Harbor Chalet Waterfront Home Overlooks Holmes Harbor!
About this house rental
Located in Freeland, this charming house for $580 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. The Harbor Chalet has become one of the most popular luxury vacation homes on Whidbey in a very short time, and a true superstar of the Whidbey Retreats (WR) family of luxury homes. The reasons for its success are simple: it was built from the ground up to take advantage of spectacular waterfront views, has a wow factor "luxury chalet" design ideal for entertaining, has more baths per bedroom, shares the beach below with the Beach Hideaway, and has unbelievable furnishings with some truly top of the line limited-edition pieces. And, its just a fun layout. The property has five bedrooms and three full baths, with two of the bedrooms having private vanities with sink. The master bedroom is huge, with large closets, dramatic private bath with slate tiled tub and shower, and beautiful lighting. The furniture is limited edition Ralph Lauren Polo type pieces, with wonderful accent art work. The upstairs bedrooms feature hand made, custom, lodge pole country motif beds and accessories. They share a full bath between them. The other bedrooms are on the main and lower levels of the home, the first with a very private cottage feel queen bed and vanity. The last bedroom also has a private vanity and like some of the other bedrooms in WR properties, hides the washer and dryer, but also has the added benefit of a private entrance. The kitchen is part of a great room set up that is spectacular. This is a case where the pictures don't lie! It features beautiful old oak cabinets (the expensive kind) with custom slate floor and countertops. Because the house was built with serious entertaining in mind, the kitchen layout is exemplary in terms of built-ins, pantry and accessories that a true gourmet cook will like; including oversize refrigerator, gas range, and dishwasher - all stainless steel of course. Like all WR properties, it is complete, with high-end cutlery, cookware, and serving ware. Accenting the kitchen is gorgeous lighting over the eating bar area, which is adjacent to the European style square family dining table: guests love it as it is below a beamed vaulted ceiling that really shows off the spectacular dining chandelier (take a look). The eating area, which is part of the great room, leads through French-style doors to a huge deck perched over the water with a beautiful dining table, chairs and occasional chairs for sunning. Of course, there is a professional BBQ for your convenience. The centerpiece of the great room is a real wood burning stone fireplace that extends up the vaulted ceiling two stories! No wonder we call it the Chalet. It features some amazing lamps gathered from around the world, a classic Stickley Furniture set, all arranged around a huge flat screen television. The two story open entry carries the same drama as the fireplace where we have featured some wonderful, chalet style home chandeliers. The same feeling goes into the lower level which leads into a warm, rich family room with its own media center and pool table. From this room, you can step to a private deck, which has a covered hot tub overlooking the water and adjacent lawn. As with all WR properties, there is a library of books (take one/leave one), wonderful amenities and antiques, as well as truly beautiful original art hung throughout. And, there is some real whimsy in the old Railroad Station clock hanging in the great room, as well as in the upstairs chandeliers and fan/light sets. If you don't have to be right on the water, the Harbor Chalet offers a truly extraordinary vacation home for your family or group getaway. Take a look at the pictures and you'll see why most guests have been repeat customers. Keywords: Waterfront estate
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Freeland, WA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(55 Reviews)
5.0
This house was perfect for the 7 of us (ages 16 - 83) and our dog Dobby. A large, beautiful home with serene views in a perfect location - close to hiking trails and the grocery store. On our first day we saw 3 sea lions, bald eagles, and a doe.
5.0
We had an amazing experience and created some beautiful memories. The pictures doesnt do justice to this beautiful place.
5.0
Lovely, secluded home on the east side of the island. Beautiful sunrises. Home was clean and well provisioned. Communication with manager was easy and they were very helpful. As some of the earlier reviews stated, the walk to the beach is steep, but the beach was our happy place.
5.0
This home was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed the house as well as the property. We had 4 adults and 3 kids and we all had ample space. We were out from Michigan visiting family and will 100% try to book here again.
10.0
Great time at a good house. Only down-side was the microwave and fridge are on the same circuit so they can easily trip the breaker. Rooms and beds were good, property is in an amazing spot with great amenities. Communication w the property managers was wonderful. Definitely recommend.
5.0
Great time at a good house. Only down-side was the microwave and fridge are on the same circuit so they can easily trip the breaker. Rooms and beds were good, property is in an amazing spot with great amenities. Communication w the property managers was wonderful. Definitely recommend.
10.0
Great location. Nice home. Would stay there again.
5.0
Great location. Nice home. Would stay there again.
10.0
Great home away from home. The house was very clean and fully equipped for all your needs. Location is great and the views even better.
5.0
Great home away from home. The house was very clean and fully equipped for all your needs. Location is great and the views even better.
10.0
Such a serene place to stay. At end of road, very quiet. View was amazing. Property manager was very fast to reply to our inquiries. Highly recommend this place for a group getaway.
