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Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
the mornings are so beautiful on the lake!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clinton, WA
  • Place, Deer Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Boeing Everett Factory
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3rd Bedroom - great for the kids!

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

View Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

3rd Bathroom - Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shared Bath - 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub!

Come enjoy a stay on Whidbey Island, right on Deer Lake. With close proximity for day trips to Seattle, Port Townsend, Anacortes, and the San Juan Islands, you can stay put, or travel around. Plenty of shopping, parks and beaches, hiking spots, and great eats all close by, you may not want to travel all that far! This wonderfully private 3 bedroom/3 bath home can accommodate up to 6 guests quite comfortably. You may bring a dog with you but they must be approved prior to your arrival.

All three bedrooms are upstairs. A room with a queen bed that overlooks the lake, a large 'kids' room with a full bed and a twin bed and a large master suite with a king size bed. The master suite has it's own deck overlooking the lake, a wonderful view tub in its own bathroom and a television. There is a second full bathroom shared by the other two bedrooms.

The main floor has a large kitchen & dining room that leads out to the deck overlooking the lake. The kitchen is quite spacious and is well equipped for preparing meals. There is a bathroom with a shower on the main floor and full size washer & dryer.

The living room has large windows to take in the beautiful view of the lake. The television and stereo system are in the den with a large collection of movies, games and books for the whole family.

Deer Lake is a great spot for swimming, fishing and boating. You are welcome to bring your ski boat or kayak.

Our Deer Lake Getaway is just a couple of miles from the Clinton ferry terminal and a short drive to Langley. It's the perfect place for a getaway and to explore beautiful Whidbey Island. Come relax and enjoy this private retreat from the busy world!

Keywords: Lakefront, Lake House, Hot Tub

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note, we are right on the water.
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Events

No events allowed
Please let us know if you plan to have day guests.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We only allow dogs. Cats are not permitted onsite.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please carefully check for personal belongings. It is time consuming and expensive to mail things back to you.
Please turn the hot tub down to 90 degrees and be sure cover is on securely.
Text us at 206-550-3676 when you had out! thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Everyone must shower prior to using the hot tub.
Dogs are not allowed on furniture.

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: Please let us know if you plan to have day guests.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this holiday home is on a lake. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Port Gamble Historic Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Alderwood Mall and Everett Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Imagine Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clinton, WA

What's nearby

  • Deer Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maxwelton Beaches - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mukilteo Lighthouse Park - 37 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Boeing Everett Factory - 43 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 49 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Sound Pizza & Pub - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Cabernets & Ipas - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Lake Getaway - private dock, fire pit and a hot tub! located?

This family-friendly Clinton holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Deer Lake and Island Greens Golf. Maxwelton Beaches and Possession Point State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meagan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here on the lake was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, clean, amazing views with direct access to the water, a hot tub with a lake view, and only minutes from town if we needed anything. It was perfect - we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara W.

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

Very nice lakefront house

Our family has been going to this Deer Lake house for over 8 years. We enjoy being on the water- caught several trout and perch. Canoe and two paddle boards are available. Jumping and swimming from the dock is also fun. Clean and well furnished house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgil P.

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

Summer vacation

The lake house was fantastic, better than expected, and they are great hosts. We love Whidbey and it was nice to spend time on the lake and at the ocean out at Double Bluff. My only complaint is we didnt catch any fish but we have to take blame for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Beautiful Home on Deer Lake

We travelled to Whidbey to attend a wedding. This home was perfect for the 6 of us during our stay. Beautiful views each morning and convenient location close to shopping. Wedding was at Dancing Fish Vineyard only 15 minutes away. Comfortable beds, 3 bathrooms in this great accommodation. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Two years in a row...

Really pleased with this house. Quiet, comfortable, and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Great location, beautiful setting, good communication with host

We stayed here with 3 families (3 toddlers) over a cold, clear New Year's Eve. We enjoyed the location (close to ferry, not too far from Langley); setting (right on a lake - saw bald eagles and otters); big kitchen and eating area; spacious master bedroom. The house was clean. One bedroom is very small. Great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

barbara W.

