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Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores!

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Another amazing sunset!
Relax on the patio while enjoying the fantastic view & an abundance of wildlife!
Great spacious patio!
Enjoy relaxing & making S’mores over the fire pit, among the sand dunes!
Enjoy all your summer meals, while dining on the beautiful Teak table!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oak Harbor, WA
  • Deception Pass State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rosario Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Swinomish Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Anacortes, WA (OTS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores!

The Deception Pass Getaway is a privately owned 1300 square foot, two story, three bedroom, 1 and 3/4 bath level sandy beach West side waterfront vacation home. The vast views of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, snow capped Olympic Mountains and spectacular sunsets are just amazing! The abundance of wildlife, including resident eagles surround you on a daily basis. For beachcombers and explorers it is an ever changing delight, with plenty of agates to find. Deception Pass State Park is a short hike down the beach. Relaxing and roasting marshmallows by the great fire-pit to the sound of waves crashing on the beach makes for a very relaxing vacation. For the avid fisherman, make sure to bring your gear. You can fish for salmon and flounder right from your own private beach, directly in front of the house.

This great beach house is situated on the top of a natural extended sand berm. The house sits back from the shoreline about 150’ and has a nice size yard in between the home and the beach. The property supports old growth trees, natural vegetation, sea grass and sand dunes bordered with layers of driftwood .

The main level interior of the home gives you that great beach house feel with the knotty pine walls and large brick fireplace. The entire upstairs is the Master Suite, which was added onto the home in 1978. Then in 2005 the Master bathroom was updated and a lovely deep soaking tub was installed. There is a newer king bed in the upstairs master suite, and queen beds in each of the two main level bedrooms. Other amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, propane fireplace, and washer & dryer.

The home is located in between NAS Whidbey and Deception Pass and is a short drive to historic La Conner and Anacortes, gateway to the San Juan Islands. Situated at the end of a dead end street, the only traffic to speak of is an occasional low flying aircraft from the Navy base.

Cranberry Lake, and Deception Pass State Park, are just a short distance North down the beach if you are up for doing some hiking or fishing on Cranberry Lake. For those of you who are into mountain biking, there are great trails at Hoypus Point to ride on nearby.

You can see NAS Whidbey to the South, and will incur some jet noise during flight practice. Most kids and some adults really enjoy watching the planes fly overhead, and think of it as 'The Sound of Freedom'.

On nearby Fidalgo Island there is even more to explore at Pass Lake which is known to be excellent for fly fishing. There is also a nearby public boat launch and park on Coronet Bay.

We have recently started using VRBO’s rate recommendations, so the reservation rental rates may increase or decrease each day. Please note that we do not honor yesterday's rates.

Property manager

April Sanders
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Mature small to medium dog, with owner approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Only a mature small to medium size dog allowed, with owner approval and a $75 pet fee. Please let us know the age, breed, weight and sex of the dog.
No shoes allowed to be worn inside the home. Guest must wipe bare feet & dogs feet off before entering the home.
No daytime drop in guests allowed without prior written approval. Guest must sign our rental agreement within 24 hours of reserving the home.

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 602777616

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Harbor

Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whidbey Playhouse and Garry Oak Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kukutali Preserve and Rainbow Bridge. Tulip Town and Jolly Mon Charters 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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Oak Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Deception Pass State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rosario Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Joseph Whidbey State Park - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Windjammer Park - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Swinomish Casino - 22 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 49 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪NAS Whidbey Island Galley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪K & R Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪All Sports Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Sunsets, Westside Beachfront, Resident Eagles & Fire Pit for S’mores! located?

This Oak Harbor holiday home is on the beach, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Deception Pass State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little North Beach and North Beach. Ala Spit County Park and Rosario Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa N.

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

Great location

Very nice location and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

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

great getaway!

We loved our stay - beach right there - the sound of freedom overhead!! good location to stay, close to deception pass parks and hiking all around :) beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P., Seattle, WA

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

Lovely spot

We had a great time and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Grandma's Birthday

Cozy, clean and fantastic location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara and Ryan K.

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

Beautiful location!

Enjoyed walks on the beach and cozy evenings with the fire place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Wonderful place - a must stay

This place I has it all - beautiful views, beach combing, hiking/walking, wildlife watching, parks, and jets!!!! We keep coming back to this property because it’s peaceful but not far from adventure. The whole family enjoys!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Another great stay

We come back to this property over and over. It’s a beautiful home, great beaches, access to parks, and cool jets to enjoy. Everyone loves it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarita J.

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

Amazing views

Place is as described, right on the beach with amazing views! My senior dog loves the beach and this was perfect for her seeing as she isn’t as mobile as she used to be. She ran straight for the water every time. The house itself was very clean and had no issues with WiFi. Will gladly stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Incredible beachfront location

My kids and I loved this place, the beach out front is perfect for families and the old school cozy cabin feel of the house was really fun. The house was stocked better than I've ever seen a vacation rental with little things that are appreciated like tissue boxes in every room, extra blankets, laundry detergent, sharp kitchen knives, etc. The fire pit out by the beach in the driftwood "forest" was perfect for a fire while the kids crawled among the driftwood. Great spot, we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack L.

