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View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay

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Your own cottage with a private deck +view! Step out to the fresh ocean beauty.
The Library's, private deck and view
The living room with fireplace and lovely view
Library's luxurious queen bed
Your own private cottage, the 'middle' building with view deck, beach access.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 431.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Clinton, WA
  • Useless Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay

View Beach cottage, the 'Library' is a charmer in the wonderful Useless Bay location for a small family. Best for 2 adults, one child under age 10.
-luxurious queen bed
-bedroom with two single bunks, a desk for work
-efficiency kitchen, well equipped with a large sink, counter space, induction stove, oven, fridge + if requested. food storage space
-view living area with fireplace and big screen TV, books and games
-private deck and dining areas
-bathroom with shower
-private access from the parking area
-bay and mountain views
-large garden with firepits, decks
-walk to private Sunlight Beach
-WIFI and cable TV
-EV charger
-Quiet, located at the end of the road
-blackout curtains
-4th adult guest may be allowed at $25 per night
-Pets considered with pre-apporval: 30 lb max, Quiet, calm, well socialized. Min fee $50. Pets 10+ lbs are counted as a 4th ‘being’ for space consideration, "as a 4th guest."
-Three night minimum July+August and holidays
-Long term stays are welcome
-Enjoy clean air, clean water, clean land as we all do our part to steward the land and conserve our precious resources.
-Request photo ID
*Notice: Guests hold Sunlight SeaScape and Olympic Marine View harmless for their use of furnishings, property, beach, walking path, and food items.

Property manager

Joy Abbey-Adams
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a child's paradise lots of space play.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please ask about bringing your pet Pet fee applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets considered, please ask No parties, no additional guests without permission No smoking or vaping

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this holiday home is by the sea. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Callahan's Firehouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spoiled Dog Winery and Island Greens Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clinton, WA

What's nearby

  • Useless Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Double Bluff Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mutiny Bay - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 54 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Crab Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gordon's On Blueberry Hill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ultra House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is View Beach cottage the 'Library' Guest House, Useless Bay located?

This family-friendly Clinton holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Marguerite Brons Memorial Park and Useless Bay. Blooms and Maxwelton Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Retreat at Useless Bay

The Library was perfect for my stay. All of the amenities you would ever need including coffee, cream, muffin and orange juice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

josee j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice stay

We have enjoyed our stay, quiet, basic and older, but cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

Short Stay At Useless Bay.

We enjoyed a short stay in the Library. It had everything we needed and was quite homey. Communication was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Moriah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Location

The Library was a great location on Whidbey Island, easy to get around the island and near Langley & other sites. Room was cozy. Check in was a bit difficult but otherwise I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

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

Short stay

Quite a small space, there are small appliances for use, no full size appliances. Quiet area, nice view, from top of hill overlooking bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia W.

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

Great

Stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee c.

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

Very nice

Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

The Library was perfect for us!

Very clean and very accommodating for the two of us traveling with our two small dogs. We set up the dogs’ playpen to sleep in the room with the bunk beds. There is a nice view of the water from the patio which is right outside the French doors. Quiet and well stocked kitchenette. The kitchen is small, but it was enough for the few nights we stayed here. We were welcomed with some muffins and jam which was so sweet! Owner was very kind in her communication and the nice treats she left for us were so yummy. This rental, within this house’s several rentals, felt very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valorie T.

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

Charming Studio Excellent Location!

We attended the 2024 Whidbey Island Garden Tour and booked the "library" for our stay; there were three of us gals. The studio is whimsical and charming, great for our short stay of two nights. We were greeted with a personal note from Joy along with complimentary muffins, jam, butter and a snack of nuts. Everything was superclean, beds very comfy and amenities plentiful. Our views from the deck were incredible - a great place for a glass of wine and some chill time after our arrival and activities of the garden tour. The facility is easy to find and convenient to every place on the Island. A great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Curt M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view from deck

Property is a small, quint and memorable. Lovely view from adjacent deck. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Gaila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Surprise dog fees

The stay was nice enough, but there was an issue with the water (had to be boiled before drinking), which we were alerted of and we ended up using bottled water. The bigger beef was that there is no mention in the listing of pet fees or rent, but the owner tagged on a $50 fee for "pet covers" the day before our stay and we couldn't get the check-in information until we paid. Then we get there and the covers were just 2 plain sheets without instructions on how or where they want us to use them. I contacted her about it, but got no answer. I asked for a refund of the fee and got no rreply.Our
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mitch j.