5.0
Such a serene place to stay. At end of road, very quiet. View was amazing. Property manager was very fast to reply to our inquiries. Highly recommend this place for a group getaway.
8.0
We had a great time at this property with a group of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. The place is even nicer than it appears from the listing photos. We really enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and large dining room table for games and meals. Would highly recommend!
4.0
We had a great time at this property with a group of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. The place is even nicer than it appears from the listing photos. We really enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and large dining room table for games and meals. Would highly recommend!
10.0
Relaxing, quiet, perfect for a family reunion.
10.0
My family celebrated a wedding at Greenbank Farms and the wedding party stayed at Gina’s place. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
Relaxing, quiet, perfect for a family reunion.
10.0
Wow. The Chalet delivered everything advertised. It is a large, very clean home home. We had eight people, comprising three generations, and we all enjoyed our stay; hot tub, pool table and play station were all a hit, as was reading on the large deck by the fire enjoying the view. The trip to the beach is not for the faint of heart, figuratively and literally, steep stairs and switchbacks to the beach. Well equipped kitchen, high-end appliances and utensils. We cooked all our meals and fit everyone around the table. A small communication glitch around check-in was smoothed out quite nicely. Our family could not have been happier with our stay at the Chalet.
5.0
My family celebrated a wedding at Greenbank Farms and the wedding party stayed at Gina’s place. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
Wow. The Chalet delivered everything advertised. It is a large, very clean home home. We had eight people, comprising three generations, and we all enjoyed our stay; hot tub, pool table and play station were all a hit, as was reading on the large deck by the fire enjoying the view. The trip to the beach is not for the faint of heart, figuratively and literally, steep stairs and switchbacks to the beach. Well equipped kitchen, high-end appliances and utensils. We cooked all our meals and fit everyone around the table. A small communication glitch around check-in was smoothed out quite nicely. Our family could not have been happier with our stay at the Chalet.
10.0
It was a very nice private place. We enjoyed the hot-tub and the deck, view and the fire pit. The walk down to the beach was very nice as well. There could of been more cooking supplies a lot of places have items such as oil and salt and pepper but all in all it a great place.
10.0
We were a group of seven guys coming up to the PNW for the first time. Gina's place was perfect for our group. The VRBO was large enough for all of us to sleep comfortably. The balcony was absolutely majestic at night with a perfect view of the night sky full of stars and shooting stars as well as a serene overlook to the bay. We took ample advantage of the hot tub as well. The location was ideal as it was a quick 5-min. drive from groceries, ice cream, etc. We were also a 15-min. drive from scenic Langley with great bars and restaurants overlooking the sea. This was also logistically close to the Mukilteo ferry. Our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend for a mid-sized group.
5.0
It was a very nice private place. We enjoyed the hot-tub and the deck, view and the fire pit. The walk down to the beach was very nice as well. There could of been more cooking supplies a lot of places have items such as oil and salt and pepper but all in all it a great place.
5.0
We were a group of seven guys coming up to the PNW for the first time. Gina's place was perfect for our group. The VRBO was large enough for all of us to sleep comfortably. The balcony was absolutely majestic at night with a perfect view of the night sky full of stars and shooting stars as well as a serene overlook to the bay. We took ample advantage of the hot tub as well. The location was ideal as it was a quick 5-min. drive from groceries, ice cream, etc. We were also a 15-min. drive from scenic Langley with great bars and restaurants overlooking the sea. This was also logistically close to the Mukilteo ferry. Our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend for a mid-sized group.
10.0
Wonderful accommodations for a relaxing, fun filled family vacation surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The house, patio, yard and beach were all perfect. We loved the large dining room table to gather for meals and games. The open floor plan allowed us all to be together with plenty of room. Would definitely visit again.
5.0
Wonderful accommodations for a relaxing, fun filled family vacation surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The house, patio, yard and beach were all perfect. We loved the large dining room table to gather for meals and games. The open floor plan allowed us all to be together with plenty of room. Would definitely visit again.
5.0
The property was excellent and fit the needs for our family of six, two friends and three dogs. The hot tub was amazing, pool table was a hit and the walk down to the beach and to the golf course was awesome. Beautiful setting and house, with everything that we needed. Next time I would stay longer to really enjoy the Island! Thank you.
5.0
Had a great stay, enjoyed the hot tub and comfortable house. Great property!
4.0
Very roomy and comfortable for our party of 4 couples and 1 single and 2 small dogs. Excellent view and hot tub. No wood for fire places, downstairs gas fireplace didn't work.
5.0
Beautiful home, nice location, very clean, good amenities, would definitely stay again.
