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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clinton, WA
  • Maxwelton Beaches
    4 min drive
  • Useless Bay
    7 min drive
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
    13 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    49 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Common space

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Puget Sound-view group getaway with water views, games & entertainment

The Quintessa Main House

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Escape to the ultimate retreat! This enchanting short-term rental nestled in lush natural surroundings is designed to accommodate up to 28 guests for an unforgettable getaway. Spacious accommodations make it easy to find the perfect space in our comfortable accommodations, offering room for 28 guests to sleep soundly.

Immerse yourself in tranquility with a breathtaking view of the distant inlet, green gardens creating a serene backdrop for your stay. For those looking for that relaxing stay, double the culinary fun with two fully-equipped kitchens to indulge your creativity or organize a friendly cooking competition. Soak up the sun or stargaze on the expansive deck, perfect for morning coffees, evening wines, and everything in between. Find your zen in the picturesque garden area, an oasis of calm where nature meets tranquility.

For an active getaway, explore the nearby hiking trails or the state parks for a rejuvenating hike, or rent a kayak and paddle away stress with aquatic adventures. Savor local flavors with wine-tasting, brewery tours distillery visits, or maybe indulge in some retail therapy at unique treasures in the nearby shopping districts of Langley, Freeland, or Coupeville.

Either way, let the evening unfold as you sip wine, listen to the soothing sounds of owls and frogs, and watch eagles head to their nest for the night. Create lasting memories as you gather on the verandah no matter the weather, sharing stories and laughter. The perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, your idyllic retreat awaits – where every moment becomes a cherished memory.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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
Property Registration Number 603-029-938

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Port Gamble Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Alderwood Mall and Everett Mall. Blooms 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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Clinton, WA

What's nearby

  • Maxwelton Beaches - 4 min drive
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 14 min drive
  • Mukilteo Lighthouse Park - 42 min drive
  • Boeing Everett Factory - 48 min drive
  • Alderwood Mall - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 56 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ivar's - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Cup Cafe - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Cabernets and IPAs - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puget Sound-view group getaway with water views, games & entertainment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puget Sound-view group getaway with water views, games & entertainment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puget Sound-view group getaway with water views, games & entertainment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puget Sound-view group getaway with water views, games & entertainment located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Island Greens Golf and within 3 miles (5 km) of Maxwelton Beaches and Deer Lake. Useless Bay and Spoiled Dog Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
would fo it again
ckean, comfortable, wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large group get-away to Whidbey
What a wonderful property to use as home base for a group of 18 friends exploring Whidbey Island! The whole experience helped us make some great memories. 5 stars out of five!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and inviting
Beautiful views of the puget sound from the Quintessa! With 3 levels of bedrooms and extra cottage and studio space 28 of us felt well rested and able to re-energize for our family wedding nearby. Amazing kitchen with all that you need to cook for a crowd!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
The Q was the perfect location for our big family reunion. Plenty of room for families, food and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nitasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable!
We had a fam/friend reunion of 8 families. Where there were kids between 4-15. We couldn't have had a more ideal home to enjoy eachother's company, play games in the yard, even a dance party in the living room. Very grateful to Tessa and Carrie for sharing their home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
We (a group of 12 adults and 4 kids) rented the large house for a family reunion. With a group this size, the place was perfect for us to spend time together yet still feel like we each had our own space. Kids enjoyed the basement set up and games while adults enjoyed the patio and upstairs living room with a view. Our group’s only concern was the difficulties with the intermittent Wi-Fi. Since only two of us were familiar with Whidbey, it was sometimes challenging to download driving instructions from the property to other destinations on the island. Kitchen was very well stocked and appreciated all the drawers being labeled. It was a perfect place for us to connect and enjoy much needed family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lance l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Whidbey
Plenty of room for everyone. What a great place! There were lots of pleasant surprises. They seem to have everything you could need. The Wifi and Connected TVs weren’t really up to date when 22 people are in the house. But the Owners who also live on property were quick to address any issues and reset the Wifi when needed. The location is excellent! Close enough to to Langley and to the Seattle ferry. An hour or so north is Deception Bridge and Beach where we saw a Bald Eagle and Fighter jets practicing maneuvers for 4th of July. Highly recommend this place for a family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R., Bellevue, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
One of the best places we’ve stayed in our 25+ years of family reunions. Easily housed our 22 family members from age 3 to 91. We had fun exploring Whidbey’s beaches, tasting rooms, and parks. Cooked dinner every night, including 25 lbs of Penn Cove mussels. Great common spaces.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Family Wedding at the Quintessa
We recently had out small family wedding at The Quintessa and I will start by saying that the grounds are garden are immaculate! It is such a beautiful property and it was magical to have our ceremony in the garden under the arbor. The house is well supplied with kitchen essentials and there was a wonderful closet full of treasures to entertain the kids. That being said, I am not sure this is an "ideal" location for any summer gathering of 20 people or more due to the very strict noise ordinance that requires all guests to be inside with the windows closed by 9pm. It was a hot summer weekend, it is barely dark at 9pm, and the house does not have A/C so it was difficult to find a balance between complying with the strict rules and making sure our guests were comfortable. Due to many intense emails from the hosts leading up to our stay, the noise was top of mind the entire weekend and was a stressor for us. We were not a wild group by any means but it is easy to underestimate the volume of 20+ family members having a wholesome good time, and the early/strict noise ordinance is something that you should seriously consider if you are looking at this as a potential spot for wedding or family reunion, especially in the warm summer months when the sun doesn't go down until much past 8pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Re-Union
We had a great, 7 night stay at the Quintessa for our extended family of 17. The house was spacious and very well stocked. The downstairs level with kitchen, bedrooms, bath and dining/living areas worked really well for the children. The hosts were very attentive to our needs and responded immediately to any questions or concerns. The grounds provided space for the children to play and a nice backdrop for our family pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

