Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Escape to your seaside retreat on South Whidbey’s Holmes Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeland cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holmes Harbor and Blooms. Mutiny Bay is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

22 Jun 2024

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Lovely getaway

This is our third time staying in this relaxing cabin right on the beach. We love it here. Hosts are awesome!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROMI N.

19 Apr 2024

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beach cottage

great! enjoyed it immensely!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

T D.

13 Nov 2023

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Fabulous place

Such a great little place right on the water and blocks from coffee/groceries/restaurants. Will definitely stay again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela W.

21 Mar 2024

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Rest and relaxation

Five star view of an ever-changing seascape that fed the soul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

11 Dec 2023

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Charming, on the beach house

This was perfect place for my dog and I to escape. Charming and cosy, very easy to relax and enjoy the excellent view of the water. Excellent communications with the owner. Will be planning more escapes to this wonderful place in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

4 Apr 2023

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Wonderful West Coast Home

My family and I had a great stay at Jessica’s place. The home is lovely and location is beautiful. We used the kayaks, enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and loved the peaceful neighborhood. Jess was a wonderful and responsive host. We highly recommend this vacation home.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

6 Apr 2023

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Very relaxing!

Such a beautiful, peaceful view. Well equipped house. Best night’s sleep ever! We loved our stay at Baby Beach and hope to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 May 2023

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A lovely getaway

Our family loved the view and features of this house. The beds were very comfortable. Having a playground nearby was nice for our grands. The owner was friendly and accessible.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

15 Oct 2023

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The Perfect, Simple Getaway

This charming home is located right on the water, with the sounds of the waves capturing our hearts right away. There was plenty of space for the family and enough extras, like the piano, games and puzzles, to make it easy to cozy up on the comfy couch or sit on the back deck watching the wildlife and waves. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

25 Jun 2023

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A wonderful getaway

We had such a relaxing stay on Baby Beach :) It was perfect for me, my husband and our toddler with loads of family friendly activities around the island, but also just the right amount of space in the home. The views were spectacular and the home had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. We especially loved the fireplace and the kayaks, as well as the park for our little one that was in walking distance! Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B., Bellevue, WA

6 Feb 2024

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Lovely Little House!

This house is a great location, right on the water and pet friendly! We walked our dog around the neighborhood a few times and she loved it. The location was really great and central, just a few blocks from the grocery store and coffee shops. The owners were great at communicating everything for check-in and provided everything we would need for the stay, including plenty of towels, blankets, and space heaters in every room, which was a nice touch for the winter month. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae K.

9 Apr 2023

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Great stay

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway! The kids had access to a public park/playground with just a brief walk down the beach. Simple kayaks for everyone to enjoy on the water. Wood stove to warm up by, and plenty of dry wood. Great communication with host. The place was ready for us a few hours early, and we were able to stay an extra hour later!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

18 Oct 2022

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Amazing Location

This was such an amazing and special spot. The view itself it worth it. The house is a cute beach house, that is within walking distance to multiple restaurants, grocery story, park, etc... Jess made me feel right at home and was easy to get a hold of if I needed something. She gave me great recommendations for places to eat and visit. The house was clean and welcoming. This was a perfect home away from home. I would definitely stay here again and hope to do so in the future!

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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16 Oct 2010

Mother / Daughter Spring 2010

I rented the beach house spring 2010. I brought my Mom for a Mother / Daughter weekend. The house very nice and has everything that you need. It is indeed a magical place, a cozy home with beautiful views right on the water! I will be back! Thank you so much.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

26 Aug 2019

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Lovely home with a beautiful view.

Older property with character and charm. If you like living in a home and not a glass and steel box by the water . then this is the place. Serenity is a word to that comes to mind when you pick this part of Freeland Town - Whidbey Island Washington State.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

13 Mar 2024

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Hope to stay again!

We had a wonderful long weekend at the beach house. So comfortable and stocked with everything we needed. We stayed cozy with the wood stove (with an ample supply of seasoned firewood...thank you) and an amazing view down the bay. Enjoyed our beach walks and close proximity to the neighborhood park. Great location, close to groceries & restaurants in Freeland, and just a short drive to Double Bluff, Bayview and Langley. Great communication with our host, Jess. Hope we get to return in warmer weather & get some kayaking time on the tranquil water. Thank you for sharing your beach house with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn L., San Luis Obispo

8 Mar 2023

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Amazing view!

The view is beautiful- steps away from the beach. I was fortunate enough to stay 4 months. Friendly neighbors and a great place to bring my dog - Had a problem with the host coming onto the property and into the house the first two months. It was resolved when it was addressed .

Stayed 120 nights in Nov 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Brett and Jenny T.

