Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village!

Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Room
Room
Chef's Kitchen with 10 Burner stove, large island, view of the patio 4 bar seats

Overview of Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Langley, WA
  • Popular LocationWhidbey Island Center for the Arts16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Whidbey Harbor at Langley3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTulalip Resort and Casino61 min drive
  • AirportBellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Overflow sleeping/kids zone

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village!

Langley Retreat lies in a secluded nature setting on glorious Whidbey Island in Washington State. Enveloped in three acres including a quarter acre pond with a wide variety of trees and local wildlife, the property sits within walking distance of the charming seaside village of Langley.

The sprawling 6000 sq ft property has a unique feel of immense warmth with private bathrooms and fireplaces in the majority of bedrooms, a great room for gathering including a fireplace and grand piano, a small 2nd kitchen with fireplace, a great hall for gathering with bar and a 14 person table and large old-world chef's kitchen. The kids lounge has games, foosball and tv to keep little ones occupied!

6 spacious bed/bath on one wing and a private caretaker suite and kids quarters/overflow sleeping nooks. Note: majority of beds are for double occupancy (King beds)

* Private bathrooms and propane fireplaces in all of the bedrooms
* 2 king-size suites with private decks and corner Jacuzzi bathtubs that can fit two people
* Large outdoor space, including a 500 sq ft covered outdoor patio right off the kitchen, lawn, fruit trees, and pond
* Second bistro-style kitchen and cafe-style area for making simple meals or sitting around yet another cozy fireplace
* 8 working fireplaces
* Kids play room with pull out couches/murphy bed/sleeping nook.
* Private bathrooms/shower in each room
* 2 king-size suites with private decks, corner Jacuzzi bathtubs that can each fit two people and views of the pond and gardens
* Wi-fi throughout the property

Langley Retreat is the perfect location for hosting retreats, family reunions and romantic getaways. Can do small groups for yoga as well. But NOT a party house. Parties are disruptive and alert the neighborhood, which will forfeit deposit.

Property manager

Lara Allan
Premier Host
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Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Events must be by request and subject to contract

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not a a party house. Parties which disrupt the community or cause concern for damage at the home may forfeit security deposit or be asked to leave.
Please no shoes or food in bedrooms. This is a NON Smoking property. Smoking will forfeit deposit.
Caretaker maybe on site to check on guests if volume or concerns arise. Loud music and excessive drinking are NOT welcome.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Events must be by request and subject to contract
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Langley

Located in Langley, this lodge is in a rural area. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Callahan's Firehouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seattle Premium Outlets and Everett Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Langley, WA

What's nearby

  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - 16 min walk
  • Callahan's Firehouse - 3 min drive
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 3 min drive
  • Tulalip Resort and Casino - 61 min drive
  • Seattle Premium Outlets - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spoiled Dog Winery - 6 min drive
  • Dancing Fish Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Hong Kong Gardens Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
  • Hierophant Meadery - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Expansive manor house for family gatherings, retreats, walkable to the village! located?

This family-friendly Langley lodge is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Callahan's Firehouse. South Whidbey Harbor at Langley and Spoiled Dog Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for a retreat!
We hosted a yoga retreat at Langley Retreat Center. We all loved our stay, and our guests said their rooms were beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. They enjoyed their stay and the retreat, and asked us to host another one here. As hosts of this retreat, we only had positive experiences. Lara and her team made sure everything we needed was ready for us. She had all the yoga props we needed prepared. There is a beautiful space for 12 people to practice yoga. She answered all our questions in a timely manner. We will definitely be booking this beautiful home and retreat center again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Retreat for Relaxation
We enjoyed our stay at the Langley Retreat Center. We felt so at home - maybe even more rested and restored. The home was clean, fully stocked in the kitchen and living room, including yoga props. Some guests enjoyed the baby grand piano too. The rooms/beds were very comfortable. Excellent location close to the center of town and island exploration. We plan to rebook for another retreat weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
A wonderful place for friends or family. Each bedroom is nicely furnished and has an in-suite bathroom. The kitchen is huge and has everything needed for any sized group. Deer were on the property eating fruit from the trees every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large family gathering
The property and location were perfect for our extended family's stay for our daughter's wedding. We spent almost all our time in the kitchen or on that fabulous patio. We grilled a couple evenings including the last night when 25 straggler guests and family members joined us for one last celebration. Everyone loved all the wild life - lots of deer (including a buck) and raccoon! We enjoyed badminton and corn hole. It was great having such a large house and big bedrooms - people were able to escape and get much needed sleep and naps as fit their schedules. It's a great spot - thanks again for all your work to make us feel welcome!"
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary Experience !!!
We gathered extended family at this gorgeous property. It is hard for me to describe how perfect it was for our family. There is lots of beautifully designed space which allows a larger group to spread out but then there is a central area with a simply glorious kitchen (truly unreal), a huge beautiful table for all to gather and then outdoor space to spread out in. The kitchen is beautifully equipped and easy to use and the outdoor space has a huge grill and more tables. We loved the fire pit at night. I could go on and on. Suffice it to say that we have stayed in many properties over many years and this is the best of all. The property owner and manager were also extraordinary in their help and responsiveness. Many thanks for a fabulous stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lara Allan

