Whidbey Island Getaway in Oak Harbor. Dark moody hideout with wall of windows, upper view deck facing Puget Sound sunsets, private hot tub + sauna. Modern retro remodel, pet-friendly materials, dog play room with toys & beds.
Whidbey Island Getaway — entire home in Oak Harbor near West Beach. Split-level small house, thoughtfully remodeled — modern retro, expansive Puget Sound views, wall of windows. Dark, moody, cozy night in or sunset deck out.
Designed for 2–4 humans and a well-loved pup. Oversized chair and sofa with large ottoman — pet-friendly materials, washable. Dog play room with toys and beds (bring your own favorites too). Naval Base jets visible on approach — you’ll hear them sometimes, part of island life.
Split-level small house, narrow stairs — consider mobility. 1 bedroom king + living sofa bed. Whole house yours. No interior TV surveillance — exterior cameras only.
West / Southwest over Puget Sound. Best light 7pm–sunset from upper deck. Watch for ferries, eagles, oil tankers, occasional orca reports.
Jets from Whidbey NAS can be heard/seen. Quiet inside otherwise. Please keep outdoor voices low after 9pm — sound travels to neighbors + woods.
How to board, how to leave her dark and tidy.
Add your dates in Airbnb to get cancellation details — varies by date. Don’t assume, check listing at booking.
Dark house, bright rules. Keep Ember safe and neighbors happy.
4 guests max. No extra overnight guests. Day visitors OK with notice, 4 total onsite after 10pm.
No one under age 5 may use hot tub. Anyone 6–17 must be adult-accompanied at all times in hot tub.
Whidbey quiet. Jets overhead happen — NAS Whidbey. Outdoor music low, off by 9pm. Sauna door gentle.
Dog-friendly. Pet play room with toys/beds. Pet-friendly materials — still, paws wiped at door. Dog not in hot tub. Extra bedding for couch if pup likes sofa.
CO alarm, smoke alarm, fire extinguishers (kitchen + hall). Exterior cameras on property — disclosed.
Narrow stairs split-level. No running. Use handrail. Consider mobility — low lighting moody, use lamps.
| What | Why / How | Care |
|---|---|---|
| No parties / events | Small house, neighbors close in trees. Keep it calm — 4 guests. | No smoking inside |
| Hot tub hygiene | No glass, no lotions/oils right before soak. Rinse first. Close lid. Temperature set 101–103 typical. | Themes: if cloudy, tell host |
| Sauna | Electric. Preheat 20-30 min. Stay hydrated. Kids only with adult. | Bench towel essential |
Heat, water, power, wifi — dark house edition.
| System | Location / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | Thermostat main level. Small house heats fast. Keep 68–72. Close deck doors quickly — cold rush. | Windows wall = heat loss — use thermal curtains at night if chilly. |
| Hot Water | Tank in utility closet. Recovery ~30-40 min. Short showers if 4 aboard. | If no hot: breaker hall, label HWH. |
| Water | Municipal / well — safe to drink. Low pressure normal upstairs. | Shut-off: exterior crawl east side. |
| Power / EV | Breaker panel: hall closet. Level 2 EV charger on premises — NACS + CCS compatible. Not fast DC, 240V L2. | Outage: usually short. Lantern in bench. Report to PSE. |
| Wifi | SSID / PW on fridge card + Airbnb app. Don’t unplug mesh node. | Speed 60–120 Mbps typical. |
| Waste | Trash weekly Tue pickup. You are responsible for your stay bag. Recycling clean only. | Washer on-site — dryer too. |
| Washer / Dryer | Closet laundry. For towels / dog covers. Use HE soap small amount. | Don’t overload — small units. |
Wall of windows, low light, warm wood. Oversized chair + sofa + large ottoman.
Split-level downstairs — living with wall of windows views toward Sound through trees. Oversized chair and sofa with large ottoman, pet-friendly materials — dog approved. No TV clutter? Actually intentional low-light — BT speaker pairs.
Full kitchen — 50 amenities includes full cook set. Sharp knives mag-bar. Washer nearby. Bring favorite coffee, basics provided.
