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Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island

Family-friendly apartment in Clinton

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Exterior
Your view to Puget Sound, the Shipping Lanes, Olympic Mountains and Useless Bay
Bright, big, step in tiled shower
Beautiful, bright, private and comfortable! king bed, kitchen, garden+sea view!
Bright, well stocked kitchen. Perfect for short and long stays.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Useless Bay
  • Place, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
  • Place, South Whidbey Harbor at Langley
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island

The Boat House is a bright, private, self contained studio apartment featuring bay views, beach access, patio, view deck, big garden, fire pits, king bed, kitchen, dining/work area, step-in tile shower, and charming, comfortable furnishings. The Boat House is the downstairs apartment of the Guest House.

Come enjoy clean air, clean water, clean land as we all do our part to steward the land and conserve our precious resources.

Short and long term stays.
*Pets must be pre approved. 30 lb max. Quiet, calm and well socialized. **Provide details: breed, age, quiet/calm, sociability. Pet fee dependent on stay length. Min $50.
-Two night minimum. Three night minimum stay Holidays, July, August
Great for long term stays.
-Change king bed to 1 or 2 singles, long stays only. Add bed fee $50.
-Cleaning fee depending on length of stay. Minimum $50
-Min. age to reserve is 30 yrs
*May request photo ID
*Notice: Guests hold Sunlight SeaScape and Olympic Marine View harmless for their use of bunkbed, property, beach area, walking path, and food items.


Whidbey Island's friendliness, commitment to community and healthy lifestyle is a fully wonderful experience. Whidbey Island is accessible via the Mukilteo ferry near Seattle and north via the Deception Pass bridge. Another ferry links Whidbey Island to the Olympic Peninsula via Coupeville ferry. Deception Pass Bridge links Whidbey Island to the mainland, Anacortes and the Skagit Valley.
There is free bus service around the island.
There are rental cars and cab service, also.

Come enjoy clean air, clean water, clean land as we all do our part to steward the land and conserve our precious resources.

Guest access
Tucked away, private and quiet, Sunlight SeaScape is located at the end of a beautiful neighborhood street on 3/4 acres of gardens and grassy areas. Our private, neighborhood’s beach is along a walking path on Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay on Whidbey Island. Parking on the property. Guests have access to the gardens, two fire pits and the grassy areas.

Guest interaction
We are available for recommendations and questions, particularly regarding our private beach, parking, respect for neighbors, water use, beach fires, burn bans and late night noise. Please call for information regarding the private beach and access to tidal Useless Bay.
*Call at least two days before your arrival for beach guidance, recommendations, additional beds.

Neighborhood overview
Our neighborhood, Olympic Marine View, is a quiet, private, family and pet oriented community. Respect for them is our primary focus. Guests who are a good fit for Sunlight SeaScape will deeply enjoy and appreciate their stay. Their characteristics include respect for the neighbors, watchful of traffic, slow driving, their parking, attendance to quiet hours after 10:00 pm, an awareness of smoke and burn bans, appropriate garbage and recycle disposal, their respectful use of furniture and furnishing including bedding and linens and towels and the respectful and appropriate use of our community beach and other accesses along Sunlight Beach. Guests will call before their arrival for details regarding the beach access.

Getting around
Whidbey Island is accessible via the Mukilteo ferry near Seattle and north via the Deception Pass bridge. There is free bus service around the island. There are rental cars and cab service, also. Whidbey Island's friendliness, commitment to community and healthy lifestyle is a fully wonderful experience.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered, pre approval required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets considered, please ask No events, additional guests without written consent No smoking

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
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this apartment is by the sea. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Callahan's Firehouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Port Gamble Historic Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms, or check out an event or a game at Angel of the Winds Arena. 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

  • Useless Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Deer Lake - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Boeing Everett Factory - 49 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 54 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flower House Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mukilteo Coffee Co - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape Gentle Retreat for 2 Whidbey Island located?

This family-friendly Clinton apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Marguerite Brons Memorial Park and Useless Bay. Blooms and Maxwelton Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Easy cozy stay with a view!

We loved this cozy place for a quick getaway to visit friends on Whidbey Island. Super nice neighborhood for walking! Will definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy clean studio cabin with accessible beachfront and a short drive from Double Bluff Off-Leash beach. Quiet community, comfortable bed, nice outside space. Super relaxing. Small but functional kitchenette, best for simple meals. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

We had a wonderful stay here!

Easy check-in, great facilities, bed on the soft side for my taste, but I like a pretty firm bed. Clean, organized, quaint. She even left a steamer for us to use for our clothes when we asked. Joy was very attentive and easy to reach with questions. Lovely neighborhood near the beach - easy access to beach. All in all it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Sunlight Beach

Just a short walk to a beautiful beach! Very responsive host. Comfortable bed and great cookware too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Comfort by the sea

The surrounding land well cared for and a pleasure to walk around. The unit I had was very comfortable and well provided with everything needed, Nice design touches.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

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

Best stay on the island

Everything was outstanding. The owner is a gem! I woke up in a comfy king sized bed with exquisite linens, to a view of the water, and fresh squeezed orange juice and cream for my coffee. The house and gardens are immaculate. I will definitely stay here Again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

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

Peaceful Whidbey retreat

We had a wonderful long weekend at Joy’s Boathouse! The space was very private, clean and bright. We loved waking up and going to bed looking out at Useless Bay! Joy was very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