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​Having spent much of their lives on ferry boats in their younger years, Lara and John longed to return to island life and fell in love with the land and creative vibe of the community. Having been a superhost on airbnb for a decade in Seattle (while raising kids and teaching music) they wanted to take on a slightly bigger project.

​In 2019 they bought a home in Greenbank to offer a short-term sanctuary for guests to relax and connect, but the pandemic hit and it became their home. So to fulfill the long held dream of offering a space for facilitators and families to host retreats and gatherings, they purchased the old Crawford House and renovated it as Langley Retreat in 2021. It is the perfect place for groups to gather for health and wellness retreats, special occasions, family reunions, creative arts events and anything that brings a feeling of connection, wholeness and joy.

As caretakers Lara and John are committed to offering a nightly rental rate and a retreat rate for small groups with the hope that this place truly feels like a home away from home.

As lovers of music and international travel, we aim to continue the home’s tradition of hosting music and cultural events both for our guests and the larger island community and hope to host people from all over the world.

Lastly, as people passionate about "raising the vibe" of the planet- we hope the place will be booked by people who are both in service to consciousness raising and in need of retreat! We hope we can help you help others. Thank you.

Why they chose this property

Langley Retreat lies in a secluded nature setting on glorious Whidbey Island, WA. Enveloped in 3 acres including a quarter acre pond with a wide variety of fruit trees and local wildlife - all within walking distance of Langley, the charming “village by sea”.
With two kitchens, 6 large bedroom suites, each with their own fireplace and bathroom, Langley Retreat is perfect for hosting retreats, weddings, family reunions and romantic getaways. 😊

This vacation rental is the ideal place to unwind, relax and reconnect with yourself, your community and all the natural beauty that Whidbey Island has to offer- a short ferry ride away from bustling Seattle.

What makes this property unique

3 acres of trees, open spaces, a creek and a pond with many visiting bunnies, deer and sheep while also being within a mile of our beloved "Village by the Sea" of Langley.

7 rooms with an optional overflow sleeping space/kids quarters

5 king size beds and1 queen size bed all have private bathrooms and showers.
with possibility for extra bedroom and other spaces to accommodate up to 8 extra people.

Propane fireplaces in all the 6 main bedrooms

2 rooms are large king size suites with private decks and corner Jacuzzi bathtubs that can fit two people


Note: As we aim to be a place that people can unwind, please note that we do not have TV’s in the bedrooms and cell phone data (recommend using wifi calling) can be spotty.
Bistro style kitchen and gathering area for making simple meals or sitting around yet another cozy fireplace (the house currently has 8 working fireplaces)

Large old-world European style Kitchen with industrial 10 burner stove and double oven fully stocked to cook meals for large gatherings

14 person dining table for hosting meals, working groups or community activities.
Large two-part living room with a wood burning fireplace seating room and large space with a fun bar space (better descriptions for goodness sakes!). Furniture can be easily moved to make the space great for yoga, movement, gatherings and parties as it opens up to the 400 sq ft outside area.

Many outside seating areas, including a lovely covered area which smells of wisteria in the spring, lovely!
Fruit trees and large pond

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