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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Living Area

1 Double Futon

Ocean View

1 Queen Bed

Side Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Preserve with an unbeatable view

Winter is over, and it’s time for us to open the calendar for another great season at The Preserve!

Watch the soaring eagles over the cliff with a panoramic view from a rare high bank location offering almost 180 degree view of Puget Sound. Beautiful green forest and wildlife abounds in this cozy cabin for up to 5. Beach access is just down the road. Truly a spectacular, green, natural getaway.

Cabin is fully stocked with dishes, cooking and eating utensils, and more. Appliances include Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator. Full size coffee maker and air fryer complete the appliances.

4 minutes to shopping and restaurants, and two minutes to beach access. And, our Guest Book will provide you with all the favorite local eateries recommended by Islanders, as well as interesting places for Island experiences.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

See the Custom note below regarding the knives

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please allow at least one day between availabilities for Covid Cleanings.

If you bring children, you must remove the knives from reach. The brightly colored knives have sheaths and are great for food prep, but not kids.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2222629vb
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

About the area

Oak Harbor

Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is near the beach. Joseph Whidbey State Park and Fort Ebey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lavender Wind Farm and Key City Public Theatre. Centrum and Escape Gift Shop are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Fox Go-Karts - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Windjammer Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Flintstone Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Whidbey Playhouse - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 64 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Esteban's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Preserve with an unbeatable view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Preserve with an unbeatable view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Preserve with an unbeatable view located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Blue Fox Go-Karts and within 6 miles (10 km) of PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum and Windjammer Park. Garry Oak Gallery and Flintstone Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela & Jerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place to stay to expore Whidbey Island. Well equiped for cooking meals, very peaceful location with great views of the sound. Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We especially enjoyed your note about seeing the baby fawn bedded down next to the house! We haven’t seen her yet, but are hopeful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We wanted a view. We got it.

We came to visit, hike, kayak, and fish. 2 of 4 people in our group had never been to the area. So, I wanted to stay somewhere that would show the local beauty. The house was very excellent. The beds were comfortable. The livingroom has huge windows looking out. After hiking and fishing those recliners, looking out the windows, were always occupied. We cooked a feast with the salmom and crab we caught. Oak Harbor is close for food and restaurants. Anacortes is where we did all our activities (Highlander Charter and Anacortes Kayaking Tours).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thanks, Mike. We are so glad your group enjoyed our place so much!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs new furniture

The recliner in the advertisement is actually broken and difficult to sit in, the couch was seriously hard, was not comfortable to sit on. Little tiny tv, size of a monitor. The view is amazing but for us it wasn’t comfortable to hang out. Washer was broken and they never emptied the dishwasher from the previous guest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Hi Terry, We are very sorry that you were not happy at The Preserve. We were surprised at your communication because our other guests have loved the property. We work hard to try to make sure that our guests have a great experience, and as mentioned in our private reply to your message, we take feedback seriously. So a few updates: We loved the suggestion about upgrading the TV, and a new, larger TV is on-site waiting for the installation appointment. The washer is being replaced, and has already been shipped. As we said before, it was supposed to be repaired the morning of your check-in, but is now being replaced. We are expecting the replacement next week. We are sorry you were not comfortable in the furnishings we provided, but have tested the lazy boy chairs, and they recline easily. We are sorry you were not comfortable in them. And finally, we spoke to our cleaning company. They are new this year, but have taken our requests and suggestions, and acted upon them immediately. We DO take feedback very seriously, and hope you will be happier on future visits to the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rach M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

Thank you for opening your home and giving a place for reprieve. It was what we needed to reconnect and regroup. There was nothing to need for during our stay. The abundance of silence and nature gave us an opportunity to just be and celebrate the little things.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax and enjoy the view

Great place to stay if you are on Whidbey Island. Love the property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing at The Preserve

The Preserve has all you need for a relaxing getaway…ample amenities, panoramic views and lots of wildlife. We’ll miss the birds, seen and only heard. Deer were frequent visitors. Communications with the owner we’re prompt and helpful. Hope to return in 2023!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Quiet getaway for a long weekend! Plenty of space for a family although this time was just the 2 of us. The home was clean and cozy with all amenities one could need. Beautiful view out of the large windows: we literally sat and looked for hours! Binoculars provided were such a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outside of town with a VIEW!

