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On the beach
Interior
TV
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions

Driftwood Retreat

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Whether you're looking for a romantic Pacific Northwest getaway or to show the kids the majesty of Washington state, this Anacortes home has the beachfront location and proximity to natural beauty you need!

Just seven miles from Anacortes' downtown, you have easy access to dining and shopping while still enjoying a sense of natural isolation thanks to the nearby beach and patio!

Kick back and relax in the living area of the great room, with a plush leather sofa perfect for enjoying nearby decor, taking in cable on the flatscreen TV, and planning activities on the WiFi.

Take a seat at the breakfast bar for four and get ready for some home cooking! Between the stainless steel appliances of the fully equipped kitchen and the grill outdoors, cooking is quick and easy. Just load the dishwasher when you're done!

Two bedrooms and baths accommodate four guests, with each room offering a queen-size bed. Freshen up in the relaxing showers, grab some clean clothes from the private washer/dryer, and get ready to explore!

Switch things up with some freshwater fun at Cranberry Lake, located within Deception Pass State Park six miles south. The Anacortes ferry landing 10 miles away lets you access the incredible beauty of the San Juan Islands, from San Juan's hustle and bustle to the peaks of Orcas to the lazy walks of Lopez.

Place your reservation today and get ready for an unforgettable escape to the Pacific Northwest!

* This guesthouse also has a three-bedroom main house that sleeps eight on the property that can also be rented. (Please note, outdoor areas are shared between these two rentals.)

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1432 sq ft (133 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

6418

About the neighborhood

Map
Anacortes, WA

What's nearby

  • Rosario Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Swinomish Casino - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Cap Sante Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Tulip Town - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Stanwood Station - 39 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swinomish Casino & Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moka Joe Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweet D's Shrimp Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lopez Island Creamery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions located?

