Quick Facts About The Green Parrot
Location
The Green Parrot is located on 5 acres of waterfront land on Washington State's Whidbey Island. The house perches at the top of a cliff, with miles of sandy beach below and spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It is a very quiet and private place. Just 10 miles down the road is the town of Langley, which boasts an artist's colony and some great antique shops. 15 miles away is the quaint town of Coupeville, which has a grocery store, post office and hospital. "Snow Falling on Cedars" and "Practical Magic" were filmed here.
Getting There
Whidbey Island is accessible by ferry. The ferry accommodates both cars and pedestrians, and has regularly scheduled daily
trips between Mukilteo on the mainland (about 30 minutes north of Seattle) and Clinton on the Island. There is also a ferry from
Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula,
and you can drive from the north (Bellingham, Vancouver B.C.) over the famed Deception Pass Bridge. Visitors to Whidbey Island can rent cars in Seattle or
Oak Harbor on the island. The Green Parrot is a 13 mile drive from the ferry terminal. As an added convenience, there is a free
bus service on the Island that runs Monday through Saturday. The bus stops at the foot of the Green Parrot's driveway!
For the ferry schedule go to: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
Mukilteo to Clinton: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/index.cfm?route=muk-cl
Port Townsend to Keystone: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/index.cfm?route=pt-key
If coming from Vancouver Island: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/index.cfm?route=ana-sid
For information on the shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Whidbey Island, go to www.seatacshuttle.com
The House
The Green Parrot is a casual and unpretentious family home. It is not fancy or luxurious, but it is a comfortable place where it is easy to kick back and be yourself. It is the perfect home base from which to explore the outdoors, and a welcoming place to come back to when your explorations are done. It can house a maximum of 8 guests (adults and older children). Young children and infants are welcome, but cribs, cots or extra beds are not provided.
The Green Parrot has 4 bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have queen-sized beds, one bedroom has a double bed, and one bedroom has a single bed. There is a sleeping loft with a futon couch that makes into a full bed. The master bedroom has a private full bath with tub and shower. Another full bath with a shower is accessible from the hallway. There is a half bath off the kitchen. A living room, family room and fully equipped kitchen have enough space for family gatherings with multiple cooks! There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The two decks and patio have panoramic views of the Puget Sound, and our own eagle perch. A charcoal grill and picnic table make for the perfect outdoor dinner complete with whale, ship and bird watching, and a spectacular view of the sunset over the Olympic Mountains.
Recreation
Walk out the back door, stroll a short distance across
the lawn, down the stairs and you're at the beach! Walk for miles on the sand, examine the tide pools, see the eagles fish,
hear the birds, watch for whales and ships. The beach offers a relaxing opportunity to connect with the marine life the
Puget Sound. Although we find the water too cold for swimming, more than a few hearty souls have enjoyed playing in it anyway!
Fishing poles and clam digging equipment are supplied if you'd like to try your hand at catching your dinner.
Walk out the front door and find yourself in the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest. Nearby hiking trails take you amidst towering fir trees, with abundant ferns and wildflowers.
Whidbey Island offers many opportunites for recreational and cultural activities. Learn more here.
Lastly...
Why do you call the house The Green Parrot?
As you may be able to tell from the pictures, the exterior of the house is stained a beautiful shade of vibrant, parrot green! If the house were located anywhere else in the world this would look, well...unusual. But nestled into the verdant rainforest, it looks right at home. Just like we hope you will feel.