Settling In

Unaccompanied Housing
(360) 257-2038
Unaccompanied Housing aboard Ault Field features 1,700 beds in 11 buildings. All residences are within walking distance to the flight line, Galley, Navy Exchange, McDonald's, Rice King, Subway, ATM machine, recreational, educational and religious services.

Newcomers will register to Unaccompanied Housing Front Desk, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) in Building 973, McCormick Lodge. (360) 257-2038, DSN 820-2038.

Family Housing
Hours are Monday through Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Housing Services Center serves all active duty service personnel, their family members, federal employees, and civilians by assisting them to find suitable housing. Properties for rent or sale in Island and Skagit Counties can be found on the Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN), http://www.ahrn.com.

The Rental Market within the Base Housing Area varies (like all cities), based on time of year. Rentals currently range from $500 to $1,000 a month for apartments or condominiums (one-three bedrooms); $950 to $1,600 for houses (one-three bedrooms); and $750 to $1,200 for townhomes (one-three bedrooms).

Along with providing rental assistance, Housing Services Center helps mediate disputes between tenants and landlords, and will investigate complaints, working toward an equitable resolution.

Forest City Residential Management now manages all Family Housing units. To begin the application and referral process, personnel must first contact the Housing Services Center. Housing Services Center is located on Ault Field at Building 2556 (Nor'Wester), 3675 W. Lexington St.

Forest City Residential Management
(360) 679-4241
Forest City Residential Management manages all Family Housing units and operates out of three new Community Centers.

Victory Terrace, 2205 Egret Way
Maylor Point, 1093 Mt. Stewart Loop
Crescent Harbor, 1930 Magnolia Way

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Only Victory Terrace Community Center is open through lunch).
All Public Private Venture, (PPV) housing at NAS Whidbey Island comes with range, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer hookups.

Victory Terrace consists of three neighborhoods with townhouse style units:
Victory Park
Constructed in 2002, these two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes are designated for E5 and E6. Approximate square feet for two-bedroom, 950 square feet; three-bedroom, 1,100 square feet; four-bedroom, 1,200 square feet. Units have garages, dishwashers and carpets. Located on the Seaplane Base, one mile to Navy Exchange and Commissary and five miles to Ault Field, this is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Rockhill Terrace
Built in 1996, these two-bedroom townhouse style homes are designated for E1-E5 and have approximately 950 square feet with garages, dishwashers and carpet. Units are located on the Seaplane Base, close to the Navy Exchange and Commissary and five miles to Ault Field, this is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Saratoga Heights
Originally constructed in 1968 and 1969, these units were completely remodeled in 1998. The two-, three- and four-bedroom townhouse style homes are designated for E1-E5. Approximate square footages are 950 square feet for two-bedroom; 1,100 square feet for three-bedroom; and 1,200 square feet for four-bedroom. Units have garages, dishwashers and carpet. Located on the Seaplane Base, close to the Navy Exchange and Commissary and five miles to Ault Field, this is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Whidbey Apartments
Built in 1950, and completely remodeled in 1985, these two- and three-bedroom townhouse style homes are designated for E1-E6. Approximate square footages are: two-bedroom, 950 square feet; three-bedroom, 1,100 square feet. Units have carports, dishwashers and carpet. Located on Ault Field and are five miles to Seaplane Base where the Commissary and Navy Exchange are located, this is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Crescent Harbor
Built in 1960; some units were totally renovated in 2003, while others received a partial renovation in 2009. These three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for E1-E5. They run about 1,100 square feet for the three-bedroom unit and 1,200 square feet for the four-bedroom unit. Units have either carports or garages, dishwashers and a fenced yard. Located off Crescent Harbor Road, three miles to the Seaplane Base where the Navy Exchange and Commissary are located and five miles to Ault Field, this is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Maylor Point
Built in 1960, and completely remodeled in 2003. These are three- and four-bedroom single-family homes designated for E7-O6. Approximate square footage is 1,245-1,381 square feet for three-bedroom and 1,250-1,400 square feet for four-bedroom. Units have garages, dishwashers, carpet, fireplaces and a fenced yard. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

There are seven single-family units and 14 duplex units designated for E6 with approximate square footage for the three-bedroom between 1,200-1,300 square feet and the four-bedroom between 1,400-1,900 square feet. Units have garages, dishwashers, carpet, fireplaces and a fenced yard. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions. The Maylor Point Housing area is located on the Seaplane Base, walking distance to the Navy Exchange and Commissary and five miles to Ault Field.

New Construction Areas
Coral Sea
Forty-two units were built by Pacific Northwest Communities in 2007, these three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for E7-E9. They average 1,950 square feet for the three-bedroom units and 2,100 for the four-bedroom unit. Units have two-car garages, dishwashers, carpet and hardwood floors and fenced yards. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Oriole Street
Sixty-one units were built by Pacific Northwest Communities in 2008; these three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for E6. They average 1,950 square feet for the three-bedroom units and 2,100 for the four-bedroom unit. Units have two-car garages, dishwashers, carpet and hardwood floors and fenced yards. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Crescent Harbor
One hundred and eighty four units were built by Pacific Northwest Communities in 2009; these three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for E6. They average 1,950 square feet for the three-bedroom units and 2,100 for the four-bedroom unit. Units have two-car garages, dishwashers, carpet and hardwood floors and fenced yards. There are no pet as well as pet-friendly units with some restrictions.

Forbes Point
Thirty-seven units were built by Pacific Northwest Communities in 2006. These three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for 04-05. They average 1,950 square feet for the three-bedroom units and 2,100 for the four-bedroom unit. Units have two-car garages, dishwashers, carpet and hardwood floors and fenced yards. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions.

Glacier Maylor
Thirty-five units were built by Pacific Northwest Communities in 2009, these three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are designated for W1-03. They average 1,950 square feet for the three-bedroom units and 2,100 for the four-bedroom unit. Units have two-car garages, dishwashers, carpet and hardwood floors and fenced yards. This is a pet-friendly area with some restrictions

Utilities
Inside city limits, water, sewer and garbage services are provided by the City of Oak Harbor. The Utilities Department also issues license tags for dogs and cats.

Utilities Department (360) 279-4530
Puget Sound Energy (888) 225-5773
Accurate Cabling, Inc. (phone services for NAS Whidbey Island) (888) 622-2534
Island Disposal (360) 678-5701

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites
(360) 257-2529
Transient personnel on orders can stay among a selection of 213 rooms in one of two wonderfully furnished buildings. All rooms have queen size beds; suites have living rooms, some with kitchenettes. When available, officers, enlisted, dependents and DoD personnel on leave status with valid ID are eligible to stay on a Space "A" status. You can make Space-A reservations 30 days in advance by calling (877) NAVY-BED or visiting http://www.dodlodging.net/NAS_WHIDBEY.htm.

Check in at Building 973, located at 1175 W. Midway St., which shares a parking lot with the Officers' Club, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Guests may arrange for pick up to and from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with the Whidbey-SeaTac Shuttle.

Navy Lodge
(360) 675-0633
An award-winning Navy Lodge, located on the Seaplane Base. Each of the 50 guest rooms have queen size beds and fully equipped kitchenettes. Complimentary breakfast to go bags are offered. Designated pet friendly rooms are available, advance reservations, max weight 50 lbs. and two pets. Additonal fees for pets. Daily housekeeping service is provided. The lodge is walking distance from the Navy Exchange, Commissary and downtown Oak Harbor. For reservations: http://www.navy-lodge.com or call (800) NAVY-INN, and become a fan on Facebook! Guests may arrange for pick up to and from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with the Whidbey-Seatac Shuttle.