This Anacortes vacation home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Skagit Island State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rosario Beach and Little North Beach. North Beach and Mount Erie Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Bayfront getaway with amazing views and easy access to nearby attractions Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
Loved the house. The driveway is a bit tricky and it was a little hard to fine. It was clean but my tub didn't drain well so that's a little gross. The setting was picturesque and the grounds are beautiful. The shower pressure and water temp were a little low. Overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ready to go back!
Had a long-overdue reunion with siblings and we enjoyed staying here so much that we’re ready to go back! Great place for staying-in and catching up, and close to town and all the fun things to do (like a whale-watching tour). Very nice place, clean and well-equipped. Skagit Bay is right outside your door, how can you beat that?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views - could be even better
We had a lovely stay and the accommodation was as seen in the listing. However it feels like some minimal interventions would take the place to another level; - the beds were not very comfy - the door lock mentioned in earlier reviews still not resolved - the outdoor furniture and bbq are tatty and in need of upgrade - especially when the stuff next door is clearly visible! - a noisy heating system kicked in at 5am All easily fixable and would help justify the price tag
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house on the bay
This is a modern, small house with direct south view of the bay. The two bedrooms and baths are out of the way, huge kitchen and main area to relax and enjoy the view. The vibe is similar to the San Juan Islands, without the long ferry ride to those places. Yard space and beach access are fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
Overall my experience was great. The place and property are super cute. a few things could be improved on like fixing lock to front door and new beds or mattresses. Wifi was ok but at times not great. I would come back or also would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views with comfortable home
Very nice place. My only comment is that if there is a person with mobility issues with you it can be challenging. The driveway is super steep and the rock stairs were a bit difficult for my cousin with mobility issues. The home is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood Retreat Deficiency List
1. Directions provided from roadway to parking spot and from parking spot to cabin are inaccurate and confusing. A basic map of the property would be helpful. 2. The lock on the sliding door does not work via key from the outside. However the door can be locked from the inside by turning the locking latch. We assume that is the reason a bicycle lock is provided to secure the cabin. 3. The control panel for the alarm system displays the message "Not Ready To Arm-Fault". When "Disarm" is selected the display defaults to the previous message. We can't get it to work properly. 4. We noted a gouge in the kitchen island counter top. It was there when we arrived. 5. We have been unable to locate a light switch to turn off the light in the loft over the eastern end of the cabin. 6. The BBQ grill is functional but the flame is irregular, indicating that the burners need to be replaced. 7. Upon returning to the cabin from a trip into the nearby town of Anacortes on Saturday, we discovered another vehicle in our designated parking spot, leaving us insufficient room to park our own vehicle. 8. The WIFI is not working properly. We have been able to receive emails on our iPhones but have been unable to send emails. 9. When we attempted to activate email from our laptop, the computer seized up completely and we have been unable to reboot it. UPDATE: Since returning home today, the laptop is again functioning properly, which suggests that the problem was caused by the cabin's faulty WIFI. 10. There is a wheel missing from the lower rack of the dishwasher. 11. The fan in the east bathroom does not work. 12. On Saturday night, the bed in the east bedroom collapsed, so we moved into the west bedroom. 13. We were unable to set the alarm when we checked out Sunday morning. See point 3 above. 14. Access to the designated parking spot is via a very steep, narrow driveway, with a very tight turning radius into the parking area and the parking spot itself is not level. The cabin is in a beautiful, scenic location but due to the problems we encountered we believe that we are entitled to a partial refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Tabernash, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood Retreat
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Perfect spot and would definitely recommend and rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views will leave you breathless!
Contemporary, clean and comfortable and the views are wonderful. Private and serene and we can't wait to plan another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Woodinville, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fidalgo get away
The wonderful location, beautiful view, and interesting house design made this a memorable trip. Beach access is marvelous and though it wasn't the best of weather, it was fun to watch the constantly changing sky and water out the huge expanse of glass. We hope to be back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junko O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Relaxing comfortable stay. We loved the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
The place was just as described and perfect for a quiet vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Amin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small but gorgeous home with stunning views. Very nice outdoor area with beach access. The check-in process is not good and can be improved. The washer doesn’t work probably at all. It moves very badly on spin cycles. It moves the way 2 people should hold it as the dryer on top could fall off.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sofia C., Kirkland, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute but needs maintenance and a few additional things
This property presents nicely and is semi-private since it shares the outdoor area with another house. Lovely location and view of the water. Many maintenance items identified by earlier reviewers were still outstanding so that is quite a long while that no work was done to address those. The kitchen was okay in terms of tools and dishes -- items like a citrus juicer, wooden spoons, parchment paper, and containers with lids would be good to have. There wasn't a way to lock the door on the inside so that the property couldn't be entered even if the key was retrieved from the lockbox (I've had this situation happen before) and the alarm system seemed to not allow a 'stay' mode. Noise from airplanes passing by was quite noticeable indoors and quite frequent. Note there is a bit of a walk between the car space and this property, along a gravel path so not the easiest for moving luggage and other gear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Family Retreat
This is our second time staying at this home and it is a family favorite. Something for everyone: space to enjoy and plenty of yard and beach to relax in. Thanks for sharing this special spot with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Scott C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, Horrible Management
We had a great stay until we came home and were falsely accused of damaging the unit. It's a really nice spot and the photos show it well other than some of the damage that is there. But there was a noticeable amount of wear to the interior when we'd arrived, and today, I'm spending my morning arguing with Vacasa because now they are trying to charge me for some of this damage (which we clearly did not do). I understand that this reads like a crank wrote it, but this is the first time I've written a negative review in years of staying at guest rentals. A partial list of what was damaged and when we arrived includes: - A heavily chipped coffee table (they've blamed on us, we have photos showing it was not us); - A stained chair (they've blamed on us despite the stains being clearly old, this was also noted in a review on another website); - A broken pendant at the kitchen island; - The kitchen island counter was propped up on a table on the same side as that (which we did not touch), and I believe this is currently structurally supporting it. We didn't touch the table, for fear that the countertop would break if it was moved; - Two bedroom windows were inoperable; - The smoke detector at the ceiling was dangling by its wires (I have no idea how anyone even accessed that to damage it); - The sliding doors could barely open; - One screen door (the right as you face inwards) could almost not move. The one on the left had the screen broken out from the frame at the bottom; - A CMA alarm in the kitchen had a plastic clip broken so it was sitting askew on the outlet. - A broken electric kettle; None of this was a dealbreaker while we were there and we'd honestly enjoyed our time. But it is absurd that the managers didn't already have this documented and are now trying to scapegoat us. Hopefully, this list helps someone else in the future defend themselves from baseless charges from this seedy management company. Many other comments on this site and other rental sites note other problems with management, and I'd strongly urge you to take these seriously. If you do stay here, allow an hour your first night to document the existing damage in photos and videos. They've clearly deferred maintenance for too long and are now trying to recoup the built-up costs by falsely accusing and charging guests. Maybe they won't falsely accuse you of anything, but this with other reviews highlight a pattern of mismanagement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann R., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Space and View
Our family of 5 stayed for 3 nights. This cute cottage is next to a larger house, yet we felt we had adequate privacy. Sitting on 'our' porch, you can see the patio of the larger home but it is not close enough to hear conversations. This was fine for us. The driveway is steep as is common along this stretch of the coast, and the parking area is a bit tight. However, it accommodated our Nissan Pathfinder rental car ok. There is a separate entry path behind the main house from the parking area to the cottage. The house was clean and the kitchen well-appointed with all needed equipment plus a few items left behind by others such as coffee filters, olive oil, salt/pepper, & fire starters. There were 3 box fans, heated floors, and plenty of hot water for all to get a nice shower. The comfortable beds have a variety of memory foam mattresses. There was a folding cot which we did not use...our 11-year-old was happy sleeping on the sofa. The bedrooms have darkening shades, but the main room has no window coverings. Again fine for us, but the 11-year-old got to enjoy the morning sun, haha. We did not try out the available gas grill, but we did enjoy the fire pit (got wood at the grocery store). We would have enjoyed having ice trays for the freezer, but maybe it's a Covid thing that no one seems to provide them now. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Fantastic space! Loved it and the toddler loved running everywhere outside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The little house has an amazing view and sitting by the fire enjoying it was one of the highlights. There’s fun stuff to do in the area like boat rides, walks etc. For a small place our family of 4 still had ample room and everything we needed. I think, though that another small couch would have been better inside for 4 people to sit comfortably. You need to go down the path at the back of the main house to get to the cabin, which wasn’t entirely clear in check in instructions, unless I missed that. We had a lovely time and would love to explore the islands more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice
What a setting! The view is absolutely incredible. The house is well appointed and the kitchen is perfect for sitting around together and watching wildlife.

