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KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront.

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Exterior
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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clinton, WA
  • Maxwelton Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Useless Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Boeing Everett Factory
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront.

Whether looking for a couple's retreat, a weekend with friends, or a family getaway to build sand castles and driftwood forts, the Kingfisher Beach House is the perfect combination of architectural and natural beauty. Nestled peacefully toward the end of a forgotten beach road, this home brings the Olympic Mountains and Admiralty Inlet into every moment of your vacation.
The 'Kingfisher' is so close to the beach that we built it on stilts and, from almost every angle of this angular home, you are greeted by water. At night, you will fall asleep to the chuckle of churning waves, and in the morning your eyes will open to soft light painted on the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Once inside, you are surrounded by craftsmanship at its very best. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and baking, and the open floor plan allows you to be part of the action while you create. The main house has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a walk through closet for stowing your stowables, and a spacious walk-in shower to refresh you after your day of fun. Downstairs are two more bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and the other with two twin-size beds. The main level shower was designed after a Japanese shower room - large enough for multiples, with a deep soaking tub and showering area all in this same room. Feel free to let your kids splash until their splashers are tired, as this entire room was designed to get wet. This home was just completed and is now ready for you and your friends and family to relax at the beach.

While staying at the Kingfisher, you will experience this wonderful beach location with the comfort and privacy rarely experienced on beach property. Walk 200 yards south down the beach and you will be exploring over a mile of undeveloped, protected beach and tidelands. On any given walk, you and your friends and family will be sharing this space with kingfishers, eagles, osprey, seals, otters, and all of the tide-pool critters that live in the shallows of the Puget Sound. Keep your eyes on the water while you are cooking dinner or sitting on the deck and you might also see the porpoises patrol the beach. Please note that during the salmon run you can put on your hip-waders, secure a buzz bomb to your favorite pole, and cast with abandon. It is a well-kept, local secret that this beach yields some of the best salmon fishing on the island. If you have kayaks, bring them along, for a quick shove off from your beach will have you exploring some of the most beautiful coastline on South Whidbey.

The house has WiFi and smart TV, and is the perfect place to sit by the fire and watch the game. The deck has Adirondack chairs to lounge in and a propane grill at the ready so that you can feed the loungers.

I guess the big rule for the house is to have fun - lots of it! My main, humble asking is that you treat our family home with respect. We love this place! The home was built so that your family and mine can enjoy the beach for years to come.


Thank you so much for your interest and please enjoy the beach.

Andy

Property manager

Andy Holloway
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
One dog only and add pet fee when booking, please.
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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
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 deadlock

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Possession Point State Park and Double Bluff State Park, while Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Callahan's Firehouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Blooms, or check out an event or a game at Funko Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clinton, WA

What's nearby

  • Maxwelton Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Useless Bay - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mukilteo Lighthouse Park - 47 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Boeing Everett Factory - 49 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Alderwood Mall - 60 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Everett Station - 57 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Crab Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Island Bagel Factory - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whidbey Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spoiled Dog Winery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KINGFISHER BEACH HOUSE - Right on the beach - West-facing waterfront. located?

This Clinton holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Maxwelton Beaches, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Island Greens Golf and Useless Bay. Deer Lake and Marguerite Brons Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 303 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Beach time, is the best time

Great house on the beach. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Gorgeous and restful

Loved staying at Kingfisher Beach house. Well appointed, quiet and beautiful. Gorgeous place. Loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Wonderful getaway

We enjoyed the solitude and comfort at this wonderful spot. Thank you to Andy for the great communication and having all the essentials for a relaxing getaway for our family. Clean, comfortable, right on the beach with everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Talked to host once, he was in Germany and still called me back. I Never needed him after that.

House has pretty much everything you could need. Coffee grinder... some food, some condiments... every kinda pan and cooking utensil. Bathrooms are pretty nice. w/d works well enough. If it's not clear this is The Kingfisher House... there are t-shirts in every size and color in case you want to take one home. We were 2 couples, master bedroom was nice, huge closet and bathroom... but my partner and I decided to take the Queen bed downstairs... that bathroom is also awesome. The house does have a Sonos speaker--which is awesome-- but it is ancient and you will have to work to get it connected. Beach was sick. Riding the ferry is sick. Washington is an incredible place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Fantastic Getaway

We wanted a short family getaway before the holidays. The Kingfisher Beach House was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals at home. Beds were comfortable and the bathrooms made us feel like we were staying at a spa. We will be back for another visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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

Great Getaway

Lovely location, house, and owner. We came up on a stormy weekend and no worries when the power went out as they have an automatic transfer to generator. Great location to kick back and relax. Looking forward to coming back in a warmer month.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Better than advertised!

