Whidbey Island Beachfront - Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay
House in Whidbey Island, WA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Need a change of scenery while you work or school remotely? COME RETREAT!
We have high speed fiber internet. We also use sanitizing products to prepare the home for you.
Island County is a safe community w/ plenty of restaurants open for take out or delivery. Wineries open for tasting. The beachfront is your own personal 'park'. Quiet end of road location, next to bird sanctuary.
We are a charming beachfront Cape Cod style home on Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay. 5 bedrooms sleeps 10. 2 Full baths, a 3/4 bath with walk in shower and one 1/2 bath. If your group is larger, talk to us about overflow rentals close by. Enjoy cruiser bicycle riding down the beach front road. Lots to do and see closeby. Trails, restaurants, galleries and the quaint historical town of Langley 10 minutes away.
Explore a world of sand dollars, shellfish and coastal birds. And windy days bring out the kite surfers - free entertainment! The expansive sandy beach is steps from the house. Walk for a mile when the tide goes out. Prepare for the most stunning photo ops! Kayak the lagoon. Count the birds in the adjacent bird sanctuary.- Enjoy this end of the road location as it is peaceful, restorative and private.
Be enthralled by the breathtaking sunsets and views of the Olympic Mountains, including Mount Rainier. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens which have been on the Whidbey Island Garden tour several years. They include a children's play 'tea' house, a potting shed, and a variety of unusual plant species.
This property comes with a pet cat named Nubbins. She needs to be fed while you're here - but uses a pet door to come and go to her 'outdoor' litter box.
- Child Friendly. Sand, driftwood and beach promise hours of fun. We have lots of sand toys and wildlife. Games & puzzles.
- AMENITIES: Fast, reliable WI-FI. A fully equipped kitchen with updated appliances and double ovens. Lots of counter space and and island make group cooking easy.- Inside Dining space for 14, with spectacular views of Double Bluff, Useless Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy 3 Kayaks, and a paddle board. Hammock by the beach.- Big Front Yard with fire pit for marshmallow roasting and star gazing. Loads of yard and board games. Large Weber BBQ too.
- UPSTAIRS MASTER SUITE - has 6 foot soaking tub, double showers and private balcony overlooking the gardens and Useless Bay.
- CONVENIENT LOCATION & ACTIVITIES: 10 minutes from Clinton Ferry. 10 m. to the quaint and historical town of Langley with its own eclectic restaurants, art galleries, and great shopping. 5 minutes to neighborhood grocery. Hiking trails. Short distance to Holmes Harbor Golf Course, several farmers' markets, and the world renowned Mukilteo coffee roasters!
- Perfect for groups: book clubs, family gatherings or reunions, girlfriend getaways, anniversary celebrations and restorative retreats. We book extended family for many wedding parties.
This property is available for special events for a fee. We can accommodate rehearsal dinners, small weddings, receptions and other events. Inquire with us for more details.
- A $750 Event Fee will be charged for parties of 16-24, with a 2 night minimum stay October through May
- A $1000 Event Fee will be charged for parties 25-70, with a minimum 3 night stay June-September
There will also be a fee for Extra 'facilities' needed, as we have a limited septic system! ($85 for portable toilet)
Events must be discussed at time of booking.
We have high speed fiber internet. We also use sanitizing products to prepare the home for you.
Island County is a safe community w/ plenty of restaurants open for take out or delivery. Wineries open for tasting. The beachfront is your own personal 'park'. Quiet end of road location, next to bird sanctuary.
We are a charming beachfront Cape Cod style home on Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay. 5 bedrooms sleeps 10. 2 Full baths, a 3/4 bath with walk in shower and one 1/2 bath. If your group is larger, talk to us about overflow rentals close by. Enjoy cruiser bicycle riding down the beach front road. Lots to do and see closeby. Trails, restaurants, galleries and the quaint historical town of Langley 10 minutes away.
Explore a world of sand dollars, shellfish and coastal birds. And windy days bring out the kite surfers - free entertainment! The expansive sandy beach is steps from the house. Walk for a mile when the tide goes out. Prepare for the most stunning photo ops! Kayak the lagoon. Count the birds in the adjacent bird sanctuary.- Enjoy this end of the road location as it is peaceful, restorative and private.
