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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can be accommodated?

A maximum of 14 people can be accommodated on the property, including visitors. This is due to septic limitations as well general wear and tear. We have a new septic system located at beach level which we cannot overload. The Whidbey Beachfront House comes equipped with 2 king size beds in separate bedrooms, 1 queen bed, 2 twin bunk beds, 2 additional twin beds, and a daybed. An airbed in the atrium can be used as addition sleeping area if additional sleeping room (ie 6 couples) is needed. The Eagles Nest has a double bed. The Beach Cabin contains a queen bed and a sectional in the living room that can sleep one or two kids.

Do you allow pets?

I'm afraid that we are not able to accommodate pets.

Do you have any bedroom floor plans available, and/or a layout of the property?

For Bedroom layout, please see complete bedroom descriptions at bottom of this page.
Property layout

Can we have our wedding here?

Sorry, we cannot accommodate weddings.

Are there any other booking restrictions?

Our family enjoys sharing our vacation home with our guests who appreciate its amazingly peaceful setting and treat the house and property like their own. However, we no longer accept bookings from unrelated groups of young people, for bachelor party weekends, or for parties where alcohol, drugs, or loud music are the major draw. 14 people is the maximum number of guests we can accommodate, including visitors.

The concierge at the Fairmount Hotel recommended you. Should we expect 5 star accommodations?

We did run into this situation once, pre-remodel. With our Fall 2008 remodel, we can accommodate guests desiring the highest luxury and comfort in our beautiful new master bedroom. All bathrooms have recently been remodeled to the highest standard, and the other bedrooms are fabulous as well. However, vacation homes are not hotels. Bed linens and towels are Egyptian cotton, our mattresses are firm, and our pillows are new. We do have many appreciative repeat guests who book a special week or weekend year after year and we hope that you'll be among them!

Can we tour the property prior to booking?

As our main residence is in Seattle, we are not set up for tours and the property is often booked on weekends. We have provided this website to answer any questions you may have, as well as provide a "virtual tour" with plenty of pictures. For longer stays of one month or more, we can sometimes arrange for an on-site visit if requested.

Is there a grocery store nearby?

Yes, there is a wonderful grocery store (perhaps the best on the island) less than 10 minutes away- Freeland Payless Foods.

The kitchen stove in the photo is a beautiful antique. Is there also a modern stove?

Yes, the main kitchen has a nice electric stove/oven. The antique one works, but we use it mainly to burn paper. We prefer the electric stove for cooking! A kitchen remodel is planned for Fall/Winter 2009.

What about internet access?

We now have high-speed DSL! Currently the modem is located at the kitchen bar area.

Please tell me about your pool.

Our private 20' x 40' deep water outdoor pool was built in 1960. It is fully fenced, locked, and heated by solar panels which were installed on the cabin roof in 2000. Water levels range from 3' to 8', and an adult must be supervising at all times. It is a fabulous place to relax in the summertime and we have recently upgraded the plumbing.

Recent Upgrades

2001 Interior remodel of beach cabin to create the bedroom area. Interior wall with recycled windows and door added. Installed Bosch dishwasher, new stainless sink, and solid surface countertop.

2002 Upgraded septic system- installed 3 stage sand filter system located under the large lawn at the beach and pumped to the elevated garden area to north of the lower wood shed. System services all 3 structures. Installed lawn and planted gardens. Installed granite tile counters in main house, new sink and faucet.

2003 New refrigerator, washer, dryer, and new Toto toilets in every bathroom. Teak dining table and bench for main house. Added outdoor porch swing on patio next to lawn.

2004 New Hotspring hot tub, Dish Network Satellite TV, 2 new gas fireplaces, bedrooms upgraded with goosedown comforters, Egyptian cotton sheets, new duvets, new towels, new lighting.

2005 Beach path improvements with new concrete steps and sturdy handrail. Comfortable "Envirowood" Adirondack chairs at beach, game table and chairs in atrium, new GE Profile radiant cooktop stove/oven in main house kitchen.

2006 New beach bulkhead.

2006-Summer 2007 The big remodel! We dug down 3 feet to make a beautiful new lower level with 3 bedrooms and 2 new bathrooms, powder room on upper level, roof deck off the kitchen, and walk in pantry.