Everything was perfect. The first time we’ve experienced that! What a wonderful vacation. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

Our favorite spot on our favorite island

Kingfisher never fails to offer a beautiful and relaxing vacation, regardless of weather or time of year this house is cozy, well appointed, clean and welcoming. We return every year
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Lovely Stay

Beautiful house and even more gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Stunning views, comfortable space

Our family had a memorable time at Kingfisher beach house. We all agreed the best part was being right on the beach. We took way too many pictures of the gorgeous views. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels and other necessities. Andy was very responsive and made it easy to rent. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Wonderful getaway from the city

We so enjoyed our stay here. The house was high-end and relaxing and the beach access was fantastic. The location is close to Langley and Clinton. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

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

Another great stay at Kingfisher!

Could look at that view every day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great view!

We had a great time at the house. We gave a lower star only in terms of updates needed and or listing clarified for others! Owner's helpful and kind to work with. Property only had air conditioning in kitchen only.! Bedrooms stuffy and no airflow or air conditioning in any of bedrooms. I would be concerned coming in warmer months. Lighting in master bath inadequate and shower pressure very low. We needed to use downstairs shower. No window coverings in master bedroom upper windows and neighbors left on spotlight nightly . We really needed cushions for outdoor furniture and none were available. Very sparse furniture. No closets in 2 lower bedrooms. TV placed very high on wall hard to watch comfortably , and fireplace did not work well.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott c.

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

Perfect

Kingfisher is nothing but perfect. Our third time staying here and we will be back again and again. Andy the owner/host couldn’t be more accommodating. A joy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

One of our best EVER!

Fabulous, fabulous!!! We've stayed in a lot of great VRBO properties, but this one makes our top three. Exactly as advertized, the home is right on the water with killer views plus serenity. Great birds!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

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

Amazing house in great location!

This house is spectacular and the location is perfect. We would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

This home is wonderful in every way from the beautiful architecture and views out of every window to the comfortable beds and even to the games and puzzles (and yes we did three puzzles during our stay and all three had all the pieces!) The kitchen is easy to use and nothing was out of order in the house. The location is absolutely stunning. Lots of walks on the beach, especially during low tide, will give our family a lifetime of amazing memories including watching many bald eagles fishing, deer walking across the beach, and finding cute bunnies in the yard. Andrew was a fantastic host and we hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamala N.

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

Wonderful escape

What a great getaway house! It is well-appointed, and the kitchen has everything we need. It was great to be able to charge our vehicle at the house. The beach was amazing for long walks, and terrific mountain biking was close by. The house is exactly as presented in the VRBO description, and the owner was easily accessible. We will be back.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie B.

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

Slice of paradise

This is such a special place! A beautiful home on a beautiful beach - what more could you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

All The Elements

We celebrated an anniversary with our family at this beautiful home. We were treated with days of sunny, spring weather, walks on the beach, bald eagle sightings, Rainier on the horizon, and the warming fire pit at night. Toss in fabulous meals, both at the house and the surrounding coastal communities, and we had all the elements of a memorable family vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V.

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

Beautiful, relaxing getaway!

Lovely beachfront property with modern digs! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koby W.

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

Calming Retreat

This property is gorgeous (both the view and the house itself). A perfect relaxing long weekend tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Almost like we had our own private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Cozy weekend away in a beautiful setting

This beachfront property has everything you need to enjoy a quiet, relaxing vacation. Panoramic views of the beach, ocean and mountains were absolutely stunning! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Great location if you need to unwind and take in nature. Beautifully designed house, fantastic host. Can’t go wrong.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Winter getaway

The Kingfisher Beach House is our favorite place to rent on Whidbey Island. The location is convenient to the ferry and the charming town of Langley. However, once you enter this gorgeous home, you may never want to leave! The house is pristine and elegant in design and function. From the fully stocked kitchen to the spa like showers, we were able to fully relax and enjoy our winter vacation. Every day was spent walking the beach for hours at low tide, watching birds and crashing waves, breathing in fresh ocean air. Our stay was truly enhanced by the thoughtful owner via messages and a wonderful welcome gift from local businesses. Thanks to Andy for the best impromptu getaway during the busy holiday season. It was effortless, rejuvenating and such a wonderful place to bond with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andy Holloway

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Thank you for your interest in our home. My wife Maggie and I, and our two young daughters, just moved back to Whidbey after 10 years living abroad. Maggie teaches elementary art, here on the island, and I manage the house and other small businesses. Construction of the Kingfisher was finished in August, 2014. We are excited to have created a place for you to come build family memories, and for us to spend time while on our summer breaks. Enjoy your stay, and when you do, please report back to us. We love hearing all about your adventures on what I feel is the best beach on Whidbey.

Why they chose this property

The Kingfisher was built with you in mind. From our first meeting with the architect, we constructed this house to be the perfect space for people to come and build memories at the beach. This is a luxury, one-of-a-kind home, where you, your family, and your beloved dog, can come explore the best of what the Puget Sound has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The Olympic Mountains and shipping lanes feel like they are part of this home, and falling asleep to the gentle lapping of water redefines relaxing. Don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. You are always welcome! 48 AMP Level 2 EV Charging station on site, too!

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English

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