216 - Beach Look Out Retreat

We were a group of 7 adults, in town to celebrate my father's birthday. The Beach Look Out Retreat worked really well for us. There were bedrooms for all and plenty of living space. The kitchen was well appointed for cooking meals and grilling out. It was nice to have the chance to walk on the beach, and it was easy to get to other spots on Whidbey. The washer/dryer were an added bonus. The property was well maintained. Only downsides were very limited cable and not connection to apps, and the Wifi was a bit slow at times. We'd be happy to return when the weather is a bit warmer and enjoy the decks!

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Unique beach side home provided the perfect winter beach getaway for our 3 families - 3 couple + 2 kids. Perfectly close to adorable downtowns and woodsy hiking. Loved the hot tub and beach just across the street.
Only one draw back: wifi was not sufficiently strong to support a "work from home" connection, though seemed fine for casual use. Those who needed to connect for video and data transfer ultimately tethered to cellular data.

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Everything we needed right at our finger tips! Very clean very nice

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It was a great weekend getaway for a ladies only 40th birthday trip. A chance to catch up and celebrate.

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Fantastic trip at a fantastic house

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Lots to do and view here: pool, hot tub, strong WiFi, beach walk, Coupeville shopping.... Go to Toby’s for dinner. Bring your bikes. Visit the pioneers’ blockhouses.

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The layout of the house made it very user friendly because of the different levels. Plenty of spots to eat both inside and out, the hot tub was a nice feature and the kitchen well supplied with the essential pots, pans etc....

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Great location! House had everything you need as far as towels, toiletries, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, everything you need in the kitchen - plates, utensils, etc.

Located across the street from the rocky beach. great street to jog and take walks since traffic is extremely light.
- 20 minute ferry ride from Mukilteo
- 20 minute drive from the ferry dock
- Easy drive from Seattle via Mount Vernon/Burlington

Great for families with older kids. The only downside of the property is the floors are paper thin so if you have kids that are active, the long term guest staying in the lower level will hear everything. Please keep this in mind when renting. Other than this, a great place to stay. Thank you.

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Great view and nice house. Close to fort Casey. Would stay again!

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Great, very peaceful

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Very relaxed with nice weather. Quiet location with views and local animals.

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enjoyed our stay

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Good location, cool beach right down the street. House is better in person, the photos don't really do it justice.

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Loved my vacation with a view.

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We stayed for three nights over the easter long weekend with two families-parents and three teenagers each. House was big enough for us all, with some sleeping on couches, and coordinating bathroom use. In a nice but remote location right across the street from the ocean. The bedding was all clean and comfortable. The kitchen as well equipped even with basic food staples. The wifi was strong and consistent, and there were two tv's for my son to watch the basketball finals. There are some nice state parks nearby. The hottub was apreciated by almost all in the house, although some thought it could be warmer. A nice view from the rooftop location.

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We had a lovely stay here. The area is beautiful with salt water beach and pond. The layout of the home takes advantage of the views and allows for large groups to get away but because of the many stairs would not work well for anyone with mobility issues. Thank you for sharing your Whidbey home!

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We loved the view, the house and the hot tub. We walked the beach and the roads. It was such a beautiful, peaceful place.

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The home was excellent. We had ten family members stay at the home and we did not feel crowded. The location was great. The views from the house were outstanding. Getting places for the weekend was very easy.

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We did have a few issues. Rental co was great. The issues were rectified in a very short time. This is my second time using Tara Property Management and I would definitely use them again.

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This vacation stay was maybe my families favorite ever. The Island has all sorts of wonderful things to see and explore and, with the beach out the front yard and the small lake out the back, there was lots to do right at the rental. I would have liked an A/C unit in the living room.dining room area, but we survived that with little trouble. This was a great vacation stay and I found myself thinking about the next opportunity to book the same place. (Maybe when it is slightly cooler outside.)

