Escape to Kate’s Cottage at Maxwelton Beach on Whidbey Island. This beach-front vacation rental is the perfect Island retreat, offering you a wide variety of local activities.h   AMENITIES PHOTOS DIRECTIONS PRICING ACTIVITIES CONTACT     The South Whidbey area offers a wide variety of activites. We recommend: Enjoy the beach right in your own backyard Farmer’s Markets There are two great farmer’s markets nearby: The Bayview farmer’s market is at Bayview on Saturday mornings. They have a wide array of booths featuring local artists and farm goods. The Tilth farmer’s market is a few miles further north on Hwy 525 and Thompson Road and also takes place on Saturday mornings. State/National Parks Fort Casey Deception Pass South Whidbey Fort Ebey Joseph Whidbey Beach walking / Beachcombing There is a tide table provided. Golf Island Greens Golf  (only a couple of miles up the road) 3890 E. French Rd. Clinton (360) 579-6042 Holmes Harbor Golf Course 5023 Harbor Hills Dr Freeland (360) 331-2363 Hiking Ebey's Landing National Historic Preserve South Whidbey State Park Maxwelton Beach (right out your back door!) Shopping Langley has numerous art galleries and interesting shops. Freeland and Bayview are also close by places to do a little shopping. A bit longer drive will take you to Coupeville and Oak Harbor up north. Movies and Theatre Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley Clyde Movie Theater also in Langley Bowling Freeland lanes in Freeland Rent a DVD Payless Grocery in Freeland has a good selection of rental DVDs Historical areas Ebey's Landing National Historic Preserve Fort Casey State Park Island County Historical Museum Museums Island County Historical Museum Gardens Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Kayaking Whidbey Island Kayak Tours (360) 321-4683 Wine tasting / winery tour Whidbey Island Vineyard & Winery 5237 South Langley Road (360) 221-2040 Tennis South Whidbey High School Dan Porter Park on Deer Lake Road. Fishing If you brought your gear, we have a Livingston Dinghy out back that you can use to row out into the bay and try your luck fishing for salmon or bottom fish if the season is open. We generally have a fishing regulations guide in the cottage. Fly Fishing Goss Lake, Lone Lake, and Deer Lake are well known fly fishing lakes. Whidbey beaches are also well known for Sea run cutthroat trout fishing. Multiple guide services operate on the island if you'd like a guide. Bike Riding Rent a bike from Velocity Bikes on Bayview Road. 360-321-5040 Whidbey Island Links         Current Temp: 70°  —  Wind: 9mph | N