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Sunny Side Island Retreat by AvantStay | Backyard

House in Freeland, WA

8 guests·3 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.8 · 77 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Breathtaking mountain and sea vistas unfold from expansive decks.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Ideal for multi-family stays with private, two-level living spaces.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Concierge services unlock fridge stocking, massages, and tailoring experiences.

What guests are saying

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property's cleanliness, comfort, and well-stocked amenities. The home is described as beautiful and spacious, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families. Many appreciate the great views and thoughtful touches, which enhance their stay. Communication with the host is highlighted as excellent. A minor maintenance issue was noted, but overall, the experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

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Property details

Embrace a Whidbey-style paradise at this family and pet-friendly gem on the island's sunny side. Whether it's tranquility, teleworking, or hosting a close-knit group, Sunny Side Island Retreat has you covered. Relish the spectacular mountain and sea vistas from two decks while you fire up the gas grill. Gather around the fire pit under starlit skies or cozy by the wood-burning fireplace indoors. A fenced backyard invites pups and little adventurers to play freely. You'll be a mere five minutes from Frank Robinson Beach and Double Bluff Beach and near Downtown Freeland, where you'll find plenty of amenities. Venture a tad further to reach Langley's seaside allure or hop over to the Clinton ferry. With two distinct floors, your whole group can enjoy plenty of privacy. Ascend to the top floor to find a full kitchen, a living room, and two bedrooms—each with a comfortable king bed, and two bathrooms. Descend to the lower level with its own entrance, a kitchenette, a fold-out queen, and a workspace. You'll also find a bedroom with a queen bed and a bathroom. Each living space has its own Smart TV. Seamless connectivity is woven into your stay with Comcast Internet and a Wi-Fi mesh network. Kid-friendly essentials like high chairs and toddler toys are at the ready. Croquet and board games await spirited matches. Let the island's embrace captivate you just as it has us. Sunny Side Retreat beckons – your island story starts here provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! Discover the allure of Whidbey Island, where tranquility meets captivating landscapes. Embraced by the Puget Sound, this paradise invites group travelers to unwind on sandy shores and explore nature's wonders. Quaint villages add to the island's charm, each with a unique character. And when it's time for adventure, outdoor enthusiasts can embark on adventures from Deception Pass to Ebey'sEbey's Landing. Local Attractions: Coupeville, Greenbank, Langley, Fort Casey State Park, Ebey'sEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Whidbey Island Distillery, Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Bridge, Fort Ebey State Park, Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Oak Harbor Home Truths: - Please note that infants are considered part of the total guest count under HOA rules. - This home allows up to 2 dogs for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without approval may result in a $500 fine per pet. - Whidbey Island is home to a naval air base. On a few weekdays each month (and occasionally in the evening), you may hear loud flight training. The Navy does not conduct training on weekends or holidays and typically publishes the schedule one week in advance. - Please note that the fireplace in the living room is not currently operational. - Please note that all persons (including infants, children, and visitors) at the home are counted toward the home's total occupancy. Guests cannot exceed the permitted occupancy at any time. Parking Details: Ample parking in the driveway. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Queen bed This is a smoke-free property.. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. Pets - allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer and dryer

    Washer and dryer

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Alyssa

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January 2026

Such a lovely & quiet gem on Whidbey! Our stay allowed for lots of exploration of nearby towns and locations. There’s some outdated information in the amenities (having a rice cooker, blender, etc.) which were not accurate. Had some concerns with cleanliness within the house (particularly the kitchen and bathroom spaces), but otherwise, this was a great stay and location.

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Crystal

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December 2025

This is a nice house but upon leaving they accused us of leaving cat litter which we don't even own cats . Asked for $100 more for something we didn't do . Be careful as they watch you on cameras apparently too . Kind of creepy honestly pretty hard to relax after paying $1200 and then getting charged again because their house is dirty and they obviously don't clean between each guest . Pretty disappointed .

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Veronica

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November 2025

Beautiful and spacious home to stay at. Great views & location. Has everything you need for lodging. Highly recommend.

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Joanne

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August 2025

Very clean and spacious property. The only issue we had was that the pac and play was not functional. We contacted the management and it was replaced with a new pac and play the following day.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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