Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Greenbank, WA

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
‪6 min drive‬
Cama Beach State Park
‪107 min drive‬
Camano Island State Park
‪108 min drive‬
Oak Harbor, WA (ODW-Wes Lupien)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Beds with a view

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Bedroom - Saratoga Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom - Skyview

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom - Sunset

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom - Deer Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Salt and Soul Beach House, a premium year-round seaside retreat for families, friends, retreats and offsites.

This expansive house is nestled on a private shy acre overlooking stunning SE views of Holmes Harbor, Saratoga Passage, and the Cascades - providing front-row seats to wildlife and dramatic sea-skyscapes.

We are located about 20 minutes from the ferry, halfway between Langley and Coupeville with the historic Greenbank Farm within a quick walk. This well stocked home is perfect for those who come to the island for hiking, biking, excursions and strolls through the historic towns OR for those who plan to stay on property to connect, cook, eat and enjoy the sanctuary of the beach and grounds.

With five bedrooms, four comfortable sitting rooms, and outdoor spaces galore, there is plenty of space to spread out and do various activities like cooking, lounging, swimming, birdwatching, beach-combing, hot tubbing, yoga or games. Luxury linens, Mexican beach blankets, yoga mats, board games, puzzles and life jackets are available on-site. Bring your own paddle boards (all water use at your own risk, we do not provide any water craft.)

The house is designed for all different types of group trips. Girls trip? A retreat for your clients, team or business? Mom and daughters group? A few small families? Family reunion? We are ready for it.

Plan your experience today. Inquiries prior to bookings welcome. We also offer retreat planning support.

Property manager

Elisabeth Root

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Events are approved case by case. Contact host.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Clean up after pet. No pets on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests agree to accept all rules posted here and on property. Includes rules of North Bluff Association. Kayaks at boat ramp are not for guest use.

Dogs must be leashed in any unfenced areas. Pick up all poop. No dogs on furniture. Fees will be applied if these rules are ignored.

All beach, water and outdoor activity at your own risk. Lifejackets required for paddle boards. Beach access is via a grass hill without railings

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Events are approved case by case. Contact host.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Greenbank

Located in Greenbank, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Casey and Island County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and Blooms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Greenbank, WA

What's nearby

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Fort Casey - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
Fort Worden State Park - 75 min drive - 28.7 km
Cama Beach State Park - 107 min drive - 121.1 km
Camano Island State Park - 108 min drive - 122.1 km

Getting around

Stanwood Station - 86 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Callen's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Holmes Harbor Cellars - ‬10 min drive
‪Greenbank Pantry & Deli - ‬2 min drive
‪Whidbey Pies Cafe - ‬15 min walk
‪Cama Beach Cafe - ‬109 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year Round Beachfront Escape. Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Dedicated Retreat Room located?

This Greenbank holiday home is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Holmes Harbor, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Casey and Crockett Lake. Mutiny Bay and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

21 April 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

3 February 2025

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

Gorgeous waterfront home

Our stay was wonderful! The house is even nicer in person than the photos show. Everything was clean, well-organized, and abundantly stocked. Elisabeth was easy to communicate with and always responded promptly. Only thing to be wary of could be the level changes between some of the rooms if you have little ones. That didn’t occur to us when booking but could be problematic if you have an adventurous crawler.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

24 January 2025

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

Guemes girls

Amazing girls weekend. We want to come back!5 star beds and linens.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashis R.

2 January 2025

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

Great house with a stunning view!!

Absolute gorgeous views! Extremely well maintained and well stocked house. Owner is super responsive and very helpful. Definitely coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

29 December 2024

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

Big water view in Greenbank

Large house on a hill with a fabulous east view of the Sound, very private. Like most rentals, the house has some quirky spaces, but we enjoyed staying there. Good walking beach when the tide is low.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 December 2024

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

peaceful and spacious beachfront home

We had a great family reunion at this lovely home. The decks, large yard, and lowbank beachfront give you lots of space to roam. The 5 bedrooms and 4 common spaces make it easy for everyone to find their own space for fun or quiet times. The kitchen is super well equipped for cooking projects. All the decor is modern and tasteful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

2 December 2024

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

We celebrated the holiday at this well designed, beautifully located property, and couldn’t have been happier. It was perfect for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

28 October 2024

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

Lovely, groovy, uber relaxing retreat

Loved this stay! Incredibly beautiful, peaceful home and as it says in the name - soulful. Comfort and cozy is in every detail and the view is breathtaking. Perfect place for any sized group and if you’re looking for a chance to view wildlife, migrating birds, rainbows, sunrises and sunsets you’ve found your destinations. We got them all! Our host was fantastic as well - spot on with her reccomendations and responded immediately. She left us lovely snacks to nibble on and the house is stocked like a real home. We plan to book her house again next year for our work retreat and our book club/yoga getaways! So glad we found this gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

23 October 2024

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

The house is amazing and so are the owners

We loved everything about this house and the people who own it. Would defiantly come back and recommend this spot

