Welcome to your own cottage in the forest-a peaceful retreat where nature, privacy, and possibility come together. Set on 5 gated acres within a spacious, sunny clearing surrounded by towering evergreens, this thoughtfully maintained property offers access to Fort Ebey State Park and The Kettles Trail system right from your backyard. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck while deer, eagles, owls, rabbits, and other native wildlife make regular appearances, offering the kind of everyday connection to nature that's becoming increasingly rare. Inside, the inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a bright, flexible layout with the primary bedroom, bath, sunroom/office, and comfortable living and dining spaces all on the main level, while a cozy sleeping loft is tucked above it all. Looking ahead? Build your dream home while retaining the existing cottage as a guest house or expand the current home to fit your vision. Designed for comfort and lasting peace of mind, the home includes: Hardie Plank siding, a metal roof, wired for a generator, composite decking, a ductless mini-split for energy-efficient heating and cooling, LeafGuard gutters, oversized 1-car garage, private well with cistern, fenced yard area, ample RV parking, and an exceptionally maintained crawl space, each reflecting the care and stewardship invested throughout the property. Located minutes from Ebey's Landing, and downtown Coupeville, this unique property offers both immediate enjoyment and long-term flexibility.