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Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Parking
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10160.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Freeland, WA
  • Mutiny Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Double Bluff Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Useless Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Crib and 2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony

Blue Heron Lookout

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Nestled among the trees with Mutiny Bay and mountain views, this log-style home is the ideal place to get away from it all. Grab a favorite read and kick back in the main living room where large windows invite in the scenic backdrop. In the entertainment space off the living area, a dart board, arcade game, and TV provide hours of entertainment. The fun continues downstairs with a pool table and retro-gaming console featuring over 5,000 games including Nintendo and Sega. Prepare favorite recipes in the modern kitchen, outfitted with stainless steel appliances. When it's time to eat, gather at the dining table with one another. Afterward, take a relaxing soak in the new hot tub.

Ample outdoor living space offers more space to unwind. Stretch out on the sectional on the main deck, or fire up the gas grill and dine alfresco at the table. Two additional balconies each have seating for guests -- a perfect perch for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The enclosed yard features plenty of room for lawn games.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming is available using your own account
For additional sleeping options, there are two queen sofabeds in the living areas
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 manager

Vacasa of Washington
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeland

Located in Freeland, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and Fort Casey State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Double Bluff State Park and Possession Point State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Freeland, WA

What's nearby

  • Mutiny Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Double Bluff Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Useless Bay - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Double Bluff State Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • South Whidbey Harbor at Langley - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 58 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon's On Blueberry Hill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Fish Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Holmes Harbor Cellars - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log-style mountain and bay-view retreat with hot tub, game rooms, & balcony located?

This family-friendly Freeland holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mutiny Bay and Holmes Harbor. Blooms and Double Bluff State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Jennifer J.

Blue Heron Lookout

The location and proximity to the water and the views were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Emma S.

Cozy house

Cute house in a cozy neighborhood. Great for a quick getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

First time to Whidbey Island

Really enjoyed our stay. The location was quiet, pleasant and mellow. Had issues with the entry code at check in and throughout our stay. But overall we had a wonderful time and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Lauryn B.

Great place for a family getaway!

We had up to 10 people staying over our week at Blue Heron Lookout. The location was great for a quiet family vacation, but also not too far from amenities. My kids enjoyed the hot tub, game room, and toys. The adults loved having the big deck for dining and relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

We really enjoyed our stay, great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Ana C.

Blue Heron review

Loved this place, been there a few times, something to do for all ages. Great views could sit all day and watch the ships go through the channel. House itself coul use a little general maintenance, but overall love coming here.
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10/10 Excellent

Yasser E.

Very well-equipped vacation home

Everything we wanted was here: proximity to the beach, a hot tub, a nice fire pit with logs and smores sticks, a whole bunch of board games for both kids and adults, a gaming room, a deck with a nice view, and a nice sized front yard with games. Everyone had a blast here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway for families

Inviting locationwith space for kids and adults to have a fun extended weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Peggy G.

What a view

Beautiful view of the ocean and the deer grazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for all ages and all weather

House matched description. Loved bright and beachy upstairs, game room and hot tub downstairs and proximity to Robinson beach. Visited Langley, Green Bank Farm, Coupeville and Fort Casey, Price sculpture garden, Meerkerk gardens…all easy drives from our property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue heron retreat

We had a lovely time. The hot tub was a lovely treat. The place was clean and the views were peaceful. I would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Clean, comfy, great for groups

We only had three adults but this very clean, very spacious home would be great for families or small groups. It’s very comfortable and convenient to getting around on south Whidbey. We stayed during a very warm weekend but the house is shaded and a nice breeze blows through screened windows. The hot tub was awesome to unwind. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nothing was as advertised

House was not clean. We had to try over and over because the code would not work to get in. The electricity went out for half of the time we were there. It was terrible in my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for event we were attending

We were on the island for a wedding. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and was close to the events we attended. The check in process was easy and the property manager was very communicative. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Peggy F K.

