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Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!

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Launch Kayaks from front yard
Aireal view of Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages
Marina
Westsound Marina, picnic island in your front yard!
our road sign

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to West Sound Marina
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Eastsound, WA
  • Place, West Sound Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cascade Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Artworks
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!

Are you ready for spectacular view? Waterfront wildlife lagoon. Relax on the spacious deck with fire table overlooking creek waterfall. Floatplane and marina services nearby. Private meadow and serene creek nature walk. Kayak from your front yard and explore basket island 1000 feet offshore. Private beach and tidelands. Kingfish restaurant within walking distance. Garden tours of our organic vegetable gardens and fruit orchard. . We love to recommend many local favorite hikes, shops, cafes.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please text us upon departure
Do not strip beds, leave towels in bathtub or shower floor, we deal with trash
Its perfectly OK to leave unwanted food in kitchen and fridge/freezer as many can not take leftover food when traveling
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2824077vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this cottage is near the airport and on the beach. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Port Stanley Schoolhouse and Mt. Constitution. Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Moran State Park - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Cascade Lake - 25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Orcas Island Artworks - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orcas Hotel Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Matia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lower Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastsound cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of West Sound Marina, Turtleback Mountain and Skull Island State Park. Eastsound Beaches and Crescent Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I look forward to staying here again and again. Just an incredible site and comfortable, inspired home. Fab host too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Amanda was an exceptional guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was very convenient and the setting was peaceful. The host was very friendly and great to work with. It was dog friendly which is a must for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Michael was an exceptional guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location and well stocked. We loved finding sea glass on the property's beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Megan was an exceptional guest and always welcome back in a heartbeat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with a great living room and porch for lounging.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and view! We really enjoyed the amenities and art work in the house and John gave us a great tour of the grounds and shared the history of the property with us. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

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

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful setting, lots of amenities in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

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

Amazing Location!

Perfect home for a relaxing stay. The view from the living room is story book.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place w special location. We paddled right from the house everyday. Lots of wildlife. The Sunburnt Cottages garden is amazing! All together excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Great time

Great experience. Our first time to San Juan Island and this was a great place to stay for our fam.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a fantastic time. The property is natural and a lovely representation of Orca's island. Dr John is incredibly helpful, warm and kind. We loved being near the water and the view out the great room wonderful to take in. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

None

Host was extremely friendly and helpful and accommodations were comfortable. The “waterfall” was disappointing. The kids had a great time in the lagoon looking for shells and crabs when the tide was out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen d.

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

Dreamy nights

The stars were out and the Marina in the distance with all the boats stood out. We saw so much wildlife… peacocks, geese, deer, blue herons and on and on. House was wonderful. I have stayed there maybe 6 times. I keep going back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location on Orcas Island

We had a great week on Orcas Island with our three daughters. The Island House is an adorable property conveniently located in Westsound with amazing views! Overall the house was clean enough, but the property could use some updates to the furniture and bed linens for improved comfort. The kitchen was particularly outdated. There were only 5 plastic plates (1 of which was visibly dirty) and some paper plates available for us to use. The property manager was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Peaceful setting with plenty to do

John was the most attentive host we've come across. He actually came down and greeted us on arrival, giving us an overview of the property. Beautiful setting, lots of wildlife and a view of the sound and marina. Property could use a little updating, but nothing that detracted from our stay. I would highly recommend as is. On our first day, John mysteriously heard that my daughter had car trouble, which turned out to be needing a new battery. John not only volunteered to get the battery for us, he remove/installed and tested all systems to make sure no other problem caused it. Again I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

Kicked out

Reservations (First week in August)were made almost a year in advance. The end of April the host was forced to call us to tell us the owner of the property had decided she wanted the last two days of our reservation. It is difficult to find another place in that short notice on the very busy Orcas Island. Our flight reservations had been made as well as the ferry reservations to get to Orcas Island. We were at their mercy. We then had to stay in substandard housing—3 trailers. The host was very nice and bent over backwards to accommodate us but it definitely wasn’t like being together in the house. So I am cautioning other renters of this property that you might be kicked out for your whole reservation or part of it. Very inconsiderate of the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location! this was a perfect spot for our small family get together, and it was pet friendly, which was perfect for us.The place was immaculately, clean and very tastefully decorated. We love the Pacific Northwest artwork.Our house was gracious enough to let us check in early, which gave us some extra time she settled in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location especially to the county dock! We also had a seal friend we could see from the deck!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zheng F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and charming home near the water not far from great hikes on the west side. Host was very friendly and rooms were clean and orderly. The main living area is spacious so plenty of room to hang out with a large group or enjoy a more intimate mood with a smaller one. Wish we could have stayed longer and explored the area around the property more but we had a busy schedule! Would recommend staying more than 1 night if you can afford it. We only stayed for 1 night so unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the house as much as we would have liked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilla C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by john l wachter

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John Wachter has lived in Westsound for many years, and the property was originally purchased by John's grandfather, a Bellingham jeweler, more than 80 years ago. Over time many fruit trees and shrubs were planted on this fertile, sunny land, and today the estate has apples, plums, peaches, apricots, seabuckthorn, figs, currants, blueberries and raspberries designed by horticulturalist Arthur Koch, as well as medicinal herb garden designed exclusively by Chris Stateham. Recently a fantastic heated pool and spa with outdoor kitchen so guests can enjoy this gorgeous setting and feel the same magic they feel everyday living in paradise. John also enjoy antiques and collecting, and guests can see many vintage items throughout the property

Why they chose this property

Island House being part of the Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages estate, guests can tour our upper gardens and orchard, sampling fruit and vegetables and enjoying the spacious grounds. Having tidelands, along with kayak rentals, beach combing and exploring the local area and Westsound marina and dining at our local restaurant walking distance from the cottage

Languages:

English

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