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This vacation rental was perfect. Plenty of room for all of us, the views were astounding from every deck and each side of the house. The binoculars provided the birdwatchers in our group plenty of enjoyment watching the eagles, ducks, swallows and other assorted birds. The house was well stocked with necessities. ohhh... and the beach was loaded with agates & sea glass. The house was a great jumping point for our day trip to the peninsula as well as sight seeing Whidbey. And the hot tub had a fabulous view of the sunset each night.

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Everything was fine. This was our second year there.

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We (pair of parents and 4 young adult kids 19 - 26) stayed at the Beach Look Out Retreat over the 4th of July weekend in 2017.

Positives - lots of space, kitchen well stocked, hot tub appreciated, good internet, nice views of passing ships over beachfront homes across the street.

Negatives - property getting a little tired, converted garage bedroom temperature control tough, some deck chairs need replacement, limited access to beach for long walks.

Fireworks on 4th were stupendous - beach folks really do it right!!

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We would rent this home again. It was perfect for our group. The beach access, community and home amenities were great. We do recommend a few new beds as some beds were in poor shape and made for a few sleepless nights. The heater in the Master Bedroom was broke and there was a light out in the dining room. We weren't able to find any light bulbs so we picked one up at the store. Overall if you have a larger group and need multiple beds and rooms this place is great. The views are amazing and the home is very family friendly.

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The house was clean, could use just a few little details touched up. The floor plan does take a little getting used to and be prepared you will be doing stairs. The beach access is just a couple of houses down, it's a pebble beach with alot of driftwood. If you go in the fall there will be spiders, just like anywhere, and most of the sliders/windows do not have screens.

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The house was perfect. The location fabulous. The views stupendous! Plenty of room for everybody and extra room for family on island to stop by and play. Had a two day cribbage tournament with 13 people and never felt crowded!

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Everything about our stay was a good experience, from the quality of the house, to the location, to the excellent communication and flexibility of the property management and the owner as well. Thank you everyone for making this a pleasant weekend, we will be back!

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A really good choice for our family. Good beds. Loved having living, dining and kitchen on upper level with good views. Kitchen cupboards would benefit from a good reorganization/restocking. We contributed some thrift store silverware. Several light bulbs were burned out.

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Yes we had fun. Everything was as advertised. We are scheduled for next year.

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Location very good. Access was easy. Very spacious home on multiple levels, with good sleeping options for 3 couples amd 3 single women. Kitchen big enough for 3 or 4 to cook in at once. Only 6 or 7 fit at the dining table, but, others sat at the bar just behind. Only one roll of paper towels provided, so bring extra. Lots of plates and cereal bowls, but only one bowl for a salad. Plenty of pots and pans and skillets. We enjoyed the hot tub with a view, amd nice outdoor decks. First night there, from 5pm until 7 pm, jets flew very low over the house, practicing ship was earth shatteringly loud, but luckily only one night out of 4. Our group was there to bicycle, and we had 3 fabulous days of hilly road biking, with gorgeous scenery and good lunches at Coupeville, Langley amd Oak Harbor.

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This house is cozy and welcoming. the multi levels make sure everyone has their space. The hot tub on the roof was the best part! It's a short walk to the beach and the neighbors are friendly. We loved it!

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Had seven adults for a nearby reception staying at the property. Very spacious and enough privacy for everybody Would recommend this property.

Great view, great location. Perfect stay for us and our friends. everything was as expected. Hot tub is hot and there is plenty of space. We prefer places like this that aren't "too" nice so we don't feel like we have to tiptoe around the house. Don't get me wrong, it is a very nice, comfortable place.

very good experience. Lots of room for family. Great location.

A wonderful family experience. It was very peaceful. We couldn't get BBQ to work so I emailed the management company and they delivered a new BBQ the next day. They were very helpful. Great location-only short walk to beach and pool. Grandsons loved watching the ducks in the lake and the eagles flying overhead. The only negative thing was there was only one key and if you want to do different things, had to plan who would be back first so they could have the key. We would stay here again.

