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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

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Orcas Island, Washington
  • AirportEastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoran State Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoe Bay Hot Springs35 min drive
  • Popular LocationMt. Constitution36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Orcas Island, Aurora House #295

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

Aurora House provides guests with the perfect blend of coziness and spaciousness - an indoor and outdoor retreat set on a waterfront bluff with sprawling views off Orcas Island’s coveted north shore. Sit by the fire in the sizeable living room, with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the excitement of weather, boats, birds, marine mammals, and outer-island escapes. Or spend your days down the relaxing trail right next door where a private beach accessible only to neighborhood residents awaits – this beach is known by the lucky few to be one of the most beautiful and private beaches on the island.

Back at the house, the waterfront hot tub, open kitchen and expansive deck ensure a relaxing getaway in every way possible. Inside, in addition to the first floor living room, this home provides two downstairs bedrooms, one with outside direct deck access and a comfortable queen size bed. The other room has a bunk bed arrangement with a full bed on the bottom and twin on top. These bedrooms share a downstairs bathroom that also serves as the guest bathroom.

A cozy and well-lit family room at the back of the house provides the perfect den for watching movies, soaking up the sun under the solarium-style windows, and getting away from it all with your favorite book. The laundry room is conveniently tucked away in a closet on the first floor near the kitchen.

Speaking of the kitchen, this easy-to-use space has all the amenities to entertain and cook for a large family gathering. Serve your family and friends at the kitchen bar, dining table, or the lounging deck with plentiful furniture that is just steps away from the cooking area.

Upstairs is the master bedroom loft with a queen size bed, master bathroom and more views of neighboring islands and even Canada. The warm, woody feeling throughout this house, coupled with the peace of the surrounding forest and sea, provide ultimate tranquility. Aurora House provides excellent privacy from neighbors and such a gracious environment to enjoy wonderful Orcas Island.

If you have specific questions regarding this home, please let us answer your questions prior to you booking the home. Please note this home has no steps to the entrance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ):
Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #HE 25-05 (05CU009)

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Northwest Island Escapes
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orcas Island, Washington

What's nearby

  • Moran State Park - 19 min drive
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 19 min drive
  • Cascade Lake - 20 min drive
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs - 35 min drive
  • Mt. Constitution - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Country Corner - 14 min drive
  • The Mansion Restaurant - 23 min drive
  • Island Hoppin' Brewery - 16 min drive
  • Lower Tavern - 16 min drive
  • Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - 35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orcas Island, Aurora House #295?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orcas Island, Aurora House #295?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Matia Island State Park, Crescent Beach and North Beach. The Funhouse Discovery Center and Darvill's Bookstore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
get away
Beautiful views, everything you need for your stay (minus food, of course) I enjoyed my get away and relaxed in the hot tub overlooking the ocean, didn't enjoy the drive up there a bit narrow, but it is an island. Saw an Eagle up close, and deer in the yard. I was in a rush to make the ferry so I didn't pack enough food and had to make a run to local market, it was a bit pricey, so don't do what I did.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Orcas island retreat
My friends and I LOVED staying at this property. The views of the sound were absolutely incredible. Even on the stormy days - we spied a few rainbows and enjoyed hot tubing in the rain. The location was nice for us. We enjoyed that it was a bit more remote and secluded. It took about 15-30 minutes to get to other parts of the island for activities but that was not a problem for us. The house was stocked with everything we needed. The private path down to the beach is a must! The directions for finding it are a bit confusing, basically just continue down the road the house is on and you'll run into the path. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone considering it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Overall, a great, relaxing stay. The property was just as described. Check in and check out was very easy, and the home was clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed visits to the nearby beach, soaks in the hot tub, and cooking in the fairly well-equipped kitchen. There was a 3-year old buck who visited the yard fearlessly each day. The only minor criticisms were that the coffee maker is very slow to brew (bring a press or do your own pour-over with a filter basket), and at times there was a faint sulfur smell in the loft bathroom (possibly a septic venting / u-trap design issue) but nothing the bathroom extractor fan didn’t clear up. Overall, we were exceedingly happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with amazing views
Beautifully clean, everything worked great, truly awe inspiring views. So peaceful and lovely. House is much more spacious than it appears in the pictures. There were 5 of us but could have easily accommodated more. We really enjoyed the outdoor deck and hot tub every evening, and a buck with full antlers ambled down the driveway to say hello two nights in a row. Neighborhood beach was very private, with heaps of smooth gray small rocks/pebbles. Trail to the beach was an engineering feat since the drop-off is really steep. You drive on a gravel road for a ways to get there, so select your vehicle accordingly. I'm a nervous driver so I was glad we happened to have rented a mini SUV.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Wonderful spot in a remote location with big windows and deck overlooking the sound. Plenty of open space for lounging (and crawling for our 1-year-old). Well-appointed kitchen. You have to negotiate a steep narrow trail to get to the very cool private beach from which you can see Mount Baker and the Vancouver skyline. Some in our party saw otters and a minke whale. The only drawback to this place was that one bedroom has bunk beds and another is a open loft (great views but less privacy) but the other features more than made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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