Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a desk area with a chair. There is a large window providing a view of greenery outside.
Interior
A house surrounded by dense forest, with a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.
Exterior
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Coupeville, WA
  • Place, Island County Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Casey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Coupeville

Located in Coupeville, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Fort Ebey State Park, while Island County Historical Society and Rose Theatre are cultural highlights. Lavender Wind Farm and Key City Public Theatre are also worth visiting.
Map
Coupeville, WA

What's nearby

  • Island County Historical Society - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Coupeville Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fort Casey - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 73 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lava Louie’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$453, 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 Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve located?

Situated by the sea, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place great value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, safe, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! I felt like I was staying in a private cabin in the middle of a forest! So quiet, yet so close to everything . What a great place! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Ana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay on Whidbey

We had a great visit in this home, it had everything we needed, the layout and amenities were great, our host was super kind and responsive, and we loved staying super close to Coupeville. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2024
Hi Mateo! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
While the house was lovely, very clean and comfortable, the insane amount of noise from the fighter jets practicing overhead from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. last night was damaging to both our ears and the dog's. We recorded decibel levels of over 110. We could not hold conversations and had to cover our ears every time the planes flew over, which is about every 5 minutes. This needs to be made clear in the instructions as it was impossible to escape. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 5 October 2026
Hi Laura. Thank you so much for staying with us — and for your lovely words about the house! We're delighted you found it clean and comfortable. We're really sorry the jet noise disrupted your evening, especially with your dog along. We completely understand how unpleasant that must have been. As mentioned in our listing, our home sits on beautiful Whidbey Island, which is also home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, an active military base. The evening of August 25 coincided with the Navy's publicly posted carrier landing training window (late afternoon to late night) — a scheduled training evening that's simply part of life on the island and, unfortunately, beyond our control. Most nights here are quiet and peaceful, but on training evenings the jets do make themselves heard. We genuinely wish your stay had been quieter, and we're grateful you chose our home. Wishing you and your dog many peaceful travels ahead!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whidbey Family weekend

Had a great weekend visiting family in Coupeville. The house was conveniently located and met our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Hi Michele! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

The house was very clean and comfortable. the property was set in the woods --with the Rhododendrons just starting to bloom. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We greatly appreciate it and we'd love to welcome you again some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy space

The beds we’re very comfy and I felt right at home in this charming house. It was like being at my grandmothers house and had all the amenities I needed and more. New appliances and tv and beds were wonderful. And great location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Thank you for your review, I appreciate it. I hope to have another chance to host you again in the future! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private, comfortable and clean

I live in the greater Seattle area but needed to be on Whidbey Island for 2 days of work. The place was perfect and relaxing and I didn’t have to deal with the ferry and traffic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Hi, June! We're thankful for the opportunity to host you. We're happy that our home was perfect for your needs! Thank you so much for your review! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, spacious getaway

My family and I had a nice stay at this house. Tucked away off Route 20, felt private and was quiet. Nice garden, a little path to the woods, very clean and spacious. Comminucation with property manager was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Hi Megan! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Expected peace and quite, got fighter jet fly overs till midnight.

Nice spacious, clean house. Beautiful surroundings. The ridiculous flyovers were very disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Hi, Jeri. Thank you for your feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the home and its beautiful surroundings. We’re very sorry that the jet flyovers disrupted the peace you were hoping for. We completely understand how unsettling that can be, especially when you're expecting a quiet getaway. We are hoping for your understanding that the information about the home being near the Outlying Landing Field (OLF), where the F-18 jets from NAS Whidbey Island occasionally train was indicated on our listing description. We do our best to be transparent in our listing so guests can be aware ahead of time, but we understand that this can still be uncomfortably loud in person. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you again for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property on Whidbey

Nice property and clean, with large backyard. Our only complaint was the smaller bedroom’s mattress was one of the worst we’ve slept in. But overall nice and quiet place near Coupeville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Hi Ellen! Thank you for your review, we're sorry about the mattress, we will work on this better to ensure a good night sleep for future guest. We hope to have another chance to host you again soon with a much improved experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whidbey Island

We enjoyed the wildlife. We were able to get around on the Island Transport system to go on a whale watch and to hike the trails at Deception Pass. We spent some time in Coupeville and on Port Townsend, which was fun. The home was very comfortable and clean. I wasn’t able to upload photos, but we saw lots of interesting birds, dear and fun, and whales on our whale watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you found the home comfortable and enjoyed exploring the island and its wildlife. We’d be happy to host you again for your next adventure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy retreat

Whidbey is a wonderful island. Enjoyed our visit with relatives in nearby Greenbank and appreciated the fenced yard for our dog. Easy drive as highway is close but quiet and peaceful in the house except when jets are flying! Husband enjoyed seeing the F 18’s land and take off. House had everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Hi, Bune! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive comment. We appreciate it. We would be more than happy to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get away

My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing time in your home. It was so quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. The only thing I would suggest, is to make the back patio a little more inviting. Maybe more chairs/pillows, an umbrella, pull weeds. But we really did enjoy our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Hi, Alicia! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We greatly appreciate it and we'd love to host you again some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I had the most relaxing time away from a stressful renovation. Thanks so much!

