Perched on Whidbey Island's west side, West Beach Retreat offers a tranquil haven with a private seasonal hot tub and direct access to the beach. Watch waterfront sunsets unfold over the Olympic peninsula and San Juan islands from this bayfront condo.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Laundry room
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach
West Beach Retreat
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Explore Whidbey Island with this bayfront condo on the island's west side. This convenient rental is mere steps away from an inviting, pebbly beach for sunbathing or splashing around with the kids. You'll never be hurting for incredible views, with your vacation home facing the Olympic peninsula and mountain range. Based on the Salish Sea in the Admiralty Inlet, you'll be treated to gorgeous waterfront sunsets, with the San Juan islands clearly visible on clear days. You're also a short drive from Oak Harbor, with shopping, dining, and local fixtures like the PBY Memorial Foundation. Other popular area attractions include Fort Nugent Park, golfing at Whidbey Golf Club, and plenty of shops and restaurants to explore in Coupeville. Nature enthusiasts will find a lot to love here too considering the thriving wildlife such as birds, sea lions, and even whales. You'll also have access to tide pools at low tide.
The ground-level condo in a duplex-type setup, your adventure will come complete with a private seasonal hot tub, and quick access to the beach.
THINGS TO KNOW Please note that the hot tub is seasonal from May to September (Memorial Day through Labor Day). This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the condo: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Oak Harbor, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Island County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Ebey State Park and Joseph Whidbey State Park. Lavender Wind Farm and Key City Public Theatre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Oak Harbor travel guide
Is Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Oak Harbor condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lavender Wind Farm, West Beach and Libbey Beach County Park. Fort Ebey State Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.
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Bay-front rental with views - across street from beach Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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It was a lovely place to stay. The proximity to the beach is unbeatable. Being able to watch the breathtaking sunsets both nights from the comfort of the rooftop patio was perfect. The house had all the amenities needed and was clean and very cute!
I enjoyed staying at this property all by myself. Made friends with the local neighbors. Love, the absolute natural beauty. The bald eagle, the deer! Just wish the hot tub didn’t have issues.Lol
The house was so well laid out, with views out to the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Quiet, beach walk from house. We stayed over the New Years Holiday. Warm and cozy.
Maggie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debra G.
28 Jun 2024
Unmatched views
Location and inviting home.
Debra G.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lyle Q.
22 Sept 2023
Oak Harbor Retreat
Great location right on the water! Wonderful patio with comfortable chairs. Slept peacefully on a super bed.
Beautiful home. Great access to the beach. It was a well stocked kitchen. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Would love to come back at some point.
yvette W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charla B.
19 Sept 2024
A wonderful birthday getaway
The place was so clean and inviting. Thank you for having the pots, pans and utensils for use. The view is amazing and was everything I needed for a nice relaxing birthday like I wanted. Customer service was great. This was absolutely perfect!
Charla B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia T.
9 Oct 2024
First vacation after 30 years with children!
My husband and I were so excited to finally have a vacation without our children or grandchildren. We booked this house based on information online and was not disappointed! The view was spectacular and we had easy access to and from the surrounding areas. I only wish we could have had a laundry room to use but all in all it was a very memorable vacation.
Patricia T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barb M.
8 Apr 2024
Beautiful Oceanside Getaway
We wanted to have a place to stay and be mesmerized by the Pacific Ocean. Well, this was the exact place to find beautiful, clean steps from the beach. We will recommend to everyone. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Barb M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peggy L.
7 Sept 2024
Open expansive ocean views
The appealing entry opens to a wall of windows and incredible views. Sunset is the best experience of the day which extends into the evening with colorful twilight views visible from the bedroom - pretty special. Wonderful, long beachfront walk with glacial till walls along the shore. Fantastic, quiet retreat makes this place memorable.
We enjoyed our stay at this property, however there were some things that we weren’t happy with. We could not get the fireplace to work, the living room furniture was terribly terribly uncomfortable and the TV was very hard to figure out! The thing that makes this place worth staying at is the location and amazing views. The view made the other things tolerable.
Shirley P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard B.
24 May 2024
Owner saves the vacation
I parked in the wrong spot and the owner came knocking at our door the next morning. She fixed the tv confusion we were having, washed the windows ( salt water does a number on glass) and rinsed my car.
The view is awesome. I should have brought my kites as the wind blows nicely.
Richard B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Alex M.
18 Nov 2023
Not as Advertised
Booked through VRBO with a filter for hot tub properties. Title is Beach front with hot tub. Shows photos of hot tub. At check-in we discovered the hot tub was drained and unavailable, because it’s “seasonal”. The Fireplace was broken as well. We also had to call maintenance for the furnace, because it wasn’t working and it was freezing. Luckily, the furnace was a quick fix. It was a rainy weekend and the covered portion of the patio furniture had cushions stored for the winter, so the outdoor amenities were also not very usable. View is beautiful, but we were highly disappointed.
Alex M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joe H.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Broken amenities
I stayed here last year and the top three things that brought me back were 1. Location 2. Watching sunset from the hot tub every night 3. Enjoying the deck with the fire pit at night.
The Hot tub was broken. Called management and someone came out and said it’s been broken for awhile.
Fire pit was not working, said it was broken.
The Title of this listing has “with hot tub” in it. They should have informed us prior to our stay that these items weren’t working. There are many rentals with a great location we could have gone to but I wanted the experiences of the hottub and fire pit for three nights as I had last year.
VERY DISAPPOINTING.
Also when we called within an hour of getting there ( because we checked right away on hot tub) they sent someone the next day and while she called her manager, she (the manager) said well it’s broken what do they want us to do. She was very rude.
We own a rental and I would want to know about this. Hopefully the owners will see this and address the broken items and offer some sort of a refund.
If the items listed in the description are in working order, then this place is worth it, but when there are only a few amenities listed, they need to be in working order.
We checked in after 4 pm as indicated. From the initial appearance (it was getting later in day, curtains drawn, and wanted to walk to beach, looked nice.
When we got back we had bought some groceries to cook dinner (restaurants are 15-20 min) all the dishes needed washed before use including glasses (for wine), utensils, plates, and pots. Made tacos for ease. There was no cheese grater. Also, all the places I have stayed the guests before usually leave the spices, oils, basic cooking items, sugar, coffee etc. we suspect the housekeeping or owners take the left over items (I know a lot of people who do this and they leave these items as well), so we needed to get basic items like oil, salt as well. No big deal, but just know.
The broken wine glass was left in the cupboard. Everything has a sticky feel. I hand washed everything. The back of the kitchen faucet (wouldn’t be able to see it), had something sticky like jam on it.
The house had a distinct odor. We weren’t sure of what it was until my husband had started getting breathing issues and eyes watering and closing, and severe chest tightness. It had to be cats. He is severely allergic: we had to buy and inhaler and congestion allergy items. I messaged the (“if you have questions”, and explained the situation, sent a copy of receipt), and then the games began of not receiving receipt. Limited space, the carpet is stained cobwebs, dirty stained towels and pillows, dorcations caked with dust. See my google for pics