Be enthralled by the breathtaking sunsets and views of the Olympic Mountains, including Mount Rainier. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens which have been on the Whidbey Island Garden tour several years. They include a children's play 'tea' house, a potting shed, and a variety of unusual plant species.
This property comes with a pet cat named Nubbins. She needs to be fed while you're here - but uses a pet door to come and go to her 'outdoor' litter box.
- Child Friendly. Sand, driftwood and beach promise hours of fun. We have lots of sand toys and wildlife. Games & puzzles.
- AMENITIES: Fast, reliable WI-FI. A fully equipped kitchen with updated appliances and double ovens. Lots of counter space and and island make group cooking easy.- Inside Dining space for 14, with spectacular views of Double Bluff, Useless Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy 3 Kayaks, and a paddle board. Hammock by the beach.- Big Front Yard with fire pit for marshmallow roasting and star gazing. Loads of yard and board games. Large Weber BBQ too.
- UPSTAIRS MASTER SUITE - has 6 foot soaking tub, double showers and private balcony overlooking the gardens and Useless Bay.
- CONVENIENT LOCATION & ACTIVITIES: 10 minutes from Clinton Ferry. 10 m. to the quaint and historical town of Langley with its own eclectic restaurants, art galleries, and great shopping. 5 minutes to neighborhood grocery. Hiking trails. Short distance to Holmes Harbor Golf Course, several farmers' markets, and the world renowned Mukilteo coffee roasters!
- Perfect for groups: book clubs, family gatherings or reunions, girlfriend getaways, anniversary celebrations and restorative retreats. We book extended family for many wedding parties.
This property is available for special events for a fee. We can accommodate rehearsal dinners, small weddings, receptions and other events. Inquire with us for more details.
- A $750 Event Fee will be charged for parties of 16-24, with a 2 night minimum stay October through May
- A $1000 Event Fee will be charged for parties 25-70, with a minimum 3 night stay June-September
There will also be a fee for Extra 'facilities' needed, as we have a limited septic system! ($85 for portable toilet)
Events must be discussed at time of booking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
10.0
A beautiful, well appointed house on a fantastic piece of property, perfect for our family reunion on Useless Bay!
10.0
We are repeat visitors to this gorgeous property. There is absolutely nothing about this experience that we would change. Krystle is an excellent host, and communication is wonderful.
10.0
This is the perfect home for a multi-generational family getaway. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy separate or joined activities, to prepare meals together, to decompress and enjoy. We loved viewing the wildlife out on the beach or from the large windows all over the house. Everything one would possibly need was provided, including very comfortable beds and linens. Will definitely book this again!
10.0
What a stunning location and home! From the time I requested to book the experience was top notch. When we arrived on property it was far beyond our expectations. Decorated to a tee, comfy beds and amazing views from every room. We celebrated Thanksgiving there and the kitchen was very well appointed with everything that we needed. It was perfection and we WILL be back very soon!
10.0
So peaceful and beautiful! Everything we needed plus more. All the way from Ohio and would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful host!
10.0
This is a wonderful, spacious, fully equipped house with beautiful grounds and lovely furnishings. One of the things I loved most was the layout - there were several areas, both inside and out, where we could gather as a group as well as a number of places people could go if they wanted to read by themselves or be alone. The kitchen is laid out so that three of us could prepare a meal together and not get in each other’s way and people who wanted to be outside could be on the deck, around the fire pit or in the tea house/playhouse if they were small enough! Crystal was great to work with - she’s warm, welcoming, left clear, detailed instructions and responded immediately on the few occasions I had questions. This rental experience was superb in every respect.
10.0
Our family was in Whidbey for a family wedding and stayed 5 days. We have rented houses many times in the past and this house was by far the best ever! The location is perfect! Everything we needed was there. Beautiful views! Crystal is the best host we’ve ever had and she communicated with us throughout our stay and she was in Slovenia! Thank you Crystal!
