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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Bright Home
We loved everything about our stay. Clean, well stocked, quiet neighborhood. Great amenities. About a 10 minute drive into Langley. Beautiful walks nearby. Everything we wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy
First thing I noticed was that the house was very clean, which is always great! Very cozy tiny home and perfect size for one person or a couple. The jetted tub was nice and relaxing after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H., Mount Vernon, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Work stay at EagleSong Cottage
I had a work trip to south Whidbey Island and originally booked the cabin for two nights. It was just perfect for my needs, and a beautiful location to boot. As soon as I stepped out of the car on my arrival I heard the eagles in the trees towards the water! I had an issue with the internet, but my concerns were addressed via text contact promptly, and I got it figured out. I needed to extend my stay by another night, and was able to speak with someone on the phone to do that seamlessly. Finally, I got locked out on my last night there, at about 9 o'clock at night, but there were live people on the phone to answer my calls immediately, and I was inside within about ten minutes. The cabin is beautiful and comfortable - very well appointed. I only wish I hadn't been working so I could have had time during daylight hours to explore down by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front door locking mechanism is confusing. The hot water was not hot enough and did not stay hot for a full shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., Edmonds, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Small Studio
Perfect for one, or a couple. Kitchen with basic equipment and a washer/dryer. Peek able water views through the trees in the front yard from the living area and front porch. Approximately 12 minute drive into Langley which has several great restaurants and a brewery and great water front views. This was a perfect place for me. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is a wonderful, small space for one person or a couple. It’s in a wonderful location and feels very peaceful. The only feedback I would have is to actually have a table and chairs so you can sit down for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
What a spectacular little house in the woods on Whidbey Island! The pictures online don’t do it justice! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Edith B.

Two night stay
Got off to a rough start because the alarm was set, and no code was provided to turn it off. It took four hours for us to get the code to turn off alarm. The home is not furnished as shown in ad. There is simply a bed and two seat sofa and coffee table. It could use another chair, and somewhere to hang coats. All said, we would stay here again, it is a very quiet, and convenient location. Also, the neighbourhood deer are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Hi Edith, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
Very neat, clean house with a great view. Easy access to Langley and Freeland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
This is a beautiful property. Deer all over, eagles, ocean view. Very easy process. Quiet neighborhood. We just needed small things like salt and pepper! But it was truely an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis F., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and easy to get to.
Well equipped cottage. A bit over stuffed with furniture and knickknacks. Hard to find a surface to put our stuff on but lovely setting. I would not recommend for more than 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place - old furnishings
The place is really adorable and well made. The location is pretty nice, though the trees and bushes should be cut in front so you can see the water from the house. Unfortunately, there is nothing comfortable in the place. The bed is absolutely awful! The couch and chairs are also old and very uncomfortable. Tv is literally a 15 inch, with no sound bar. This place really has the potential to be amazing but all furnishings need to be upgraded. You can buy a really good quality foam or hybrid mattress on Amazon for $300 so to me it’s unacceptable that this wasn’t the first purchase. We left at 8am the first night instead of staying for the duration of our stay. Really unfortunate as this was a trip I had planned for my husbands birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Hi, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!