2/10 Terrible

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fees are outrageous ..the only thing that was great..was the view
My wife and I are VRBO owners..very disappointed in the amount of fees that Vacasa charges.. ..It is double the price of staying there.It is outrageous..no back up toilet paper and paper towels..had to run to the store to get more.no ice cube trays .no ice..front slider door is really tough to open.you have a fire pit..with no wood..tell the guest to bring there own..or furnish a little wood..dont be cheap no communication with the owner or Vacasa..when asked for help..remember in this industry..bad news travel fast..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Piper J. D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Quiet Getaway
My partner and I were very happy to spend a long weekend in this cozy guest house. The view of the bay was wonderful and the guest house had just enough furnishing for the two of us to relax in any room. Neither my husband nor I are able to sleep on memory foam mattress, so it was a relief to find that one bed was memory foam and the other bed was a normal (for us) mattress. We were glad to have the choice. Speaking of choices, as a tea drinker, I very much appreciated a separate hot water kettle from the coffee maker. I enjoyed the landscaping around the guest house with lovely, big fig and apple and pear and plum trees too. We're from downtown Seattle area and our apt building is new, so neither of us realized what it meant to stay in the PNW in late Sep-early Oct so we had some early morning surprise encounters in the bathrooms with giant house spiders, but they weren't dangerous and easily relocated to elsewhere on the property. This wouldn't deter me from returning. Overall, this was just what we were looking for in a long weekend getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Excellent beach and yard.