10.0
My now husband and I booked this property for our wedding and it exceeded all of our expectations! We enjoyed having our close friends come stay with us before the wedding and had the luxury of having fun setting up and getting ready for the big day in such a beautiful, comfortable and well stocked home. Crystal was so helpful and responsive. The big day was picturesque and I didn’t have to do nearly as much decor because look at the stunning view. Again, the house was well stocked for those last minute needs that arose. The kids at the wedding played in the tea house and on the beach We had a bonfire at the end of the night and took it in. There were rooms and bathrooms for everyone to get ready comfortably. In the days afterward we enjoyed the suite, a gorgeous view off the private balcony, the soaking tub and walking on the beach. We admired the bright moon each night we were there and the gorgeous summer weather helped our stay too! This property is special. The house is so charming and each room has well curated decor. You will love your stay here and/or you will having an amazing event that will wow your guests here!!! All of my guests were so impressed.
10.0
Probably the best rental we have ever stayed at - the location and views were GORGEOUS! The house is so so comfortable and the kitchen so well supplied that you actually won’t believe it’s a rental. My elderly parents had a spacious room on the main floor, our kids played cards at the big kitchen table into the night- just a superb place. Crystal was so accommodating and helped went above and beyond with our boat inquiries. We hope we will have a chance to return.
10.0
Heron’s Crossing was a great place for our extended family Christmas gathering. The decorations were beautiful and everything about the property was perfect!
10.0
This was our second time renting at Heron’s Crossing - we love it here! The house has everything you could want from a fully stocked kitchen, to puzzles and games for all ages, to kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, and lawn games. All the bedrooms are beautiful! The yard and gardens are amazing and the views are out of this world. The kids had so much fun kayaking and paddle boarding on their own this time. We can’t wait to come back!
10.0
Setting was phenomenal and host was very accommodating.
10.0
Visit for our son’s wedding on the Island
This property (both the grounds and house) is outstanding! We had an absolutely fantastic experience staying in this house for 5 days. The kitchen is so well stocked - just like my own! The house is spacious with beautiful beds and linen. The owner is so friendly and was so helpful in providing information about caterers and how to set up for a planned rehearsal dinner at the house etc. We had lovely folding tables in addition to patio tables and numerous chairs for our use, and so we were easily able to host an absolutely stunning rehearsal dinner outside!! I can’t say enough about how wonderful our experience was in the house. We felt right at home immediately and lacked for nothing! Thank you, thank you, thank you to the wonderful home owner for allowing us the use of this house for our island visit for our son’s wedding!
10.0
Wonderful place to stay on the water, especially with kids
This is a large house that is in excellent condition and has everything you could possibly need. For children it is great. There is a fairly large lawn where we played many games and of course there is the bay. This particular property is on a smaller bay of the much larger Useless Bay which has a 'stream' running through it at low tide which is absolutely great for the kids to use the kayaks and SUPs which are supplied. Wonderful trip.
10.0
Amazing!
We had the absolute best time at Heron's Crossing. House is spacious, yard is gorgeous, and the view can't be beat! Owner is great too. We hope to be back!
10.0
Fantastic Beach Home
The property was more than advertised. The house was located right on the beach with beautiful gardens front back. There was also a well-manicured lawn on the front that as perfect place for both kids and adults to play. The house itself was nicely furnished and had lots of windows providing great views of the beach. The kitchen was well stocked and to top it all off, the property owned provided a welcoming pie and bottle of wine. Highly recommend.
10.0
Magical weekend
We hosted our wedding weekend here and it was just perfect. Crystal was communicative and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. It’s a truly special property that I know we and our family will revisit for years to come!
10.0
Special Place
The house is just awesome. The owner has everything you could think of for the kitchen. Plus the kitchen is so nice and big my family was in this area most of the time if we were in the house.
We had 6 adults and 4 grandchildren and we had lots of room. Bedrooms are all nice sizes.
We had it over Christmas holiday and it truly a white Christmas at Heron’s Crossing.
Cannot wait to go back.
10.0
Wonderful Accomadations and Location
We had 10 family members over Thanksgiving. The home is spacious, beautiful, and comfortable. The owner thought of every detail and possible need of the client. The beach was beautiful and we could watch Parasailing from the windows. Lots of birds. We will certainly consider renting the home again.
10.0
Beautiful house on the water
Great place for groups. Very comfortable with everything you would need for a lovely get together in amazing surroundings.
10.0
Perfection
Crystal and her property were amazing. Fabulous communication, every detail thought of, squeaky clean and luxurious accommodations. Thank you for providing the best backdrop for our special family trip.
