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Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, video games, video library, computer monitors
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
7.0

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Coupeville, WA
  • Popular LocationFort Ebey State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLavender Wind Farm3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve7 min drive
  • AirportBellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)83 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway

Escape to this spacious home within 1/4 mile of the beach and 1 mile from Fort Ebey State Park. Watch the deer come in and out of the yard, gaze at eagles and osprey soar above, and breathe in the fresh ocean breeze. Bring your bike and enjoy the Kettles Trails system or go for a relaxing stroll along West Beach.

Property manager

Staci

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,649 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 23 kg per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Oak Harbor
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home Oak Harbor

About the area

Oak Harbor

Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and Island County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deception Pass State Park and Rothschild House State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Ebey State Park - 2 min drive
  • Lavender Wind Farm - 3 min drive
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Island County Historical Society - 7 min drive
  • Fort Worden State Park - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Teuton Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penn Cove Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Libbey Beach County Park and West Beach. Lavender Wind Farm and Fort Ebey State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John “Scott” B.

House Guests
Nice large home with plenty of room for 13 to 15 people. Definitely a home where a family lives. It was not as clean as all the other VRBO I’ve stayed. You can definitely tell other live there. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Owner changed the dates of our stay because they were returning, but offered total refund if it did not work for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriella H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Writing Retreat on Whidbey
The house was as advertised. Communicating with the owner was very easy. The owners request for check out were reasonable and fully communicated. The only issue was the owner had placed multiple plug-ins, and one of our party turned out to be allergic. We remove them and place them on the porch and things were a lot better. I like staying in a place where people actually live. We’ve considered for our next retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding on the island
All good, little issue with door lock
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our family!
My extended family enjoyed the house together for a mini family reunion. The house was comfortable, the communication with the hostess was easy and the neighborhood great. We all hope we can stay here again next year, as it was an ideal place to be, in regards to exploring the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diane B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unacceptable!
The place was unacceptable and we left the property after one hour of trying to find a place to put our food, clothes and toiletries. The listing did NOT tell us that there was a family living there full time with 5 children who just left the place as is with all of their personal belongings. I can give you all kinds of reasons why we did not stay but I think I only have so much room to write my review. This house should not be on VRBO and I will now have to contact them directly as she did not want to work out any compensation for the inconvenience to my family which we had to find a new place to stay which cost us another full price of a rental property. I have been staying in rental properties for the past 8 years and NEVER have I been so upset and disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location! Great for Kids!
We absolutely loved this location. The property was spacious and comfortable to have our family there. I applaud the property owner for actively sharing her living space. It’s a different experience from renting an owner’s vacation or rental property. The space was personal and lived in and this owner was brave enough to have us enter into that space. We felt welcomed and well taken care of. Communication was excellent. The use of plug-in odor eliminators was problematic and overwhelming until we found two of them and unplugged them. But that’s a pretty small inconvenience compared to all that we enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cool Spot
Overall this is a beautiful spot. Big yard, ocean view, very walkable, and very peaceful. The house is just very lived in and unfortunately difficult to keep clean. We have stayed in hundreds of short term rentals and this one just didn't feel like a typical rental. We would probably go back, but I would more than likely inquire about renovations and professional cleaning services. Otherwise communication with Staci was great and we loved the location so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Great for kids
Great location. Super easy to work with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to hiking trails and beaches. But the house was problematic.
We had to vacuum and wet dust the entire lower level before we could bring our luggage in. The house is lived in -- which had positive and negative effects on us. The owner generously gave us access to anything in the kitchen including food. We also had access to children's games and books. On the other hand there was no place to put our belongings, neither clothing nor the food we bought. There were ample large towels, but no hand towels or washcloths. The toilet in the master bedroom en suite was sluggish and when I texted the owner about it, she told me how to work around it. As an aside, families that are not Christian might want to be aware that that the pictures hanging on the walls in multiple rooms are religious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location and Great for Kids!
The property is about 10 minutes from “downtown” Coupeville and a block from the water. It is also right down the street from the State Park. It is great for children with many beds to choose from, video games and toys. The upstairs is best for the adults with a fully stocked kitchen. Whatever cleaning issues the other review had have certainly been rectified. The house was clean. If you are only bringing adults and want to sleep a large group, this may not be the place for you as many of the bed options are multiple twins and bunk beds. The host was easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Cheryl G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the cost
Good? Lots of hot water and games/movies for kids, and books to read. Bad? In the middle of remodel, fridge stunk, carpeting filthy, light bulbs out, most windows had no screens to let air in without bugs, toilet doesn’t flush well, not one room is completely painted, non-working things, master bed is hard, couch upstairs is dirty, very much lived in. Feels like you are at a friend’s house only you don’t know the friend well at all. Personal items everywhere!! I paid way too much! That place is not ready to host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good cleaning (and other work)
The property could use a professional deep cleaning and new carpets to be truly rental-ready and the outside could use a broom or leaf blower. Inside was dirty - dust and dried food bits in the cabinets, the fridge and freezer smelled like fish, stains on the carpet, mold in the bathrooms. Outside was also not well kept - broken pieces of siding(?) and backboard from the basketball hoop scattered around the driveway area, tree debris on the deck, stagnant water in the formerly-working pond. Also, the owner lives at the property part time, so our stay was more like crashing at a friend's house and less like a proper vacation rental. The location was nice - quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to the beach. If I had to do it all over again, I would not rent this place.

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Perfect gettaway for family, kids, and pups
The property was a wonderful space for our family, another family who joined us, all 3 of our kiddos, and our two large pups. Perfect home base as we explored the island, lake swimming, beach combing, crabbing, shopping, hiking, and having a great vacay. Cleanliness was a bit of an issue, but the owner let us know that their family, with five kiddos, live in the house every other week, so it was understandable that there was food left in the fridge and so on... it's definitely a lived-in house. Once we settled in, we appreciated the ease of not having to worry about being spotless ourselves... it took the pressure off and was nice to just be on vacation... although I am a clean freak and can't help leaving a space cleaner than I find it. We enjoyed having enough room in the yard to tire our pups out with ball play, and the neighborhood was great for walks. Lots of deer and other dogs, so a close eye and leashes are a must. The firepit was awesome for roasting hotdogs and s'mores. The owner has the house well stocked with any supplies needed, and was wonderful with communicating. The beds were SO comfortable... we slept great every night. The HUGE dining table was great for family meals and games together. We very much enjoyed our stay, being able to have our pups with us, and room to invite our friends up to join us... that really was a much needed blessing. Our hearts are full.