Whidbey Island real estate offers:

A quiet life, close to Seattle but buffered by the ferries, with active arts groups, endless family activities, and some of the best dining in the Pacific Northwest!

Live a quiet rural life while still being close to the hustle and bustle of Seattle.  Residents of South Whidbey Island enjoy a quality of life reminiscent of the 1950s and early 1960s, with the added benefit of an abundance of arts and activities.

Whidbey Island real estate is still very affordable. Because of the temperate climate, many people have purchased retirement homes, apartments, or vacation property on Whidbey Island. Additionally, more than 100 families have moved to Whidbey so that their children can attend a Waldorf school in a rural Washington environment. South Whidbey Island is just one hour from downtown Seattle at low traffic times. Bellingham is only an hour North and you can visit Canada in less than two hours by road or take the Anacortes ferry to Victoria. The Keystone ferry, near Coupeville, goes to Port Townsend every hour, so the Olympic peninsula is very accessible. Oak Harbor is the home of Naval Air Station Whidbey.

If you are interested in the arts, Whidbey island has two playhouses, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Whidbey Playhouse. There are many artists, potters, glassblowers and their galleries and studios. Langley is known for it's bed and breakfasts, art galleries, and antique stores. Come to Whidbey Island, Washington and enjoy a wonderful life.