nora m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family reunion
Amazing space for all ages. Great owner with lots of help and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arwen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving at The Quintessa
The Quintessa was perfect for our large multi-generational family. We had ample room to play, eat and just hang out. We also reserved the Cottage and Studio, allowing room for those with early bedtimes (little kiddos) or adults needing a nap to step away from the noise. The property itself has a beautiful lawn, and the public beach is just a short car ride away. Everything was so convenient and the communication with the owners was really easy. We hope to return again, because this place is a rare find with room for our growing extended family!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louella P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Wedding Weekend - Party of 27
This was our second stay at the beautiful Quintessa. We chose The Quintessa to host our families for our October wedding weekend. It was perfection! We were a party of 27 ranging from ages 2-82 - everyone was comfortable and had the most enjoyable time. Hosting our guests in one location made it easy to spend time together for meals, drinks, games, visiting and relaxing. The Quintessa has it all and provides sweet hospitable touches to make you feel at home. As always, Carrie and Tessa are an absolute joy to work with! Thank you so much!! XOXO
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alysse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place with incredible hosts we had to stay twice!
We were fortunate enough to discover Carrie, Tessa and the Quintessa when we were searching for a place to hold my mother-in-law's 90th birthday party. Her wish was to have a place, preferably on Whidbey Island, that would house the entire family , all 28 of us, for the weekend. We could not have found a more perfect spot! 4 generations gathered with space enough for all. The incredibly well-stocked kitchens and dining room made cooking for our gang easy and fun. The grounds and available games made for hours of entertainment. And Carrie was the perfect host, available for consult when needed. She was a fabulous resource! We did have to drive a short way to the beach and into Langley. But nothing was very far. The weekend was just what my mother-in-law had hoped it would be. The house worked so well for the family that we booked it a second time to house the entire family for our daughter’s wedding. Once again, it more than met expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lars M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Choir Retreat 2019
This was our third time staying at this location. We absolutely love it! We noticed something missing from the home and it was brought to us in less than 10 minutes. Great location and size for our 21 choir members to stay, fellowship, rehearse, and explore. Thank you once again for EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic 70th Birthday Bash!
We had 7 children + spouses, 18 grandchildren and some friends at the Quintessa for 3 wonderful, fun filled days! Beautiful property with plenty of space both inside and out. Everything we needed was on the property. We would all recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family reunion
Carrie and Tessa are very helpful. Family reunion with ages from 2-75 was easily accommodated with activities and interests for all on property and in the area. House is extremely well equipped and organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Best place we have ever stayed! Carrie is so wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Whidbey Wedding
The house and property were incredible! Our family and friends had a wonderful time enjoying the gardens, the views and the kitchens. We all fit comfortably and never felt on top of each other. The house was well outfitted with everything we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Annual Women's Retreat
Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Quintessa and Whidbey Island. With three stories, 2 kitchens and large open spaces, we LOVED our week end and hope to return again - this was our 4th year. And thank you for awesome weather considering it was the end of March this year and not April!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Very comfortable and welcoming
Our group of 6 had a wonderful time at the lovely Quintessa. We were made to feel very welcome. The house itself is set up to feel like a home away from home, with plenty of space and amenities. Our favorite part of our stay was exploring the trails that wind through the woods behind the Quintessa. Thank you to our wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kit M.

