Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 696.1 sq m

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Clinton, WA

Deer Lake
‪13 min walk‬
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
‪34 min drive‬
Boeing Everett Factory
‪41 min drive‬
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Country Escape

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Take a trip across Puget Sound to Whidbey Island to enjoy a relaxing getaway together at this cozy, family-friendly cottage. Inside this charming vacation rental, you'll find a well-equipped, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining table for six for meals or rainy day games, and a living area with a comfortable leather sectional sofa, flatscreen TV, and a warming wood stove for those chilly winter nights. And outside, relax on the furnished deck, fire up the gas grill for perfect summertime cookouts, or play in the large, grassy yard.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Gas grill

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of Washington

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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.

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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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 by the sea. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Alderwood Mall and Seattle Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Funko Field or Angel of the Winds Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clinton, WA

What's nearby

Deer Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park - 34 min drive - 7.9 km
Future of Flight - 38 min drive - 11.2 km
Boeing Everett Factory - 41 min drive - 14.4 km
Naval Station Everett - 54 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

Everett Station - 45 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ivar's - ‬33 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬37 min drive
‪Red Cup Cafe - ‬34 min drive
‪Cabernets and IPAs - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill on 5 May 2025 start from NZ$481.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Cottage in the Trees w/ Free WiFi, Full Kitchen, Wood Stove, & Gas Grill located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Deer Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Island Greens Golf. Spoiled Dog Winery and Mukilteo Lighthouse Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

7.8

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Karen S.

3 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The house smelled very damp, only had one small mirror in the bathroom, had a weird layout, spotty internet, a 10 digit access code that didn’t work and a bed that was so high it was hard to get in to. The are better places to stay on the island. It was disappointing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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8/10 Good

Patricia B.

18 August 2024

Nice cottage in the woods

Quiet cottage in the woods met our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Sarah W.

30 July 2024

Pictures need updating for this property

Highlights of the rental included Master bed, couch, TV and updated appliances like dishwasher and laundry. Quaint and roomy space. Great parking. Secure front door. Main level comfortable temperature - we stayed here in July. Photos make it look more updated and plush than it is: upstairs space way too hot to comfortably abide, one bed is sagging in, windows need updating, porch furniture not as pictured.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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6/10 Okay

Tyler R.

13 July 2024

Not what we expected.

Pictures seemed to be a little misleading. Not entirely what we expected. But it was a quiet area which was nice. Property could use some maintenance. We arrived with out dated appliances and old expired condiments and spices. Would not recommend using any of them unless absolutely necessary We were left with some laundry tide pods which was very nice. Tv included basic channels but we stuck to watching YouTube which was a nice option to have Loads of fire ants in the front of the house when we arrived which wasn’t the end of the world. But it was a problem for our little girls We spent most of our time out with family so it was nice spot to just have to sleep. Not sure I would stay at this exact location again or to have longer than a couple days stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanae T.

26 May 2024

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

Great little house, secluded area very cozy

We enjoyed our time here! Beautiful plants around the property, house was clean and stocked well. Will absolutely be renting this again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Phoebe N.

19 May 2024

Excellent Getaway!

A lovely spot near the water! We found a couple spots to watch the sunset, but really enjoyed the loft area, as well as being surrounded by forest and flowers! It was a great location, where we could take day trips to all the local towns, and still get back to tuck in!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David B.

9 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Stay on south Whidbey Island

This vacation rental was alright for staying overnight but not a place we would spend much time. It is an older home, with some remodeling. We were there in early April with temps in the 40s and rain- the heat was inadequate. The bathtub was old and slippery, grab bars but no anti-slip bathmat. The bed was at least 3ft off the ground- unnecessary and difficult to get in- with one side step stool) and a too soft mattress (I know some people may like that). The step up to the front porch/ deck is high/difficult for someone with mobility issues. And, is there a reason that the code for the entry is 10 digits- typically 4-6 so that you can remember the code when going in and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

15 March 2024

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

I wish I had known this ahead of time

I stayed at the house in February and the weather was cold. The wood stove isn’t just charming - it’s the main heat source for the whole house. (There are some little space heaters as well.) Bring firewood with you. I also wished I had brought slippers! The other reviewers are right, the house smells musty. Aside from that, it’s spacious, had everything I wanted in the kitchen, and worked well for my writing trip on my own. I felt very comfortable in the neighborhood. The bed in the bedroom on the ground floor is raised up and has a footstool to climb into it. All other beds are upstairs in one large room.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaya M.

22 February 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do NOT stay here

I was here for 5 days with my husband- the house does not heat well, the fans are dusty, and the main bedroom bed is a piece of memory foam on top of a hard mattress which is extremely uncomfortable. On top of this, my husband got locked out without his phone and tried to get back in (in broad daylight at 1pm, when we had booked late checkout already for 2pm) and the owners of this property who seem to be right across the way called the police on him no questions asked and no phone call to me (the person who booked). AFTER this all happened an agent from Vacasa called me and essentially said nothing could be done about this situation. Be cautious if you choose to book here, and maybe don't book with Vacasa.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl S., DTW

4 November 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to the ferry

Nice location, basic creature comforts.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

5 October 2023

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

Dream Commute

Having never stayed on the island before, we we worried about the ferry schedule, but it was perfect, and the house was wonderful. Totally recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

21 September 2023

Cozy country home, close to everything, great outdoor spaces

This house surpassed my expectations! It's cozy with enough room to have a family gathering. The upstairs has a lot of beds, downstairs has one more bedroom. Back deck and front porch! Perfect for sipping coffee. Large couch seats maybe 8 people, large dining room table. Adequate kitchen. Perfect house for a Whidbey island getaway!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

3 July 2023

Great Place to stay

The location to where we wanted to stay was great. It is located on the island that we had fun crossing with the ferry.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

11 May 2023

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

Great place.

