Relax at the Water's Edge - Amazing, Spacious, 5 Star Beach Home

" Your mouth drops open and you become speechless, upon entering this beautiful house and property! We had a very relaxing stay. Extremely comfortable and well stocked with absolutely everything you’d ever need for cooking or enjoying the beachfront home!" Highly recommend. (June 23 review).

The beautiful Ranvik Beach House offers you a front row seat on the SW edge of the Salish Sea to enjoy a private time of retreat and relaxation. When you first walk through the front door and experience the serenity of this spacious, fully remodeled mid century modern beach house, you will feel at home. Expansive windows reveal Admiralty Bay against the majestic backdrop of the snow capped Olympic Mountains, the picturesque ferry crossing and spectacular sunsets. Open the French doors and breathe in the fresh salt air.

Ranvik is the place you have been looking for where you can walk a sparsely populated beach, touch your toes to the water, or sit on the deck only a few feet from the bay to watch the otters, eagles that nest nearby, porpoises, sea lions, seals, loons and a variety of other waterfowl. Some of our guests have seen whales as well or have caught salmon from the beach. Those who want to work from home are offered hi speed internet (250 mbs, eeros Mesh WiFi) and several places to set up “shop” without losing that view.

Now step back into the interior to relax in the bright, airy great room with its large gas fireplace and high ceilings. All of the walls in the interior of the house have shiplap creating a beach house/farm house vibe. The large updated, water view kitchen with quartz countertops, modern appliances and everything you need to produce your favorite meal awaits you. Three spacious bedrooms with king beds and a media room with a sofa bed have soft beach house linens. Two separate sleeping wings each with an updated bathroom offer a degree of separation and privacy. In two of the three bedrooms you will wake to ocean views. The main bathroom has a wonderful long soaking tub.

Start your morning at the house coffee bar. Hot chocolate available for those cool days or evenings when you want to sit by the fire and watch the waves and wildlife. Whether you dine inside or grill outside, Ranvik’s ambience is world class and your favorite foods and beverages will taste even better here! If you don’t feel like cooking you can take a short drive to wonderful restaurants in Coupeville or other nearby villages on Whidbey. Then finish out the night with some great stargazing from the lounge chairs on the deck or roasting marshmallows in the large fire pit.

Ranvik Beach House isn’t your average vacation rental! Rather it is an amazing beloved beachfront family home named after the Ranvik family which means “bay of the ravens” in Norwegian; we follow many generations of Scandinavian hospitality. This home is available on a limited basis for savvy vacationers who want a “world class experience” (in the words of our reviewers). Over the past 12 years, Ranvik has received over 200 Five Star reviews from satisfied guests.

Whether you're a couple looking for a quiet, romantic two day getaway, a family of 7 looking for the perfect spot for a week long vacation and Island Adventure (kids love it here), or an small executive team looking for a quiet retreat spot, Ranvik Beach House can meet your needs.

Thanks to the Rainshadow your chances of enjoying some sunshine here Oct through May are about 75% better than along the I-5 corridor! Due to this drier climate and over stunning coastal areas, it is an ideal location for Winter activities such as beach walks/ hiking, golf, bicycling, wave watching, or simply exploring the interesting villages and eateries. What great reasons to consider booking a few days at Ranvik Beach House during the winter months! A sense of peace and tranquility plus numerous adventure opportunities make Whidbey Island the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate any season of the year. In the Winter, the sun shines here more than anywhere else along the PNW coast; when it doesn't the storm watching can be spectacular! In between storms, It is a ideal time to enjoy relaxing, hiking, biking, and walking along the island's beaches and scenic trails without summer crowds. Pick a date and book now for your next, best getaway!

WINTER SPECIAL: Jan 5 - Feb 26, 2024: 3 nights, pay only 1/2 for the 3rd night

PLEASE NOTE: We enjoy getting to know our guests prior to booking. If you make an INQUIRY or submit a BOOKING REQUEST, please share a little about yourself, who you're traveling with in your message. Include the # of people in your party, where you are from, and what brings you to Whidbey Island. We look forward to learning more about you!
LIMITATIONS: Pets not allowed.
Total number of persons overnight is 7. Maximum # on site, including day guests is 10. If you are thinking about a wedding or other types of large gathering, this isn't the right home for you.
Max length of stay is 2 weeks.

