5⭐Sunset Beach Haven; Seriously Waterfront-It's Like Living on a Boat, Whidbey

Oak Harbor, Washington
$343 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

5⭐ Highest rated on Whidbey (along with our second property, Sandpiper Haven).

Sunset Beach Haven, is a 2 bedroom, one bath beach cottage that can accommodate up to 4 people total (including children and infants). We make exceptions for 5 persons on a case-by-case basis, and with an additional fee.

Sunset Beach Haven, to coin one of our Guests, is seriously waterfront - you just can't get much closer than this to the beach and ocean. Any closer and, well, and you’d be on a boat. Located directly on famous West Beach in Oak Harbor and near Coupeville, Sunset Beach Haven greets each day with beautiful views of ships, seals, otters, and occasionally whales playing in the water, and of the snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains rising in the distance across the waters, and of Admiralty Inlet with 180' plus views out to the sound and mountains. and another 180' views of Swantown Lake (yes, we have 360' views of the water). Breathtaking!

Read our over 300 combined 5⭐ reviews and this should help paint a picture of what we value most - YOU, our Guests, and making sure we create beautiful spaces that are well-supplied so you can create wonderful memories in an amazing setting. Already booked for the dates you want Check out or other wonderful property, also waterfront - Sandpiper Haven (ID#395752).

More about Sunset Beach Haven: To the east, watch the sun rise over the Swantown Lake Wildlife Refuge. Every window has a view of the water (okay, not the bathroom), and the Living Room is west facing to capture the warmth of the afternoon sun on a large private deck in fair weather, or inspire romance watching storm-churned waves while comfortably seated inside.

Evenings can be spent curled up with a book on our high quality Macy's microfiber couch and oversized chair, or playing games and doing puzzles with friends and family, or watching a movie on the HDTV. Cable boasts Wifi with two dedicated lines. We have a DirectTV cable box with standard channels, DVR, and and generally streaming services such as Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime for you to enjoy. We also have a DVD player with modest library (you won't lack for something to watch besides the scenery, if that's what you'd like to do).

Grill on the deck in summertime, though our new kitchen has about all you need for cooking at home. End the evening with a camp fire in our outdoor fire pit. (Wood is usually available.) And don't forget the SUNSETS - some of the most spectacular ones you could ever imagine. You may prefer an evening out with great dining options in Coupeville, Oak Harbor and beyond.

Our new kitchen with stainless appliances has all the creature comforts of home, including a 3/4 dishwasher, quartz countertops, beautiful cabinets with soft-close, added lighting, and beautiful tile.

The house sleeps up to 4 people comfortably. (note kids and infants count as people :). Ask about a 5th person, we will consider with special mutual understanding, and an additional fee.

Even more info:

We have a pillow-top Queen Bed in the Master, and two plush-top twins in the second bedroom. We provide extra bedding and a joiner to make these twins into a king bed. Our Macy's queen sleeper sofa has an added foam topper, more comfortable than your average sleeper sofa. We also have a portable crib with linens, and also a high chair for the littles.

Action seekers may launch their own kayaks and paddle boards to test their skills on the exposed beaches of Whidbey Island's west shore, or make the 10 minute trip to launch in world famous Penn Cove for a calmer experience. Take the opportunity to explore the hiking at Ebey's Landing, and bike the trails of The Kettles exploring a landscape scoured by glaciers thousands of years ago. Or, simply stroll the beach for miles at low to mid-tide directly in front of the house. Joseph Whidbey State Park is just a short 10 minute stroll north by foot up the same beach.

The historic waterfront town of Coupeville, can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Oak Harbor, to the east, is about 5-7 minutes away for major shopping amenities and restaurants. Deception Pass Bridge and State Park are about 15 minutes north. And about 15 south lies Fort Ebey, Fort Casey, Ebey's Landing and the nearby Coupeville Ferry (departing from Keystone Harbor) with service to historic Port Townsend. Greenbank Winery, antiques shops, galleries, and the town of Langley are further afield.

Looking for an especially exciting stay - book during the wintertime and witness first hand the rugged coastline as winter storms sometimes roll in down the Strait of Juan de Fuca sending spray up the new bulkhead. Experience the Like Living on a boat firsthand.

Sister property to Sandpiper Haven (also in Oak Harbor, about 10 minutes away), Sunset Beach Haven has the same owners and managers. Read our reviews on Sandpiper Haven (property no. 395752) and you'll see the commitment we have to providing a memorable vacation experience in a lovely home-away-from-home with stunning views.

Sunset Beach Haven is best suited for: families, romantic getaways, couples retreats, girls weekends away, small reunions, great stays when attending a wedding, holiday gatherings, anniversary present for the grandparents, rewards for employees, adventure-seekers, and many more.

Thank you! We appreciate your confidence in choosing our home for your vacation.

Note, although we allow for instant book, we require additional questions to be answered after booking to complete the booking process. We want to ensure the property is a good fit for both parties. If we find out after the fact that some Groups are not a good fit for our property such as bringing too many Guests, or bringing pets or previous poor reviews, for example, we may need to cancel the reservation. This is rare and has occurred 1-2 times in 13 years of hosting.

On rare occasion we may have received a booking on a different listing site that has not updated to VRBO (usually synced several times a day). We try and resolve these issues promptly, within 24 hours of your booking. It maybe has occurred once in 13 years.

Please note we have two external motion detection security cameras.

Apologies, we are not yet set up for EV Vehicle charging. Guests are not authorized to run electrical charging cables to our home for charging. We hope to add a charging station in the future. Thank you.

And also please note that we do not typically book more than 12 months out. If your booking is more than 12 months from now, kindly send an inquiry first to ensure you are getting the correct quote and rate. If you Instant Book more than 12 months from now, we may be asking for additional funds if the rates are not accurate. We try and keep these rates up to date, and appreciate your understanding on that issue as well. Thank you.