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

Quiet, private, expansive views

Dated and well kept. You can tell they have taken care of it. Clear cedar master bath lacquered like a boat. Wood paneling in the rest of the house. It’s like a well-built cabin. Fireplace makes it toasty. Views from living, kitch and master are awesome. Plenty of room to spread out. Dogs loved it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kristen t.

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

A quiet weekend.

It needs some property maintenance and a place to put the outdoor cushions during rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert K.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

1Funky layout; bare minimum TV & Wi-Fi, Noisy as so close to air as

So close to air on base entire cottage shakes when they take off, fighter jets, 737’s, prop patrol planes fly from 6am to 11 Pm. Get me outta here!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Beach front Respite

Loved the beach front location! Property description was accurate. We had a brief hiccup when a plumbing issue occurred, but both agent and owners were quick to respond and the issue was resolved. The house was well equipped with recent appliances and a fabulous grill outside. We would definitely rebook. Noted: shower drains too slowly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Wonderful time at a peaceful place!

It was great to walk out our back door and up to Deception Pass. The property manager even helped us get back in when we accidentally locked ourselves out of the house! Thanks for going above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hotchkiss D.

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

Great Property!!

Property and beach location was amazing! Dave
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pete E.

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

Great beach stay

Loved our weekend at the beach! House has character, beds were comfy, appreciated the well supplied kitchen and great outdoor space. Location can't be beat, we enjoyed deception pass before the crowds arrived, and the beach in the backyard is awesome. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren L., Seattle, Washington

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

Beautiful Place - Lovely Location

We had a fantastic time this last weekend. We needed a bit of "away" time from our house here in Seattle after most of the past year in staying in and nearby. This place gave us exactly the getaway we needed for a long weekend. The place was super clean and a very cute house on the water with quick access to the beach. It offers super close access to everything we needed in the nearby town of Oak Harbor. Bonus was getting to watch a few navy planes come by for some landing practice. We lucked out with two beautiful sunsets too. Everything lived up to expectations with the bedrooms and living spaces. Getting to spend time in front of the gas fire in the evenings while watching TV with the family made for a peaceful and restful time too. We noticed the Netflix option on the remote and made use of that with our own account. One small hitch that didn't detract is that the wifi went out on our first night. It came back after a quick reboot of the router.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Getaway from Tumultuous Times

Our weekend away was filled with fantastic views, walks along the beach, sounds of song birds, and time together in a new location. The cabin and location were everything we hoped for! We will definitely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy M., Everett, WA 98203

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

Great place. Great beach. Very comfortable.

Great place. Great beach. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John T., Vancouver, WA

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

family reunion

Our 2 adult kids and their significant others joined my wife and me at this great Beach cabin. The location was perfect, right on the beach and within walking distance of Deception Pass. We enjoyed the use of the fire pit. My son and daughter's boyfriend took a dip in the Sound, too cold for me... We played games and had great family time in the cabin. Hopefully this will be repeated in the not-too-distant future...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey M., Seattle

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

Truly a getaway - beautiful and relaxing!

The stay a Deception Pass Getaway was truly amazing. The house was accurately depicted and had some cool interior (old looking but had a lovely cabin vibe to it). The check in process was extremely easy and all instructions were easy to follow. The master bedroom was amazing - perfect view of the ocean, bathtub to relax and read in and plenty of space for a couple. The patio outside was where we ate dinner which was a pleasant way to enjoy the evening dinner and the kitchen was fully stocked with cookware needed (only thing needed was some olive oil!). Once you step outside past the patio, you walk directly into the fire pit - no need to bring firewood because there is dried driftwood all around the beach area that burns quickly. Just past the fire pit is the beach - sandy beach with some pebbles here and there. The ocean felt great to take a dip in on a hot and sunny day! Plus, we saw load so wildlife - baby seal pups, eagles, ospreys! They don't allow dogs that larger than your typical medium-size dog which was a bummer as our doggies would have loved the beach, but it's understandable. The property manager worked with me on answering all of my questions quickly and was easy to contact - thank you April! I would absolutely come back here again and encourage anyone looking for a weekend away from the chaos of the city, maybe some meditation or just the desire to listen to the beautiful sounds of nature - come to this place!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., monroe, WA

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

LOVE THIS PLACE

Lovely, well stocked house. Great views and wonderful outdoor patio and yard. Such an awesome beach with great beachcombing. We put in many miles on the long stretch of beach during our four day stay. Would definitely recommend this house and hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Katelyn R., Seattle, USA

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

So Beautiful

Beautiful and comfortable rental - incredible views of the sound, San Juan Islands and the Olympics when it's clear. The Sunset was gorgeous and the kitchen well stocked. Great access to the beach, and the fire pit was lovely. Only callout for anyone sensitive to noise is that jets from the Naval air base do go overhead throughout the weekdays and it's quite loud. Otherwise amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

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

Beachfront

Very nice beachfront house. Great views and fun jet watching.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Thank you!

Wonderful spot, thank you for sharing, our 4kids and 1furry had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

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