4 - 6 night minimum stay Summer & Holidays (see dates & rates for details).

Noise Alert: 95% of the time this is a very quiet area. About 5% of the time (weekdays only), the Admiralty Bay area may experience jet noise from the jets at Whidbey Naval Station. This is true for all of the Admiralty Bay area. More details below.

AREA ACCOLADES: Everyone loves Whidbey!
Ranked 3rd Best Island in US by USA Today readers 2014.
Sunset called it one of the "20 best Island Escapes" 2014.
The New York Times identified Whidbey Island as one of the 5 best places on the planet to visit and nearby Oak Harbor was named Washington’s “Safest City” by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.
Travel & Leisure’s Most Romantic Summer Destinations July 2010 issue featured Whidbey Island as one of their 16 picks world wide: “Though it’s only a 20-minute ferry ride from the Seattle suburb of Mukilteo, this island oasis feels like the Pacific Northwest’s last frontier—a lost-in-time place of towering Cedars and sparkling coves overlooking Puget Sound.”
"Whidbey Island - The closest place to far away"
" Coupeville & Admirals' Cove - The sunny side of Whidbey"
"Whidbey Island, so Magical you need a Ferry to get there!"
http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/worth-the-trip-soul-nourishing-vistas-at-ebeys-landing/
The area is known as "The Sunny Side of Whidbey" thanks to 1/3 less rainfall than most of the Pacific NW coast. A twelve month 'Sunshine Study' in 2010 & 2012 demonstrating the dramatic effect of the Rain-shadow on # of days of sun and rain. Here are some highlights:
•Winter (Nov-Jan) saw 5X as many "mostly sunny days" in the rain-shadow vs. Seattle.
•Winter saw only 1/4 as many "dreary days" in the rain-shadow vs. Seattle.
•Spring (Feb-May) saw the highest number of 'rain-shadow' days per month, at nearly 8! During the summer most days are sunny days.
• Coupeville received 20" of rain compared Seattle's 36".

Thanks to the Rainshadow your chances of enjoying some sunshine here November through March are about 75% better than along the I-5 corridor! Due to its drier climate and position over stunning coastal areas, it is often an ideal location for many Winter activities, such as beach walks/ hiking, golf, bicycling, wave watching, or simply exploring. What great reasons to consider booking a few days at Ranvik Beach House during the winter months!

It is also called "The closest place to far away" & for many residents of the Washington I-5 corridor you can get away on a single tank of gas!

Seattle King 5 TV viewers nominated Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve as 'Best Hiking Trail; Best Place to Watch a Sunset; Best Picnic Spot; Best Bird Watching'.

Sunset Magazine has named the Coupeville to Port Townsend as "one of the 5 best ferry rides in the Northwest."

Ebey’s Landing is billed in local guidebooks as one of the best hikes in Washington. 'This 5.6-mile trail, just five minutes from Coupeville, with mostly dry trails year round, far exceed the expectations of many visitors.'

Noise Alert: 95% of the time this is a very quiet area. However ~5% of the time, weekdays only, people in the Admiralty Bay area may experience jet noise when the jets from Whidbey Naval Station practice carrier landings on the Outlying Field 2 miles north of the house. Flyovers typically last 1 to 2 hours. Occasionally they last up to 6 hours and continue for an hour or two after darkness. These flyovers are sporadic; we have no way of knowing when they will occur. Please realize that ALL homes along Admiralty Bay - and indeed much of the northern half of Whidbey - are subject to this.

Most of our guests have found it really interesting to get a close up view of these fantastic flying machines. A few have found them to annoying, especially after 10 pm (very rare).

If this happens while you are staying at Ranvik Beach House we suggest one of two options:
1. Stay inside and wait it out. It isn't terribly loud inside. We have ear plugs and three sets of noise cancelling headphones in our home for guest use; these mute but don't eliminate the sound.
2. Hop in your car and enjoy some of the other wonderful spots on Whidbey for a few hours.

Chances are that you will not experience this. However, if this would ruin your vacation, you should consider renting in some area other than Admiralty Bay / northern half of Whidbey Island. Please understand that we have no control over this and thus cannot offer any sort of refund or compensation to guests who experience flyovers.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us via the VRBO inquiry tab if you have any questions.