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

Room with a view

beautiful view over the water...quiet neighborhood...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alixandre W.

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

Wonderful place for a getaway!

This property is in a great location with a wonderful view. The check in process quick and easy and the units all allow for privacy. The library is very nice and had everything we needed. Joy has worked hard to make sure everything is clean and inviting. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Allison B., Spokane

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

Cozy & Well Furnished Library

This was a lovely little rental, on the site of several other rental units of various sizes. Deck area and view were lovely as was the private beach, which was a 10 minute walk down gravel paths. The tidal flats were great fun to explore at low tide. Overall, for two people this was a great rental. You could make this work with a couple and one child, but it is small, and more than that would be uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leya B.

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

Lovely getaway near amenities

Joy's place was really lovely, and quite different from many other VRBOs. Each set of guests has their own entry, seating area, yet area also has a great view. We enjoyed the personal touches and care that she has put into her home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathalene C.

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

Love the library!

The library is the perfect getaway for a relaxing stay! All the amenities you need and the little touches like muffins for breakfast are just wonderful! Thanks Joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M., Seattle, Washington

It was beautiful!

Great location for a quick stroll, well-appointed little kitchenette. All you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Whidbey Vacation

Was a very nice, clean, well appointed accomidation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mukesh B.

In a very small place, they tried to offer a lot and I am happy about that

It is cozy and compact one.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by Joy Abbey-Adams

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I am a retired high school level French teacher, loving travel and the beauty of the gardens and architecture of Europe.

The creation of Sunlight Seascape has been my passion and joy! As a child, I spent free, endless summer days on this beach, bay, and pasture learning how to swim, dig clams, build forts, and ride horses.

Capturing the natural beauty of the sea, land, and spacious sky was my inspiration in Sunlight SeaScape’s design and construction.

Building began on the property while I was teaching advanced French classes. The passions of nature, freedom, and culture blended together in the creation of this beautiful place.

Why they chose this property

I love this Useless Bay, Sunlight Beach and surrounding pastures and mountain views. I love sharing this property and safe, friendly and stunningly beautiful Whidbey Island with my guests who also appreciate its beauty and precious resources for access to Nature.

I began designing beautiful gardens and simple, exquisite interior spaces to connect with their natural settings. This property inspires me each morning as I breathe the clean, fresh air and experience the abundant beauty of mountains, sky, ocean and activity on the beach. Pastures and forests are our land constant while dragonflies and hummingbirds soar. Sometimes a baby otter will bob its head in Useless Bay as ships pass in the straits. Sunsets in the big sky complete amazing days in all seasons. As I grew up and become a nature lover, I will always love sharing Sunlight SeaScape on Whidbey, the beautiful Northwest getaway I get to call home.

What makes this property unique

Come spend Island Time at this beautiful, unique property, Sunlight SeaScape, where you have an opportunity to reconnect with Nature's Beauty – Northwest style. Take a step back to a quieter time.

Clean, safe, friendly, unique and beautiful property and accommodations. Clean air, clean water, birds, bunnies and walks on the beach, pastures, country roads where deer greet you with an ear flick.

We are a few miles from the charming seaside town of Langley and Bayview Corner where you can shop the Farmers' Markets and local wineries, artists' galleries and unique shops.

This special area of Whidbey Island captures a gentle, authentic, retro spirit where the Earth Sanctuary, Whidbey Institute stewards the land and sea. Hike or bike beaches and forests for active relaxation.

Experience the cultural aspects of island life, including theatre, farms, music and more art, in all forms, all year.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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