Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! - Skagit County

1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 239.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Anacortes, WA

Cap Sante Park7 min drive
Swinomish Casino11 min drive
Anacortes, WA (OTS)13 min drive
Washington Park14 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown!

About this space
Happy Valley Studio rests in a lovely rural neighborhood, near 2800 acres of Community Forestlands hiking trails. It's ~15 minutes (3.6 Mi) from the Ferry to the San Juan Islands and an easy 5 minutes from downtown Anacortes. You will love the quiet neighborhood, and our lovely gardens and pond. Happy Valley Studio is new on VRBO but we have been an active vacation rental on another platform since 2015, with over 600 happy guests! We look forward to hosting you on this new-to-us platform!

Clean, cozy, roomy studio apartment with its own private balcony entry and skylights to keep it bright and cheery.

Fully equipped kitchenette, with a microwave and refrigerator (no stove.)

The space
The Studio is separate from our main residence, and it is roomy, at 375 sq. ft. Our setting is 2.5 acres of garden and woodlands. You will see wildlife if you watch carefully for it, including quail, eagles, hawks, blue heron, coyote, and rabbits. Since we are rural, on clear nights you may even see the stars through the skylight windows in your room, or moonlight. In the Springtime, the frogs sing in serenade from the pond!

A recent guest had the following to say:
"Happy Valley Studio is our new favorite place to stay. My fiancé and I went for our anniversary weekend and we both have nothing but raving reviews to share! The place was so adorable, in a great location, There were thoughtful amenities (granola bars, make-up wipes, waters in the fridge). From the minute we walked in we were in awe of how clean the space was. Additionally, there was beautiful lavender left on our bed as a favor to keep! Sandra and Craig, my fiancé is already making plans to come back! Thank you so much! We are both (me especially) so picky with where we stay! Your place blew us away."

Guest access:
You have access to the entire North half of the upstairs in what has long been known as "the barn." It is actually a two-story garage, workroom, and flower drying facility, and greenhouse, and was used for many years as part of the dried flower production and gift shop businesses of its former owners.

Other things to note
The property is accessed via a short one-lane gravel lane with turnouts. We all pull over with a smile and a wave, to allow others by! Your parking is located directly at the foot of the balcony stairs by the two white concrete posts.

The TV is a Smart (Internet TV) not cable - but you will have fast Wifi and can sign in to your Netflix or other accounts to watch on the TV.

Property manager

Sandra Starbuck

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Maximum 1 child, please notify us in advance.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum booking is 14 nights. Contact us first to inquire about longer stays. Instant bookings exceeding 14 nights will be canceled.

If you are bringing a child, please tell us in advance. We have a pond, so you absolutely must accompany them at all times while they are outdoors.

Please no smoking on the balcony while the sliding door is open. Smoke enters the room and lingers.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Anacortes

This apartment is located in Anacortes. Deception Pass State Park and Skagit Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center and Jolly Mon Charters. Tulip Town and Childhood Bliss are also worth visiting.

Anacortes, WA

What's nearby

Cap Sante Boat Haven - 5 min drive
Cap Sante Park - 7 min drive
Swinomish Casino - 11 min drive
Washington Park - 14 min drive
Rosario Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Anthony's Restaurant - 5 min drive
Union Tavern - 5 min drive
Agave Taqueria - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! ?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! on 29 May 2024 start from AU$140.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Valley Studio - Peaceful rest in nature, just 5 minutes from downtown! located?

Situated in Anacortes, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from John Storvik Playground and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Erie Park and Cap Sante Boat Haven. Anacortes Community Theatre and Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

18 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful

It's quite a lovely place in so many ways. The room is secluded and private, and the grounds are incredible. The story of how the current owners are carrying on the vision of the prior owners is inspiring. I'd love to come back in warmer weather to see everything in its full green.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Starbuck

I grew up on a farm/ranch in Montana and retired a few years ago after working for many years in public service. My husband, Craig, grew up mostly in the Seattle area, and has worked in the automotive industry for many years - we moved to Anacortes from Vancouver, Washington, in 2008.
What a joy to live in Anacortes, and what an amazing experience it is to open our hearts and gardens to share with travelers!

Why they chose this property

The magic of this property is immediately evident when you drive up. It is nature - indescribably peaceful and beautiful year-round, thanks not only to our work but to that of the former owners and many others who helped over the years. Whether you're walking through the gardens, bird-watching, or sitting by the pond, you will feel the love and peace that is here, and word of warning, you may not want to leave!

What makes this property unique

The location is secluded and quiet, yet only a few minutes from downtown Anacortes. Close access also to all of the forest trails in Anacortes Community Forest Lands, so it makes an ideal location to base your exploration of Fidalgo Island, Deception Pass, and the San Juan Islands. We are new to this listing site, but have been in operation since 2016, and with over 600 reviews and a 4.97-star rating on another popular booking site - so, it is obvious how special Happy Valley Studio is. We are excited to expand our exposure to offer to a wider audience.

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