Spacious and very welcoming home for a large group.
We had our company retreat at The Quintessa. We could not ask of a more perfect location that accommodated all 25 of us. Carrie was able to answer all of our questions, including giving a tour before our reservation date. There were welcome signs, tons of supplies and yummy treats awaiting our arrival. We were able to do all of our meals together upstairs, while the downstairs was set up for the retreat and then a game of Bunco. We didn't have to bring anything. They had all the extra tables, chairs, coffee pots, plates, mugs, and wine glasses! It really was perfect! Thanks, Cassie and crew!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Perfection - from start to finish!
The Board of our nonProfit Organization stayed at The Quintessa for a leadership training retreat and all 26 of us could not have been happier with the house, Carrie and her amazing service, and the entire weekend. The house was emacultaely clean, with details of a luxury hotel like an indivdual set of towels on each bed, coffee, tea, everything. Carrie was wonderful and responsive through the whole booking process and also throughout the stay. She welcomed us and was so quick to bring us anything that we were in need of, but mostly everything you could hope for was already at the house. It was fully equipped and the perfect place for that many people. Incredibly spacious and in a quiet lot out on the island. She was quick to return a few lost and found items too. I'd recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Grandpa's 70th Birthday and family reunion.
5 days with 5 sons and daughters and their spouses, 10 grandkids from 15-1 yo, 1 brother and sister in law and 2 kids ..all from 5 states. Easy access from Seatac airport was a priority. Terrific time. The big yard entertained the 8 little ones, the teenagers and older kids helped with playtime. Beach and winery tours nearby for some. Treated everyone to the boat tour of Deception Pass..a big hit (along with post triip ice cream). Clamming by one couple and kids. We had 2 dinners full service catered and one food-provided so the girls wouldn't have to cook and cleanup (we brought the rest of the food from a huge Costco run before).We barbecued one night. The house is immaculate (and huge) and the grounds and yard are perfect. It was expensive (since grandpa and grandma were paying the bill) but a thrilling once in a lifetime event in a perfect spot with a perfect spacious home and cottage for all. No negatives at all. Carrie and Tessa are terrific hosts, are out of sight but are readily available if needed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion
Our family reunion at The Quintessa on Whidbey Island was wonderful. From grandchildren to grandparents, everyone enjoyed it. We did some touring on the island as well as fishing at Deception Pass State Park. The huge grassy area provided plenty of room for football, badminton, frisbee throwing while the two year olds played under the trees. We cooked most of our meals in the spacious kitchen and the weather was nice enough to barbeque on the deck.

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