Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and greenery.
A two-story residential building with a front porch, a well-maintained lawn, and various shrubs and trees.
A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a bookshelf, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Useless Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Clinton, WA
  • Place, Useless Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marguerite Brons Memorial Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this holiday home is by the sea. Callahan's Firehouse and Boeing Future of Flight 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 Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Map
Clinton, WA

What's nearby

  • Useless Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marguerite Brons Memorial Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Angel of the Winds Arena - 56 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong Gardens - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jupiter Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Braeburn At The Barnyard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$899, 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.

How much is parking at Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach View 'Library' Guest House for 3, Sunlight Beach access Whidbey Island 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 Whidbey Island Center for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joy was very communicative and a delight when we met her. The place met all our needs, had a great walk to a private beach, is in a nice, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental was ideal for my stay. Host attentive and helpful. Well-planned out accommodation. Beautiful views.
Stayed 39 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, the Library was the perfect cozy spot for us to setup our base of operations for a week on Whidbey!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great - really met the needs of our employee who was there working in the area.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you, Kathy; they were great!☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whidbey Vacation

Was a very nice, clean, well appointed accomidation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Spot with a View!

The library was nice and cozy, but had all the essentials and a view to boot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner Joy went out of her way to solve an unfortunate double booking and made things right.The property location was marvelous. So peaceful. Close to markets, beaches and a marvelous off leash Greenbank Farm. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for being such a guest, Paul!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She kept up to speed on thing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed!! Anything we could have needed was there. View & patio were super. Nice & quiet. Really appreciated the yummy muffins & gallon of water.(Toilet paper wasnt great. Had to use a lot. And handsoap was too watery.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
You were a delightful group, a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is so cute and comfy and Joy is a delight! In the 1st night I locked myself out and she was so patient with me. She even trimmed the hedges to give me a special parking space. The flax muffins she left were delicious as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Jessi was a delightful guest! So appreciative, making hosting such a pleasure!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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