A place away from the 2014 Oyster Run in Anacortes. This was a great house for quiet but only an hour from the roar of the rally. We enjoyed the town of Coupeville (where Pratical Magic was filmed). The BBQ was well used on the deck.

The pictures of this place don't do it justice this is a gorgeous location and the house is amazing. I think the only complaint was there are are a lot of stairs and the kitchen/living/dining room is on the top floor. Overall this was an amazing stay everything was clean and cleaning products were provided. We mainly stayed in the house and the surrounding area. I would totally recommend this property to everyone.

Excellent location - a few issues with layout but all in all great time

We had a great time. The place was very clean and comfortable.

I had hoped to get a place located right on the beach and was told the beach was right across the street. Which is true, but the beach is behind the houses that are located across the street. Access to the beach is a short walk to the end of the street which was fine, but not what I expected when I initially committed to rent.

We couldn't leave all the windows open because some were missing screens and there is an abundance of gnats, so I would recommend the property owner invest in getting all the windows screened, as well as the sliding doors that do not have screens. One set of doors had screening which was just what was needed on the 80+ degree days.

Beyond that, we witnessed an eagle hunt a rabbit right out the front window. Amazing. The eagles had a nest with offspring within view right off the deck!
Really something to observe first hand.
We also enjoyed a campfire by the lake and the hot tub was just the ticket for the twenty-somethings in our family.

Can't wait for next year!

We had a reunion and this was the perfect location! From the front of the house we viewed the Sound, and from the back we viewed the lake, with all the wildlife it had to offer. We saw an eagle every day! Very quiet street. Hot tub on the roof deck was wonderful!. We roasted marshmallows over the fire in the firepit overlooking the lake. Very comfortable quarters for all concerned. Could have used a few more towels. Kitchen and grill were adequate, although igniter was broken on the grill. Great layout in upstairs gathering area for larger groups. Pull-out sofa bed in the master bedroom was NOT usable - too lumpy and uncomfortable - poor mattress and frame. The living room was comfortable but lacked lighting by the seating area (couches) so it was difficult to read at night in the LR. Little flies were swarming in basement bedroom (converted garage) at times.Other than that, it offers a lot of space for a large group. Furnishings were of better-than-average quality. We had a great time and would consider renting it again.

We spent 4 days at the beachhouse and loved every minute of it. The house was immaculate and roomy. We all enjoyed the spa and the location to the beach was wonderful. The fire pit by the lake in the back of the house was another treat. Views of the sound and mountains and sunsets were fantastic. We have recommend this rental to several of our friends and we would love to return for another fun get-away.

This home was beautiful! The location and view is spectacular, just a 3 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to all the shops and restaurants in Coupeville. The furnishing were very nice, the kitchen was well equipped with plates, silverware, pots and pans, etc. and the beds were very comfortable. We would definitely book this property again.

This was a wonderful house for the money. Really enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint was that the tv was set up for netflix, but I couldn't get it to connect.

Great house near the beach. Location is fantastic and the house is large and great for larger groups. The kitchen could be more well equipped. If you're like me and like cooking, bring your own knives and a few pans you love and expect to need.

The property managers are professional and -very- responsive. Yet, the contracts and house directions are terse, directive and ungenerous in their tone, which makes the place less inviting.

That said, I'd return if I was with a group of people.

Great house near the beach. Location is fantastic and the house is large and great for larger groups. The kitchen could be more well equipped. If you're like me and like cooking, bring your own knives and a few pans you love and expect to need.

The property managers are professional and -very- responsive. Yet, the contracts and house directions are terse, directive and ungenerous in their tone, which makes the place less inviting.

That said, I'd return if I was with a group of people.

The weather wasn't the best how are we did have a lot of fun. The property was very convenient and very clean. There is a tenant that lives below the property. This made me feel a little bit uneasy. But she was very nice. I just wish property management told me that this was a duplex

The pictures on the listing are not giving this house its deserved beauty...
Location is amazing with a backyard that is right on a little lake and on the other side is the Puget Sound.
The house is located at the end of the road so a lot of privacy is available...