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Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property manager

Northwest Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Eastsound
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Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cascade Lake - 9 min drive - 7.5 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in the heart of Eastsound, this vacation 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.

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Was great clean and good communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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
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 traveler

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