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

14 October 2024

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

Beautiful waterfront retreat

Absolutely beautiful home, right on the water! Our host thought of everything! The home has 3 living rooms, plus a large meditation/ yoga room with a fireplace. Yoga mats are there too! I can’t say enough about the kitchen, it’s equipped with everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed many walks on the beach, the awesome sunrise, coffee on the deck, hot tub, the setting is perfect! It’s very quiet, with nature all around. We went shopping in Coupville and Langley, great shops! My only complaint is that our stay was too short, next time we will stay longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

19 September 2024

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

A wonderful weekend getaway

Thank you Elisabeth for opening up your lovely home for my weekend away with friends. The house was gorgeous, clean, and well stocked. We found the layout of the house great for lounging, cooking and eating together as a group, and hanging out down at the fire pit was a highlight. The beach was perfect for long walks exploring the shoreline. My whole group loved the house and will definitely be back again when we can!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

11 September 2024

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

Awesome place!

Spent a family vacation here and everyone loved it! Spectacular view! Would def stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

9 September 2024

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

Beach Birthday Bash

This was a five day celebration for my 80th birthday, and included all my children and grandchildren and a couple of long-time friends. The house was beautiful, and everything was well-appointed. I took the downstairs bedroom, which has a great sunrise view.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

30 August 2024

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

Incredible place!

Elisabeth’s place at Greenbank was fantastic! We had a great family gathering with family members ranging in age from 2 years old to 70+! The yard is huge and the beachfront is serene and quiet. The whole yard and area feels secluded. The house has everything you need to stay entertained even if the weather isn’t great and there’s tons of room for everybody to run around!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy I.

16 August 2024

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

Priceless

The house is beautiful, spacious, well equipped, comfortable, quiet, with a gorgeous view.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

8 August 2024

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

Relaxing Family Retreat

Our group of three families really enjoyed our stay for many reasons; the location directly on a quiet beach, thoughtfully equipped rooms to gather together to eat, play games, stretch/exercise, relax and reconnect. All the rooms had comfortable beds & luxurious bedding so we all slept well. The views from the hot tub were a big bonus and everyday there was wildlife to see. Thank you to our hosts providing excellent information about the home itself, the surrounding area, places to eat, see and do. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

2 August 2024

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

Outstanding Puget Sound stay!

Our family of four hopped out to Salt & Soul House to wrap up our summer. It exceeded our expectations and we are ready to return already!! Location, accommodations, EVERYTHING makes for a memorable and amazing visit!! Highly recommend…our day trips are also listed in the guest book…whale watching, Seattle, alpaca and lavender farms, and sea kayaking await!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

9 July 2024

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

Exceptional and Stunning

From the moment we set foot on this charming property we were captivated by the sweeping views (including Mt. Ranier on a clear day) and beautiful interior. From the spacious and comfortable accommodations to the luxurious linens to the exceptionally curated decor, this property checked all the boxes for our extended family get-together. Even more beautiful than the photos, this property was exactly as promised and fit our needs in every way. The hosts were welcoming but not intrusive, and eager to ensure our stay was exceptional. 10 out of 10 we recommend this property, and 10 out of 10 we will return again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz C.

22 June 2024

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

Great Beach Getaway!

Elisabeth and Rian were the perfect hosts! They were super responsive anytime we had questions and made the whole process really easy. The property is tucked in a super quiet area in the north part of the Island. We got to see lots of wildlife and enjoy incredible views from the expansive decks, and spend lots of time on the beach. The house has very comfortable beds and ample towels both for the house and for the beach. There was a boathouse with some paddle boards and kites. Although it is technically "beachfront" there is a bit of a steep hill to climb (no steps) to get to and from the beach but we had age ranges between 2yrs old and 78yrs old and nobody had trouble. There is a road right next to the house for community members to use their boats, so someone with mobility issues might choose to take that route to get to the beach instead of the grass hill. The house does have some steps in the entrance and for the dark room which is kind of like a sunken living room, so just note that if you have toddlers you might need to bring a baby gate or watch them very closely. The upstairs does get very warm on sunny days but the downstairs stayed nice and cool the whole time. It had ample space for our group with 3 rooms with queen beds, one king bed in the master, and a room with a double bunk as well as 3.5 baths. Overall this is an excellent property to stay at for small or large groups alike and we would love to come back to visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Root

We live in West Seattle with our 2 children and have been coming to this same Greenbank beach, at a different house, since I was a young child. This is such a special beach and location right in the "Heart Center of Whidbey" and we love that we now have the opportunity to share it through this beach house!

Why they chose this property

Greenbank is a perfect central location for those who like to get around and explore the island and offers a private and very quiet beach, especially in the off seasons. I love that we can walk to the Farm in less than 10 minutes for the huge dog park, food, shops or wooded hikes.

What makes this property unique

The house itself is so solid and spacious. The property is unique with its private wooded yard on one side and open access to the beach and big views on the other. Its dedicated retreat room meets right where the woods meet the water views and is great for one person or a small group to drop in for a sensory reset.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Beds with a view

Downstairs Bedroom - Saratoga Sunrise

Main Floor Bedroom - Skyview

Main Floor Bedroom - Sunset

Primary Bedroom - Deer Suite

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Powder Room

Primary Bath

Spaces

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