A Home On The Harbor- Beach, Water Views, Quiet

Freeland, Washington
$627 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled on a private lane, on Whidbey Island (near Seattle, WA), this water view home has a private beach on beautiful Holmes Harbor. Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest as you launch your kayak or build a sandcastle right on the tidal beach. This is a fantastic beach house for families, sabbaticals, or couples. All are welcome at A Home On The Harbor.

A Home On The Harbor is thoughtfully designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. Featuring all new beds, soft luxury linens, black out blinds in the bedrooms, and a complete cook's kitchen for your holiday use. The kitchen is well-stocked with quality stainless cookware, griddle, coffee maker and grinder, electric tea kettle, toaster oven, blender, crockpot, and sharp knives. The pantry is stocked with dried herbs, salt and pepper. Grill out on the deck with the Weber gas grill as you watch for seals, enjoy s'mores around the campfire outside, or snuggle up with a good book around the wood-burning stove inside.

Our bathrooms have just been beautifully refreshed. The upstairs bath now features new double sinks and quartz countertops with beautiful new flooring for both baths.

In keeping with the intentional simplicity of the home we do not have any televisions, but we do have WiFi and cell phone reception. We have many games, books and puzzles for your enjoyment.

Enjoy Holmes Harbor with easy steps to the pebble strewn tidal beach. Follow a short garden path, nine steps down, and there you are! Our privately-owned beach is easy enough for our great-grandma to access. Carrying chairs, paddle boards or sand toys down is a breeze. Our beach is an excellent place to launch your kayak or paddle board; bring your own, or to rent from the local rental company.

Come and unwind with an easy island getaway in the perfect location. Enjoy strolls on the beach, birdwatching and campfires in our quiet and peaceful neighborhood, all within a 3 minute drive or even a walk to dining, antique shops, coffee, ice cream and the grocery store. We are centrally located in South Whidbey within a short drive to Langley, Greenbank Farm and Coupeville.

If the season is right you are welcome to pick apples, blackberries, rhubarb or herbs from the herb bed for your own savory delights. As stewards of our beautiful beach, we don't use any pesticides.

Our Family Property and Guest Interaction: A Home On The Harbor is a private vacation home that is rented out by owners (not a management company or an agent). Most of the time we will not be available to assist you in person, but there are times when we stay at our family home that shares the driveway and path to the beach. We will not disturb you, but we are always happy to meet new friends should you wish to say hello. You will be asked to let yourself in, to follow the house guidelines, and to follow some simple house closing steps. The home has a guestbook available with all the home details. We are also available via text, email and phone for all your questions and are happy to help you with any questions you have about the area or the home.

A Home On The Harbor is our family property. Tell us a bit about your group and your stay in your booking request.

Well-behaved pets are welcome on approval, pet fees apply. Limit 2.

We host up to 4 adults and 4 children at a time.

About Whidbey Island: charming island towns, popular parks, farms, festivals and water sports of all kinds. You can enjoy wineries, breweries, distilleries, art galleries, pie shops, farmer's markets, nature and more. You can also keep the car parked and walk to local shops and dining located near A Home On The Harbor. Families love to stay at our beach house and the new Freeland Park playground, only a short walk down the beach, is a big hit with the little ones.

Some of the pre-generated listing content may not be accurate. We want you to know that we are on the beach and our distance to Holmes Harbor is just a 20 second stroll away. Also, we do not charge an each-person guest fee. Please ask us if any information is confusing or if we can help to answer your questions. We are happy to help.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1900 Sq Ft (177 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jeff N.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Wonderful house, very well appointed and comfortable with a spectacular view!

  • LeeAnn B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Communication for check-in was excellent! We were informed the house was ready early without needing to ask. The kitchen was clean and tidy with all of the basic essentials we would need.

  • Jackie H.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We recently spent time at A Home On The Harbor. What a Lovely Place! The Home is very bright and beautiful with lots of windows and natural light. Views of the Harbor are gorgeous! We enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display from the comfort of the front deck. The layout of the home is big enough that your family can spread out. There are several doors for access from the top or bottom level, and the beach is only steps away. The Home on A Harbor is decorated with a breezy beach vibe and has plenty of board games available for family time. The beds are extremely comfortable with soft sheets and lots of blankets, and the bathrooms are spacious with luxurious towels. My favorite part of the Home is the Kitchen….it is equipped with everything you could ever need to make your family anything from snacks to a full Thanksgiving dinner. The views from the kitchen are just as beautiful as they are from the living room. Mishele is very accommodating and easy to reach if you have any questions. She has provided a binder filled with information about the island, along with recommendations of sites to visit and places to eat. I would highly recommend A Home on The Harbor…..one of the nicest places I’ve ever visited.

  • Bassem E.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2024

    Stayed Apr 6, 2024

    My family and I stayed here for our kids spring break this year. We were impressed with how clean and tidy the property was, especially considering that pets were allowed. Our mini dachshund felt right at home, and she’s probably the pickiest of us all! Having the water so close was a blast for the kids, and the location was extremely convenient with the grocery store a 3 minute drive away, Langley 15 minutes away, and the ferry something like 20 minutes south. It’s also quite close to wineries and the state parks on the island. All in all a great find that we would love coming back to.

  • Pat P.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed here last weekend with another couple. We stayed here once before and absolutely loved it. There's plenty of room for two families. Highlights for us were the beautiful view of the bay, the wood stove, and the well-stocked kitchen. Both couples commented that we wish our kitchens at home were as well-equipped. The house is well-maintained. The bedrooms are nicely decorated and the beds are comfy. There is also a lot to do in the area. Greenbank Farm, Spoiled Dog Winery, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum in Oak Harbor. One of the most interesting places we visited was the Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville. Be sure to scan the QR codes at the beginning for the augmented reality art. We were all blown away by it. We all give A Home on the Harbor two thumbs up!

  • Michelle A.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 21, 2023

    Had a wonderful time! The home was clean, comfortable and so welcoming. Location and views were perfect with clean windows and a great deck. Kitchen was super well stocked, making it easy to create a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. We will visit again.... Thanks for having us!

  • Cynthia G.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I had the pleasure of renting this most perfect VRBO for my son and his little family for 3 nights. The home comes very equipped for young children safety gates,portable crib etc. Very well thoughout. House was very clean and also very welcoming. Stocked with all necessary supplies. They look forward to another stay there in the future. Walk right to the beach and also new playground park. Location,location. This place has it all. A real gem of a place. Thank you Mishele and Benjamin.

  • Josephine A.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We love staying at Home on the harbor as our home base for family reunions on Whidbey. The house is so full of light, views and has perfect spaces for cooking and entertaining. The views of the sunsets and hoot owls at night are memorable along with daily walks along the beach. Our home away from home and Mishele is the perfect host. If you like a beautifully kept home cared for with attention to detail, this is the place to rent.

  • Cindy R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2023

    Stayed Jul 17, 2023

    Our stay at the house was fantastic for our extended family, and Mishele was an excellent host. We had so much fun exploring everything that Whidbey has to offer. The house was clean, spacious, nicely decorated, and well-maintained. It also had all the cookware we needed to make some nice meals. The kids had a blast roasting s'mores at the fire pit one night. Having a bedroom with two bunk beds allowed the kids to have their own beds while still sharing a room, which was ideal (and not always easy to find). We would stay here again.

  • Meghan D.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    We had the best time. Everything we needed was supplied for our 10 day stay. So much to do the kids didn’t miss having a TV. Everything was perfect. I would love to return again in the future.

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