Escape to serene sound-front beauty on Whidbey Island at Whidbey Sunrise. This gorgeously updated, family-friendly rental offers a quiet retreat with modern comforts and entertainment in mind. Unwind by the gas fireplace or soak up the sun on the wraparound deck featuring a private hot tub and outdoor dining area.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi
Whidbey Sunrise Formerly Canterbury Sunrise
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Retreat to serene, sound-front beauty on Whidbey Island at this gorgeously updated, family-friendly rental. Overlooking Skagit Bay, just outside of Oak Harbor, this three-bedroom home offers a quiet retreat with a convenient location to everyday essentials.
Tastefully renovated and refurbished with modern comfort and entertainment in mind, this home is designed to accommodate small group and family gathering. A sweeping, wraparound deck boasts several features including a private hot tub, a sunny lounge area with water views, and a covered, outdoor dining area and private gas grill for summertime cookouts. A sprawling, green backyard lawn area includes a large, stone-circle firepit. The two-level interior features beautiful flooring and recent updates throughout the space.
On the main floor, a painted brick hearth acts as a semi-open partition to the kitchen and living room, with an adjacent, sun-filled dining room through accessible from both areas. Relax in the living room by the warming glow of the gas fireplace while gazing out at the water or catching up with your favorite shows and movies on the flatscreen TV. The kitchen has been fully renovated and redesigned, featuring all new cabinetry and counter tops, a custom backsplash, and a suite of stainless steel appliances including a gas range/hood and dishwasher. A sleek, barn-style sliding door offers inset kitchen storage. Wrapped with windows, the dining room is awash with natural lighting and near-360 views of the home's surroundings.
The fully furnished basement level features a second living area complete with sofa seating, fireplace, flatscreen smart TV, and selection of puzzles. There is one bedroom with an attached, half-bath on this level.
Things to Know Free WiFi
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free internet
Parking and transport
Car required
Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the sea
On the bay
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum and Garry Oak Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Joseph Whidbey State Park and Gallery Driving Range. Lavender Wind Farm and Centrum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Oak Harbor travel guide
Is Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Blue Fox Go-Karts and within 6 miles (10 km) of PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum and Windjammer Park. Garry Oak Gallery and Flintstone Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Updated Water View Gem with Deck, BBQ/Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub, Fireplace, & WiFi Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Beautiful home, well maintained, beautiful views in a quiet neighborhood.My only complaints would be the door lock code is way too long to remember. Also, I had to empty the dishwasher from the previous guest - didn't really appreciate that. But otherwise I would stay here again.
Darlene R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shawn B.
4 Nov 2024
Great weekend getaway for family of 5
We took a weekend trip to Whidbey for our family of 5. I booked this mostly for the water views. The views were better than expected. The house was well kept and had plenty of amenities. Will book again the next time we want to come to Whidbey Island.
Shawn B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
27 May 2024
Clean and Well Stocked
Great value. Clean place with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of towels, and a hot tub with beautiful views.
The window layout in this house is amazing and gives you a perfect view of the water and mountains. The wild bunnies were also a favorite of our daughter. The kitchen was fantastic!! It had everything one would need to cook there. Beds were so comfortable (even the twins!) And it was just a great experience.
We went away with friends. It was a great house that had a lot of what we needed (pots, pans, coffee pot, etc) It was clean, easy to get to, quiet neighborhood and wonderful view.
Craig & Michelle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Roberta S.
18 Sept 2024
Perfect place to enjoy Oak Harbor
Beautiful well stocked split level home -with toys for preschoolers even- with a majestic view. Stay once and you will want to return. Comfortable living areas and primary bedroom, very workable kitchen. Dining table for six. Lots of linens, cookware. Stunning views with lots of wild life to enjoy.
Roberta S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Afton S.
11 Oct 2024
Beautiful view, comfy- some stuff didn't work
10/10 for the view. Comfortable beds. Beautiful home. Amazing kitchen and outdoor dining.
Downsides: the fireplace did not have any gas, the spa was cloudy from being overchlorinated, and the dial on the dryer was broken.
The sheets weren't clean on the trundle bed
The outside needs a lot of work
The hot tub was fantastic and the view was great.