1 bedroom king + living sofa bed — 4 berths max, split-level stairs.
Upstairs primary, most private. King bed, thermal curtains, wall of windows glimpse to Sound sunset.
Downstairs living area flex. Oversized chair + sofa + large ottoman — converts to sofa bed. Pet-friendly materials, add sheet.
1 full bath. Washer adjacent.
Private year-round 24h, sunset deck, wall of windows. The reason you chartered Ember.
Upper view deck with expansive Puget Sound sunset views, wall of windows below. Private hot tub available year-round 24h — soak in steam at sunset, jets from NAS sometimes overhead. Sauna inside — preheat 20-30 min.
No one under age 5 may use hot tub. Anyone 6–17 must be adult-accompanied at all times. No glass, no dive, sit on edge first — hot. 4 max legal.
Electric sauna. Bench towel mandatory. Stay hydrated. Let cool before leaving door ajar.
Upper deck gusts — secure towels. No smoking on deck wood. Extinguish: never fireworks near trees.
| Kit | Location |
|---|---|
| Towels | Hot tub towels stacked by door — not bath towels |
| Chemicals | Host balanced — don’t add. Text if issues. |
| Cover | Lifter — close snugly to keep heat + keep pets/clear debris |
Parking, EV, trees — what first-timers miss.
Oak Harbor — West Beach. Short list — you’ll find your own.
5-min walk. No private beach at house — this is your sandy beach. Driftwood, sunset fires allowed if burn ban lifts — check county.
15 min — bridge, tide rips, beach hikes. Best at slack tide.
20 min — front street, Penn Cove mussels, wine, bookshop.
30 min — pies, gallery, marsh trail. Good coffee stretch.
Dog toys/beds in Ember play room — wash if heavy use. Best water bowl refill.
Jets from Naval Base visible/sound — daytime training. Not all day. White noise machine in bedroom.
Oct 11 – Oct 17, 2026. Hand-picked island picks — refreshed weekly.
After your morning coffee in the wall-of-windows sunroom, with the hot tub steaming on the upper deck, ease into Sunday at Tilth's meadow market in Langley. Local produce, food, artisans and live music in a family-friendly setting, with a community garden and demonstration forest on site. This is the season's second-to-last Sunday — the market's final day is Oct 18 — so stock the kitchen while you can.
South Whidbey Tilth, Langley — about 35 min from West Beach
After your morning coffee in the wall-of-windows sunroom, with the hot tub steaming on the upper deck, head to Coupeville for a real pumpkin patch on a working family farm. Ride the trolley out to the fields, pick your pumpkin, and explore the Enchanted Barn. Weekend activities run 10am–5pm Friday–Sunday through Oct 31; the farmstand is open daily. Boots and layers recommended for the prairie breeze.
Scenic Isle Farm, Coupeville — about 45 min from West Beach
After your morning coffee in the wall-of-windows sunroom, with the hot tub steaming on the upper deck, head down-island to Greenbank for Friday night. Whidbey's own Grateful Dead tribute band, The Dead Guise, plays the historic barn at Greenbank Farm with a laser light show. Doors from 5pm; bring your tie-dye.
Greenbank Farm — about 30 min from West Beach
After your morning coffee in the wall-of-windows sunroom, with the hot tub steaming on the upper deck, make the drive down to Bayview Corner for the market's seasonal closing day. More than a dozen farms, a dozen food vendors and nearly a score of artisans, often with live music — your last Saturday chance this year to stock up on island produce, flowers and baked goods at SR 525 & Bayview Rd.
Bayview Corner — about 30 min from West Beach
After your morning coffee in the wall-of-windows sunroom, with the hot tub steaming on the upper deck, spend Saturday in Langley learning how to help the Southern Resident orcas. The Whale Center hosts a family day ($3) with educational stations, bracelet making and crafts, orca coloring pages and salmon-themed activities, plus a station from Sound Water Stewards. Pair it with the Bayview closing market on the way home.
Langley Whale Center, Langley — about 35 min from West Beach