10.0
Beautiful house in a perfect location
I rarely right reviews but this house was a dream and deserves some praise. With a group of 10, it was spacious and had enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate everyone in the group comfortably. The house has great lighting from downstairs and beautiful views from the family room and outdoor terrace. We especially loved the outdoor fire pit. We would absolutely book this home again. Crystal was pleasant to work with and responsive to all inquiries and questions. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
10.0
Beautiful location and clean and comfortable
Fantastic location and views
Great communication from host and overall a wonder full experience. The bird life is amazing and very comfortable livening space including some kayaking at high tide.
10.0
Beach Front Haven
We stayed at Heron Crossing in late September. We absolutely love Whidby Island, and what made this trip so perfect was the wonderful home we rented!! There were so many positives about this house, the location was at the end of a dead end road,
the ocean at our doorstep, the grounds that were beautifully manicured and best of all the tastefully decorated interior that was so cozy. We loved each and every room in the house!! We have stayed in many Vrbo's over the years both internationally and in the US. This home was definitely one of our favorites. We hope to return next year!! Thank you, Dan and Dian Prentice
10.0
Wonderful place
Amazing house and property. Crystal was so welcoming and helpful. We had a wonderful time but our stay was way too short. Definitely planning on returning. We highly recommend coming here to relax and unwind.
10.0
Back again!
This was our second stay at this amazing property. Crystal just keeps making it better. The new appliances and flooring are so nice. She really cares about this home and lucky for us she shares.
Our Grandson’s didn’t bring any of their toys from home this trip because we knew there was everything they would want there in the house. Books, games, balls and sand toys. Games, puzzles and out door toys for adults too.
The gardens and yard were wonderful. The water is our main draw to the area but this yard is pretty hard not to love. It would be a perfect place for a wedding. So many entertaining areas for a small group.
We are checking dates with family now to see if we could get the whole family together as there is plenty of room for all of us. We look forward to next year.
10.0
Just as Advertised!
Beautiful home with fabulous gardens all around it. It was equipped with everything we could need and we really enjoyed the games, fire pit and the incredible views. Didn't use the kayaks or paddle boards, but maybe next time. Thank you Crystal for sharing your home with us.
10.0
Multigenerational vacation
We had 3 generations of family vacationing together and this property could not have been more comfortable. There was plenty is safe play space for the toddlers, paddle boards and kayaks for the in-betweenness, and quite garden and patio spaces for those who wanted that experience. Chrystal thought of everything when outfitting this home for guests. We will be back to enjoy this very special spot.
10.0
Amazing property :)
What an amazing location! We live an hour away but it felt like another world. With two families and four kids this house was perfect. Exactly what we needed :) I wish we could stay longer!
10.0
it was fabulous!
excellent excellent excellent
10.0
Just WOW
I've been in the travel industry for almost a decade and have stayed in vacation rentals all over the world. I can honestly say, this was the best experience I've ever had from a home rental. Our family of 10 came from all four corners of the U.S. for a week together after almost two years of not seeing each other. We couldn't have picked a better house, it's a stunning and spacious property with what must be the loveliest garden in all of Washington. There was plenty of space to spread out, an extremely well-equipped kitchen that made cooking for a large group easy and enjoyable, and of course the water views from almost every room in the house. We spent hours on the patio and at the fire pit, overlooking the sea, chasing the crabs on the beach and watching the eagles and herons right outside the back door. There are so many amenities to enjoy like lawn games, kayaks and paddle boards that we truly didn't even want to leave the house to explore the island. This is a very special home and I can't say enough wonderful things about Crystal, who helped us have the best possible week we could've imagined. My family is already talking about which week we'd like to book for next year!
10.0
Great Family vacation!
The property inside and out is beautiful! The multiple bedrooms allowed our family of 10 to spread out and enjoy our own spaces. The kayaks and paddle boards were new for us and so much fun. We had campfires 3 times throughout the week and were glad for the air conditioning one day.
10.0
Best vacation spot ever!
This was our first family vacation with grandparents since covid hit, and we could not have landed in a more perfect spot. First off, Crystal is a dream of a host. She was extremely responsive to questions before, during, and even after our stay. She checked in on us to make sure that we had everything we needed to be comfortable, suggested fun things for our kids to enjoy, and provided wonderful recommendations to explore Whidbey. Her hospitality and commitment to ensuring a wonderful stay is unparalleled.
