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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, toys, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub!

Make this island gem your Orcas destination! Impeccably restored in 2021, the Homestead combines the best of the past with every modern amenity. Built by settlers in 1906 and representative of Orcas Island history, this coastal classic is centrally located in Eastsound Village. Equally appealing as a romantic get-away or gathering of family and friends, this is the perfect sanctuary from which to launch your island explorations. There’s plenty of room to spread out, with a central great room (kitchen/dining/living room), large deck, slate patio, hot tub and outdoor gazebo with fire pit. Bedrooms include king bed on the main floor, three queen beds upstairs, and two twin daybeds as well. Primary bedroom overlooks the gorgeous view through twin dormers. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, three flatscreen TV's, high speed internet, gas barbecue, and several desk areas for keeping up on your computer work. In the evenings enjoy a drink in the sea-born breeze, listen to waves on the shore below, and watch the abundant wildlife around Indian Island.

Orcas Island is called one of the most charming travel destinations in America.
You can stroll to the Farmer's Market, enjoy a meal in one of Eastsound's world-class restaurants, and get delicious take-out items to share at home. A bookstore and lattes are just around the corner, bakery across the street and whale watch tours and/or kayak rentals can be arranged nearby. Island Market has all of your grocery needs just two blocks away. The stunning views include the bay, picturesque Eastsound Village, and island sunsets. Located only eight miles from the ferry landing and ten miles from majestic Moran State Park and Mt. Constitution, this is an ideal location for your vacation get-away! (SJC Permit #PPROV0-11-0009)



Keywords: Historic, completely restored

Property manager

Susan Gudgell

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets must not be left unsupervised.

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
Note from host: Small gatherings are fine.
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, a first aid kit, 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 Registration Number SJC Permit #PPROV0-11-0009

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Homestead A Cottage on the Shore
The Homestead on the Shore Eastsound
'the Homestead' on Eastsound's Waterfront!
The Homestead on the Shore Private vacation home
The Homestead on the Shore Private vacation home Eastsound

About the neighborhood

Map
Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • Darvill's Bookstore - 2 min walk
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 4 min walk
  • Eastsound Beaches - 5 min walk
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • North Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub! located?

Located in Eastsound, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Darvill's Bookstore, Crescent Beach, and Eastsound Beaches. Orcas Island Historical Museum and The Funhouse Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes.

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The Homestead on the Shore -- New Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house
Best in town location on Orcas. Views of the sound were unbelievable. You can walk to town and the grocery store in minutes. The house had great seating and dining options. The outdoor fire pit area was a great gathering place. The place is great for 2 couples. We were a family of 8 which was awkward with the 2 bathrooms since one was located within one of the bedrooms. Also the first floor bedroom, which is very comfortable, is ready for an upgrade on mattress and pillows. All that being said, we rebooked for 2025!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey Homestead
Comfort abounds!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Absolutely stunning, spotlessly clean, beyond well-equipped. We just want to move in. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
The homestead on the shore was an amazing place, picturesque, beautiful living spaces, open kitchen, modern with old charm, and the view!! House is very walkable to grocery store, farmers market, and all the shops in town. It was a very relaxing place, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
This is our second time staying at the property and we loved it even more the second time. It is in the most amazing location and is simply magical. We stayed as a family of 4 with two young children and had everything we needed. Place is very clean and tidy. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., Auburn, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and views!
Beautiful home with great views. Short walk to the cute village and shops and restaurants. Easy access to the many wonderful sites on the island. 15-20 minute to ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family getaway
My family and I loved our stay at this house. The location is perfect - you can walk to restaurants, stores, the farmers market...whatever you need in Eastsound, while still feeling like you're in a private spot with a beautiful view of the sound. The house is really nicely done - the furnishings are beautiful and the kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy V.

The perfect getaway
Absolutely loved our stay here. Beautiful weather helped, but whatever the weather, this was a fantastic getaway. The house has old school charm, completely comfortable, wonderfully furnished, with great spaces for relaxing and enjoying Orcas. We had four adults and two kids. Bunk room was great for the toddler, and the supplied travel crib and highchair were great for the baby. I would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Place to Stay!
The Homestead is a beautiful, well-appointed and well-located classic Orcas home. The house is very roomy, easy to live with and has all of the features needed for a wonderful stay in the San Juan Islands. The entire village of Eastsound is easy walking distance yet there is enough of a buffer to feel the relaxing atmoshphere of the waterfront and trees. The owners are extremely easy to work with and are committed to making the experience memorable and trouble-free. We plan to return frequently and continue to develop our relationship with Orcas Island with the help of this lovely home. Thank you again, Susan, for a wonderful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I almost don't want to tell you . . .
this is the best rental on orcas . . .and I've stayed in many! We often struggle with just one rental car, but not in this location because everything in town is around the corner! I hesitate to review this rental because I want to be able to book it in the future and when more people find out, it will get booked up a year in advance. Incredibly clean, stocked with everything that one needs, nice and bright! If you want to feel isolated this might not be the rental for you because you're in the thick of the goings on of town, but for us that was ideal!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

We celebrated our 50th anniversary with family at The Homestead. It was a wonderful stay
The Homestead is a wonderful facility and is equiped as described. The vee is very nice. The house is spacious and accompanied the 8 adults in our group very well. The kitchen is well supplied with most everything the gourmet co would require. It is an easy five-minute walk to the center of Eastsound Village and a very nice full-service grocery store with bakery and deli. The only thing that might give some persons with physical limitations pause is the showers are in claw-footed tubs with quite high sides. They worked for us but might be a challenge for some. We loved our stay (July 27-August 3) and heartily endorse The Homestead as a fine place to stay on Orcas Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Constance P.

