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Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 0+ bathrooms Sleeps 2 39.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Anacortes, WA
- Anacortes Community Theatre6 min drive
- Cap Sante Park8 min drive
- Swinomish Casino11 min drive
- Anacortes, WA (OTS)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown!
About this space
Happy Valley Studio rests in a lovely rural neighborhood, near 2800 acres of Community Forestlands hiking trails. It's ~15 minutes (3.6 Mi) from the Ferry to the San Juan Islands and an easy 5 minutes from downtown Anacortes. We have been in operation since 2015 on a different platform, with over700 stellar reviews and are so happy to now also be on VRBO! What people love about our place: comfortable bed, the quiet space, private feel, the neighborhood, and our lovely gardens and pond.We look forward to hosting you!
Clean, cozy, roomy studio apartment with its own private balcony entry and skylights to keep it bright and cheery.
Fully equipped kitchenette, with a microwave and refrigerator (no stove.)
The space
The Studio is separate from our main residence, and it is roomy, at 375 sq. ft. Our setting is 2.5 acres of garden and woodlands. You will see wildlife if you watch carefully for it, including quail, eagles, hawks, blue heron, coyote, and rabbits. Since we are rural, on clear nights you may even see the stars through the skylight windows in your room, or moonlight. In the Springtime, the frogs sing in serenade from the pond!
A recent guest had the following to say:
"Happy Valley Studio is our new favorite place to stay. My fiancé and I went for our anniversary weekend and we both have nothing but raving reviews to share! The place was so adorable, in a great location, There were thoughtful amenities (granola bars, make-up wipes, waters in the fridge). From the minute we walked in we were in awe of how clean the space was. Additionally, there was beautiful lavender left on our bed as a favor to keep! Sandra and Craig, my fiancé is already making plans to come back! Thank you so much! We are both (me especially) so picky with where we stay! Your place blew us away."
Guest access:
You have access to the entire North half of the upstairs in what has long been known as "the barn." It is actually a two-story garage, workroom, and flower drying facility, and greenhouse, and was used for many years as part of the dried flower production and gift shop businesses of its former owners.
Other things to note
The property is accessed via a short one-lane gravel lane with turnouts. We all pull over with a smile and a wave, to allow others by! Your parking is located directly at the foot of the balcony stairs by the two white concrete posts.
The TV is a Smart (Internet TV) not cable - but you will have fast Wifi and can sign in to your Netflix or other accounts to watch on the TV.
Happy Valley Studio rests in a lovely rural neighborhood, near 2800 acres of Community Forestlands hiking trails. It's ~15 minutes (3.6 Mi) from the Ferry to the San Juan Islands and an easy 5 minutes from downtown Anacortes. We have been in operation since 2015 on a different platform, with over700 stellar reviews and are so happy to now also be on VRBO! What people love about our place: comfortable bed, the quiet space, private feel, the neighborhood, and our lovely gardens and pond.We look forward to hosting you!
Clean, cozy, roomy studio apartment with its own private balcony entry and skylights to keep it bright and cheery.
Fully equipped kitchenette, with a microwave and refrigerator (no stove.)
The space
The Studio is separate from our main residence, and it is roomy, at 375 sq. ft. Our setting is 2.5 acres of garden and woodlands. You will see wildlife if you watch carefully for it, including quail, eagles, hawks, blue heron, coyote, and rabbits. Since we are rural, on clear nights you may even see the stars through the skylight windows in your room, or moonlight. In the Springtime, the frogs sing in serenade from the pond!
A recent guest had the following to say:
"Happy Valley Studio is our new favorite place to stay. My fiancé and I went for our anniversary weekend and we both have nothing but raving reviews to share! The place was so adorable, in a great location, There were thoughtful amenities (granola bars, make-up wipes, waters in the fridge). From the minute we walked in we were in awe of how clean the space was. Additionally, there was beautiful lavender left on our bed as a favor to keep! Sandra and Craig, my fiancé is already making plans to come back! Thank you so much! We are both (me especially) so picky with where we stay! Your place blew us away."
Guest access:
You have access to the entire North half of the upstairs in what has long been known as "the barn." It is actually a two-story garage, workroom, and flower drying facility, and greenhouse, and was used for many years as part of the dried flower production and gift shop businesses of its former owners.
Other things to note
The property is accessed via a short one-lane gravel lane with turnouts. We all pull over with a smile and a wave, to allow others by! Your parking is located directly at the foot of the balcony stairs by the two white concrete posts.
The TV is a Smart (Internet TV) not cable - but you will have fast Wifi and can sign in to your Netflix or other accounts to watch on the TV.
Property manager
Sandra Starbuck
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About the area
Anacortes
Anacortes is home to this apartment. Deception Pass State Park and Skagit Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tulip Town and Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center. Jolly Mon Charters and Childhood Bliss are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Anacortes, WA
What's nearby
- Cap Sante Boat Haven - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Anacortes Community Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
- Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Cap Sante Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- Swinomish Casino - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Moka Joe Coffee - 8 min drive
- Anthony's Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- The Store - 20 min walk
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
19 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfuul
Robert B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rhonda
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
George
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
George
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen S.
5 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and comfortable garden room
Kristen S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren B.
28 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Gem
Lauren B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Butch N.
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice room and great location
Butch N.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and sweet!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, restful getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren R.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Studio
Lauren R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Casey D.
18 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Casey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sandra Starbuck

I grew up on a farm/ranch in Montana and retired a few years ago after working for many years in public service. My husband, Craig, grew up mostly in the Seattle area, and has worked in the automotive industry for many years - we moved to Anacortes from Vancouver, Washington, in 2008.
What a joy to live in Anacortes, and what an amazing experience it is to open our hearts and gardens to share with travelers!
What a joy to live in Anacortes, and what an amazing experience it is to open our hearts and gardens to share with travelers!
Why they chose this property
The magic of this property is immediately evident when you drive up. It is nature - indescribably peaceful and beautiful year-round, thanks not only to our work but to that of the former owners and many others who helped over the years. Whether you're walking through the gardens, bird-watching, or sitting by the pond, you will feel the love and peace that is here, and word of warning, you may not want to leave!
What makes this property unique
The location is secluded and quiet, yet only a few minutes from downtown Anacortes. Close access also to all of the forest trails in Anacortes Community Forest Lands, so it makes an ideal location to base your exploration of Fidalgo Island, Deception Pass, and the San Juan Islands. We are new to this listing site, but have been in operation since 2016, and with over 600 reviews and a 4.97-star rating on another popular booking site - so, it is obvious how special Happy Valley Studio is. We are excited to expand our exposure to offer to a wider audience.
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