5.0
Enjoyed our visit to Harbor Chalet
5.0
I went with my husband and our 2 sons for our first stay away from home in over a year due to Covid, and while the weather wasn't great for us, we still had a blast! The house was very cozy, we taught our 11 year old how to play pool, used the hot tub, did some arts and crafts at the large table, and watched some Marvel movies. It was nice having the kitchen open to the living/dining room.
The communication with the owner was very good, only had one issue finding the house (address was wrong on the listing) but Gina fixed it right away and was very apologetic. Great location, will definitely be back in the future!
5.0
It was an amazing house perfect for a getaway I can't complain
5.0
The house, location, access to beach was perfect. We could hear the neighbors but didn’t see anyone. The house is large enough for people to spread out or come together when we wanted. Beds were comfortable. We took our dog and she was off leash all weekend. Good parking, too. Enough room to fit the cars 10 people would need. The description did say, and I wish I’d paid more attention, the kitchen is very basic AND if I was taking little kids, I’d take some beach towels. There aren’t any extra towels. But this is not a deal breaker. House was great and we’d go back again! Thank you!!
5.0
The Harbor Chalet was a beautiful home in a convenient and beautiful location. My daughter and her fiance got married on the beach at Possession Shores, and my parents, younger daughter, her boyfriend, my niece and I had a fabulous stay here. It was relaxing and had a beautiful view. It was a wonderful place to stay and wind down a very special weekend. I would highly recommend this home and property management company, that were so easy and helpful to work with. Thank you!
5.0
We had a great stay with another couple and our toddler kids! Enough space for kids to play and adults to supervise. We spent most of the time In the living room with the sun coming through the windows. Beautiful views and great deck to lounge on as well. The walk down to beach is very steep but doable and we carried our kids. Our host Gina was very accommodating and allowed our toddlers to get their nap in before check out, which was so nice. Great home, great host. Highly recommend for a nice escape!
4.0
This is a lovely property with a nice view and a great location. Easy access to the highway and to the wonderful beaches around Freeland. This was a ladies trip and we enjoyed sitting around talking, playing games, drinking wine, and making meals. The kitchen is well-stocked although we did bring some larger pots & pans and cutting boards that came in handy. The broken lower left drawer in the fridge was a pain as was mentioned in at least 1 review. We had a lot of food in there and had to use it frequently.
There were some small nails in the dining chairs that left snags in our pants; we didn't notice til the day we left.
The house has no address numbers on it and vrbo gave the wrong address so we had confusion upon check-in. There is a small plaque near the front door that says, "Harbor Chalet" which was the only sign we were at the right house on the private road.
Lots of fun things to do! We drove up to the Coupeville area to do the Ebey's Landing hike which was fabulous. We went to Holmes Harbor Cellars which is just up Honeymoon Bay Rd. Walked around Langley, went to Dancing Fish Winery in Freeland, visited family on Bush Point and Sandy Hook. Went down to the beach several times--pretty easy walk down but steep on the way up. If you're not in shape, the walk back up will be challenging. Watched seagulls "digging" for clams and eagles soaring together in close proximity. We had great weather and could see both mountain ranges in some spots on our drives.
Not enough hand & bath towels but we threw them in the wash to keep up. There were no linens for the hide-a-bed; thankfully that gal brought her sleeping bag.
Didn't feel like the neighbors were right on top of us though we could see the comings & goings of the house on the left.
An overall great experience and lots fun!
5.0
This property was very nice. It accommodated 9 people very comfortably. The view is amazing and the best part. The outdoor deck and hottest were much enjoyed. We got to watch the beautiful sunrise and watch bald eagles soar amazingly close to the deck. The kitchen set up was nice. No extras as far as spices and such if you are going to be doing cooking. They only provide one towel and wash cloth per person . For the price point, It would have been helpful to have some extras of those. We also wanted to set up the pull out couch bed for one of our children but could not find any extra bedding. Those were the only "complaints" we had. Overall, it was a wonderful getaway.
5.0
We loved everything about this house - location in Freeland, access to the beach and layout of the home. We will definitely stay here again!
3.0
The house is a good size and we enjoyed our weekend with our family but there are things that need attention. Firstly it is badly in need of upgrading especially the old carpet. Also the sheets are veryold and there was only one cover on our bed which wasn’t enough to keep warm so ended up using a lap blanket from the living room which helped. Also in the kitchen there were only 2 hand towels, not near enough to maintain a kitchen. We ended up using a lot of paper towels which we feel is so bad for the environment.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Freeland?
The average price for a rental in Freeland is $225 per night. This rental is $355 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Harbor Chalet Waterfront Home Overlooks Holmes Harbor!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Harbor Chalet Waterfront Home Overlooks Holmes Harbor! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harbor Chalet Waterfront Home Overlooks Holmes Harbor!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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