Our family with three kids had a great stay here! Yes, it is on the main road but with fans you don’t hear much noise. The yard is huge and perfect for the kids to play and it’s well stocked with lawn games. (Note: bring bug spray because there were mosquitoes) The kitchen is also well stocked with all the dishes and cooking tools you might need. The hot tub was perfect in the evening. It was a good size and great location for exploring Whidbey!

All as described and central to activities in Freeland. Perfect place for our family. It was well provisioned.

We enjoyed the location for visiting family at Holmes Harbor and quick access to shops in Freeland. When we first arrived, I was surprised how close the highway was to the house and wondered if it would be noisy. It was not an issue. The house is situated below the highway, separated by a tall bank and vegetation. It was quiet at night and I slept like a log, even with windows open. They had a couple fans which were necessary to cool the upstairs before going to sleep on hot summer days. Bedrooms are upstairs, and the eat-in kitchen, full bath, laundry, and living room are downstairs. The kitchen is not fancy but is well-equipped. For fun and relaxation there is a pleasant hot tub, outdoor games to borrow, and a nice collection of puzzles and board games. There is a fire pit outside, which we didn’t use since we were at another location during evenings. Nice short term cottage for a family of up to five, as long as you don’t mind sharing a bathroom. Would stay again.

communication with host was a struggle, and he/she did not communicate to the cleaning crew that we had permission to arrive at 1:30; cleaner thought she had until 4pm. Found pieces of dog food on kitchen table. Cleaner travels with her cat which was in the property when we arrived. One of our party is allergic to cats. Strong musty odor in the property. On the positive side, property is well located, and we enjoyed seeing a deer grazing in the yard and playing the Pac Man game.