

While On Whidbey Island!
Langley, Washington, located on scenic Whidbey Island, is close to spectacular landscapes, coastlines, and viewpoints perfect for plein air painting with ample sketching opportunities. WIFAS’s quiet and peaceful location inspires the fine artist in all of us. Please peruse this page to find accommodations, restaurants, points of interest, and more to make the most of your total immersion workshop.
General Lodging & Travel Links
Langley Chamber of Commerce
Whidbey Island Bed and Breakfast Association
www.airbnb.com
We ourselves have a comfortable guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, living room & kitchenette within walking distance to Langley. During workshops the instructors will stay there but in between workshops it is available to rent at $150 per night. Also, we have access to several people in Langley who will privately rent out accommodations to WIFAS students at modest rates. If interested in either of these options please call us at 206-571-0442.
Camping, Lodging & Rentals
For a general guide to accommodations in and around Langley and Whidbey Island, click here. For your convenience, we do suggest that you try to stay as close to Langley as possible when participating in one of our workshops. Availability of short term rentals has been reduced by regulations recently imposed in Langley but staying outside Langley anywhere in South Whidbey including Clinton and Freeland works as well as long as you have a car. Locations below that are marked with *) are within walking distance from the workshop venue. Prices shown below may have changed.

Cottages Near Langley
ARTIST GUEST HOUSE $195/night, $35/person over two people (up to five). Queen in bedroom, a double murphy bed in liv room and a comfy single pull out in loft. Full kitchen, bath, shower.
VILLA MARGOT COTTAGE
$175/night. 2 person max. Overlooking vineyard with double bed and kitchenette.
VILLA OSCAR COTTAGE
$185/night. Overlooking vineyard with queen size bed and larger deck.
All 3 cottages have Wi-Fi and TV; $45 special Covid cleaning fee.
Contact: Ron Kraspersin
chow@whidbey.com and mention that you’re a WIFAS student to receive a 20% discount.
On-site parking, 3-minute drive to Langley, 15-minute walk.
RENTAL COTTAGE
and also available extra space just for WIFAS students.
For information call or text Fong Baatz at 206-409-4292.
Pinewood Escape - Langley, WA
Max. occupancy: 4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bed
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
No pets

Private Spaces
Owner offers a 10% rebate to WIFAS students. AIRBNB >
PRIVATE ROOM IN LANGLEY HOME - $75/night, 2 night minimum, Exclusively for WIFAS students.
FOR BOOKING EMAIL:
SOUTH WHIDBEY ISLAND RENTAL
$75/night Single/Double occupancy. Very cute apartment for rent on beautiful Bailey Road. Full kitchen, living room, dining area, large bedroom & bath. Bikes available for a ride to Maxwelton Beach (3 miles). Covered patio to enjoy view of forest, garden, and a few cackling hens.
Email: Michel@whidbey.com
Phone: 360.579.1021
SANDY POINT HOUSE
Miles of private sugar sand beach. Caretaker on site. Three-bedroom, one bath, avail Sept-May.
Email: caroleland@msn.com
Phone: 206-979-5871
Price: $300/night + Cleaning Fee
SOUTH WHIDBEY SUITE RETREAT
A very sweet suite in artistic NW style includes WIFI, large 2bd/1.5ba plus wide open full kitchen/dining/ living room, great views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, bunnies & deer abound, 15 min. to Langley and beyond, and cool hiking trail right out your backdoor. Access to beach suite is part of larger home, very private & separate, owner lives in smaller suite w/3 kitties (We are quiet as mice!).
Contact: Ronni
Email: ronni@whidbey.com
Phone: 360.579.3070 or 831.359.5933
Price: $150/night, discount for 4+ nights.

