OMG! This is so stinking cute! I can’t see a thing that I would change. This Whidbey Island cottage was built in 1948. It is located on 1.63 acres in Greenbank, Washington. The cottage features wood floors, wood walls, vaulted ceiling, cute kitchen, updated bathroom and a large back deck. There are patio sitting areas, a detached building, natural pond and amazing views. The property backs up to 20 acres of Whidbey-Camano Land Trust Forest and beach access is down the road. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and 750 square feet. $500,000
Contact James Tomisser with Windermere RE/South Whidbey
From the Zillow listing:
Step into a classic Whidbey Island cottage — this lovingly restored 1948 cabin is island living at its most charming. Every detail reflects patient craftsmanship, with reclaimed materials woven throughout to honor the home’s character while bringing it beautifully into the present. The cozy living room centers around a perfectly sized modern woodstove with comfortable views through a wood-framed sliding glass door — the kind of spot where you’ll lose entire evenings to the crackle of the fire. Warm cedar vaulted ceilings flow throughout the cottage, wrapping the renovated kitchen where every appliance you need proves that small and well-designed beats oversized every time. Two lovely bedrooms and an updated bathroom complete an interior that feels both authentic and fresh. Outside, 200 square feet of new decking becomes your morning coffee spot and evening gathering place. Beyond the deck, discover a patio, a large brick-ringed firepit, a natural pond, and mature plantings that give the grounds a feeling of having been loved for decades. Across the yard, a classic Whidbey barn/shop stands ready for whatever moves you — woodworking, art, or your next great project. Nestled in Greenbank, you’re between Langley and Coupeville with farmland, trails, and waterfront close at hand. The property backs up to 20+ acres of Whidbey-Camano Land Trust forest, and beach access awaits just down Leaf Lane. This isn’t just a cottage — it’s the island retreat you’ve been imagining.
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