AMENITIES BY ROOM

The following list is for the main house only. The Beach Cabin kitchen is similarly stocked but is not listed here.

Kitchen:

GE Profile Radiant cooktop electric range/oven (new in 2005)

Antique cooking stove (wood-burning)

21 cu.ft. refrigerator w/bottom freezer (New April/03)

Kenmore dishwasher

Microwave

Walk in Pantry

Blender, popcorn maker, Cuisinart food processor, rice cooker

Drip coffee maker, Bodum coffee plunger, coffee bean grinder, and insulated pump thermos

Ample pots, pans, baking equipment, salad bowls

Plates, bowls, cups, coffee mugs, ample wine glasses

Cordless telephone with intercom to and from cabins

Refrigerator and pantry is stocked with ample basics, including condiments, flour, sugar, spices, vegetable oil, etc.. Please feel free to use anything you need - just replace anything that is used up.

Cookbooks - Joy of Cooking, Betty Crocker, Best of Whidbey, and several James Beard cookbooks

Living Room:

Stereo with CD Player and about 30 CDs ranging from classical to rock to jazz

Large screen TV, DVD and VCR, Satellite TV. Good family movie library.

2 couches, 2 chairs, and side tables.

Antique Persian carpet

Library with diverse selection of novels and books, local and international guidebooks, reference books. Please leave these at the house when you leave for other guests to enjoy.

Dining Room:

Teak trestle table with 6 chairs and long bench seat. Accommodates 10-12 people.

2 cushioned chairs and tile topped wicker table. Square birch game table which expands to a rectangle, with matching chairs- can be overflow seating for meals or kids seating.

Master Bedroom: California King bed with Ralph Lauren duvet and 800 thread count linens, modern Paloma gas fireplace, floor to ceiling wood windows looking west to beach, water, mountains. Elevated bath area with soaking tub and views through bedroom to the water and mountains beyond. Includes steam shower, double sinks inset in green granite slab counters. Separate walk-in closet.

Bedroom 2: Queen bed plus two stacked twin bunk beds separated by privacy curtain, large dresser, built in Lyptus desk, built in reading lights, night stand, beautiful beach and water views.

Bedroom 3/Family Room: King bed which transforms into a sofa (new Sept 2008), and day bed. 46" LCD HDTV with 5.1 surround sound system. Sweeping water and mountain views. Exterior door opens to covered porch and hot tub. Cork floating floors throughout room and hallway areas.

Bedroom 4: This small but very cool bedroom is elevated 3 wide stairs above Bedroom 3/Family Room, and its clear fir French doors opens directly into Bedroom 3. Captains bed has twin mattress on top and 2nd twin mattress in pull out trundle drawer. Great water and forest views from this room as well.

Bathrooms

Powder Room (upstairs): Toto toilet with Softclose seat, seafoam green granite slab with undermount sink and glass 1x1 accent tiles, Grohe faucet, Lyptus custom cabinetry by Whidbey cabinetmaker. Compact hair dryer.

Main Bathroom (downstairs): Kohler Tea for Two tub with shower, Toto toilet with Softclose seat. Rectangular undermount sink bowl on seafoam green slab granite counters. Pratt and Larson porcelain tiles with glass tiles accents, heated floors, ample storage cabinets, compact hair dryer.

Master Bath Zuma soaking tub with custom slumped glass shelf opening to bedroom and views beyond. Steamist steam shower tiled enclosure with Grohe double shower heads. Pratt and Larson oversized rectangular porcelain tiles with glass accent tiles. Heated floors. Double sinks in Seafoam green slab granite counters. Lyptus cabinetry, vanity seating, compact hair dryer. Toto toilet behind separate clear fir door.

Laundry Room: 2 Large capacity front load washers (new in 2008), and matching large capacity dryer (new in 2008), laundry sink with mirror.

Deck: Quality deck furniture- David O. Smith teak table and 10 matching teak chairs. Teak loveseat and 2 matching chairs with pads. Large stainless steel gas barbeque connected to household propane- new August 2008.

Lower deck: Hotspring Hot Tub with Ozonator , Large covered porch with chairs