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Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway

Oak Harbor vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152649 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Coupeville, WA
  • Place, Libbey Beach County Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ebey State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪150 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Harbor

Seaside stay .You'll find Libbey Beach County Park and West Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Oak Harbor vacation home. Lavender Wind Farm and Fort Ebey State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Libbey Beach County Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Ebey State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • West Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lavender Wind Farm - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Teriyaki Time Asian Bistro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway

Escape to this spacious home within 1/4 mile of the beach and 1 mile from Fort Ebey State Park. Watch the deer come in and out of the yard, gaze at eagles and osprey soar above, and breathe in the fresh ocean breeze. Bring your bike and enjoy the Kettles Trails system or go for a relaxing stroll along West Beach.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,649 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Oak Harbor
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home
Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Private vacation home Oak Harbor

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 45.6 mi (113-min drive) away from the Lopez Island, WA (LPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway to downtown Oak Harbor?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi away from Oak Harbor.

Nature's Backyard Ocean Getaway Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John “Scott” B.

House Guests

Nice large home with plenty of room for 13 to 15 people. Definitely a home where a family lives. It was not as clean as all the other VRBO I’ve stayed. You can definitely tell other live there. Check-in and check-out was very easy. Owner changed the dates of our stay because they were returning, but offered total refund if it did not work for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriella H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Writing Retreat on Whidbey

The house was as advertised. Communicating with the owner was very easy. The owners request for check out were reasonable and fully communicated. The only issue was the owner had placed multiple plug-ins, and one of our party turned out to be allergic. We remove them and place them on the porch and things were a lot better. I like staying in a place where people actually live. We’ve considered for our next retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding on the island

All good, little issue with door lock
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for our family!

My extended family enjoyed the house together for a mini family reunion. The house was comfortable, the communication with the hostess was easy and the neighborhood great. We all hope we can stay here again next year, as it was an ideal place to be, in regards to exploring the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diane B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unacceptable!

The place was unacceptable and we left the property after one hour of trying to find a place to put our food, clothes and toiletries. The listing did NOT tell us that there was a family living there full time with 5 children who just left the place as is with all of their personal belongings. I can give you all kinds of reasons why we did not stay but I think I only have so much room to write my review. This house should not be on VRBO and I will now have to contact them directly as she did not want to work out any compensation for the inconvenience to my family which we had to find a new place to stay which cost us another full price of a rental property. I have been staying in rental properties for the past 8 years and NEVER have I been so upset and disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location! Great for Kids!

We absolutely loved this location. The property was spacious and comfortable to have our family there. I applaud the property owner for actively sharing her living space. It’s a different experience from renting an owner’s vacation or rental property. The space was personal and lived in and this owner was brave enough to have us enter into that space. We felt welcomed and well taken care of. Communication was excellent. The use of plug-in odor eliminators was problematic and overwhelming until we found two of them and unplugged them. But that’s a pretty small inconvenience compared to all that we enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cool Spot

Overall this is a beautiful spot. Big yard, ocean view, very walkable, and very peaceful. The house is just very lived in and unfortunately difficult to keep clean. We have stayed in hundreds of short term rentals and this one just didn't feel like a typical rental. We would probably go back, but I would more than likely inquire about renovations and professional cleaning services. Otherwise communication with Staci was great and we loved the location so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Great for kids

Great location. Super easy to work with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient location to hiking trails and beaches. But the house was problematic.

We had to vacuum and wet dust the entire lower level before we could bring our luggage in. The house is lived in -- which had positive and negative effects on us. The owner generously gave us access to anything in the kitchen including food. We also had access to children's games and books. On the other hand there was no place to put our belongings, neither clothing nor the food we bought. There were ample large towels, but no hand towels or washcloths. The toilet in the master bedroom en suite was sluggish and when I texted the owner about it, she told me how to work around it. As an aside, families that are not Christian might want to be aware that that the pictures hanging on the walls in multiple rooms are religious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location and Great for Kids!

The property is about 10 minutes from “downtown” Coupeville and a block from the water. It is also right down the street from the State Park. It is great for children with many beds to choose from, video games and toys. The upstairs is best for the adults with a fully stocked kitchen. Whatever cleaning issues the other review had have certainly been rectified. The house was clean. If you are only bringing adults and want to sleep a large group, this may not be the place for you as many of the bed options are multiple twins and bunk beds. The host was easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Cheryl G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the cost

Good? Lots of hot water and games/movies for kids, and books to read. Bad? In the middle of remodel, fridge stunk, carpeting filthy, light bulbs out, most windows had no screens to let air in without bugs, toilet doesn’t flush well, not one room is completely painted, non-working things, master bed is hard, couch upstairs is dirty, very much lived in. Feels like you are at a friend’s house only you don’t know the friend well at all. Personal items everywhere!! I paid way too much! That place is not ready to host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a good cleaning (and other work)

The property could use a professional deep cleaning and new carpets to be truly rental-ready and the outside could use a broom or leaf blower. Inside was dirty - dust and dried food bits in the cabinets, the fridge and freezer smelled like fish, stains on the carpet, mold in the bathrooms. Outside was also not well kept - broken pieces of siding(?) and backboard from the basketball hoop scattered around the driveway area, tree debris on the deck, stagnant water in the formerly-working pond. Also, the owner lives at the property part time, so our stay was more like crashing at a friend's house and less like a proper vacation rental. The location was nice - quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to the beach. If I had to do it all over again, I would not rent this place.

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Perfect gettaway for family, kids, and pups

The property was a wonderful space for our family, another family who joined us, all 3 of our kiddos, and our two large pups. Perfect home base as we explored the island, lake swimming, beach combing, crabbing, shopping, hiking, and having a great vacay. Cleanliness was a bit of an issue, but the owner let us know that their family, with five kiddos, live in the house every other week, so it was understandable that there was food left in the fridge and so on... it's definitely a lived-in house. Once we settled in, we appreciated the ease of not having to worry about being spotless ourselves... it took the pressure off and was nice to just be on vacation... although I am a clean freak and can't help leaving a space cleaner than I find it. We enjoyed having enough room in the yard to tire our pups out with ball play, and the neighborhood was great for walks. Lots of deer and other dogs, so a close eye and leashes are a must. The firepit was awesome for roasting hotdogs and s'mores. The owner has the house well stocked with any supplies needed, and was wonderful with communicating. The beds were SO comfortable... we slept great every night. The HUGE dining table was great for family meals and games together. We very much enjoyed our stay, being able to have our pups with us, and room to invite our friends up to join us... that really was a much needed blessing. Our hearts are full.