Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View

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A wooden deck with two metal chairs and a table, overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by dense forest and hills in the background.
A wooden playset with a slide and climbing area, surrounded by trees and a lake view.
A view through a window with a view of trees and a lantern.
A child on a wooden deck with a red wheel, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Deer Harbor, WA
  • Place, West Sound Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtleback Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Deer Harbor

Located in Deer Harbor, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Skull Island State Park and Turtleback Mountain. Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Deer Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Turtleback Mountain - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 25 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downriggers - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Orcas Hotel Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Check Out This Darling, Comfortable & Treasured Family Getaway Since 1979 + View located?

This Deer Harbor apartment building is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Skull Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course. Eastsound Beaches and Crescent Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Our say was relaxing and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deer Harbor

Wonderful location and lovely hosts. We will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Grandma & Grandpa’s Getaway

The peaceful setting, million dollar view and cozy accommodations are only surpassed by the warm hospitality of our hosts. Thanks Meg and Bob! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Such a cute little cabin like room. Very quiet area. View of the water was amazing! A nice little get away spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Islands are a great getaway!

Fabulous view! Enjoyed visits with the welcoming committee…their golden retriever and cat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The gateway to an incredibly relaxing weekend in Orcas Island. We really enjoyed staying with Meg & Bob and were lucky enough to meet them before heading home. This property over looks the water on a very quiet part of the island. I certainly recommend you stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute property with an amazing view!

Such a cute spot! Great communication from the hosts and instructions for getting there and staying there. Bob and Meg were very thoughtful for our elopement! Such an amazing view from the deck! Very quiet as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

April24

This place could use an updating. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute hideaway with great views

Cute little hideaway with great views and wonderful hosts! Close to Mt. Constitution, but not many places to eat unless you're there earlier in the evenings. It just depends on the time of the year, in some cases.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SO CUTE

My daughter and I loved staying at the Getaway! It was so cute and cozy and was perfect for the two of us! It was easy to find and Meg was amazing. If we needed anything she was on it! The communication before we got there was awesome! Everything was just as expected!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Granny’s

Overall satisfaction however not pleased about any situation and cobwebs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Funcky

Wonderful view from the deck! Apartment is dated and some things that would normally be found in a vacation rental were missing -- coffee, tea, saran wrap. If we hadnt needed to call to find the parking spot, we would have had no contactvwith the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Small, rustic place

The best part of this place was probably the partial view of the Sound. The space was under the owner's house. It smelled bad and the constant loud droning of the old refrigerator was really irritating. The clothes dryer wasn't working so we couldn't do the laundry we anticipated doing at the mid-point of our trip. It was just a kind of an old, funky place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you for writing a review; it helps us with issues we can remedy. You commented that you couldn't use the washer/dryer; however, there is NO washer/dryer option in our listing. There is not one in this apartment for guests' use. Perhaps you missed the lack of a mention of that when you first perused our listing. You also mentioned a smell you didn't care for. We always put fresh flowers in the rentals, and yours had a huge bouquet, maybe even two bouquets of super fragrant sweet peas from our garden. Most of our guests love that fragrance! Sorry it wasn't your cup of tea, but we hope you had a lovely time on Orcas Island. It is so special. We love it still after 48 years!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Grandma and Grandpa's Getaway

This sweet getaway was just as advertised with one important exception. Accessing the space requires climbing a fairly steep dirt pathway followed by a lengthy staircase. "Grandmas and Grandpas" who rent this space may well have difficulty with this climb, especially with heavy luggage and any other things they brought with them. This presented a bit of a problem for my sister and myself. Other than this challenge, we totally enjoyed this space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

4/10 Poor

It was dated and needed some care

While we love Orcas Island and will definitely be back, we will not, however, return to this place. They do have a view as advertised but the windows were cracked all the way across and were filthy dirty. We had to get through a maze of spider webs to get to the outdoor furniture which was badly in need of cleaning. They advertised being able to watch the birds flock to their feeders. The feeders were empty and probably had been for awhile as their was an inch of mold in the bottom of one. There were cobwebs above the dining room table and the calking in the bathtub was pulling away. This could be a cute place but is badly in need of some maintenance and tender loving care.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi, Judy, Thanks for your review. Your relatively last minute visit did catch us a little pressed for time as we were going off island and thus needed to rely on someone else to help with the preparations. In the Autumn, in a very rustic setting, it is challenging to keep up with the cobwebs, leaves, and such blowing around in the breeze. I personally was not able to be there to do the final check, and I would have definitely taken care of most of what you mentioned. Your suggestions will be taken to heart, and taken care of right away. Thanks for choosing our little family getaway for your visit, and should you decide to try again, we will offer you a discounted rental fee. Have wonderful holidays!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Clean but run-down.

The unit was clean but run-down. One of the chairs on the deck was completely unusable with screws poking up through the seat. Place smelled moldy and room deodorizer was used to cover it up. The View was nice! And the host was friendly and offered to let us stay a bit longer on our checkout date. All in all it was just okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

This is the 2nd year we have stayed here and we find it Charming! Great view, friendly hosts, even has 2 dogs and a cat that visit. We Love that! We are planning our dates for new year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Deer Harbor

It was a little bit difficult to find. If you like rustic, it is perfect. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family weekend trip

Love, love, love the views, the on site playground, friendly pets, and great hosts. The small basement apartment reminded me of my childhood basement, with wood paneled walls and carpeting. While it didn't bother me, perhaps worth noting that there were a handful of insects that I needed to usher outside each day, mostly ants and spiders. Seems reasonable for a basement apartment in a rural location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend getaway!

We loved the peacefulness of the property! My son loved spending time at the play set with the dogs, Sunny and Shep! We will definitely consider a future stay and recommend it to our friends. Thank you Bob and Meg!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hosts, nice property, apartment not the cleanest

A friend and i stayed here for a wedding in deer harbor, which was very convenient, and the hosts made all sorts of printouts for us to orient ourselves and get around. Unfortunately, though, the place had huge (!) cobwebs EVERYWHERE and rodent droppings in several spots. We brought this to their attention and Meg was very nice, came down and talked to us about their cleaning practices so we felt more comfortable that they had disinfected (because covid) and attempted to clean up the rest while we were out. She cleaned away some but still missed a lot of the bigger cobwebs and we found more rodent droppings after. It wasn't a bad place to stay at all, it was just a lot of money to stay in a spider den.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 nights visited in August 2021

We were Pleasantly surprised and happy with our stay here. We thought it was better in person than the pictures showed. Especially the deck which we thought would be very small and it was not! Beautiful view, charming cottage, Loved having 2 dogs and a cat who visited and enjoyed very much getting to visit with Meg and Bob a bit here and there. We have already booked for five nights next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful location

view was outstanding dogs sunny and shep gave us a tail wagging welcome and hosts Mg and Bob were delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

The property was very nice, with a stupendous view of the harbor. We also loved having the two dogs, who were very well behaved, visit us. The only negative was that there was a coffee maker, but no coffee. Not a problem for me, but my wife was very grumpy until we could get her to her coffee fix, about 20 minutes away. Other than that we loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and joy

This rustic space is full of charm And history and everything you need to just be. Views, the cozy couch and stocked kitchen and the most wonderful hosts imaginable. If you need a break from the city...come here and just go with it
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