Waterfront living in Mariner's Cove Beach Club on North Whidbey Island This immaculately maintained home is located in Mariner's Cove Beach Club, a charming marina community set against a forested hillside along the shores of Skagit Bay and Saratoga Passage, with views toward Camano Island. The home sits just steps from the community dock and offers a rare blend of privacy, beach & marina access, and neighborhood HOA amenities, approximately 10 to 15 minutes east of Oak Harbor. Conveniently located, the home is approximately 10 minutes from Joint Base NAS Whidbey Island via Crescent Harbor Road, 8 minutes from the newly remodeled Crescent Harbor Elementary, and just a 2-minute drive to Strawberry Point Nature Reserve. This home offers a peaceful waterfront lifestyle with easy access to nature, schools, and everyday amenities. Mariner's Cove features a sport court (pickleball, tennis, basketball, & bocce ball) and games area, private jetty park, and direct access to the county beach just a two-minute walk away. Both a county boat launch and a private HOA boat launch are available, along with two private community docks where renters may lease seasonal or annual boat slips at rates significantly below Oak Harbor marina pricing. The home offers a bright, open-concept layout with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large, windowed flex room ideal for a home office, guest space, or playroom. The spacious primary bedroom faces the canal and features an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, creating a peaceful retreat with water views. The second bedroom is conveniently located near a full hall bath, making it ideal for guests or children and easily accessible during entertaining. Large windows throughout the home provide abundant natural light year-round. Additional features include a two-car garage, oversized driveway with ample guest parking, and a professionally maintained landscaped yard. The backyard opens directly to the canal, with water just beyond the lawn and the community dock approximately a one-minute walk away ideal for boating, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the waterfront setting. The front yard features mature plantings and seasonal blooms, including lilies and daffodils, creating a peaceful garden setting in the spring and summer months. A large Coast Spas Apex lounge hot tub (6-person) is included and may be used at the tenant's option. If activated, hot tub use requires a signed waiver and $100/month professional maintenance fee. The hot tub may also be emptied and disabled if not desired. Yard maintenance is currently included, provided by a professional service to keep the gardens and grounds in excellent condition. Utilities are efficient and affordable. Mariner's Cove operates its own well-maintained captive water system, keeping water costs low. The home features natural gas heat and a gas stove (Cascade Natural Gas), with electricity provided by Puget Sound Energy. Paddleboards may be left at the home for tenant use with an additional waiver. There are 12,000 BTU window air conditioners in the living room and master bedroom for hot summer months. Ownership is off-site, with an on-call local handyman available to triage and respond to maintenance requests promptly, ensuring reliable support while preserving tenant privacy. Maintenance requests must be placed through our handyman. Utilities & Policies: Rent payments will be accepted exclusively by ACH auto-pay through the Zillow Rental Manager platform. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including water (through the HOA), natural gas (Cascade Natural Gas), electricity (Puget Sound Energy), and garbage service (Island Disposal). Tenant is responsible for any septic system maintenance or repair required as a result of improper use. Only toilet paper may be flushed; no wipes or non-septic-compatible items. Tenant shall maintain the property in a neat, clean, and visually appealing condition and conduct themselves in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance, consistent with applicable HOA rules and regulations. Professional yard maintenance is currently provided. Landlord reserves the right to modify or discontinue yard service during the lease term with reasonable notice, in which case responsibility may transition to the tenant or be otherwise addressed in writing. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property. Pets may be considered with additional terms, deposits, and monthly pet rent. Fire pit use is permitted only when local and state burn restrictions allow, must comply with all applicable fire safety regulations, and must be attended at all times and fully extinguished after each use. Hot tub use is optional. If elected, tenant must sign a waiver of liability and participate in professional hot tub maintenance at an additional cost of $100 per month. The hot tub may be disabled if not desired. Minimum lease term: 12 months. Income may include verifiable non-taxable housing allowances (such as employer-provided housing stipends or military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)). Screening Criteria (RCW 59.18.257): Applicants will be screened based on the following criteria: Verifiable gross household income of approximately 3x the monthly rent Minimum credit score of 650 Satisfactory credit history, including no unpaid landlord collections Satisfactory rental history, including no recent evictions Verifiable employment and/or income sources Background screening as permitted by law All criteria are applied consistently to all applicants. Reusable Tenant Screening Reports: Reusable tenant screening reports will be accepted if they comply with RCW 59.18.257 and are no more than 30 days old. Compensating factors may be considered in accordance with applicable law.
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