"A historic 1907 inn located on Penn Cove, offering cozy accommodations with views of the cove and a serene atmosphere." - Sara B. Franklin Sara B. Franklin Sara B. Franklin is a journalist and oral historian. She teaches courses on food culture, writing, and oral history at NYU Gallatin. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post,
"A restored, 117-year-old maritime lodge on Whidbey Island overlooking Penn Cove, the property centers on a log-built main lodge of madrona and fir with a large stone fireplace and a small collection of refreshed guest rooms, plus four stand‑alone cabins individually curated by Pacific Northwest designers and creatives. The inn exudes cozy, seasonal charm—perfect for curling up by the lobby or cabin fireplaces with a local brew in winter, while summer highlights the island’s mussels and outdoor ease." - Laura Dannen Redman, Lyndsey Matthews
"A restored 113-year-old lodge on Whidbey Island that exudes maritime charm with madrona and fir log construction and a large stone fireplace; the 12 upstairs rooms received a gentle refresh while four new stand-alone cabins—each designed by a different Pacific Northwest creative—offer curated interiors and art, making the property a stylish island retreat." - Jennifer Flowers
"Former turn-of-the-20th-century fishing lodge revived on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound, opened as Captain Whidbey in April."
"Captain Whidbey Inn is a historic inn with a history dating back to 1907, located on six acres of waterfront property with a lagoon and wooden log cabins. The inn had its heyday in the ‘70s but faded in the last decade. Recently, it has been carefully updated by the French brothers, who enlisted the talents of Eric Cheong, an architect and interior designer." - Lucie Zhang