8/10 Good

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny House Magic
The minute you pull into the driveway you can tell that this place is special. I loved waking up each day to deer in the yard, birds chirping, and just the extraordinary green and blue landscape that Whidbey has to offer. It was a perfectly livable space but, as with any review, there are areas of improvement. First, the lockbox. I know this may be a simple thing for most but I have nerve damage in my thumb. I physically couldn’t push the button on the left and pull down the panel with my other hand. If you have any issues with your hand(s), you should probably reach out before arrival. Second, I arrived on a beautiful sunny day only to find that the power was out! The reason PSE gave was vegetation. The final step you do at check out is to drop the temp to 59, so I went into a cold, dark house, put my groceries into the freezer and hoped the power to come back. It would’ve been nice if there had been flashlights, blankets, maybe some warm hands, and frozen ice packs on the fridge (that don’t leak) to ease the stress of a full day of travel. Luckily, power was restored at 1am PST. Third, the pics are great however, a couch has been added to the mix. It simply doesn’t fit in the space. When I arrived the bed was already down and I could barely navigate around all the furniture, let alone find somewhere for my luggage. I ended up having to move and unplug items just to have space to charge my phone. The house has a lot of unique items in it, but the bottom line is that you have to find a way to create space for your stuff because every possible surface and floor space is covered. The biggest, uh-oh, was under the bed. As mentioned, when I arrived it was already down, which was lovely because I could crawl into a warm place. The next morning I was looking for a creative place to stow my stuff and thought of under the bed as a possibility. When I looked it was covered in dust! To the point, that I’m not sure when it was last cleaned (I have a picture); my luggage did not go under the bed, nor did I change it to the table. Another positive, the food options in Langley! I was blown away by the variety and quality of food! All in all, it’s a lovely place to be, great views, good walks (I don’t recommend going on the pier, as it is gone), cozy, good shower, coffee makers galore, perfect appliances; it was just those final details. So, grab that extra parka, flashlight, swiffer, and plan on parkouring down a pier and you’re set!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. We apologize for the house not being cleaned as thoroughly as is our standard. Please know that local staff is available to assist with any cleanliness issues you encounter while in the home. We hope to get the chance to host you again! Thank you.

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little home. The beach was nice and we got to see a whale!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saratoga Cabin
Great place, great stay once we were able to get in . We were sent the code to get in on January 26. We were on the Island January 26 so did not receive the email. We don't have smart phones. It was getting dark and very cold. (38 degrees) We were finally able to reach someone at Vascasa who was able to get he code. She was very helpful. A suggestion to the owners would be to provide a coat rack and maybe some drawers for clothing..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Meagan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, quiet and adequate furnishings
Easy process!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Please pass along to Dean Speer just how much I enjoyed this property. The personal touches and notes of history were simply wonderful and made the experience much more meaningful. I used this as a weekend escape from my work—as I work from home, it’s hard to truly get away unless you physically remove yourself. This cottage was simply perfect for my needs, and I look forward to my next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable, but…
Clean, as noted by others. Furnishings are inappropriate to the construction, almost as if the owner was using it as a storage unit. We get that they’re family ‘heirlooms,’ but not so good for their guests. Back to the good: whirlpool tub is outstanding! Excellent jet action — my wife thoroughly enjoyed it. Good appliances, although the pots & pans sorely need to be replaced with decent cookware, as are the implements. Very nice dishes, yet no wine glasses nor bottle opener. Great Weber grill, but igniter is broken. Hmmm. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay — just trying to be helpful to the owner and/or property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the deck and from the living room / bedroom is heavenly. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. There are deer constantly visiting the yard which adds to the magic of this place. The town is only a 10-minute drive away and they have restaurants/cafes, gift shops and a movie theater. The only recommendation is to inform travelers re: the alarm system.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great small home with wonderful privacy
Great place to stay! Short walk to private beach. Somewhat secluded - very cute! Clean, well maintained. Great kitchen with all needed cooking accessories. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space
This tiny house is beautiful big space with tall ceilings. Very comfortable with all needed amenities. Wonderful porch, and it’s fun to be able to see the water. Easy drive into Langley. Some new fluffier pillows would be a welcomed addition as the current ones are on the harder side of pillow quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous backyard and nice sized bathroom. On the same property as the main house, which would have been nice to know in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful setting, perfect place to get away and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Wonderful cottage within good driving distance to some great food and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dacia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Perfect.
Beautiful place. Clean. Felt like home. We love the surrounding area. There was access to good hiking, beaches, good food on the island. The home was comfy. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pit stop
House was clean and nice, located in a neat little city. Thank you for your hospitality! Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great i Little House
Perfect for 2. Lovely setting. Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Janette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place / check in Communication process needs review
Beautiful location with lots of wildlife in area. House was clean and included a full kitchen. The check in process communication missed a key detail regarding necessary steps to check in and that led to a stressful check in. Some better drinking/wine glasses and a small dining table with chairs could make this place even more comfy. Bed was super comfy and outdoor porches wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Hi, Janette! Thank you for staying with us and thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We apologize for the delay in getting your visit started and for any detriment during your stay. Guest's suggestions are always considered and we will pass your input regarding the glasses along to our local manager to review to make necessary upgrades for future guests' pleasures and comforts. We hope you'll give us another chance to host your next stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beach was lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Leslie R.