We look forward to hosting you.

-Julie and Peter

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Double-glazed Windows No Plastic Coffee Stirrers No Plastic Drinking Straws No Plastic Soda Bottles Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    14 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Strictly Enforced Incl No Vaping. No Marajuana. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stairway Handrail Height (inches): 34 Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit 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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School District Rates & Availibity

Review Review

  • Matt

    Submitted Jul 31, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    “Like living on a boat” is as best a summary as I can give for this property. You look out the windows and all you see is vast ocean. The water laps up right under the deck and it’s one of the only properties with a deck to sit out and enjoy this stunning view. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here. The owner is also very communicative and a pleasure to work with. The thoughtfulness into everything to better enjoy the property was apparent.

  • Lon

    Submitted Mar 30, 2019

    10/5

    Stayed Mar 26, 2019

    This house is awesome!!! What an amazing experience for our family. God blessed us with this incredible house, on a spectacular beach with a spirit filled sunset experience. We hope to be back next spring!

  • m+HlB5leO2rM10R2....

    Submitted Oct 9, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 22, 2018

    Our goal was to find a beautiful beach house where we could spend days just sitting on the deck watching waves. RELAXING! We not only got the waves, we got sunsets and moonsets and porpoises. At low tide, there's a strip of sand that's covered in colorful stones. We built a fire in the fire pit every night we were there, and gorged ourselves on local seafood. I really can't say enough about how comfy and perfect this little beach house was for a weeklong getaway - if it's available, don't hesitate to reserve it for yourself!!

  • Cecilia G.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 14, 2018

    The place was convenient to all the places we wished to visit. We found it to be very well equipped for any guest and very comfortable.

  • Tammy W.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 31, 2018

    The Host Julie and Peter were so Informative and ready to answer any questions they were always available to us The plane was the closest you could get to the Ocean the view was spectacular and breathtaking The home was clean and neat and had everything you could ask for and more With really comfortable beds!!! It was also a quiet and peaceful place where you can enjoy your vacation with out interruptions of others All I can say is I would definitely go back again a gem of a place !!!!

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 17, 2018

    Everything was wonderful. This is a small but beautifully appointed house right on the coast - really at high tide it seems over the coast. The owners have thought of everything we might need and checked in throughout our stay to make sure that we were having a great experience. Bird watching, dolphin watching, sunset watching. Would love to return.

  • Sara K.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Jun 27, 2018

    Julie and Peter are the most wonderful hosts imaginable. It is such a joy to stay here, knowing in advance that we'll have everything we could possibly need, ranging from salt and pepper to a bottle opener or a step stool. Fantastic location, beautiful view. It's always a shame to have to leave!

  • Suzette K.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Jun 10, 2018

    Whidbey Island is beautiful and you can't beat the location of this rental. We enjoyed long walks on a mostly deserted beach in front of the house each morning. 2 bald eagles liked to hang out each day on the neighbors roof and also saw porpoise and seals swimming by. Every where we dined had terrific fresh seafood. The owners of the rental have a great binder full of suggestions for restaurants, things to do, shopping, etc. Sunsets were gorgeous from the deck or sitting inside if too chilly. Perfect place for relaxing, enjoying good food and appreciating the beauty of nature. The house has everything you need and the layout is perfect. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

  • Helen J.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Feb 24, 2018

    We loved the view! We were able to see smith island directly across and the twinkling of lights at night of Victoria The owners were very accommodating and loved the extra personal touch! They had everything! Binoculars, fishing pole, washer dryer to name a few. We will definitely will return again. Thank you Peter and Julie!!!

  • Carolyn P.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2018

    8/5

    Stayed Feb 16, 2018

    Sunset Beach Haven gave us a thoroughly enjoyable and somewhat exciting extended weekend in February. We experienced a year of ocean front living in only 4 days! We had a downpour on Friday. Saturday handed us a winter windstorm (along with a few rain drops and sun). From our dry, warm living room, it looked as if we were actually on a ship (without all the rocking back and forth). We watched while the waves crashed against the shore and over the bulkheads, and jumped when an occasional large wave peppered our picture windows--we were grateful our living quarters were on the second floor. Sunday--snow! It was very cold, but sunny in the afternoon with a slight breeze. Finally, Monday, although cold, couldn't have been more beautiful and sunny when we could finally get out and do more sightseeing without getting wet, freezing or being blown off our feet. Because of the inclement weather, we spent most of our time at the beach house just enjoying the view and appreciating our surroundings. The beach house is clean, dry and well stocked with bath and kitchen supplies and the furniture is comfortable. We would love to come back in the summer and experience some warm weather at the beach, sitting on the deck or roasting marshmallows over the fire pit on the side of the house. We'd love to be able to walk along the beach, which was not walk-able when we were there. Thanks for a great weekend! cjp and ap

  • Josh B.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Feb 9, 2018

    Couldn't ask for more from a VRBO stay. The hosts were friendly and communicative and provided lots of clear instructions, recommendations, and general hospitality. The home is clean, well stocked, bright and airy, and generally fantastic. One quick tip--since the waves do crash up onto the windows (though we didn't experience that), the windows were a little salty when we arrived. The supplies are there for a quick window rinse (which took about 5 minutes total) and it made a huge difference in the view! It's worth the time as soon as you get there to rinse those windows! Overall, only good things to say about Sunset Beach Haven. We highly recommend this one!

  • Glenda R.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2018

    10/5

    Stayed Jan 12, 2018

    Cozy cottage with every convenience for comfort. Being right on the beach is amazing- gorgeous sunrise, sunset and stargazing forever st night! Close to lots of fun activities and restaurants.

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