Rhododendron Loft, Cozy Getaway, Historic Reserve!

About this listing

Summary

Welcome to Rhododendron Loft–a slice of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve and local history! Unwind in this secluded, peaceful 2 bed/2 bath loft, nestled in ~5 acres of forest. Freshly decorated, tons of natural light, high ceilings, and surrounded by trees–you will love this bright and cozy loft.

Perfect, central location from which to explore the island–just 5 minutes drive to the historic waterfront shops and restaurants and 15 minutes to city conveniences.

Space

Fun fact–this property was part of the original holding of one of the first settlers of Coupeville and had been in the previous owner’s family for 5 generations. We hope to honor that history by sharing the acres of protected Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve along with our local finds and touches with our guests. We are constantly researching, curating and updating the home as we adventure and explore more ourselves.

This is a two bedroom, two bath, two story single family house that is around 1500 sqft. Brief description below, please refer to the listing photos for a floor plan:

– 1st Floor: living room with queen pull out couch, dining, kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with tub, laundry area.
– Loft: bedroom with queen bed, bath with shower, desk & reading nook.
– Barn/shop: is a flex space for extra parking or to store any bulky items you are traveling with.

Other Amenities:
-Kitchen is fully-stocked with appliances, cookware, silverware, basic condiments and K-cup coffee and tea
-Dining table seats up to 6
-Work/desk WFH space in the upstairs loft area
-High-quality beddings & linens
-Onsite washer and dryer with detergent supplied for your laundry needs
-Access to popular streaming TV services
-Firewood provided for the wood burning stove

Fall asleep under the quiet night sky with the skylight blinds open in the upstairs bedroom and wake up to a flood of natural light and trees. Cozy up by the wood burning stove or snuggle up for a movie night and games!

Slow down, breathe-in the outside, and explore all that the property has to offer. Walk the Cedar Path, check out the groves of cedars, hemlocks and firs, enjoy a morning beverage outside to admire the blooming rhododendrons all over the property in the Spring. Listen for birds chirping and watch for a sighting of our resident deer. If you happen to be staying when snow falls, the property turns into a Winter wonderland!

Transit

Welcome to Rhododendron Loft! You will be amazed at this calm retreat with lots of window bringing in abundant natural light. Perfect for your much needed getaway. Secluded yet close to town:

3 mins east – Town of Coupeville
15 mins north – City of Oak Harbour
30 mins north – Deception Pass State Park
5 mins south – Ebey’s Landing
7 mins south – Coupeville Ferry to Port Townsend
30 mins south – Clinton Ferry to Seattle

Notes

**Additional Info About the Home**
– We believe our home to be child and family-friendly but the home is not child-proofed. Please do not leave children unattended.
– NAS is stationed on Whidbey Island, and this home is close to the OLF (Outlying Landing Field). You will hear jets flying by so please be aware there will be noise. The jets are F-18s, as featured in Top Gun: Maverick! NAS Whidbey was one of the locations for the flight scenes, look for the Cascade Mountains in the movie!
– Cell service is spotty in the area but enabling Wifi calling & texting will help! Wifi is the fastest available on the island. Great for most entertainment and light working needs but if you have specific high speed requirements for work, please consider a hotspot or similar alternatives
– This is a 5-acre property nestled in the middle of a nature reserve. While you have access to the modern conveniences of appliances and wifi, and we uphold rigorous cleanliness standards, this is still a house in the middle of the woods and nature will sometimes find its way in. Please consider your party’s comfort level with nature when you book!
– During Fall & Winter months, please note that there might be snow. During these times, we recommend having an AWD SUV with snow chains on hand.
– This property has two separate houses (Rhododendron Loft and Island Hideaway) on the property and this listing is for Rhododendron Loft. Two rentals each has its own private entrance, are far enough to ensure privacy & don’t share amenities in any way. You can either rent each house separately or rent them together to sleep a total of 12. If you would like to view the listing to Island Hideaway or to rent both homes together, please feel free to send me an inquiry.
– Maintenance: Vendors (e.g. landscaper) may stop by to conduct work on exterior spaces. They will not be allowed in the home without guests’ prior permission. Also, there may be an active pest control plan which may include baits (e.g. ant bait) inside the home. They are usually placed where children and pets can’t reach them, but please do not leave pets and children unattended.

**About Fees & Pricing**
– The regular nightly rate covers 4 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 6 guests. Please indicate an accurate number of guests.
– We utilize dynamic pricing. This means that booking rates may increase or decrease every day. We do not honor yesterday’s pricing.
– We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each night available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your booking.
– One complimentary date change if your check-in date is more than 2 weeks away. No date changes otherwise.
– Pets: Well-trained pets are welcome at $50 per pet. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing your pet. Please note that we strictly do not allow pets on furniture including couches, throws, beds, pillows, and towels. Excessive pet hair/mess found on furniture and linens resulting in extra cleaning effort will be charged accordingly. Please do not leave pets unattended inside or outside. Please bring poop bags and dispose of your pet’s waste in outdoor bins.

**House Rules**
– Strictly NO parties and events ($500 fine), quiet hours between 10pm-8am, no smoking or vaping of any kind anywhere on the property including outdoor areas, no digital piracy, no shoes in the home.

Access

Guests will have access to the entire place. You will also have access to the rest of the forested acres and paths. Although the paths are maintained, the nature reserve is kept wild, please take precautions–especially with your pets and children as you explore the property!