Perfect location for exploring Whitbey Island and surrounding areas. The cottage was perfect and on our arrival we found fresh cut flowers from the beautiful rose gardens. Juanita and Marty were the perfect hosts. We were nice and cozy in the evening and enjoyed seeing the area during the day.
Our stay at the Rose Cottage was perfect. The cottage has been thoughtfully designed and appointed with soft colors and attention to detail. The kitchen is large and well appointed, with everything we needed. Multiple window views look onto a huge rose and flower garden and even have peeks of Penn Cove and the surrounding mountains. The cottage is quiet and peaceful. We slept well. There is a washer and dryer, especially helpful for our 15 day stay. Check-in was easy with a door code. The hosts are on-site, in the main house, and promptly attentive as needed. We feel they thought of everything for their guests. They are also a wealth of knowledge of the area as they have lived here many years. Top Notch Hosts!!! In addition, as a road cyclist, I found the Whidbey Cyclist Map easy to use and many low traffic routes are accessible leaving right from the cottage. From this "base", we traversed the entire island and visited many artists, restaurants and State and Local Parks where we hiked and biked and had picnics.
Marty and Juanita are the sweetest hosts. The Cottage is absolutely spotless and has everything you need to cook, clean, do laundry, and feel like youâre coming home. If thereâs something you need that you donât find, a quick text and Juanita will be right over as they live next door on the property. Donât let that deter you, because the cottage still has a very private feeling. Going in May was a great choice since thereâs tulips and other spring blooms, though I heard a bit later in the summer you wake up to the smell of roses. Marty and Juanita are willing to give you space as well as hang out and chat, which we appreciated both. The location is among beautiful farmland which gives it a rural feeling even though youâre less than 10 minutes from Oak Harbor and Coupeville. Mountain and water views are spectacular! And, you canât find a better sunset on the Puget Sound! Awesome birdwatching, more eagles than you can believe! Something I wished for was slightly more informative check in instructions. However, M and J were just a quick phone call away (they happened to be out when we arrived) and we got in with little issue. I know had we arrived at 4 when check in was scheduled they would have been right there to help. Side note: Whidbey Island is much more LGBTQ friendly than we anticipated, which was a huge plus! My partner and I will be back soon!
My wife and I really enjoyed this space as we got away from the city for a few days. The size was perfect where we didnât feel right on top of each other, but were cozy in the small cottage together. The space was as advertised, and had everything we felt like we needed for our time away.
Perfect view of the island and right next to the towns to visit, about 8 minutes or so. We met Juanita and Marty on our way out, and we are so thankful to support them! They are truly kind and friendly. We had a great time in the cozy little stay, and all amenities were met!
Very nice three day getaway for my husband's birthday. Great location for accessing nearby towns, parks, and beaches. Hosts were lovely and very accessible and accommodating. The cottage was a very comfortable home base.
Every amenity for a comfortable and enjoyable stay was available--the kitchen, spacious and stocked with the necessary cookware to make our meals; the bathroom with plenty of hot water for relaxing showers; marvelous views from the cottage to the surrounding gardens and adjacent farm fields; gracious hosts.
Rose Cottage is a lovely cozy cottage surrounded by pretty views and gardens. We had a very nice stay. The hosts are warm and friendly and see to any needs you have. The Cottage is centrally located with some of the best of Whidbey Island.
Both Juanita and Marty made us feel very welcomed in their lovely private cottage. They were very kind and gracious to us as we had some check in date challenges that they were able to help us with. Everything we needed was in the cottage which was very clean and well laid out. Every afternoon my wife and I went on the upper deck and enjoyed our sun downer ritual, while watching the fighter jets fly over above. From this location we were able to do day trips up and down the island, while using Oak Harbour as our main source as a grocery home base. This is a great spot for a lovely âtime outâ, which we both appreciated!
Had a wonderful, peaceful stay amid flowers. With a cat and dog joining me during my morning resding time, Would love to return; loved spending time with Janita and Marty, Happy days to you both. Thanks for you care.
We had a wonderful time here, the place was beautiful, and its right in the middle of everything, so we never had to drive more than 10 or 15 minutes to explore Whidbey Island. Thank you so much!!