Family Beach Cabin on Sunlight Beach Useless Bay, Whidbey Island

Clinton, Washington
$306 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Whidbey's most desired location, Sunlight Beach, on gorgeous Useless Bay. Enjoy eagle and birdwatching, clamming and crabbing in front of your Beachhouse. With the the majestic Olympic Mountain Range in the background the view from the cabin looks across the bay towards Double Bluff on Whidbey Island to the right and Foulweather Bluff on the northern tip of the Kitsap. To the far left your view is looking south down the center of Puget Sound and on a clear day you can see all the way to the skyscrapers in Downtown Seattle. In the foreground you will see a tidal lagoon that is full at high tide when the water comes right up next to the fire pit in the front yard. At low tide the lagoon empties completely and beyond the sand bar enclosing the lagoon are miles of sandy tide flats for hours of sandy beach combing. Newly renovated with an accessible bedroom, open kitchen, and great room. The cabin is a wonderful place to get away from crowds and to enjoy nature.

It’s a fabulous place for large and small children! Romantic escape for couples. Ideal retreat for artists and writers.

This beach cabin was built by our Norwegian uncle, Hans, a fisherman and logger. He built the cabin as his home in the 1930s. It has been renovated with accessibility in mind since we have had multiple family members using wheelchairs and walkers over the years. The large open living, kitchen, and dining space has big picture windows so you don’t miss a thing. A comfy lift chair adds to the amenities. The kitchen is fully equipped. The dining corner has room for six (but don’t tell anyone we have crowded 8 around it for crab feasts). The deck off the front provides a level entrance to the cabin as well as a grill and chairs to chill on or sunbathe in. The cabin has housed many great family reunions.

Over the past few years we have made some exciting changes to our cabin. Our goal is a truly accessible beach cabin. The main bedroom with large windows overlooking the bay has doubled in size and has room for a power wheelchair on all sides of the queen bed. It has a 2nd bathroom with a 36 wide door and step in shower. The cabin has a level entrance, a light-filled great room, and a kitchen all designed with a wheelchair in mind. The original bathroom off the main living area is only partially accessible. Please feel free to reach out with questions.

A walkway from the bulkhead across to the nearest spit provides easy access to the tidal flats of Useless Bay. It is also a fun place to see small crabs and fish for them with a hotdog baited pole - a time honored tradition for kids!

Visit the nearby village of Langley, just 10 minutes away. Perched on a bluff overlooking Saratoga Passage, Langley offers plenty of restaurants antique stores and art galleries. Historic Coupeville is just a half hour up the island.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1284 Sq Ft (119 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Front Entrance Ramp If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Dan O.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Cute and quiet cabin with lots of comfy couches and great views. Great kitchen and the beach access with the dog was unbeatable!

  • Rosemary K.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Clean and spacious.Lots of personal beach house decor and would book again. Love the spirit of the family that they have infused in this beach house. Thank you Hans!

  • Genevieve Y.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Thanks for a wonderful weekend!

  • cathy M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Wonderful cabin with excellent nature viewing. So quiet.

  • meredith c.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    We've been coming here for years and each time the cabin just gets better. This time it was a new mattress, last time a new bathroom. We come here because it is accessible, and we can bring the dog, a rare combo. We love the power recliner and the view. This side of Whidbey is beautiful.

  • Peter H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Had a terrific stay at the family beach cabin. Elizabeth was super responsive and answered all my questions. The cabin was fully equipped with everything we could possibly have needed, from the board games closet to the kitchen. Fun on the beach and lots to do close by.

  • Elaine A.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Beach cabin with western exposure so beautiful sunsets. Great beach, close to Langley and wineries too.

  • Deby K.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    This is such an amazing location on the beach and so perfect for family fun.

  • caryn j.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Get ready to think this beach house belongs to you and has for decades. It’s full of sunlight yet cozy. Every amenity imaginable was in the home and also outside with tables, chairs, gas bar b q. Even kayaks! Low tide or high, you will find something to view or experience. We had a Bald Eagle roost within view from the front as we sat outside watching locals fish for crab.

  • Deby K.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    What a wonderful place to stay. The views are incredible, and the beach is just outside your door. The neighbors were really nice too.

  • janell p.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    This is a gem of a locations. We enjoyed wondering the beach at low tide, bird watching from the expansive view and the house location is close to Langley. We will definitely stay here again!!

  • Ivy S.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    It was such a great property. All the amenities were very much appreciated. Beautiful views and quiet. we’ll be back!

  • Erika L.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Great location for all South Whidbey offers, and a lovely cabin from which to watch the tide rise and fall along with swooping osprey, soaring Eagles, and stoic Blue Heron.

  • Ryan R.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    We had another great stay at Liz’s cabin on Whidbey! We did struggle a bit with the extra soft bed which made transition in my wheelchair somewhat difficult, but we made it work! Thanks so much for the great accommodations, Liz!

  • meredith c.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Right on the beach, great views. Also, it's accessible with power recliner.

  • Douglas A.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The stay was quite lovely, and the house sits right on Useless bay. It is very quiet, and has many wonderful amenities, unfortunately we weren’t there long enough to enjoy the fire pit. The bed was on the softer side which isn’t what we were use to, but that’s just our preference. If you are looking for a peaceful place to unwind, with close proximity to points of interest, this would be a great choice!

  • Tonya S.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    We found this home on Beach front property with eagles roosting nearby and our visit with family couldn’t have been more perfect. The home is equipped for anything you forgot to bring. We appreciated the family history and friendly community. We hope to visit our family who lives on the island again soon and we would certainly stay here if it’s available. Thank you Elizabeth.

  • Dion W.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    We came into the town to meet and adopt a dog on Whidbey Island. This was a cozy place to stay. I wish we had more time to explore.

  • Genevieve Y.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We always love our time here--thanks for another great weekend!

  • Kristine W.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Very clean, nice location.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    Beautiful house on the shore of Useless Bay, with views of the Olympic Mts and passing ships from the deck, and lots of walking along the shoreline or in the neighborhood. Quiet and private, super clean and comfy. Owners provided everything you could ever think of and more.

  • Ryan R.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Wonderful retreat! Can hardly wait to be there again!

  • meredith c.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    We've visited several times and each time there is something new. This time, there was an additional bathroom. I love the location, easy access for a beach walk. We'll be back.

  • Anne S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    Thank you for sharing your place! So clean. So friendly. So well stocked. So easy. We all enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much!

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$306+
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