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Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12263.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Coupeville, Washington
  • Island County Historical Society
    4 min drive
  • Coupeville Wharf
    4 min drive
  • Fort Casey
    6 min drive
  • Oak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Back Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room in the back house

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room in the front house

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve

Welcome to The Gathering Place–a slice of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve! Nestled in ~5 acres of trees and freshly decorated, the 2 houses easily accommodate different preferences of your group–extended families/friends, multiple generations or small children. Everyone will love hanging out together with their own spaces to retreat to. While the property is secluded, it’s just 5 minutes drive to the historic waterfront shops and restaurants and 15 minutes to city conveniences.

Fun fact–this property was part of the original holding of one of the first settlers of Coupeville and had been in the previous owner’s family for 5 generations. We hope to honor that history by sharing the acres of trees along with local touches with our guests. We are constantly curating and updating the home as we explore more ourselves.

This is a 5-acre property with 2 separate houses (Rhododendron Loft & Island Hideaway) and this listing is for both homes together. The 2 homes each have its own private entrance, are far enough to ensure privacy & don't share amenities in any way.

Front house (aka Rhododendron Loft): a 2 bedroom, 2 bath two level home approximately 1500 sqft. Loft has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom; 1st floor has the rest of the functional area. Barn/shop: is a flex space for extra parking or to store any bulky items/toys (kayaks, bikes, etc) you are traveling with.

Back house (aka Island Hideaway): a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath one level home approximately 1500 sqft. All rooms are on one level with a flat, accessible path to entry.

Amenities in each home:
• Kitchen is fully-stocked with appliances, cookware, silverware, basic condiments and coffee and tea
• Dining table can seat up to 6 with extension
• Workspace/desk WFH area
• High quality bedding and linens
• Onsite washer and dryer with detergent supplied for your laundry needs
• Access to popular streaming TV services
• Firewood provided for the wood burning stove

Slow down, breathe-in the outside, and explore all that the property has to offer. Walk the Cedar Path, check out the groves of cedars, hemlocks and firs, look for blooming rhododendrons all over the property in the Spring, pick fresh raspberries from the garden (Island Hideaway) in the Summer for breakfast, check trees for apples and pears (Island Hideaway) in the Fall. If you happen to be there when snow falls, the property turns into a winter wonderland! You will have the acres of cedars and evergreens on the property all to yourselves.

**About the Reservation**
• In booking our home, you consent to completing a third-party identity verification. The screening will have to be completed within 3 days from booking or at least 24 hours before check-in, whichever is earlier, to fully confirm your reservation. You are welcome to reach out to us for complete terms regarding guest screening.
• We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each night available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your booking. One date change if your check-in date is more than 2 weeks away. No date changes otherwise.
• For stays longer than 29 days, we require a double cleaning fee, additional tenant screening, lease signing, and a security deposit to fully confirm your reservation.

**Additional Info About the Home**
• NAS is stationed on Whidbey Island, and this home is close to the OLF (Outlying Landing Field). You will hear jets flying by so please be aware there will be noise. The jets are F-18s, as featured in Top Gun: Maverick! NAS Whidbey was one of the locations for the flight scenes, look for the Cascade Mountains in the movie!
• Cell service is spotty in the area but enabling Wifi calling & texting will help! Wifi is the fastest available on the island. Great for most entertainment and light working needs but if you have specific high speed requirements for work, please consider a hotspot or similar alternatives
• This property has two separate houses (Rhododendron Loft and Island Hideaway) on the property and this listing is for both houses. Two rentals each has its own private entrance, are far enough to ensure privacy & don't share amenities in any way. You can either rent each house separately or rent them together to sleep up to a total of 12. If you would like to view the listing to Island Hideaway or Rhododendron Loft, please feel free to send me an inquiry.

**About Fees & Pricing**
• The regular nightly rate covers 8 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 12 guests. Please indicate an accurate number of guests.
• We utilize dynamic pricing. This means that booking rates may increase or decrease every day. We do not honor yesterday’s pricing.
• Pet fee: Well-trained pets are welcome at $50 per pet. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing your pet and how many. Pet fee is not included in the VRBO total and is processed after reservation is confirmed.

**House Rules**
• This is a pet friendly home but kindly refrain from allowing pets on furniture/linens including couches, throws, beds, pillows, and towels. Please do not leave pets unattended; please bring poop bags and pick up after your pets.
• Strictly NO parties and events, quiet hours between 10pm-8am, no smoking or vaping of any kind anywhere on the property including outdoor areas, no digital piracy, no shoes in the home. $500 fine per violation.

Property manager

Joanne
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs and cats allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Coupeville

Located in Coupeville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Coupeville Wharf and Joseph Whidbey State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lavender Wind Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens.
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Coupeville, Washington

What's nearby

  • Coupeville Wharf - 4 min drive
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 5 min drive
  • Fort Casey - 6 min drive
  • Fort Casey State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 74 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Teriyaki Time - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perch - Gathering Place | 2 Houses | Private Nature Reserve located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Patmore Park, Island County Historical Society and Coupeville Wharf. Fort Casey and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed our stay, the option for two properties in one was ideal for our extended family weekend in Coupeville.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Serene and homey stay
Lovely property. Close to our needed area. Clean. Just had wrong codes for opening house which was frustrating on a very cold rainy night. Emergency number was responsive and helpful. Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt right at home
Right away it felt like we were in visiting a friend’s house. Kitchen stocked with cookware and dishes, everything we needed plus fruit and flowers! Coffee and tea were also appreciated. Gorgeous tall pine trees all around and a deer came to visit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charolette D., South Carolina, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
We rented both houses and had a wonderful stay in Coupeville. We enjoyed the city, the island and the property. Host was very responsive and interested in making it a great stay. Both houses were very clean, comfortable and kitchens well stocked for cooking. Nice toiletries, too. A very enjoyable stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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