Few vantage points let you take in the stunning natural beauty and quiet atmosphere of Whidbey Island quite like a Freeland vacation rental. With a population of just over 2,000 residents, the small unincorporated community is perfect for those looking to leave behind the bustling atmosphere of Seattle and just admire the stunning sights of rural Washington. From its intriguing history and small-town atmosphere to the stunning natural wonders surrounding you, our Freeland cabin rentals are only missing one thing: you!
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Yes, 33 of our Freeland homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 135 of our Freeland vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Freeland team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Freeland was founded in the early 1900s as a socialist commune - a land where everyone could be truly free. The budding experiment picked up additional residents that were settlers of the nearby Equality Colony, a similar experiment hoping to explore alternative methods of government decades before such ideas began picking up traction in the mainstream.
Today, the town has abandoned its revolutionary roots, but maintains a sense of quirkiness that you might not find anywhere else on Whidbey Island. There are plenty of nearby sites to ponder the town's fascinating history, from the gorgeous gray beach of Freeland Park to the rolling greens of Holmes Harbor Golf Club. Just don't forget to fuel up between outings - local restaurants like Gordon's on Blueberry Hill offer a surprising variety of culinary choices for such a small town.
If you can only visit one park during your stay at a Freeland vacation rental, make it Double Bluff County Park. This beach is truly unique, covered with an eclectic, ever-changing assortment of driftwood that slowly gives way to soft sands perfect for an afternoon of reading by the waves. A nearby forest lets you stretch your legs with relaxing hikes, culminating in the tiny Oliver Lake surrounded by swaying green pines.
More sights await just south of town - the ironically-named Useless Bay Golf Course sits between the hikes of Earth Sanctuary and the wildflower fields near Sunlight Beach. To the north lies the tranquil old-growth forest of South Whidbey State Park.
For those yearning for more than the small-town atmosphere of Freeland, you're in luck - your Freeland vacation rental allows easy acces to Whidbey Island's other settlements. The town of Greenbank, less than seven miles to the north, is a charming community that welcomes you in after exploring the nearby beaches. Just 11 miles farther north, meanwhile, is the town of Coupeville, a bustling port settlement with a vibrant waterfront featuring restaurants, galleries, and more.
If you're willing to make the trek, Anacortes is only 48 miles north. On top of offering all the shopping, dining, and bustling atmosphere, the town's ferry landing puts the San Juan Islands, Victoria, BC, and more within your reach.
Make your next Washington retreat special by booking a stay in one of our comfortable Freeland vacation rentals.
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