Would return to this vacation house

Everything is as described-- great lake views, private dock for swimming and fishing, BBQ grill on deck, convenient location to food store, quiet at night, responsive owners... Getting to the island from Seattle was easy and relatively quick (just over one hour with good traffic and no ferry wait). Free Wi-Fi was spotty, but that did not affect us much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

barbara W.

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

Our fifth summer at the lake house

This was our fifth summer at the lake house. Our family keeps going to the house because of good fishing and swimming lake access, clean house, and good communication with owners. We caught large mouth bass from the dock and rainbow trout from the row boat. The hot tub was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Mukilteo

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

Great retreat

The location was super convenient to the ferry. The rooms were spacious and the kitchen well stocked with things needed to cook. We had hoped to fish but missed that fishing didn’t open on the lake until April 24th. We still enjoyed our time gazing at the lake and using it as a base for day trips. We wish the window coverings were a little more substantial to keep the light out for our kids to stay asleep and also provide privacy in the bathrooms. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G., San Antonio

Stunning location on the Lake!

We recently stayed on Whidbey Island at the Deer Lake location and our party included 6 adults and 2 children. The house was everything we had hoped for! The view of the lake, peaceful surroundings and fabulous weather made for an outstanding stay! Many mornings began with several of us jumping off the dock into the refreshing water. We had coffee and breakfast on the deck while bird-watching. We have family that live on the island and hosting a get-together at the house made for wonderful memories - especially the fire pit (wood provided) which we used at the end of the day to share stories, sing songs and make s'mores! We used the gas grill on several occasions and the kitchen was well-stocked. The house provided many extra supplies such as spices, sugar for coffee, aluminum foil, dish detergent, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, liquid soap at all bathroom sinks, etc. We have stayed at other VRBOs when none of these items were available - so this was a huge plus for us! We loved the row boat and took turns rowing around the lake. The cool breezes off the lake cooled the house at night as we slept with the windows and sliding doors open (all with screens). The beds were extremely comfortable and the house's floor plan was open and inviting. We loved playing games most evenings on the kitchen table or out on the deck table. Both areas were accommodating to our party and the house had a highchair which helped with the little one. The downstairs den was well stocked with movies and books - we took advantage of both. We had a few issues with the hot tub heating up but the owners were readily available to work it out. We explored the island and would recommend Ebey's Landing and the quaint town of Coupville. We took the ferry to the Olympic Mountains and drove up to Hurricane Ridge - what a view!! (definitely worth the day trip!) A couple of tips - when buying groceries - it is definitely worth driving the couple extra miles to Payless Foods in Freehand. We first shopped at The Goose in Langley because it was convenient - but it was very pricey. We also found better priced meats at The Star Store in downtown Langley. Also - most of the shops and places to eat close up around 6:00 p.m. on the south part of the island (close to Deer Lake) - so plan accordingly. It's definitely "Island Time!" We loved our stay and would definitely return to this location - the owners were awesome and easy to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

polly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside home. The host, Patti, was very responsive. Easy check-in and check out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, nice quiet lake, convenient location for restaurants and groceries. Wouldn't hesitate booking another stay. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

We had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay over Memorial Day weekend. We didn't spend much time at the house, but wish we'd had more time to enjoy the lake and hot tub. Maybe next time. Some of the bathroom fixtures are dated, but they're functional. The house has mild age related wear, but it's on pretty good shape. The parking is tight, and you have to turn around at the bottom to get out, so if you have a large truck, or multiple vehicles, it takes a little work, but its doable. Overall, we were pleased with the property and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

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

Excellent!

