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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Orcas Island, WA
  • Eastsound Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Darvill's Bookstore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Orcas Island Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287

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

Welcome to “The Heart of It All,” a hidden gem in a cozy, quiet little neighborhood in the heart of Eastsound! This two-story craftsman home is perfect for a long family holiday, a weekend getaway, or a new work-from-home paradise with fast FIBER internet and multiple office nooks. Just across the street from “The Heart of It All,” you’ll find Eastsound’s Waterfront Park which is perfect for picnics! Nearby, you'll find Crescent Beach and Crescent Beach trail where you can rent kayaks and canoes.

This perfectly appointed home is just a short 5-minute walk to the historic village of Eastsound, Orcas Island’s downtown district. This walkable village bustles with life—a visitor’s dream of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and a history museum. Historically, it was the center of Coast Salish tribal commerce. Now, locals and visitors enjoy its natural beauty and quaint charms. After spending a day whale watching, shopping, or hiking, you can relax with a massage, delicious meal, concert or play, or head to the seasonal farmer’s market.

Just a beautiful 10-minute drive from "The Heart of It All" is the highly recommended Moran State Park. The park offers over 50 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. Seasonally, the two lakes located within the park allow non-motorized fishing. While visiting the park, you can take a 15-minute drive to the top of Mt. Constitution with breathtaking views of the entire Puget Sound area.

You and your family will have access to the ENTIRE house plus the community open space with picnic shelter and stone fireplace. This two-story craftsman has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a maximum occupancy of 5.

Upstairs you will find a queen bed master bedroom.

Also upstairs is a second bedroom with a full-size lower bunk and a single upper bunk.

Downstairs you will also find a full-size sofa bed. All beds have professionally laundered and high-end luxury linens.

Each bathroom comes fully stocked with eco-friendly soaps, professionally laundered high-end hotel grade towels, washcloths, and hair dryers.

The fully stocked kitchen provides all the amenities to ensure a seamless cooking experience.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES:

Perfect home for families.

Safety grip bar for shower.

Washer and dryer.

Fast FIBER internet and Wi-Fi, printer, multiple office nooks.

Keyless entry with smart lock.

A front porch with a BBQ and French doors in the kitchen that open to a sunny side yard.

Please note this home has 2 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 Permit # PPROVO-14-0010

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Northwest Island Escapes
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Languages

English

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matia Island State Park and Turtleback Mountain, while Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orcas Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Eastsound Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crescent Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 located?

Located in the heart of Eastsound, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Eastsound Beaches, Darvill's Bookstore and Orcas Island Historical Museum. The Funhouse Discovery Center and Crescent Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Was great clean and good communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place - Heaters Not Working

Place is nice. Great location. Downstairs heaters did not work though, so we were VERY cold whenever hanging out downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage Community

Great location within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay seen lots of whales!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location, very short walk to everything in East Sound. House was very clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful townhouse

We were so impressed with the place. Impeccable & so cozy. We participated in the Moran constitutional relay and it was in the perfect area. Close to Moran state park and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage in a quiet garden setting, just across the street from the beach. The house is lovingly furnished and exceptionally well-equipped. Beds, sheets, towels all first class. We have stayed in hundreds of such properties and this is one of the best. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely small rental home nearby town and beach areas

This is a very nice small house, with an efficient floorplan. The kitchen was very well apportioned, and was probably the best overall kitchen I've experienced in a rental home. The check in was easy, and the door code made everything simple. The only issue I had with it is that the beds are very hard and not especially comfortable. That's a bit of a problem for a place where you want to sleep for several nights. Softer mattresses would really put this place over the top.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

This was perfect- great location, cute house, very clean. I LOVE this house, this town, this island. Perfection!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Architectural Design / Walking Distance to Town
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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