Good location, quiet neighborhood, ample room for a family

This is our 2nd time staying here and we could see some improvements have been made. Two of us stayed in the master bedroom but there are 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom with small shower in the lower floor for kids or another couple. Lots of room outside for games and on the patio. We found the sofa downstairs to be quite comfy for TV watching. WiFi was good. Nice view of the ships going by and sunsets from the living and dining room. We missed seeing that there was a game room and hot tub in the description but noted it in the guest book comments. Will definitely check that out if we come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for board gaming!

My friends and I have been looking for a good spot to hang out and game, and this house was the winner. The dinner table was large enough to play most games on. Everything was neat, the beds were comfortable and the hot tub was super hot. The only complaint was the downstairs bedroom had a window that faced the neighbors yard and did not have a curtain. We will book this one again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Good location close to a public beach and town. Had issues with the kitchen fridge/freezer maintaining temp as the seal on the freezer is broken. Reported to property manager and was able to use the mini fridge and freezer in the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room

Top floor nicely done. Good view of water with lots of windows. Dishwasher appears to have been broken for a while as all dishes needed to be hand-washed. Bottom floor had A/C, top floor did not. Bottom floor good for kids with pool table & arcade game. Downstairs couch & carpet need a cleaning. Backyard with hot tub & fire pit not appealing as needed a vegetation cleanup & stairs on left side of yard a safety hazard for children. Used front yard games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No privacy

No locks on the master bedroom. Shear curtains in the bedrooms and no covers in any of the communal rooms. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

Gary M.

Nice view but that's all

We liked the view from upstairs. Upstairs area was fine. Downstairs was tight, the video game did not work, there were old sheets on the sofa bed, and insects on the floor. It was advertised as sleeping 11 people. It was tight for just 7 people and 3 left early because of the insects.

6/10 Okay

Brandi C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Location…but house needs work

The house and the space are great. It was a great layout, well stocked kitchen and items for kids. We had only 3 towels for 4 guests…and a hot tub. The dishwasher was leaking, so we called Vacasa to let them know. Hopefully they told the owners. We had no local contact for more towels or let them know of the water leak. The home also has a very strong old house / mildew smell. Like super strong. It seems like they did a great job cosmetically with their remodel, but plumbing / mold / mildew wasn’t addressed. We’d stay again if that issue could get fixed. Also like other reviews noted, the arcade machine does not work. The view is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Our stay

We loved the property and size. The house was great. The game room was amazing. The view was perfect. There are things that could have made it better. If you have a no shoes policy- please have clean floors. Our bare feet were black within an hour of being in the house. Having four gardeners show up to work in the yard while we were there felt intrusive. The door on the garage needs a better lock. Curtains in floor level rooms would also be nice. We didnt have cleaning supplies for the counters. There wasnt enough dishwasher soap for the amount of days we were staying. Several dishes in the cupboards were dirty upon arrival. And there were only a few measuring tools. The grill on the deck did not have propane. The steps in the backyard are rotted and someone could get hurt. Just fixing a few minor things would make the stay even better. We would stay here again even with the minor quirks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

East Coast/West Coast Family Vacation

We could not have stumbled upon a more relaxing, comfortable and generously appointed spot to call home while we visited Whidbey Island. We enjoyed all of our meals on the front deck with those lovely views of Mutiny Bay. Comfortable beds, 2 spacious living areas to spread out, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the arcade cabinet! We will forever treasure the memories we created at your beautiful home!
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6/10 Okay

Carol C.

Very clean, ample parking.

We needed a home with parking for four cars, and this fit the bill well. It was very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. It's not plush, but adequately furnished. Kitchen appliances are minimal; no regular coffee pot - k-cup pod coffee maker only. Nice big fridge. Beds were comfortable. Newly updated floors showers and vanities. Views of the water and mountain range a little better than pictures indicate.

6/10 Okay

Stacy G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Entertainment failure with a beautiful view.

Took the kids for an adventurous spring break. This house would’ve been okay if it were for a relaxing getaway without the kids. One of the main reasons we chose this location was for the “Stand up Arcade” that was advertised. Thought it would be perfect and fun for the kiddos during downtime. The 5 middle aged children were excited to play! However, it wasn’t working. No power to it, out of service. We attempted to contact both the host and rental company and received no reply. Aside from that, the views were amazing and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

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