Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A modern house with a glass balcony, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a hammock and a view of a lake and forest.
A dining area with a view of a lake, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view to the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Orcas, WA
  • Place, West Sound Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtleback Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Orcas

Located in Orcas, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore. Jones Island State Park and Sucia Island State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Orcas, WA

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 19 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Turtleback Mountain - 20 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 24 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 25 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Shack - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Lopez Grind - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Orcas Hotel Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackfish Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Galley Restaurant & Lounge - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Orcas Island Waterfront Home, Spectacular Views & Wildlife, Privately Sleeps 6 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of West Sound Marina, Blind Island State Park and Turtleback Mountain. Odlin County Park and Skull Island State Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 108 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and helpful owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip to Orcas and the Quinn’s home and property were great with simply gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Hosts were very timely and helpful!King size bed downstairs in a separate entrance is a wonderful mattress and has great pillows—great atmosphere for sleep.Owners have attention to detail—-unlike other places, did not instantly run out of paper towels and TP!!!! Nicely stocked kitchen.TV and Internet function very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage on the sound is absolutely lovely!! The owners could not have been more helpful and gracious, and the stay in their beautifully maintained home was perfect! The best VRBO we've ever stayed in!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and Peaceful

Quiet, unique cottage with great views!! Super nice hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, comfortable, relaxing cabin on the water!

Beautiful views, wildlife and blackberries galore. Very well equipped and felt like home. Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Everything was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back. Beautiful home, beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful wonder

The house and location are a peaceful wonder. It was such a beautiful location one found easily just spend the day looking out over the water
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cuteness

We had a wonderful stay! The views from the expansive deck are spectacular, the interior is quite cozy, and the location was easy to get to and from the ferry and all the points of interest on the island. Great communication from the owners with many helpful tips on travel and things to do. We would go back again tomorrow if we could!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Cottage

Well appointed, cozy cottage with the BEST outdoor areas. From the bbq to the fire pit to the outdoor dining area to the perfect morning coffee spot, we spent the majority of our time soaking in the outdoors. We loved every minute!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quinn cottage

Incredible views. Cottage very quaint and comfortable. Owner was amazing in providing detailed instructions about shopping prior to arrival, ferry reservations and activities to do once you arrived on Orcas Very comfortable accommodations
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

So beautiful and peaceful. Property was very clean and had everything we needed and more. Mary was so helpful and easy to work with. Can’t recommend enough. Would gladly return one day❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy waterfront, relaxation

Celebrating my husband‘s birthday with our adult children; Quinn cottage was wonderful! Gorgeous waterfront view, relaxing living and dining area, we were able to cook some meals and dine out in town for others. The sun shone upon us and everyone got good sleep. The tide pool stairs are indeed a perfect place to drink your morning coffee. A little piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

The property is even better than the picture show. Serene and relaxing with a great view of the water. Lots of creatures to see like deer, turkeys, seals and otters. Cell service doesn't really work there but there is good WIFI. Would be happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
David and his family were lovely rental guests. We would be pleased to have them back. Just to clarify, although some cell services are weak there, others like T Mobile are strong. Setting phones to WIFI Calling seems to work well for all cell phones since WIFI there is excellent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idahoans in the Orcas

We were looking for a quiet location with a great view and a respite from the desert heat. We found it all the Quinn’s. We were even lucky to see a couple orcas at play one day from the house. The Kingfish Restaurant nearby is a gem. One of a kind menu. The Orcas Island winery is a great spot too. And you can find all you need in Eastsound
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Dream vacation

The description of this property is accurate. The view is outstanding! The house is cozy, thoughtfully decorated and well stocked for anyone who loves to cook. The outside decks and sitting areas are also very inviting and well thought out. I would highly recommend this property. Regarding Mary and Jeff, they were very responsive and went out of their way to help us regarding the ends and outs of transportation and making sure our trip was wonderful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful! The cottage, set in an idyllic environment, is beautifully furnished. We stayed for three nights, exploring the island during the day, but the highlight of the trip was relaxing at the cottage, enjoying the view and the peace and beauty of this very special property. There were loads of extra touches that made us feel like houseguests -- friends of the owners -- not VRBO guests -- which also made our stay so special. I am a sensitive sleeper -- to noise, temperature and other things -- and slept wonderfully every night. The cottage came with all the supplies you can imagine and more. Thank you Mary and Jeff for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond words to describe our experience at the Quinn Cottage. Perfect is not descriptive enough! We had a great vacation on Orcas/San Juan islands and did a ton of things, and this phenomenal home was the highlight. We were honored to have 4 orcas swim by the house on our last night, as well. Keep looking out the windows and magic appears. Wander the property - there is magic and whimsy and art everywhere you look. So cozy and comfortable. There are so many different places to sit and contemplate or socialize - with a group or by yourself. It's all there. Thank you Mary and Jeff for sharing your incredible home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage, great views