Clinton Studio
SIMPLE STUDIO - Basic. Clean. Comfortable.
$100/night, minimum 2 nights. No extra fees. Please, no animals or guests. Internet included.
This space is a new, 375 square feet studio (separate from the main house), designed and decorated with simplicity and basics in mind. There are plenty of nearby activities (beaches, trails, stores, restaurants, shops, etc.), but you may choose to stay put and read, write, catch up, create, stretch, sleep, and nurture yourself in solitude.
Walking distance to Clinton-Mukilteo ferry, Whidbey Island Transit free bus line, stores and restaurant
Keypad entry, queen bed, bathroom, recliner, ductless heat/AC, kitchenette with sink, fridge and microwave. No cooking available.
FOR BOOKING CONTACT:
360.672.5740
VACA RENTAL IN CLINTON
Contact: Maury or Donna
Email: maury@whidbey.com or
Phone: 360.341.1860,
512.750.2117, or 512.632.1575

Cottages & Studios
PRIVATE ONE BEDROOM ON BUSH POINT WITH VIEW
One bedroom with queen bed, kitchen, living room, dining room area, fireplace, outdoor patio and water views. Fully furnished unit, full of natural light. This is an excellent artist space available as a rental to art students and authors only. Ample space and views for plein-air and indoor work - but no oils indoors. Non-smoking property.
For more info and booking email Alys at alysw@uw.edu or call 206-310-3794.
GREAT STUDIO WITH VIEW
Artist’s studio with a short walk to a private beach, full kitchen and bath, private beach, swimming pool on the beach in the summers and tennis courts. It is about 10 minutes from Langley by car. For a WIFAS discount, contact Susan Jensen directly by emailing, sujensen@whidbey.com
CEDAR MOON COTTAGE
Vacation rental for the summer. A great deal for Whidbey in beautiful Maxwelton Valley. Ideally suited for one couple or a couple with children.
Cost: $89/night + tax. 2 Night Min
Email: jkobrien@whidbey.com
Website: cedarmooncottage.com
Phone: 360.579.2399
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GOSS LAKE VIEW CABIN
Goss Lake View Cabin ("Dolly Mops") is a charming private cabin nestled in tall cedar trees on the shores of beautiful Goss Lake. Located at the end of a quiet private road, with few neighbors, on a bit of a bluff. 10 % discount for students during workshops.
Email: dollymops@whidbey.com
Phone: 360.321.2130
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE IN LANGLEY *)
The Carriage House invites guests for a longer stay. Its broad windows, French doors, and balcony showcase peaceful views of Mount Baker, Camano Island, and leisurely summer sailboats cruising in the waters of Saratoga Passages.
Contact: Susanne Paulson
Phone: 360.221.8173

Camping & Hotels
CAMPING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS *)
This camping location is right by our workshop building.
CAMPING AT STATE PARKS
The South Whidbey State Park is about 20 minutes by car to the studio. More info here >
CAMPING AT FORT CASEY
Fort Casey is about about 35 minutes by car to the studio.
THE SARATOGA INN *)
Discounts for WIFAS students: 10% off throughout the year except in August and on Holidays. Reservations must be made directly with the Inn and discount requested when booking.
201 Cascade Avenue, Langleywww.saratogainnlangley.comPhone: 360.221.5801
THE INN AT LANGLEY *)
Room Discounts for WIFAS students: 10% discount year round. 25% discount for midweek stays on a Monday – Thursday nights during the months of October – April, excluding holidays. Reservations must be made directly with the Inn and discount requested when booking.
400 First Street, Langley
Phone: 360.221.3033

More Lodging
COUNTRY COTTAGES
LANGLEY *)
Stay in one of our 6 romantic private cottages. Each cottage has a private entrance, water view, and private deck Jacuzzi's and fireplaces are available in three of our cottages.
215 Sixth Street, Langley
www.acountrycottage.com
Email: stay@acountrycottage.com
Phone: 800.713.3860
(ask for Jacki or Tom)
Discounts: 15% discount is available for registered WIFAS students.
LANGLEY MOTEL*)
526 Camano Avenue, Langley
360-221-6070
THE BARN AT LANGLEY *)
Authentic old barn two blocks from downtown Langley completely rebuilt into a stylish, open floor plan residence. Gorgeous view!
Email: thebarnatlangley@comcast.netPhone: 206.595.5817