The aged wharf spits out in to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and houses a visitor center, coffee and gift shop, kayak rentals and marina services. Hand crafted ornate furniture lines the curious space and the double sided stone fireplace proudly remains an iconic ingredient that molds the atmosphere together like a page out of a classic novel.Ī few minute trek from the Captain Whidbey Inn is the sweet, charming down of Coupeville which rests on top the water’s edge. A shallow ceiling over head, stacked log walls, and dim lighting is reminiscent of a weathered tree house. The original hard wood floors can be seen through the main reception and entertainment room and the bar. The main house includes reception, restaurant, bar, and several guest rooms. The girls joined me inside the main house to check-in and quickly their doubt turned to curiosity and fascination which beamed in their eyes. The entry door is low, just above my head and the windows, framed in wood molding, still resemble the original thick distorted glass panes from 1907. I didn’t turn to see my kids’ faces, but the uncertainty that slipped from their voices when they said “we’re here?” told me they were deeply questioning my choice for this weekend’s family getaway. Pulling up to The Captain Whidbey Inn, the trees part to reveal the aged woodland architecture.

A majority of the photos in this post were taken by Holland, our 14 year old, who’s now inspired to learn more about photography and has asked for a camera for Christmas. Dad charged up his Canon for our trip so we could capture our weekend through something other than our iPhones. Was nice to enjoy time with them without the stress of a hospital visit.

Dad is still under going chemo treatment, leaving him extremely weak and fatigued. First priority was a stop to see my parents who still reside in Oak Harbor. In just about 36 hours, we covered a lot of ground. Mornings mostly rise with a tired fog that carries on its way by the lunch hour. This picturesque scenery is still an image daily from the restaurant and guest rooms. Daily steamers traveled from Everett and Seattle carting guests, mail, and supplies to the dock on the back side of the Inn where spectacular views cascade across the quiet sound. We believe Whidbey to be a treasure with its rich history of settlers, agriculture, and festivals.Ĭaptain Whidbey Inn served as a primary accommodation on the island for many in the early 1900’s. Venturing our home Island is something we pridefully share with our 2 daughters. Which is best known for its quant, charming town being painted pure white for the filming of Practical Magic.

Though we spent 20 years on the Island, we both did not spend a large amount of time on the south end, much further than Coupeville. Known for its naval base and historic Dutch community. My husband Scott and I both grew up on Whidbey Island in the largest city on the Island called Oak Harbor. What feels like worlds away from buzzling city life, Captain Whidbey is just about 2 hours north of Seattle, accessible by ferry or Deception Pass bridge. Deep, thick forest engulfs the estate that still thrives with visitors and peeking sunlight. Positioned upward from the water line of Penn Cove, which nestles in the neck of Whidbey Island, rests The Captain Whidbey Inn with its century old rustic log structure and overgrown Madrona trees hovering overhead. These getaways are CRUCIAL for recharging our batteries. Our weekdays are typically stacked from start to end and weekends usually aren’t a whole lot different. If you’ve been following HC for some time now, you know our family enjoys weekend getaways that are tucked far away from the city, filled with greenery, and allow us to bring our fur son, Brutus.

The captain whidbey