Captain Whidbey

Absolutely LOVED this place. It is a gem and we will definitely be back. Everyone was so welcoming and caring with us and our kids especially. It’s cozy and dreamy and perfect. The good is excellent as are the drinks. I was especially impressed that when I called at 9p to ask if there was a paid laundry service available, after 6 days of stinky camping and two large bags to clean, I was shocked when Sunya offered to clean them during her night shift for free as a courtesy. The next morning everything was neatly folded and we were so grateful.

The Captain Whidbey Inn is delightful and an experience in itself. Great for kids - there’s a play area, easy access to the water and plenty of space to explore. The restaurant was delicious. We are so glad we choose Captain Whidbey for our stay!

A beautiful location in a historic building. Perfect for a wintry family reunion

We've been coming here for years and unfortunately, the last few visits haven't been great. Not sure why, but ALL of the staff are incredibly young and inexperienced. Perhaps new ownership? We had an issue of finding 3 under-age teenagers shot gunning beers on our porch. When we spoke to the front desk about it, they said they didn't know what to do and had never had to deal with something like that before - the front desk person was perhaps 18 years old herself. She was not equipped to handle such a situation. She did inform us that the rooms next to us were rented by a family who was gathering at The Captain Whidbey to honor the passing of their loved one and indicated they will most likely be 'partying late into the evening'. When we said we found this to be unacceptable, she again said she didn't know what to do and shrugged her shoulders. She was right and the folks next door kept us up all night long. The Captain Whidbey is such a charming, lovely place to stay, however, recent changes to ownership and staff have turned it more into a place to party than a nice place to get away to. If you want to party - stay lagoon side. For us, if we ever go back it will only be to a private cabin.