Outstanding House with Outstanding Views
When I walked into this house all I could say is "WOW", due to the location, the amenities and the views. The house is beautifully decorates and appointed in a cottage/beach style! The kitchen and bathrooms are beautiful and well stocked. The views of Eastsound and Indian island were breathtaking. I loved the house and the views so much that I cooked or barbecued every meal at the house, so I could eat and look out over the water. The upstairs master and sitting areas also has outstanding views. The bed was very comfortable and it was made up with soft linens and comfortable pillows! This house is located in the heart of Eastsound so you do get a little road noise during the day, however the trade off is that you can park your walk to everything! My husband and I had a wonderful vacation at the Homestead!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlis S., Eastsound, WA/United States

Meticulously restored historic home on Eastsound's waterfront-great for very large or small parties.
I am local to Orcas Island, but rented the Homestead for a large family event with out-of-town guests (5 couples and a toddler). The house is incredibly beautiful and lovingly restored in every way. It is even better than the photos shown in the listing, and we were surprised how very spacious it was. It is well-appointed and furnished, and I would describe the house in general as having a very Pottery Barn feel. We all immediately decided we wanted to live there! As my aunt said, "it has such a great feeling to it--it just hugs you when you come in". It accommodated all my family very comfortably. We were able to cook and host a large dinner there, and the space was more than adequate, with two dining areas, a breakfast bar, and lots of seating. The kitchen really well-stocked with equipment and my husband loved grilling on the deck with the very nice and large propane grill. The location was truly perfect; right in town, but with a very private feel, right on the waterfront. Everyone could go their own ways, explore town, go to the beach, and we had easy access to the Odd Fellows Hall for one of our events. Susan is a most helpful owner, and being a long-time local, had many helpful suggestions for planning our weekend. I was amazed at how reasonable the rate was on this property. Eating out is a breeze, as there are many restaurants, cafes, and bakeries all within walking distance. However, if you'd like to save a few dollars, or just like to cook, the Island Market and Homegrown Market are also just down the street. Quite honestly, this is the best vacation rental I've ever rented! We will definitely be back to this beautiful home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B., Cookeville

Yearly trip to Orcas first time at the Homestead
We stayed for 4 nights. There were three of us (my hubby and me and a friend) and our two dogs. We stay at Orcas every year over Easter. We usually stay at West Beach resort because they are dog friendly and right on the ocean facing west. This year we could not get our regular cabin and so I started searching for rentals that took dogs. I want to say first of all how much I appreciate it when I can find a nice property that accepts dogs and is a great place. I wish more pet owner options were available. It was a beautiful old home just around the corner from town so we could take walks every morning to the bakeries (Roses for fabulous bread and Brown Bear for their bear claws). Perfectly situated on the bay with great views of the water. It was nice and clean and very roomy. It has a queen bedroom downstairs along with a bathroom and upstairs had a room with 4 bunk beds, another room with one bed, and the master with a queen bed, sitting area and very roomy. There is also a bathroom upstairs too. Large kitchen with great views of the water, outside deck, a lower patio facing the ocean and a lawn equipped with its very own resident large Easter bunny! Loved the house. If I had a "wish list" or things that could be improved they would be minor, but here goes. It would have been great if there was an outdoor fire pit whether wood burning or gas so we could have sat out at night. I missed not having that. A couple of chaise lounge chairs on the patio for napping would be great too. It would be nice for the main room upstairs to have a king bed for room, especially with a tall husband. I think the upstairs tub was jetted somehow, but it did not work and there was the slightest musty smell when you turned the corner to go up the second set of stairs. It was faint, but there. Don't let this deter you as I said this was all minor. I would stay there again in a minute, we had such a great time and it is a beautiful place in a beautiful location. For the 4th of July fireworks you would not have to leave the deck to see the show (assuming they still do fireworks). Thanks again for the enjoyable stay and for being dog friendly!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

jason g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adrienne’s wedding
Our daughter got married at the Oddfellows Hall down the street. She used the beautiful primary bedroom to get ready! We loved your house and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Beautiful house in a perfect location. Walking distance to bookstore, coffee, bakery, beach, grocery store. We launched our kayaks from the boat dock down the street. We did lots of cooking and baking - the kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not be disappointed
This property had everything needed and would highly recommend it The owners are wonderful . We had one thing happen we did and they responded quickly
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, great location!
Immaculate house with everything we needed to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lex B., Bellevue, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A GREAT House
What a wonderful house! Beautifully constructed and conveniently located close to town yet very quiet, our family of four adults and two kids loved our time here. The spacious and well-appointed kitchen with a Wolf range made family meal prep so much fun and drinks and dinner on the deck as the sun set was a resulting treat. Coffee, restaurants and bars, galleries and groceries all within walking distance are a special experience. A couple of minor glitches with the house were promptly and courteously addressed by the owner’s team which provided excellent customer service. Highly recommend this outstanding property. Looking forward to a return in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great house. Great location. Very well appointed and great attention to detail. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property in Eastsound
This property is truly magical—Incredible views from inside and outside; beautiful interior with lovely furnishings and well-appointed with everything one could possible need for a comfortable stay; very conveniently located in the heart of Eastsound, yet very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recently renovated, good location
Nicely renovated house right in town with a view. Good communication from owner. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views in excellent location.
Very comfortable and relaxing. Plenty of room to cook together in a large open kitchen. Enjoyed sitting by the fire pit and watching the birds and water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022