It was simple checking in, the hardest part of the whole experience was turning off the highway to the peaceful home. I enjoyed walking the trails, the apple tree, the relaxing interior. I even painted a rock for the host and found an agate on the beach. Overall peaceful experience.. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Awwe. glad to know you had a peaceful stay with us, Melinda!! Thank you so much for your awesome review! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is very clean and feels homey. The Rick painting was great. It soon had so much fun. Great communication from property management. Only down side is this property isn't just NEAR the air force base, it's right next door. Jets taking off at unspecified times for many hours. Bring ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Hi Tricia, thank you for your review! We’re sorry to hear that the nearby Air Force base affected your experience. Jet activity can vary day-to-day, and while many guests enjoy watching it, we understand it can sometimes be disruptive. Your tip about ear plugs is very helpful! Thank you again for choosing our home, and we hope to welcome you to one of our other properties in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun cute little getaway

We came to visit some friends who are moving out of state soon and found this little home. It is a cute and charming older home and decorated very modernly with so many cute touches. Love that the owner had suggestions and fun little things to do like painting rocks and picking apples. My kids loved that! Also communication was extremely good, before I even had questions I was getting emails answering everything I could think of. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to come back again when we can stay longer. The house was great, with a super comfy bed in the master bedroom. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, with lots of extras. The setting was so peaceful. I was able to relax outside with my morning coffee. And it was so convenient to the town of Coupeville, where we had a yummy dinner. This was our first time renting via VRBO, and the host made it super easy with clear check in/ check out instructions and house guidelines. It was a really pleasant experience for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Hi Beth! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hope to have the opportunity to host you again :)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The jets were way louder and more frequent than expected. Sometimes loud enough to shake the house and until midnight. We found a small spot of blood on the sheets. We ended up leaving 3 days early since no one could sleep. The smaller bedroom mattress is rock hard. Rest of the home seemed clean. The front and backyard felt abandoned since it’s not taken care of. Doesn’t feel like a place to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location

Great spot but many issues

We were plagued with tech issues. Door wouldn’t lock to no running water. We were moved to a different rental which I greatly appreciate but spent a day trying to activate tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
Hi, Tappan. Thank you for your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, but we're grateful that you considered our home a great spot. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the issues you encountered. The issue on the door lock has been addressed and we were also able to address the issue relating to the water pump. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to make your stay better and for allowing us to relocate you to another home. Thank you again for your understanding, and we hope to host you again in the future under better circumstances.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

review

The front door lock would not lock from the outside. We ended up using a key.The heater in the master bedroom made a very loud when operating, very annoying.There was a power outage for one day. The automatic generator did not function. There were no flashlights in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Hi, Stephen! Thank you for staying and sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your valuable feedback. I sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered regarding the front door lock and the noise coming from the heater. Rest assured that we are looking into these issues and will address them. The power outage must have been frustrating, and we completely understand that this might have added a sour taste to your stay. Sorry about that! We have confirmed with the cleaner that there were flashlights at home and they are located in the kitchen drawer. We would also like to clarify regarding your comment about the generator that we do not have one at home. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you had during your stay. Rest assured that we will rectify them to give our future guests a better experience. We hope we can host you again under different circumstances!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little place but noisy

We really liked visiting Whidbey Island but discovered that the naval air plane noise was much more bothersome than we had anticipated. The navy practices flight maneuvers most days of the week near Coupeville, in the afternoon (from 1.5 to 3 hrs) and again at night (from 9pm to midnight). The property manager did mention this in the description, but we thought it would be just a few passes overhead periodically. We were traveling with a senior dog who is very noise sensitive (frightened of fireworks and thunderstorms) and this was much much worse than either of those things. It was really painful watching her suffer during the airplane noise. If you are traveling with animals or children on the autism spectrum this will not be the place for you. Other than that, property was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Hi, Aldona! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and appreciate the comments. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us improve our service. We would love the opportunity to host you again and provide you with a better experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and as described....very comfortable except for the noise of the jets, practicing at the airstrip that is nearby. The noise level made it impossible to be comfortable outside....we finally drove to a quieter part of the island for a few hours. Obviously, the property owner can't control that noise, but it was much louder than we were led to expect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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