Captain Whidbey Inn

Captain Whidbey Inn Built in 1907 as the Whid-Isle Inn, Captain Whidbey enjoys a serene and protected forest setting on
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Located on the shore of Whidbey Island's Penn Cove The Captain Whidbey Inn has offered legendary island hospitality for over 100 years. With a variety of historic and modern accommodations the Inn can offer you the original log walled rooms of the Historic inn, the romantic privacy of the waterfront cabins or the modern conveniences of the Lagoon rooms. All the rooms feature Euro top or feather be

ds, down comforters, artwork, antiques and the cabins have private decks & wood burning fireplaces. The historic Inn, celebrating its 100th year in 2007, still with the original timbered walls and ceilings, stone fireplaces and dining room available for your stay. The Inn is constructed with native trees harvested on the property in 1907. The Inn is also equipped with high speed internet and WiFi for life in the 21st century. The rooms facing north have breathtaking views of Penn Cove with the many original windows providing romantic setting for each room. The 12 rooms of the main lodge, each with its own wash stand and European style shared bath facilities; one for men and one for women, are provided on the lodging floor. A few steps along the waterside path from the Inn brings you to our cabins. Each cabin has its deck, wood burning fireplaces and new baths, carpets and windows overlooking the waters of Penn Cove. A short stroll through the gardens leads you to the Lagoon rooms, all with private baths, overlooking the quiet expanse of the great lawn and nearby lagoons of Penn Cove.

Years from now, you may not remember exactly what you did that morning. You’ll remember the stories, the laughter, and e...
09/01/2026

Years from now, you may not remember exactly what you did that morning. You’ll remember the stories, the laughter, and everyone gathered together on the porch. That’s a morning on Whidbey.

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A chessboard by the window feels right at Captain Whidbey. Maybe it’s the old lodge setting, maybe it’s the view of the ...
08/27/2026

A chessboard by the window feels right at Captain Whidbey. Maybe it’s the old lodge setting, maybe it’s the view of the cove, or maybe it’s just a good excuse to settle in for a game.

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Penn Cove has always been a place to slow down. Long before Captain Whidbey opened its doors, the cove was at the heart ...
08/26/2026

Penn Cove has always been a place to slow down. Long before Captain Whidbey opened its doors, the cove was at the heart of life on the island, shaped by fishing, farming, shellfish, and the people who made their living along its shores.

More than a century later, Captain Whidbey is still tucked into that same landscape. The dock stretches into the cove, our little yellow landmark keeps its place, and the water rolls in and out with the tide. Some things are better when they stay a little bit the same.

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The Historic Lodge is the heart of Captain Whidbey, a place that has been part of the island’s story since 1907. Its sto...
08/21/2026

The Historic Lodge is the heart of Captain Whidbey, a place that has been part of the island’s story since 1907. Its stone fireplace, weathered details, and timeworn character have welcomed generations of guests, with traditions that still live on today.

Upstairs, the coveted Historic Lodge rooms offer a cozy place to settle in and take in a little of that history for yourself. Wake up to views of Penn Cove or our beautiful flower garden, curl up with a book from the Lodge library, and let the old floorboards remind you that you’re staying somewhere with a story to tell.

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Some things call for a big celebration. Others just call for a sunny afternoon, a glass of wine, and good people by the ...
08/20/2026

Some things call for a big celebration. Others just call for a sunny afternoon, a glass of wine, and good people by the water.

At Captain Whidbey, we’ll raise a glass to all of it. The big milestones, the little wins, and the moments worth gathering for. Here’s to togetherness, to slowing down, and to whatever brings everyone to the dock.

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Some places ask you to slow down. This is one of them.A little path through the trees, a spot by the cove, and nowhere e...
08/14/2026

Some places ask you to slow down. This is one of them.

A little path through the trees, a spot by the cove, and nowhere else you need to be. Just follow the light.

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Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Our deck is made for lingering, with a table in the open air, something good coming fro...
08/12/2026

Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Our deck is made for lingering, with a table in the open air, something good coming from the kitchen, a drink in hand, and the cove just beyond the trees.

Deck dining is here while the sun is out, so come settle in, stay awhile, and let lunch take its time. Or join us for dinner while there’s still a little daylight left. We’ll be out here as long as the skies allow.

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The best way to arrive is by water.As the ferry pulls away from the mainland, the pace begins to shift. The city fades b...
08/03/2026

The best way to arrive is by water.

As the ferry pulls away from the mainland, the pace begins to shift. The city fades behind you, the landscape opens up, and Whidbey slowly comes into view, shorelines, forests, fields, and the ever-changing light of the Salish Sea.

By the time you reach the island, you’ve already begun to settle into its rhythm. Sometimes the journey is part of the arrival.

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For generations, summer at Captain Whidbey has meant finding your way to the water.The cove has watched swimmers, sailor...
07/31/2026

For generations, summer at Captain Whidbey has meant finding your way to the water.

The cove has watched swimmers, sailors, dock loungers, and afternoon wanderers come and go, while the Inn has carried on around it.

Some things change. Some summer traditions are worth keeping.

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This little corner of Whidbey has lived many lives.Since Captain Whidbey first took shape along Penn Cove, these weather...
07/30/2026

This little corner of Whidbey has lived many lives.

Since Captain Whidbey first took shape along Penn Cove, these weathered walls have welcomed generations of islanders, travelers, dreamers, and wanderers. The seasons have changed, the island has evolved, and countless stories have unfolded beneath these beams.

But some things remain: the salt air, the quiet rhythm of the cove, the old-growth fir trees reaching toward the sky, and the feeling that life moves a little differently here.

Maybe that’s the magic of a historic place. It doesn’t belong to just one moment in time. It carries a little bit of every life that came before.

And there’s always room for more.

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2072 Capt Whidbey Inn Road
Coupeville, WA
98239

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