Her home is the best we’ve ever stayed in. It is clean and well kept, with a spacious and inviting layout. Crystal’s home is so well appointed that we never felt like leaving. Her house has everything you could ever need or want. Our two families had plenty of room and slept so well on the comfortable beds. The three full bathrooms and extra half bath were greatly appreciated when juggling all the adults and kids. The views are stunning and we enjoyed eating outside every night. We had a blast kayaking or paddleboarding during the high tides and playing in the sand on low tides. We saw so much wildlife, including ospreys, herons, and bald eagles. Our kids enjoyed all the books, toys, and games that were readily available to them. The location is also perfect and allowed for easy and quick access to different restaurants or activities on the island.
We can’t wait to return to Heron’s Crossing again soon! Thank you Crystal, for such a wonderful time!
5.0
This was our first family vacation with grandparents since covid hit, and we could not have landed in a more perfect spot. First off, Crystal is a dream of a host. She was extremely responsive to questions before, during, and even after our stay. She checked in on us to make sure that we had everything we needed to be comfortable, suggested fun things for our kids to enjoy, and provided wonderful recommendations to explore Whidbey. Her hospitality and commitment to ensuring a wonderful stay is unparalleled.Her home is the best we’ve ever stayed in. It is clean and well kept, with a spacious and inviting layout. Crystal’s home is so well appointed that we never felt like leaving. Her house has everything you could ever need or want. Our two families had plenty of room and slept so well on the comfortable beds. The three full bathrooms and extra half bath were greatly appreciated when juggling all the adults and kids. The views are stunning and we enjoyed eating outside every night. We had a blast kayaking or paddleboarding during the high tides and playing in the sand on low tides. We saw so much wildlife, including ospreys, herons, and bald eagles. Our kids enjoyed all the books, toys, and games that were readily available to them. The location is also perfect and allowed for easy and quick access to different restaurants or activities on the island. We can’t wait to return to Heron’s Crossing again soon! Thank you Crystal, for such a wonderful time!
10.0
Incredible location, beautiful weekend
Staying at Heron's Crossing was a dream. The location is really too beautiful to be believed, and even better than in the photos. Crystal was extremely helpful as we planned our small weekend elopement/minimony, and I can't recommend this place enough as a space for a small event. The only downside was we were so busy with planning that there wasn't a lot of time to sit and enjoy the property! Looking forward to coming back for a true vacation sometime soon.
10.0
Fabulous Weekend!
Celebrated a friend’s 50th birthday here with 6-8 girlfriends. Loved this place and would definitely return! Beautifully decorated with attention to so many details. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for supplies. So much space to spread out and the garden and water views were incredibly! Shopping and brunch in Langley was fantastic! Chrystal was so accommodating and easy to work with too!
10.0
Perfect weekend
Great location, great house and beautiful garden made this weekend getaway the perfect spot to enjoy some family time. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook up our meals and sitting around the fire pit watching all the bald eagles was a special treat!
10.0
An amazing weekend with herons and bald eagles!
Heron's Crossing was a lovely place to catch up with family. Lovely to be right on Useless Bay, which we found quite useful for kayaking, paddle-boarding, and bird-watching. My sister and her friend even saw some orcas in the distance!
10.0
Charming, clean and quiet
Our family had a wonderful stay. The house is cozy and charming, but with plenty of room for our group of 4 adults and 3 kids. The house was very clean and the grounds beautiful. We saw an otter running on the beach and heron fishing. Crystal went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome, were comfortable and had everything we needed. We look forward to returning.
10.0
Great house and hostess!
We had to secure a house quickly due to a death in the family. Crystal was very responsive to our booking request and questions and was able to set everything up at the house with only a few days notice. We enjoyed the spacious and comfortable house and really appreciated the "beach cottage" feel and decor. I highly recommend this property.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Whidbey Island?
The average price for a rental in Whidbey Island is R 4,129 per night. This rental is R 9,917 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Whidbey Island Beachfront - Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Whidbey Island Beachfront - Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Whidbey Island Beachfront - Sunlight Beach, Useless Bay?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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