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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15246 sq m

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Coupeville, WA
  • Popular LocationFort Ebey State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLavender Wind Farm3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve7 min drive
  • AirportBellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)83 min drive

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About the area

Oak Harbor

Seaside stay .You'll find Libbey Beach County Park and West Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Oak Harbor vacation home. Lavender Wind Farm and Fort Ebey State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Ebey State Park - 2 min drive
  • Lavender Wind Farm - 3 min drive
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Fort Casey - 12 min drive
  • Fort Worden State Park - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's - 11 min drive
  • Wicked Teuton Brewing - 11 min drive
  • Whidbey Coffee - 11 min drive
  • MOD Pizza - 10 min drive
  • Penn Cove Brewing Company - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway

Escape to this spacious home within 1/4 mile of the beach and 1 mile from Fort Ebey State Park. Watch the deer come in and out of the yard, gaze at eagles and osprey soar above, and breathe in the fresh ocean breeze. Bring your bike and enjoy the Kettles Trails system or go for a relaxing stroll along West Beach.

Property manager

Staci

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 50 lbs per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2649 sq ft (246 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Oak Harbor
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home Oak Harbor

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John “Scott” B.

House Guests
Nice large home with plenty of room for 13 to 15 people. Definitely a home where a family lives. It was not as clean as all the other VRBO I’ve stayed. You can definitely tell other live there. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Owner changed the dates of our stay because they were returning, but offered total refund if it did not work for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriella H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Writing Retreat on Whidbey
The house was as advertised. Communicating with the owner was very easy. The owners request for check out were reasonable and fully communicated. The only issue was the owner had placed multiple plug-ins, and one of our party turned out to be allergic. We remove them and place them on the porch and things were a lot better. I like staying in a place where people actually live. We’ve considered for our next retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding on the island
All good, little issue with door lock
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our family!
My extended family enjoyed the house together for a mini family reunion. The house was comfortable, the communication with the hostess was easy and the neighborhood great. We all hope we can stay here again next year, as it was an ideal place to be, in regards to exploring the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diane B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unacceptable!
The place was unacceptable and we left the property after one hour of trying to find a place to put our food, clothes and toiletries. The listing did NOT tell us that there was a family living there full time with 5 children who just left the place as is with all of their personal belongings. I can give you all kinds of reasons why we did not stay but I think I only have so much room to write my review. This house should not be on VRBO and I will now have to contact them directly as she did not want to work out any compensation for the inconvenience to my family which we had to find a new place to stay which cost us another full price of a rental property. I have been staying in rental properties for the past 8 years and NEVER have I been so upset and disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location! Great for Kids!
We absolutely loved this location. The property was spacious and comfortable to have our family there. I applaud the property owner for actively sharing her living space. It’s a different experience from renting an owner’s vacation or rental property. The space was personal and lived in and this owner was brave enough to have us enter into that space. We felt welcomed and well taken care of. Communication was excellent. The use of plug-in odor eliminators was problematic and overwhelming until we found two of them and unplugged them. But that’s a pretty small inconvenience compared to all that we enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cool Spot
Overall this is a beautiful spot. Big yard, ocean view, very walkable, and very peaceful. The house is just very lived in and unfortunately difficult to keep clean. We have stayed in hundreds of short term rentals and this one just didn't feel like a typical rental. We would probably go back, but I would more than likely inquire about renovations and professional cleaning services. Otherwise communication with Staci was great and we loved the location so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Great for kids
Great location. Super easy to work with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to hiking trails and beaches. But the house was problematic.
We had to vacuum and wet dust the entire lower level before we could bring our luggage in. The house is lived in -- which had positive and negative effects on us. The owner generously gave us access to anything in the kitchen including food. We also had access to children's games and books. On the other hand there was no place to put our belongings, neither clothing nor the food we bought. There were ample large towels, but no hand towels or washcloths. The toilet in the master bedroom en suite was sluggish and when I texted the owner about it, she told me how to work around it. As an aside, families that are not Christian might want to be aware that that the pictures hanging on the walls in multiple rooms are religious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location and Great for Kids!
The property is about 10 minutes from “downtown” Coupeville and a block from the water. It is also right down the street from the State Park. It is great for children with many beds to choose from, video games and toys. The upstairs is best for the adults with a fully stocked kitchen. Whatever cleaning issues the other review had have certainly been rectified. The house was clean. If you are only bringing adults and want to sleep a large group, this may not be the place for you as many of the bed options are multiple twins and bunk beds. The host was easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021