Lost opportunity
This tiny home is a lovely structure in an ideal location. Unfortunately all of the furnishings are a combination of grandma's leftovers and garage sale rejects. There wasn't a single surface for a suitcase. I used a piano bench - not sure why an old piano is being stored there. The single bedside table was cluttered with a granny's lamp and clock without access to sockets for digital devices. The utensils were so old that there was not a single knife sharp enough to cut a tomato and I would have liked more than one glass that was not plastic. The furniture was old and musty without comfort. It was so sad since the structure and property is lovely but the furniture is old and creepy without charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Leslie, we apologize that the unit did not meet your expectations. We take this feedback seriously and please know that local staff is available to assist with any issues you encounter while in the home. We hope to have the chance to host you again. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay.
Good place to stay - warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right
As described, this small studio is sparkling clean and cozy. I will definitely stay here again. High ceilings and wonderful windows give the house a much larger feel, and the light inside is remarkable. New blankets would be nice - or a good-quality comforter. Otherwise, the rental was just right for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Deena - We will bring your comments about the blankets to the local staff. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Emily F., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay over Thanksgiving. It was the perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Cute space with plenty of room to do our cooking, very well laid out. Would live in a place like this in a heartbeat if we could. The only downside was local TV channels were not available on the TV, which was a disappointment for the yearly Thanksgiving football tradition. But the internet worked great, and I had brought my laptop so we were able to stream all the games through wifi. With that being said, watching TV wouldn't be a priority with so many things to do out and about, and wouldn't have been an issue if it was a different time of year, and shouldn't be an issue for anyone else who books this charming property! Just might be our new Thanksgiving tradition!

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet...
Great place to stay for 2 people. Scenery of the property with the wildlife and having all the amenities plus many more was a bonus. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Our stay was nice and easy. Finding the place and check in were easy, everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
This is the perfect place for a quiet get-away for a single person or a couple. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

dennis r.

Liked: Cleanliness
TV issues
The cable tv had 2 wires disconnected. It was a real pain trying to determine the problem and watching tv after a long day. Instructions did not work properly. It always deferred to “locate remote” which did not work in any fashion from the remote. Forced to go to the box press locate remote and let it run it’s course befor tv was available. One night channel Chang would not work. Forced to watch FOX for 3 hours in the evening. No phone numbers on the emailed instructions. Difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Hi Dennis, thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience. The number for our 24/7 Guest Services line is available online or in your Trip Manager, which can be accessed through any email we send to you. We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

Ciarelle "CJ" V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two
We enjoyed the location and calm forest & pretty ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Great Place!!!! Go if you have a chance.
Great Time, very clean rental. Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Peaceful retreat!
My husband gave me the “weekend off” and so I found a little bit of peace and tranquility in this little red cabin! It was super clean and private and quiet! I loved the fact that there was a piano to play (a huge reason why I booked this place). The deer greet you at the front door sometimes! It’s just a five minute walk to the beach, but make sure you bring your own food and coffee for the morning because Langley is a 10-15 minute drive away! And if you’re lucky to run into him, the neighbor is very nice to chat with. ;) The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because I think the hot water tank was on a limiter and it never got hot enough for a really satisfying hot shower....and it would have been really great to have a fireplace (being there at the end of January). Overall a super cute place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Very sweet and comfy VRBO
I came here alone, this was perfect. Clean, comfy, has a bathtub, which I need. Good heater keeps the place nicely warm. Pretty surroundings! I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Erin R., Lake Forest Park, WA US

Sweet Little Getaway
Adorable house with a Murphy bed and gorgeous deck. We loved the deer families that came to visit, the bunnies, and watching the birds. The house was clean and had all the extra stuff that one may need in a kitchen. The beach and dock were a great bonus. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

Lovely and simple
The house is not as tiny as a 'tiny house.' Very basic amenities-- but clean and comfortable. There are neighboring houses pretty close-- but there was no one in either house during our stay, so we weren't bothered by people or noise. The bed was comfortable-- but could have used a more substantial comforter/ blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018