We really enjoyed our time at Quinn Cottage. Just my wife and I, looking to escape the heat of South Texas. Beautiful weather, a beautiful view from the back decks. The ferries go by in the water behind the cottage; they are a good distance away so they are not annoying, in fact, it is kind of mesmerizing watching them glide across the water. Its a bit of a drive to get over to the restaurants (which are mostly in Eastsound), but we liked the relative isolation of the cottage. We needed fast internet to conduct medical school interviews one day, and with both of us streaming (my wife inside, me on the deck) we were fine. It was just the spot for us; we highly recommend it :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Orca for breakfast

My wife and I rented this lovely waterfront cottage for a week in May. On our second morning we were having breakfast, looking out the window and drinking in the luscious view, when I noticed a large black fin rise up out of the water. A big orca glided by, perhaps 100 yards from our window, in no particular hurry. During our stay, we also saw bald eagles, otters, deer, wild turkeys, harbor seals, king fishers, blue herons, hummingbirds, and other wildlife, all from the property. Wow. This is a rare and special place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hidden gem - perfect for R&R

We can say enough about our “whole” experience here. You cannot beat the waterfront location and panorama views of the sea. The cottage itself has so much character with so much to be discovered! We spent our time on the deck sipping coffee, watching the ferry’s pass by to our delight. When the tide was low, we explored the tide pools below. Kitchen was fully stocked, had everything you need to make a meal. Of note, on of the bedrooms/bathroom is a separate entry, which you may like for privacy. Excellent host communication who walked us through every detail and provided excellent local advice. You can tell this place has heart and soul. We stayed for 4 nights, which we felt was a perfect amount for 1st time visitors. Highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Orcas Island getaway

This is a beautiful house in an amazing setting on Orcas Island. The views of the water from this secluded property and house are spectacular. Similar to other reviews, we experienced so much wildlife right from the spacious living areas both inside and outside, including bald eagles, otters, seals, kingfishers, herons, lots of song birds and yes, even an Orca whale passing by one morning! A shared memory our family will never forget! Mary and Jeffrey are gracious and responsive hosts, and have a wealth of knowledge about Orcas and the other San Juan Islands. The house is well appointed with all manner of cooking appliances, an outdoor grill, and lots of amenities for preparing meals and having an enjoyable time at the house. We travelled with our two children and really enjoyed the quiet and solitude that this location offers, while also exploring the area and the island. An amazing getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just a delight!

We wanted someplace peaceful, quiet, and comfortable where we could "settle in" and collect our wits after a very stressful year. This place delivered in spades and we're so glad we chose to stay here. Utterly breathtaking views. Not a sound but gentle lapping waves below the house and the wind in the trees. Watching the ferries glide soundlessly by at night. Morning walks down the quiet country road under the trees. We REALLY enjoyed our stay here. Mary and Jeff couldn't have been nicer and were extremely responsive. I would say they are the most attentive and proactive hosts we've ever encountered. They've really put a lot of thought into making their guests feel at home and providing the little extras. (A stack of snuggly blankets in a big copper pot, ready for sitting out on the deck in the morning with a hot cup of coffee!) You just can't go wrong with the Quinn cottage. Thank you for everything, Mary and Jeff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Paradise

We spent a week at the delightful Quinn Cottage, just the two of us, and it was everything we hoped it would be! When we arrived, we were stunned by the exquisite setting. The cottage is nestled so naturally into its waterfront location, offering both incredible views and a sense of coziness all at the same time. The myriad of artistic touches, the numerous inviting nooks and crannies both inside and outside, and the endless opportunities for observing and enjoying the natural world made this property a real treat for all the senses. It is a quiet retreat, where watching the shore birds, anticipating the passing of the ferries, listening to the lapping of the waves, being awed by the sunrise and sunset from the various decks, and gazing at the setting moon and brilliant stars were all the entertainment we needed. The kitchen is well-stocked for serious cooking, all the better for staying put in the evenings to enjoy these incredible surroundings. The bed was super comfy, with a million dollar view right out the bedroom doors. The entire house was spotless, and filled with so many artful and homey touches, including cozy blankets, beautiful table settings, a great selection of books, and a welcome bottle of red wine. We loved the location, a quick drive to the local grocery, and lovely walks right from the door. Our hosts were responsive and helpful. It was a perfect stay in a very special home! Thanks Quinn’s for sharing your little slice of paradise with us! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haven of peacefulness

Charming and peaceful. Comfortable and thoughtful.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
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