Down the long gravel driveway you will find an amazing view from this home. Nice open floorplan with all the amenities you will need. I had a family of 4. Beds are only full size so it was a little small for my wife and I. There is an empty office space room that had plenty of space for us to blow up a queen air mattress for my daughter, so everyone had their own room. We had a family of deer visit us every night at dusk and also saw a family of owls in the nearby trees. Nice location only 5 minutes to Oak Harbor, and 15 to Coupeville. Nice beach to drop in kayaks 5 minutes away to pattle the bay between the two cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helping family

Lovely secluded spot. We enjoyed the view and the wildlife. The house was clean and comfortable. Communication was easy and prompt. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamera R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

I needed a get away to just relax. This was perfect. The living room window faced the ocean and a large grassy area. A could just seat in the chair and watch deer, eagles, hawks, and all sorts of birds. It is such a peaceful place. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all you need to cook with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Citty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

The Preserve is a on a wonderful property with a beautiful view of the beach. We saw bald eagles, deer, bunnies, owl and a turkey vulture right in the backyard. The house was clean and well kept. We’ll definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and gorgeous

Our goal as to be away from our home which has a high rate of nightly fireworks. The Preserve had several nearby on the 4th, but the prior 2 nights were quite manageable. The space is comfortable with privacy and a wonderful water view . The hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

awesome views, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Orlando friends

Perfect location for us and very clean. Host provided drinking water(we used our own). Island well water is what it is. Tv very small but great internet made up for it. Anyway the view was our entertainment. We were always super comfortable. Whidbey is super fun. Come and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow the view!

Excellent communication, easy rental process. Breathtaking scenery.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Oasis!

Everything about this home was perfect! The house has everything you need and the view is mesmerizing!! The beds are super comfy and the kitchen came fully stocked with everything we needed to cook breakfast, lunch & dinner. One of the best treats of this property is the wildlife, deer, bald eagles, and so many birds. This home is a island gem!! The host was also very responsive and incredibly gracious! We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great location, beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Retreat on Whidbey Island with a Spectacular View

My husband and I stayed a week in this beautiful setting. We loved the location right on the water, and the rustic charm of the home. We had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The property manager was very communicative and provided us with tons of tips and suggestions to see the surrounding islands and Seattle. We took numerous ferries to see surrounding islands, such as Port Townsend, Clinton, and the San Juan Islands. We took a power boat ride at Deception Pass that I highly recommend. This is beautiful area, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to explore. We hope to come back in the future and miss the sunny, cool days without all the humidity and rain of Virginia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking and Serene

I could not have imagined a better stay at the property. The house was cozy and had everything an entire family would need. The grounds were am-az-ing! I took so many photos just in the backyard. We were there for the 4th of July and saw fireworks all around us, it was unbelievable. The house is super close to the beach access as well as the town for shopping. But it's far enough away that you hear literally nothing outside except birds and insects. We saw so many animals: Deer, chipmunks, bald eagles, that come right up to the door...again, my words wont do it justice. We will be reserving this spot for ALL our future trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tdunlay d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet private relaxing stay with views

Great views of Penn Cove and Cascades in distance. Super quiet private location (driveway is a few hundred yards from road). 5-10 minutes drive to stores/restaurants in Oak Harbor and Coupville. Very well stocked (best we’ve ever experienced) with everything you need for cooking or leftovers (salt/pepper, sugar, flour, spices, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, plastic storage bags, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc. - things you typically need just a small amount and have to buy). Also provided plenty of bottled water (the well water has a poor taste). A few things that could make The Preserve rental even better: Large TV (there is just one small 19” TV), light blocking shades or drapes in the bedrooms (long days in the summer and too bright), screen doors to let the air flow through better, and AC (though typically not needed). It was just me and my wife and we only used one of the bedrooms. Will stay again next time we visit Whidbey Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

Beautiful views and lots of wildlife! We saw deer, eagles, and hummingbirds all day long. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leota G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming to relax after 2 horrible stressful years

Property has a fantastic view of the harbor, comfortable beds and is quiet (with the occasional airplane going overhead during the day). Bird watching and seeing "critters" was amazing - Eagles, hawks, robins, finch, partridge, rabbit and deer.- all visited frequently. The hosts were more than kind and accommodating to our needs and questions. This place is like coming home- only better!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Peace

This property was the perfect size for my spouse and I to stay as we visited our son & family who are stationed here with the Navy. There was room for everyone when they visited during and a place for my grandkids to spend the night. The view was spectacular, the location was peaceful - just far out enough to be calm but close enough to food and shopping. Mattresses were very comfortable and the water pressure was strong! The location was perfect for an Easter egg hunt for the kiddos - lots of great hiding places and far enough away from the cliff to not worry. We spent time walking at the beach just down from the home, also visited Deception pass, Coupeville, and Flinstone park. Everywhere you turn - the landscape is breathtaking. The owners took extra care to ensure everything was available - something that is rare with VRBO - including all the small amenities that you don't think of. Toilet paper, foil, baggies, trash bags, seasonings, oil, hand sanitizer, etc.....they thought of everything! I would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by ensollen llc

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Why they chose this property

When I stay here, every morning I am awestruck at the view of the water with the snow covered mountains in the background. And, having grown up on a farm with douglas fir trees, I was excited to have the acreage with a forest, a field and the unbeatable view.
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