13 Sept 2014

Just like Home Sweet Home

Our second visit this year. Love this charming little house on the harbor. Not modern by any means, but has all the comforts of home. This house is right on the water and so very peaceful! My husband and I can sit for hours on the deck or lawn, glass of wine in hand, watching the water, listening to the seagulls and surf.....so relaxing. Our dog loves to play in the water. Close to grocery store and other towns (i.e., Langley, etc..)

10/10 Excellent

Daria L.

26 Feb 2024

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Amazing getaway in middle of winter

Jess' place is so great, very homey, can't wait to come back in summer/fall season to experience the inviting fire pit and SUP. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, spice and appliance wise, as well as accessories. Jess is great at communicating and super prompt to take care of anything that comes up. I highly recommend this place for families, plenty of rooms and beds to spread out in. Also, if you have a toddler/baby, great house. Has a lot of entertainment for kids and some kids books and toys. Overall, highly recommended and we will be back :)

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

19 May 2023

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Oceanside bliss

My friend and I had a wonderful visit to Freeland. This house couldn’t have been closer to the beach. Whether sitting on the deck or down on the lawn, the waves and hearing them breaking was mesmerizing. The house had everything we needed. My friend uses a walker and the lawn was long so we asked Jess if it could be mowed and they were out within two hours. We were thrilled with how quickly they responded. Highly recommend this house for a vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

9 Jun 2023

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A little bit of heaven.

This is the fourth time that I have stayed in this wonderful little old house. It has become like an old friend that I look forward to seeing every year. The beds are comfortable, the house is clean and well stocked, and deer walk through your back yard while you are sitting at the kitchen table! All this and you are only a few minutes' walk from one of the best grocery stores on the island. This year I came in May, visited beautiful Meekerk Gardens to see the rhododendrons in bloom, and spent a lot of time exploring some of the many beaches (like the one directly outside the back door) with my dog. Coming back to this quiet house is the perfect end to any day.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2019

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Million Dollar View

The directions to Baby Beach House from Jessica were perfect and we drove directly to her cabin. The view of Holmes Harbor was spectacular through the kitchen and living room windows. Both beds in the back bedroom were very comfortable and we had good nights’ sleep. We toured the island to the Deception Pass Bridge and everyplace in between. We loved the shopping and eating at Coupville and Langley. Jessica was so nice to converse with and made our trip very enjoyable. We have other trips planned for next year but we hope to return to Baby Beach House in the future. Thanks again, Al & Sandy P.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

22 Oct 2010

A more perfect backdrop one could not find.....

A reunion of girlfriends....our stay at Baby Beach could not have been more perfect. Whether we were inside or out, the view was spectacular, serene, and the perfect backdrop for our time together. The deer who came up on the lawn certainly must have been staged...but no, it was definitely the real deal. The accomodations were comfortable and met all our needs from plenty of beds, to all the kitchen amenities to cook up glorious meals. I will most certainly return again but perhaps the next time as a romantic vacation with my husband. Do not hesitate for a second if you are considering renting this home...it will not only meet your expectations, but exceed them.

10/10 Excellent

Sammie P., Seattle

3 Jan 2024

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Wonderful Christmas 🎄 place.

Jess, the owner was wonderful! Her first message to us that we could check in as early as we wanted and check out Anytime. What a wonderful Christmas present to us . Thank you Jess! The house was warm( wood stove) quiet and the most beautiful view. A nice beach in front where you could walk all the way to the park if the tide was low enough.the bed was absolutely the most comfy bed I have ever slept in. The kitchen fully stocked . Everything was perfect and hopefully we will be back!! Thank you Jess for a wonderful Christmas in your home!! Sammie, David and Williwaw!”

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 May 2016

Good times

After four perfect days at Baby Beach, we are adding this spot to our five Top Three all time VRBO favorites. It’s right on the beach, the deck is private, it’s clean, comfortable, quiet, unpretentious, artsy and everything works. Welcoming us with lilacs from the garden was a sweet touch. We were there for classic Pacific NW spring weather – sun, rain, sun, breeze, sun, sprinkles – and got caught in a bit of rain during a beach walk but Baby Beach has a dryer and we were soon good to go. Family arrived from Seattle for a day visit: Double Bluff for a long walk and an endless supply of dog sticks, rhodies in bloom at Meerkerk, Langley for lunch and a little window shopping, back to BB for piano duets, tall tales, canasta, laughter and a terrific fresh salmon dinner topped off by a spectacular sunset. Good times. Everyone slept well and rose the next morning, rested and ready for more, starting with breakfast on the deck in the sun. Even got a little reading done. This is a sweet place. Reilly the Dog was in heaven.

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