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

4th of July stay

Beautiful location and property. So many bunnies hopping around. Joy was very attentive, welcoming and thoughtful. I was welcomed with flax muffins and a steamer (for my wrinkled dress). The views were gorgeous. She warned me about all the fireworks on the island since it was 4th of July and they did not disappoint. All in all, the visit was rejuvenating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abby H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pictures had to of been taken a while ago didnt match the room seemed very out dated bed was very hard almost felt like a boxspring there was a large book of rules saying she wpuld charge you if you used to much power or water thay was just crazy to me. But what made it worse was i had a family emergency was willing to provide proof host informed me i COULD make changes to my booking as i was supposed to be there a week and wasnt even i The room 2 hours i get if i was charged for 1 night because it could of been available for rent but let her know right away she informed me how to lock up and to contact vrbo for the refund. Then she has just refused to answer any calls or text or emails from me or vrbo! She is a scam artist beware!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liga H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved spending the weekend exploring the beaches of Useless Bay with our little doggie and around the sweet neighborhood where this cute beach house is located. Easy to find too! It is cosy and perfect for 2! Thank you Joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and great location. Host was easy to communicate with. juice, coffee/cream and muffins were greatly appreciated !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee Lenarz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful beach retreat!

Quaint, lovely studio-size space with kitchenette and bath w/tiled shower. Kitchen appliances include mini-frig, microwave, toaster oven, and a plug-in electric stove top with 2 burners. The bed was comfortable, the linens crisp, and there were plenty of blankets and pillows. The rental includes onsite parking, a patio with grill, and a private grassy yard, although not fully fenced.There is an easy downhill gravel footpath to a private area which has a limited sandy beach, although a small public sandy beach is further down the road in about 1/2 mile. The host provided yummy homemade breakfast muffins with butter & jam, orange juice, and a coffee maker with great ground beans, half and half,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely cabin. Joy is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful property and room. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

X S.

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

Whidbey escape

Appreciate that the owner going extra miles to make our stay more pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Y.

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

Great place to stay on Whidbey Island

Boat House at Sunlight SeaScape is a wonderful place for 1-2 people to stay on Whidbey Island. Beautiful location that has access to both a private and a public beach with amazing views. The suite is comfortable and well-appointed with everything you need for a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Iris F.

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

Very good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

the boat house

always a pleasure to stay with joy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Week stay to check out island

The view from the unit is amazing. The grounds are beautiful. The unit is charming and has everything needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne H.

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

sanctuary at seascape

I had a wonderful month's stay for me and my dog, Adobe. It was a perfect place for a long-term stay during my move to WA. Thank you Joy for providing such a peaceful environment. The views and access to the beach were great!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had an absolutely wonderful weekend staying at this property. The owner was kind and went out of her way to be a welcoming host. The property was clean, the location very accessible to local amenities, and the views are amazing! I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

Quiet Weekend Retreat

Cute little cottage. Beautiful area. Close to the beach. Lots of area's near by to explore. Very relaxed weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cozy and comfortable. Beautiful surroundings

Nice location, cute and cozy. Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Beautiful views!

Joy responds so quickly and gets you set up with the best option! This place is cozy, has a kitchen, everything we needed, plus great views, a nice fireplace, etc, etc. The property is gorgeous....and the views are just amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Joy Abbey-Adams

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I am a retired high school level French teacher, loving travel and the beauty of the gardens and architecture of Europe.

The creation of Sunlight Seascape has been my passion and joy! As a child, I spent free, endless summer days on this beach, bay, and pasture learning how to swim, dig clams, build forts, and ride horses.

Capturing the natural beauty of the sea, land, and spacious sky was my inspiration in Sunlight SeaScape’s design and construction.

Building began on the property while I was teaching advanced French classes. The passions of nature, freedom, and culture blended together in the creation of this beautiful place.

Why they chose this property

I love this Useless Bay, Sunlight Beach and surrounding pastures and mountain views. I love sharing this property and safe, friendly and stunningly beautiful Whidbey Island with my guests who also appreciate its beauty and precious resources for access to Nature.

I began designing beautiful gardens and simple, exquisite interior spaces to connect with their natural settings. This property inspires me each morning as I breathe the clean, fresh air and experience the abundant beauty of mountains, sky, ocean and activity on the beach. Pastures and forests are our land constant while dragonflies and hummingbirds soar. Sometimes a baby otter will bob its head in Useless Bay as ships pass in the straits. Sunsets in the big sky complete amazing days in all seasons. As I grew up and become a nature lover, I will always love sharing Sunlight SeaScape on Whidbey, the beautiful Northwest getaway I get to call home.

What makes this property unique

Come spend Island Time at this beautiful, unique property, Sunlight SeaScape, where you have an opportunity to reconnect with Nature's Beauty – Northwest style. Take a step back to a quieter time.

Clean, safe, friendly, unique and beautiful property and accommodations. Clean air, clean water, birds, bunnies and walks on the beach, pastures, country roads where deer greet you with an ear flick.

We are a few miles from the charming seaside town of Langley and Bayview Corner where you can shop the Farmers' Markets and local wineries, artists' galleries and unique shops.

This special area of Whidbey Island captures a gentle, authentic, retro spirit where the Earth Sanctuary, Whidbey Institute stewards the land and sea. Hike or bike beaches and forests for active relaxation.

Experience the cultural aspects of island life, including theatre, farms, music and more art, in all forms, all year.

Languages:

English, French

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