Private Vacation Home
5?Sandpiper Haven: Whidbey Waterfront, Amazing VIEWS, Beach, Penn Cove, Kayaks
Oak Harbor, Washington, United States
5? Highest rated on Whidbey (along with our second property, Sunset Beach Haven). Read our over 300 combined 5 star reviews and this should 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. brbrSandpiper Haven is a charming two bedroom, two bath, single story, low bank waterfront house located on world famous Penn Cove, Whidbey Island, with direct beach access , phenomenal views, a great deck, nearby boat launch, and much much more. Conveniently located between Coupeville and Oak Harbor, enjoy fabulous VIEWS south across Penn Cove of the Olympic Mountains and Coupeville, and east of the Cascades! With annual rainfall of just over 21 inches, nearly half of the regional rainfall, you can enjoy being in the rainshadow of Whidbey Island. brbrSandpiper Haven is truly a bird watcher's paradise with floating flocks of resident and migratory water fowl and overhead visits by a neighboring family of eagles. For the seafood lovers, try mussel and clam digging and enjoy fishing just steps from the back door. brbrThe day brings beautiful views of boats, seals and otters playing in the water, and of the snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains rising in the distance beyond the shores of Penn Cove. To the east catch glimpses of the Cascade Mountains as well. The house is south facing to capture the warmth of the sun on a large private deck in fair weather, or inspire romance watching storm-churned waves while comfortably seated indoors by the large stone gas fireplace.brbrEvenings can be spent by a private fire pit roasting marshmallows, curled up with a book on super comfy new living furniture by a gas fireplace, playing games and doing puzzles with friends and family, or watching a movie.brbrOr, you may prefer an evening out with great dining options in Coupeville, Langley, Oak Harbor and beyond. brbrThis is a low-allergen environment. For this reason, no pets and no smoking /vaping are permitted in the house or on the property (and please don't ask). Enjoy this comfy, well-appointed and well-supplied house in a phenomenal setting.brbrDuring Peak Months (basically May through Sept, sometimes a bit before and a bit afterwards), also enjoy access to two sea kayaks and a 12' Rowboat to Qualified Guests to explore the cove, fish or crab (and yes, we have crabbing and fishing gear too). Ask before you book if you need clarification of when the boats are available to you. brbrAlso, access to the local small, private, heated outdoor community pool as our valued Guests Memorial Day Weekend, and mid-June through Labor Day. Hours can vary since the pandemic due to staffing. Again, ask if you have Q's or the "pool is a dealbreaker". brbrThe house sleeps up to 4 comfortably (5 with prior approval and with additional fee). Note that the total Guest count must include kids and infants. Thank you.brbrWe have a heavenly pillow-top Queen Bed in the Master, and two twins in the 2nd bedroom that can also be made into a King Bed. A sleeper sofa with additional memory foam topper is in the Living Room but the couch is also the size of a twin bed with the cushions removed. We provide extra linens to help accommodate your sleeping arrangements. We even provide a portable crib and bedding for infants. brbrAn outdoor private promontory allows you to get further away from it all, boasting even more fabulous views down the beach and across Penn Cove.brbrAction seekers may kayak the cove (seasonal use of our boats with waiver) or explore the many hiking and bike trails within minutes from the house. Bring your own boat or jet ski and launch it from our private community-owned boat launch and dock just several houses from the property.brbrThe house was built in 2003 so is well-insulated and perfect for year-round enjoyment. Many Guests spend their holidays here, finding plenty of cookware and warmth for a joyful getaway. brbrMore about the area: The historic waterfront town of Coupeville, visible across the cove, can be reached in minutes by car. Oak Harbor, to the North, is also minutes away for major shopping amenities and restaurants. And to the West lies Historical Ebey's Landing Preserve and the nearby Coupeville Ferry with service to historic Port Townsend. Greenbank Winery, antiques shops, galleries, the town of Langley, and Deception Pass are also nearby.brbrBest suited for: families, romantic getaways, couples retreats, friend weekends away, visiting others during a local reunion, attending a wedding, holiday gatherings, anniversary present for the grandparents, rewards for employees, adventure-seekers, and many more. Although we can only host 4 Guests and cannot host events, it is a great stepping off point for enjoying other events on the island. brbrAs Top Performers, we have earned Premier Status with Home Away, and are SuperHosts and have Certificate of Excellence elsewhere. And we have over 150 combined, 5? reviews at our other property Sunset Beach Haven. Experience for yourself what sets us apart from the pack! Our goal is to meet or exceed your expectations.brbrNote, although we allow for "instant book", we do contact all Guests after reservations and ask a few questions to make sure the fit is good. If we find out after the fact that some Groups are not a good fit for our property - bringing too many Guests, or pets or previous poor reviews. Under rare exceptions a reservation may need to be cancelled. To be honest, this has only come up about twice in over 10 years of property management.brbrOn even more rare occasions (maybe once on over 10 years) we may have received a booking on a different listing site that has not updated to VRBO (usually synced several times a day). We commit to resolving such an unlikely event promptly, within 24 hours, and ask forgiveness in advance if such an unlikely event were to occur.brbrPlease note we do have two external motion detection security cameras off the front of the house. These comply with all VRBO guidelines, of course. But make sure to ask if you have any questions. brbrApologies, we are not set up for EV Vehicle charging. Guests are not authorized to run electrical charging cables to our home to charge vehicles. We hope to add a charging station someday. There are charging stations nearby in Oak Harbor. Thank you. brbrNote 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 your booking is more than 12 months out, it is possible the rates have not been updated and would need to be adjusted after the fact. Again, ask if you have any questions.brbrOnce again, thank you for considering our home for your stay. We look forward to being your Premier Hosts at Sandpiper Haven. brbrAlready booked at Sandpiper Haven, check out our other property:brSunset Beach Haven (property no. 4059156), also waterfront and located on the dramatic west beach of Whidbey Island. It is truly "Like Living on a Boat". brbrThank you again!brJulie and Peter
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