Patti and Paul are wonderful hosts. They were incredibly responsive and even went the extra mile when we accidentally left a stuffed animal for our four year old behind. Thank you again!The property is perfect for a family. Hot tub, the lake, lawn activities, great views. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Great house on the lake for family and dog

No issues at all, good communication, house well-stocked, enjoyed using our inflatable kayaks on the lake! Visited family in Seattle and Marysville.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara W.

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

Winter at Deer Lake

Crisp, sunny winter weekend at the Deer Lake house. Place is clean, well-equipped, and in a great location. Communication with owner is prompt. Bring your binoculars to watch all the ducks swimming past this waterfront property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

Husband Birthday

Great to be able to bring the dog. So peaceful and beautiful. The place was so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

The Perfect Quiet Lake Getaway

My husband and I had such a wonderful time staying at this cozy lake house. Loved the views, peace and quiet, cozy gas fireplace, and hot tub. We stayed for 5 days to celebrate our anniversary and unwind after the holidays. Patti was super helpful and responsive when we had any questions during our stay. We’re already taking about coming back in the summer to enjoy the lake more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan A.

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

Lake Getaway

The Lake house is a lovely setting on the lake. The house is roomy and cozy and clean. Three bathrooms were a luxury. Beds were very comfy. We enjoyed the hot tub. The host was very responsive and checked in to be sure we were settled in The house is close to the ferry and two good restaurants- the Bagel Factory and Pickles deli. It’s not too far to Langley which is a lovely spot. I would have given it a five except that it is a bit dated. But it is very comfortable and had everything we needed. I imagine it is fantastic in the summer when you can swim and boat on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LingLing S.

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

Loved it!

The house , location , host was so great! Would recommend and will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Lake Getaway

This house was perfect for a family getaway! The lake was so peaceful and serene. The kitchen sink overlooked the water for inspiring views and cool breeze which made spending time in the kitchen fun. I loved eating out on the porch overlooking the lake. The balcony off the master bedroom was great for enjoying a little quiet time away from the kids. It was ideal for this waterlover and family. The kids had a blast on the paddle boards! I really appreciated the provided paddle boards as we could only fit one in the car by the time everything else was packed. One day I'd love to retire to a home like this! Local activities were plentiful! We explored the state parks on the island, visited the navy bases to watch the planes. The big hit was the Blue Fox Drive-in. Langley was charming. I've been recommending it to friends who are looking for a low-key family vacation not too far from home. I've heard wonderful things about Pickles Deli, but unfortunately when we tried to visit on our way home, it was closed. We'll just have to go back again! .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Lakefront

My brothers were excited to be able to walk right out and fish off the dock. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. I would definitely return if i had the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase W.

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

Lovely Deer Lake Getaway

Beautiful location, close to the amazing grocery store the goose. There's shopping and restaurants in Langley. A 7 minute drive to the Clinton to Mukilteo Ferry. A nice spot for day trips up to all the Whidbey Island attractions. The house is comfortable, nice beds with good pillows and fluffy comforters, a huge *completely* stocked kitchen. Every soap in the house is high quality fully stocked bathrooms, washing machine/dryer, and dishwasher. The dock is great, we spent a lot of time playing basketball and looking at the view. Comfy couches. Fully stocked huge kitchen, dog and kid friendly. Enclosed area for your dog. Huge blackberry bush. We had an amazing time and can't wait to go back. Great communication from Patty and Paul, lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

V L., Seattle

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

Wonderful Stay

What a great lake house! We were five adults and a small dog with ample room and lots of space! Exactly as pictured. Whenever we had a question Patti responded quickly and she was so nice! Perfectly located between the ferry dock and Langley. Kitchen is stocked with all cooking equipment but bring your own condiments and cooking oil. The master bedroom mattress is on the softer side and is great for side sleepers. I’m one of the few who sleep on their back so it was uncomfortable for me, but nothing a soak in the hot tub wouldn’t fix!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

We had a great time paddling, swimming and fishing. The space was big and comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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