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Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Palouse Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Alki Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

Enjoy peace and quiet at the Cottage at Useful Bear Farm. Vashon Island has lots to offer year-round: beaches, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Conveniently located near the north-end ferry and close to town where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. The cottage has full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room on the first floor. Upstairs is a large sleeping loft with queen bed separated by a divider and a trundle bed and sleeper sofa. A portion of the proceeds from the cottage go to local housing programs.

Property manager

Debra Gussin
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Vashon Island

Vashon Island is home to this cottage. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park or Lumen Field.
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Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alki Beach - 48 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Lumen Field - 54 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Seattle Waterfront - 54 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taquitos Feliz - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Birdhouse - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Endolyne Joes - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Camp Colvos Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$315.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. located?

Situated in Vashon Island, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lincoln Park and West Seattle Golf Course. Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park are also within 12 miles (20 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. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yu Y.

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

Great place

Love the place and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Nice little home base

Very cute little farm house. Owners are very nice and they have chickens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

charming, cozy cottage

It has a charming, cozy atmosphere and a sense of connection to the surrounding landscape. My favorite part is the motion sensor lights on the staircase.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Lovely location

Lovely little cottage with great kitchen and bath. Perfect location on the island, peaceful setting. A great place to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

You Had Me At Yellow

This little cottage is so cute! It’s exactly as promised. We felt so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn S.

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

Great!

Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and peaceful escape from the city. We appreciated that there were fresh eggs (!) for us and not a long list of cleaning to do at checkout (no list at all!) we enjoyed this cute quiet spot immensely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Vashon cottage

Adorable. Lots of lounging room inside. Comfy beds and lots of blankets. Beautiful setting. Really close to ferry. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cozy, comfortable cottage and well furnished. A very quiet & private location close to town, shopping & restaurants. The owners were very friendly and we would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky B.

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

Accommodating Yellow Cottage

Located not far from the Seattle Ferry. Owner is very kind and welcoming. Has all the comforts of home including French press, baking pans and other stove top pans, oven with broiler, Keurig and hot water kettle, Bose system, plenty of blankets, and what I loved was a full bath tub (and shower). Stay here for quiet place near the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
We really liked having the farm fresh eggs that was a nice touch. Watching the deer in the meadow was really fun , but one of the chairs is cracked in multiple places. Lots of games to play but was disappointed there was no TV. Not a deal breaker. Huge sports fans, and thankfully there was a radio. Think you wanna treat for various bugs. Spiders especially but did find a larger bug on the flat sheet. Was a bit musty but great airflow upstairs. Over all for a cottage/barn it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at this comfortable, and hospitable cottage on Vashon Island. Super clean, artsy, quality linens, well stocked bathroom, beautiful setting. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Excellent Stay

Everything about the stay was excellent. It's a great little place if you want some time on the island. Very clean, close to town and the north end ferry, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming and cozy cottage. The owners were friendly and made us feel welcomed.

10/10 Excellent

Edna Z.

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

Vashon Getaway

Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, the host was very friendly. Easy to get to and find. The plums they left out for us from their farm were the best I’ve ever had. Would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Great stay!

Our hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was charming. The kid enjoyed checking out the small farm on the property (hello chickens!) and picking wild blackberries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

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

Home Away From Home

The cottage suited us perfectly for the purpose of our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

Beautiful setting

This charming cottage was perfectly appointed and so comfortable. Convenient to the ferry and the downtown restaurants and shops. Deborah greeted us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Calming & Restful

Communication was great. The stay was lovely. We would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloé D.

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

Amazing Property!

We had a fantastic stay at this property on Vashon. It was incredibly easy to find and to check in to the house. Our friendly hosts set up a lovely place to stay and we even had fresh eggs waiting for us. Thank you for welcoming us to your lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane S.

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

Excellent

Great stay in well kept cottage conveniently located a few miles from the ferry and town. Very comfortable, clean, with gracious hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

Vashon stay

Very quiet and comfortable…enjoyed our stay and would stay again! High marks for Debra who was very pleasant and accommodating! Enjoyed the fresh eggs!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debra Gussin

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