautiful property with incredible view

This was a very comfortable, low-key beach house. It poured rain most of the time we were there, but we fit in a walk on the beach and a trip into Langley for lunch. It was great to be able to bring our dog, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Wonderful West Coast Home

My family and I had a great stay at Jessica’s place. The home is lovely and location is beautiful. We used the kayaks, enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and loved the peaceful neighborhood. Jess was a wonderful and responsive host. We highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

A wonderful getaway

We had such a relaxing stay on Baby Beach :) It was perfect for me, my husband and our toddler with loads of family friendly activities around the island, but also just the right amount of space in the home. The views were spectacular and the home had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. We especially loved the fireplace and the kayaks, as well as the park for our little one that was in walking distance! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

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

Hope to stay again!

We had a wonderful long weekend at the beach house. So comfortable and stocked with everything we needed. We stayed cozy with the wood stove (with an ample supply of seasoned firewood...thank you) and an amazing view down the bay. Enjoyed our beach walks and close proximity to the neighborhood park. Great location, close to groceries & restaurants in Freeland, and just a short drive to Double Bluff, Bayview and Langley. Great communication with our host, Jess. Hope we get to return in warmer weather & get some kayaking time on the tranquil water. Thank you for sharing your beach house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria L.

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

Amazing getaway in middle of winter

Jess' place is so great, very homey, can't wait to come back in summer/fall season to experience the inviting fire pit and SUP. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, spice and appliance wise, as well as accessories. Jess is great at communicating and super prompt to take care of anything that comes up. I highly recommend this place for families, plenty of rooms and beds to spread out in. Also, if you have a toddler/baby, great house. Has a lot of entertainment for kids and some kids books and toys. Overall, highly recommended and we will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae K.

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

Great stay

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway! The kids had access to a public park/playground with just a brief walk down the beach. Simple kayaks for everyone to enjoy on the water. Wood stove to warm up by, and plenty of dry wood. Great communication with host. The place was ready for us a few hours early, and we were able to stay an extra hour later!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary K., Kent, Washington

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

Beautiful View

This was a fall girlfriend getaway. We enjoyed the patio, beach and views on our sunny day and stayed warm playing cards and watching stormy water on day 2. Jess was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N., Seattle, USA

Charming home with beautiful views!

We rented this house for Christmas weekend. All of us were comfortable and so taken with the views from the giant bay windows. We were graced by a whale pod a couple of times during our stay to make it all the more magical. 10/10 will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

scott s., United States

Great Fully Equipped House!

This was a wonderful house right on the water in Freeland, WA. Not only is this probably the best location on the whole bay, but the house has everything you need to have a great time. Within walking distance to great stores that have everything you need. We had my in laws and my 16 month old son and we all had an amazing time. the owner was very responsive and generous with their supplies and amenities!

8/10 Good

Karyn L., San Luis Obispo

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

Amazing view!

The view is beautiful- steps away from the beach. I was fortunate enough to stay 4 months. Friendly neighbors and a great place to bring my dog - Had a problem with the host coming onto the property and into the house the first two months. It was resolved when it was addressed .
Stayed 120 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

A new favorite place!

My husband, dog Buddy, and I stayed at Baby Beach from Sat-Mon and we had a wonderful time. The weather worked in our favor and we traveled around Whidbey each day and the beach house was perfect to come home to. The views are just amazing and Buddy loved walking up and down the beach, chasing birds, sniffing shells and seaweed. Before the weekend was over, we were talking about coming back in summer for more hiking and farmers' markets! The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed. We will definitely come back to Baby Beach.

10/10 Excellent

Sammie P., Seattle

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

Wonderful Christmas 🎄 place.

Jess, the owner was wonderful! Her first message to us that we could check in as early as we wanted and check out Anytime. What a wonderful Christmas present to us . Thank you Jess! The house was warm( wood stove) quiet and the most beautiful view. A nice beach in front where you could walk all the way to the park if the tide was low enough.the bed was absolutely the most comfy bed I have ever slept in. The kitchen fully stocked . Everything was perfect and hopefully we will be back!! Thank you Jess for a wonderful Christmas in your home!! Sammie, David and Williwaw!”
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jess Leon

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Welcome to our family beach house. We've been sharing our home with guests for 12 years. We are open during this unusual time, as a respite for locals looking for a getaway. We are a couple who live on Whidbey Island about 20 minute drive from the beach vacation house.: one American and one British Ex-Pat. We have lived on Whidbey for 16 years and can tell you all the local secrets. Also have lived in: New Jersey, the Bay Area, Japan, England, and Central America. Attended University of California at Berkeley and Leeds University UK.

Why they chose this property

Because of the water view on Holmes Harbor! Baby Beach water view is vivid blue; a place to unwind from cares of the world right on the beach. The wildlife and natural scenery are breathtaking. The smell of the sea, sightings of wildlife, and the colors of the sky and water make it a perfect place to let go. Also walking distance to shopping and activities!

What makes this property unique

Water at your doorstep, quiet and private like beach in your front yard, views of Mt Erie, wildness of Holmes Harbor, wildlife in your front yard, walk to town in 10 minutes. Cozy old fashioned well loved family beach home. Breathing the salt air as you gaze over the blue sea is a special treat. Giant cedar woods and state parks are nearby. Sparking mornings and breathtaking sunsets.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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