Older home with some updates. Very clean. It had everything we needed. It would have been nice to have coffee and a couple bottles of water available on arrival. I loved the heated floor in the bathroom. The stairs to the upper bedroom were slippery. Owner definitely needs to add treds on stairs. I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane G.

7 May 2023

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

Great for us

My wife and I enjoyed our stay and we will be back again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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8/10 Good

KIMBERLY W.

16 February 2023

Nice place

The house was clean and had everything you would need. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. Lots of room, my only suggestion is better lighting. Maybe a few lamps upstairs. We were there at the end of October so there were pine needles everywhere but that's not something that can be helped. The reason I gave it a 4 star rating was we had trouble with the keyless entry a few times. The manager helped over the phone and we were able to lock it. When we came back at night it would not unlock so we called again. After trying to talk us through she ended up driving out at night and was able to get us in. The maintenance man was there right on time in the morning to fix it.

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4/10 Poor

Yasmine K.

1 January 2023

So-so

The house is fine, nice amount of things inside, comfortable beds, but beware: the windows mostly don’t open or don’t have screens, the back screen door doesn’t open, we had bugs inside, and our clothes smelled very musty after sleeping in the main bed. The house smells it’s age, and needs a solid airing out, drying out, and refresh.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Melissa E.

28 December 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

No thanks

Cold

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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6/10 Okay

Cathy B.

27 December 2022

Great location

We came for opening day fishing and were very happy with the central location to the lakes. The neighboorhood felt very safe and was nice and quiet. The house was fairly clean. The beds and bedding were very nice and super comfortable. Nice window coverings. The kitchen is large and well stocked. Nice tv room with a comfortable couch and lovely fire stove which we really enjoyed. Many streaming channel options on a nice television. Bbq was clean. Nice heated floor in the bathroom. We have stayed at a lot of rentals and I always try to give an honest and positive review. I feel this place has great potential. If some time was given to a few details. When driving up to the house my initial thought was the yard and house don't look well cared for. There is great potential for some nice landscaping as there are many beautiful trees and shrubs. The walkway up to the house has loose cement and is a tripping hazard. There was an awful smell upstairs where my husband and I slept. Smelled like a mixture of cigarette smoke, urine, maybe dirty carpet and mold. Had to leave a window open just so we could sleep up there. Railing for the stairs does not come all the way to the top of the stairs which makes traveling down the stairs at night with minimal lighting very scary and potentially dangerous as the stairs are steep. The lighting is very poor throughtout the house. Light bulbs of all different watts in most of the fixtures. Many cob webs hanging from the ceilings. Window frames and slider gutter were very dirty. Only two smoke alarms in the entire house not sure they worked no test lights showing. Showerhead is covered in hard water calcification so produces low flow and toilet only flushes if you hold the handle down until it is empty. Bugs in corner of ceiling cobweb in bathroom. Although the kitchen is large the lighting is so bad in here you can hardly see what you are doing. The refrigerator leaked water onto the floor twice while we were there soaking a corner of a floor rug. There are a lot of utensils but some are rusty and should be discarded and replaced. The inside of the cupboards and drawers look dirty because of the shelf liners. We felt that with a few minor improvements that this place has a great chance at being an often used rental. Great central location in a quiet neighbourhood. They must take care of the smell upstairs though! Wish I could have left a better review. But I hope this helps the owners make some much needed improvements so they can get the most out of the rental. We would like to come back but only if the upstairs smell is resolved.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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8/10 Good

Amy L.

29 November 2022

House was nice and clean and perfect for my family and I. Only downside is it is older and does h...

House was nice and clean and perfect for my family and I. Only downside is it is older and does have a bit of a musty smell. Right by the ferry and in a nice quiet location in the woods.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Byron Y.

29 August 2022

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

Old but clean

As other reviews noted, it smells like an old house. However, it is clean and functional. About 15min drive to most parks and locations in South Whidbey Island. Fairly quiet except for occasional traffic noise. My young kids enjoyed it as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

judith w.

8 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

short stay

The house was a good location but it has a very weird lay=out which made it awkward and it smelled musty. It would have been an ok price as listed but not when the added fees were included. I wouldn't stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rochelle N.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location. Great Value.

Great Location. We stayed close to friends and only used the place for sleeping. It was clean but it is old and smells musty. We didn’t use the kitchen but it appeared to be well stocked if you did plan on using it. The pictures are light and bright online. It is nestled in a wooded area and was darker in reality. It was quiet and you are surrounded by nature.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Cindy A.

2 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

It depends what you're looking for

The Pros: Reasonable price, quiet neighborhood, decent beds and bedding, kitchen with cooking stuff (not the greatest quality or even enough of some things though) The Cons: The musty smell others mentioned is a real thing. Our friends who were with us didn't seem to mind. "Smells like Grandma's house." one said. It bothered me. Some of the kitchen equipment is really bad - "non-stick" pans from last century, rusty knives etc. The windows are filthy as are the window tracks - full of bugs. The screen door, as many have said, is just ridiculous. When you wanted to go on the porch, you'd realize what a struggle it would be and just give up! There were cobwebs in the corners and on the ceilings and vents. To sum up, if you are there with a family with kids, it's a pretty good choice. Four beds upstairs- great for kids (although the wooden stairs are steep and slippery). But if you want a spotless, luxury retreat, this place is not for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

16 May 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The home is quiet and clean. The kitchen is equipped well even though we did not use it. It was a very comfortable stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

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