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Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve

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Interior
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Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Perch - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve

Welcome to Island Hideaway–a slice of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and local history! Unwind in this peaceful 2 bed/1.5 bath home nestled in ~5 acres of forest. Freshly decorated, with walls of windows bringing the outside in, you will love this centrally located hideaway to explore the island. While the property is secluded and peaceful, it’s centrally located, 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.

The Island Hideaway is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, one level rambler, approximately 1500 sqft. Freshly decorated, look for local touches and island adventures ideas in the home! All rooms are on one level with a step-free path to entry. Each bedroom has a queen bed. The living room has a 3rd queen bed (pull out sofa bed). Please refer to the listing photo for a floor plan.

• Kitchen is fully-stocked with appliances, cookware, silverware, basic condiments and coffee/tea
• Dining table is set for 4 but can seat up to 6 with a table extension
• Workspace/desk WFH area
• High-quality beddings & 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
• Outdoor dining set available for your use (seasonal). Seating for 4 but extra chairs are available, just ask!

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 in the Summer for breakfast, check trees for apples and pears in the Fall. If you happen to be staying when snow falls, the property turns into a winter wonderland! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you gaze at the rhodies. Cozy up by the wood burning stove, enjoy reading about the history of the area from the local books provided in the house, snuggle up for a movie night and games in the spacious living room!

**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 Island Hideaway. 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 a total of 12. If you would like to view the listing to Rhododendron Loft or to rent both homes together, please feel free to send me an inquiry.

**About Fees & Pricing**
• The regular nightly rate covers 4 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 6 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
Outdoor space

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Rothschild House State Park, while Island County Historical Society and Rose Theatre are cultural highlights. Lavender Wind Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Coupeville, Washington

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 73 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 117 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 - Island Hideaway in Historic Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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 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

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

10/10 Excellent

bune d.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mateo H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

8/10 Good

Ellen D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

8/10 Good

Aldona H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

June C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

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