Orca House on Dugualla Bay - Oak Harbor, WA

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Oak Harbor is everything you're looking for in a Whidbey Island escape, offering an iconic Pacific Northwest setting with spectacular, unobstructed views of Dugualla Bay and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Baker. The windows strategically placed throughout the house allow you to take in a commanding view of the water whether you're laying in bed, reclining on the sofas in the living room, preparing dinner in the open kitchen, or soaking in the master bathroom's jetted bathtub at the end of the day.

The living space is open and full of sunlight, with an airy great room that brings together the living room, the kitchen, and the dining room. Use stainless steel appliances to whip up stacks of pancakes each morning, sit down to eat at the spacious table or the breakfast bar, and bring your coffee outside to the deck to breathe in the fresh ocean air. You'll be able to walk to the community beach to collect stones and watch for local otters, with a gas grill and a dining set waiting outside on the deck for your return. Toss the day's clothes in the washer/dryer and settle in in the living room to read, watch a movie, or peer through the telescope in search of passing orcas. At night, you'll have your choice of three bedrooms, including a master suite with its own gas fireplace, sliding doors that lead outside to the deck, and a bathroom with both a shower and a jetted tub with a view of the water. Two more bedrooms have a queen-size bed and a double bed, respectively, with a second full bathroom off the hallway.

What's nearby:
This home sits just above the shores of Dugualla Bay, a short distance off Route 20 on the east side of Whidbey Island. You'll be immediately north of Dugualla State Park, which includes a handful of hiking trails that meander along the shoreline and through alder groves and wetlands, and six miles southeast of Deception Pass State Park, perhaps the crown jewel of the Washington state park system with its iconic bridge and gorgeous trails and beaches. The bustling center of downtown Oak Harbor, where you can find everything from groceries to fantastic bagels at Whidbey Island Bagel Factory, is six miles southwest, while Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is only four miles west.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.