We would stay here again, it just needs a little spucinfn
This house has amazing views! The kitchen was great, and overall it was a nice place to stay. I don’t think they had done yard work in a while as there were thorny weeds growing out of the stairs leading to the front door. There were a few things worn out, and needed replacement. The water seemed a little rusty during our stay. We enjoyed our few nights there. Loved Whidbey Island!
Great property. Door code did not work when we got there but was able to call and get a extra key. Was clean although the hot tub was cold but we didn't use it the first night and it warmed up quickly the second night. Beautiful view and super comfy. Kitchen well stocked for all our needs.
Great vacation home. Would definitely come back again.
Home was perfect for our family and had all the amenities we needed. Only recommendation would be to check septic tank. Had a bad smell in lower part of the house a few mornings. Might want to also check the pump on hot tub, could hear it run a lot when not in use and no settings were changed on it.
Dana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brian W.
21 Nov 2023
Very Nice Place to Stay--- AND its haunted!
The house was great for the price. The hot tub and views are amazing. The house was clean. If you don't mind "strange feelings and ghosts" this is great. Weird noises throughout the night, very, very creaky floors, some people wrote in guestbook haunted and some pages were also torn out. Woke up to it being 48 degrees IN the house on the first night after turning on the heat to 70 the night before.
The house was clean and ready with early checkin. Everything was great except for the hot tub not having the chemicals balanced and the water was yellow. Contacted them as soon as we saw it and they came out and fixed it the next morning.
The view from the hot tub was amazing and just like shown. There were always bunnies in the yard and deer multiple times a day.
We enjoyed the house and the beautiful views. Cozy fireplace, beautiful accommodating kitchen.
Hot tub was supposed to be a perk to house rental but we were Disappointed with hot tub, greenish and cloudy not clean so no one wanted to use it.
Something’s weren’t as clean as you would expect to be.
We had a wonderful stay! It’s a great house, though not without issues. One was being awakened at 5:30 by some sort of alarm. Finally found the problem in the garage. Even after having a service tech come out we still had Wi-Fi problems, especially with the tv.
Overall, it was an amazing weekend and the views are incredible!
Cindy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aidan C.
30 Jul 2024
Great location and plenty of space!
We really enjoyed our time in this house, but there a few small things that could have made it even better.
This house has plenty of space for my party and the layout is very comfortable. The location is very nicely situated in a quiet area, but do be aware that because of the naval base you will hear planes sometimes (they didn't bother us).
When we were there it was very hot, and there was little to no breeze outside. The house doesn't have ac unfortunately but a good number of fans were provided. Nonetheless - due to the really hot weather ac would have been nice.
The kitchen is really large and the eating area is lovely. A few small things were missing from the kitchen that we thought might be there, such as aluminum foil, napkins, plastic wrap. But the appliances are all good and we were easily able to enjoy all our meal after adjusting.
The bedrooms were all big enough for us and the living areas were comfortable.
Lots of parking in the driveway.
The floor was unfortunately not clean when we got there and we had to do some sweeping. I reported this in and was offered to have somebody come out and clean for us (which I thought was great service), but since we had already swept I declined the offer.
All in all, we had a fantastic time.
Aidan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carolyn T.
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Entry Frustration & Housekeeping Glitch
Property has a nice view of the water, beautiful sunrises, and is in a good location on the island. Beds were comfortable, and the house is well equipped. Our stay started with much difficulty in using the lock on the front door. The keypad either didn't work, or we weren't given enough information on its use. We had to call management to obtain a pin for the key lock box. When we got into the house, we found that no cleaning had been done since the last renter left. There were dirty sheets and towels in the bedroom, dirty dishes in the cupboards and dishwasher, full waste baskets, dirty water in the hot tub, crumbs on the dining table & dead bugs on the window sill. We called management, and they sent a cleaning team to do the essentials, but we told them not to send another team the next day, as we didn't want any more disruptions in our stay. The personnel tried to help us understand the heating system, but could not, and there were no written instructions. We had one older, unsteady person in our group, and he could not use the upstairs smaller bath, as there was no grab bar in the tub/shower. Also, for safety, there needs to be a railing leading down from the front door to the driveway. The property would be more attractive & usable if weeds were pulled in the front and shrubs were trimmed to allow easier walking down the front steps. With more attention to cleaning and safety, this would be a much more desirable rental.